Psalms 119
119
Aleph#119:0. This Psalm is an acrostic, that is each group of stanzas begin with one letter of the Hebrew alphabet, from Aleph to Taw.
1Happy are those who do what is right, who follow what the Lord says.
2Happy are those who keep his commandments, who sincerely want to follow him.
3They don't do what's wrong; they walk in his ways.
4You have ordered us to follow your instructions carefully.
5May I be reliable in the way I keep your rules!
6Then I won't be ashamed when I compare what I do to what you have said.
7I will praise you sincerely as I learn from you the right way to live.
8I will observe your laws. Please never give up on me!
Beth
9How does a young person remain pure? By following what you say.
10I worship you sincerely; please don't let me stray from your commands.
11I keep what you say in mind so I won't sin against you.
12Thank you Lord! Teach me what to do!
13I repeat out loud your instructions.
14I enjoy your laws more than having plenty of money.
15I will think deeply about your teachings, and reflect on your ways.
16I will take pleasure in following your directions; I won't forget what you say.
Gimel
17Be kind to your servant so I can live and follow what you teach.
18Open my eyes so I may discover wonderful things in your law.
19I'm only here for a short time—don't let me miss what you have to say.#119:19. “I'm only here for a short time—don't let me miss what you have to say”: literally, “I am an alien in the land; you must not hide your commandments from me.”
20I'm always so keen to know your instructions.
21You reprimand those who are arrogant; those who don't follow your commandments are cursed.
22Don't let me be scorned and insulted, for I have kept your laws.
23Even leaders#119:23. Literally, “princes.” sit down together and slander me, but I, your servant, will think seriously about your instructions.
24Your laws make me happy—they are my wise advisors.
Daleth
25I'm dying here, lying in the dust. Keep me alive as you promised.
26I explained my situation to you, and you answered me. Teach me to follow your directions.
27Help me understand what your laws mean, and I will meditate on the wonderful things you do.
28I'm weeping because I'm so sad; please encourage me as you promised.
29Stop me fooling myself; kindly teach me your law.
30I have chosen to trust in you. I always pay attention to what you say.
31I hold on to your teachings, Lord. Don't let me be ridiculed.
32I run to follow your commands, for you have expanded my mind!#119:32. “Expanded my mind”: literally, “made wide my heart.” In Hebrew thinking of the time the heart was where thoughts occurred, not emotions.
He
33Teach me the meaning of your laws, and I will always keep them.
34Help me to understand so I can be totally committed to doing what you want.
35Lead me to follow your commands, for this is what I love to do
36Help me to concentrate on what you say#119:36. Literally, “your testimonies.” rather than on making a profit.
37Don't let me focus on things that are worthless. Help me live in your ways.
38Please keep your promise to me, your servant, that you made to those who worship you.
39Take away the shame I dread, for your law is good.
40I always want to do what you say. Please let me live, for you do what is right.
Waw
41Lord, please love me with your trustworthy love; please give me the salvation you promised.
42Then I can reply to those who mock me, for I trust what you say.
43Don't ever prevent me from being able to speak your words of truth, for I place my complete confidence in your just judgments.
44I will continue to follow your teachings, forever and ever.
45I shall live in freedom, for I have committed myself to obeying you.
46I will instruct kings about your laws—I won't be embarrassed.
47I'm so happy for your instructions. I love them!
48I lift up my hands in prayer, honoring your commandments. I will think deeply about all you say.
Zayin
49Remember your promise to me, your servant. It's my only hope.
50This is what brings me encouragement in my misery—your promise keeps me going!
51Arrogant people mock me terribly, but I don't give up on your teachings.
52I think about the instructions you gave long ago, Lord, and they reassure me.
53I am angry with the wicked because they have rejected your law.
54Your instructions have been music to my ears#119:54. “Music to my ears”: literally, “songs.” wherever I have lived.
55At night I think about the kind of person you are, Lord, and do what you say.
56For this is how I live my life—by following your principles.
Heth
57Lord, you are mine! I have promised to do as you say.
58My whole being wants your blessing—please be kind to me, as you have promised!
59As I think about my life, I turn to follow what you have said.
60I hurry to keep your commandments without delay
61Even though wicked people try to tie me up, I won't forget your instructions.
62I get up in the middle of the night to thank you for your good laws.
63I identify with all those who follow you, those who do what you tell them.
64Lord, you love everyone on earth;#119:64. Literally, “your love, Lord, fills the earth.” please teach me what to do.
Teth
65Lord, you have been so good to me, your servant, as you have promised.
66Now teach me wise judgment and discernment because I believe in your instructions.
67Previously I was suffering, wandering away from you, but now I do what you say.
68Since you are good, everything you do is good. Teach me your ways.
69Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies; but I whole-heartedly follow your commands.
70They are cold and unfeeling,#119:70. Literally, “their hearts are thick like fat.” but I love your law.
71The suffering#119:71. Referring back to verse 67. I went through was good for me, so I could think about what you have stipulated.
72What you tell me to do is worth more to me than much gold and silver.
Yodh
73You created me and made me what I am; help me to learn and better understand your commandments.
74May those who worship you be happy when they see me, for I place my confidence in your word.
75Lord, I know that what you decide is right; you brought me down in order to help me because you are trustworthy.
76May your trustworthy love comfort me as you promised me, your servant.
77Be compassionate to me so I may live, for I love your teachings.
78Bring down those proud people who wronged me with their lies. I will spend time thinking about your instructions.
79Let those who follow you turn to me, those who understand your laws.
80May I be innocent in the way I keep your rules so that I won't be ashamed.
Kaph
81I'm exhausted waiting for you to save me, but my hope is in your word.
82I strain my eyes looking for you to keep your promises, asking “When will you comfort me?”
83I've become like a wineskin that's been shriveled up by smoke, but I have not forgotten to do as you say.
84How long do I have to wait before you punish my persecutors?
85These arrogant people have dug pits to trap me, these people who don't care anything about your law.
86All your commands are trustworthy. Help me against these people who persecute me with their lies!
87They have almost killed me, but I have not given up on what you say.
88Since you love me with your trustworthy love, don't let me die, so I can go on following the instructions you have given.
Lamedh
89Your word, Lord, lasts forever. It stands firm in the heavens.
90Your faithfulness lasts for all generations, as permanent as the earth you created.
91Your judgments stand—they are as true today as ever—for everything serves your will.
92If I didn't love your teachings, my suffering#119:92. Referring back to verses 71 and 67. would have killed me.
93I will never forget your instructions, for through them you give me life.
94I belong to you, so please save me! I am committed to following your rules.
95Even though wicked people are waiting to ambush and kill me, I will focus my mind on what you say.
96I recognize that human perfection has its limits, but your law is limitless.
Mem
97I really love your law! I meditate on it all day long.
98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for I'm always thinking about your instructions.
99In fact I have a better insight than all of my teachers because I spend time concentrating on what you say.
100I even understand more than the elders because I follow your directions.
101I avoid any course of action that leads to evil, because I want to remain faithful to your word.
102I have not disregarded your instructions because you yourself taught me what to do.
103Your words taste so sweet to me! They are sweeter than honey to my mouth.
104I gain understanding from what you say, so I hate any way of life that's just a lie.
Nun
105Your word is a lamp that shows me where to walk, it's a light for my path.
106I've made a promise, and I will keep it: I will keep your rules that are always right!
107Lord, I'm really suffering! Please let me live, as you have promised.
108Lord, please accept my offerings of praise that I freely give you. Teach me your rules.
109My life is always at risk,#119:109. Literally, “My life is continually in my hand.” but I will not forget your law.
110Wicked people have set a trap for me, but I will not stray from your commandments.
111I will always hold on to what you say for your words make me really happy,
112I have made up my mind to follow your instructions to the very end.
Samekh
113I hate people who are two-faced,#119:113. Or “duplicitous.” but I love your law.
114You keep me safe and you defend me, your word gives me reason to hope.
115Leave me alone, you evil people, and let me keep the commandments of my God.
116Support me, Lord, as you promised, so I can live. Don't let my hope turn into discouragement.
117Support me, so I can be saved and always pay attention to your instructions.
118You reject all those who don't follow your instructions—they're fooling themselves by living a lie.
119You treat the wicked people on earth as something worthless#119:119 “Something worthless”: literally, “dross.” to be discarded; therefore I love your laws.
120I have goose bumps thinking of you—I'm in awe! I'm scared of your judgments!
Ayin
121I have done what's fair and right, so please don't abandon me to my enemies.
122Please promise you'll take care of me, your servant. Don't let these arrogant people mistreat me.
123I strain my eyes looking for your salvation, watching for you to fulfill your promise to make everything good.#119:123 “Your promise to make everything good”: literally, “the word of your righteousness.”
124Please treat me, your servant, according to your trustworthy love. Teach me what you want me to do.
125I am your servant. Please give me discernment so I can understand your instructions.
126Lord, it's time for you to act, for these people have broken your laws.
127This is why I love your commandments more than gold, more than the finest gold.
128All of your rules are right in every way, and so I hate any way of life that's just a lie.
Pe
129Your laws are truly wonderful—that's why I keep them!
130Studying your words brings light so that even the uneducated#119:130. Literally, “simple.” can understand.
131With keen desire#119:131. Literally, “I open my mouth and pant.” I long for what you have to say.
132Please pay attention to me and be kind to me, as you are with those who love you.
133Tell me by your word the way I should go, and don't let any kind of evil control me.
134Save me from cruel people so I can follow your instructions.
135Please look favorably on me, your servant, teach me what I should do.
136My tears stream down as I weep for those who don't keep your law.
Tsadhe
137Lord, you are right, and what you decide is just!
138You have given your instructions which are fair and totally trustworthy.
139My devotion is burning me up inside because my enemies ignore your words.
140Your promises have been proved true, and that's why I, your servant, love them.
141I may be unimportant and looked down on, but I don't forget your commandments.
142Your goodness and justice last forever; and your law is the truth.
143When I have problems and sadness, your commands make me happy.
144Your laws are always right; help me to understand what they mean so I can live.
Qoph
145My whole being is crying out! Lord, please answer me! I will follow your instructions.
146I pray to you, asking, “Please save me!” so I can do what you say.
147I get up before dawn, and call out to you for help and put my hope in your word.
148During the night I stay awake, meditating on your word.
149Listen to what I have to say, Lord, because of your trustworthy love. Keep me alive, Lord, because you always do what's right.
150Evil people come running to attack me—they totally disregard your law.
151But you, Lord, are close beside me; all your commandments are true.
152Long ago I realized that your laws will last forever.
Resh
153Please look at my suffering and save me! I have not forgotten your teachings.
154Plead my case, and save me as you promised! Let me live!
155Wicked people can't be saved, because they don't care about what you say.
156Lord, your mercy is so great! Because you are always fair, please let me live!
157Despite the many people who persecute and mistreat me, I have not strayed from your laws.
158Watching these unfaithful people disgusts me because they take no notice of your word.
159See how much I love your commandments, Lord. Please let me live because of your trustworthy love.
160Your word can be summed up in one word: truth! All of your just laws will last forever.
Shin
161Leaders#119:161. Literally, “princes.” persecute me for no reason, but I am in awe only of your word.
162Your word makes me so happy—I'm like someone who discovers immense treasure.
163I hate and detest lies, but I love your teachings.
164I praise you seven times a day because your laws are good.
165Those who love your teachings have wonderful peace and nothing trips them up.
166Lord, I look forward to your salvation. I keep your commandments.
167I obey your laws and love them very much.
168I keep your commandments and laws because you see everything I do.
Taw
169Lord, please listen to my sad cry; help me to understand, as you promised.
170Please hear what I have to say to you, and save me, as you promised.
171Let me pour out my words of praise, for you teach me what to do.
172I will sing about your word, for all your commandments are right.
173Please be ready to help me, for I have chosen to follow your instructions.
174I long for your salvation, Lord; your teachings make me happy.
175May I live my life in praise to you, and may your instructions help me.
176I have wandered away like a lost sheep, so please come looking for me, for I have not forgotten your commandments.
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Tehillim (Psalms) 119
119
1Aleph Blessed are the perfect in the way, Who walk in the Torah of יהוה!
2Blessed are those who observe His witnesses, Who seek Him with all the heart!
3Yes, they shall do no unrighteousness; They shall walk in His ways.
4You have commanded us To guard Your orders diligently.
5Oh, that my ways were established To guard Your laws!
6Then I would not be ashamed, When I look into all Your commands.
7I thank You with uprightness of heart, When I learn the right-rulings of Your righteousness.
8I guard Your laws; Oh, do not leave me entirely!
9Bĕt How would a young man cleanse his path? To guard it according to Your word.
10I have sought You with all my heart; Let me not stray from Your commands!
11I have treasured up Your word in my heart, That I might not sin against You.
12Blessed are You, O יהוה! Teach me Your laws.
13With my lips I have recounted All the right-rulings of Your mouth.
14I have rejoiced in the way of Your witnesses, As over all riches.
15I meditate on Your orders, And regard Your ways.
16I delight#See Psa. 119:24; Psa. 119:35; Psa. 119:47; Psa. 119:70; Psa. 119:77; Psa. 119:92; Psa. 119:143; Psa. 119:174; Rom. 7:22 myself in Your laws; I do not forget Your word.
17Gimel Do good to Your servant, Let me live and I guard Your word.
18Open my eyes, that I might see Wonders from Your Torah.
19I am a sojourner in the earth; Do not hide Your commands from me.
20My being is crushed with longing For Your right-rulings at all times.
21You rebuked the proud, cursed ones, Who are straying from Your commands.
22Remove from me reproach and scorn, For I have observed Your witnesses.
23Though princes sat, speaking against me, Your servant meditates on Your laws.
24Your witnesses also are my delight, My counsellors.
25Dalet My being has been clinging to the dust; Revive me according to Your word.
26I have recounted my ways and You answered me; Teach me Your laws.
27Make me understand the way of Your orders; That I might meditate on Your wonders.
28My being has wept from grief; Strengthen me according to Your word.
29Remove from me the way of falsehood, And favour me with Your Torah.
30I have chosen the way of truth; Your right-rulings I have held level.
31I have clung to Your witnesses; O יהוה, do not put me to shame!
32I run the way of Your commands, For You enlarge my heart.
33Hĕ Teach me, O יהוה, the way of Your laws, And I observe it to the end.
34Make me understand, that I might observe Your Torah, And guard it with all my heart.
35Make me walk in the path of Your commands, For I have delighted in it.
36Incline my heart to Your witnesses, And not to own gain.
37Turn away my eyes from looking at falsehood, And revive me in Your way.
38Establish Your word to Your servant, Which leads to the fear of You.
39Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your right-rulings are good.
40See, I have longed for Your orders; Revive me in Your righteousness.
41Waw And let Your loving-commitments come to me, O יהוה; Your deliverance, according to Your word,
42So that I answer my reprover, For I have trusted in Your word.
43And do not take away from my mouth The word of truth entirely, For I have waited for Your right-rulings;
44That I might guard Your Torah continually, Forever and ever;
45That I might walk in a broad place, For I have sought Your orders;
46That I might speak of Your witnesses before sovereigns, And not be ashamed;
47That I might delight myself in Your commands, Which I have loved;
48That I might lift up my hands to Your commands, Which I have loved; While I meditate on Your laws.
49Zayin Remember the word to Your servant, On which You have caused me to wait.
50This is my comfort in my affliction, For Your word has given me life.
51The proud have utterly scorned me, I did not turn aside from Your Torah.
52I remembered Your right-rulings of old, O יהוה, And I comfort myself.
53Rage has seized me because of the wrong Who forsake Your Torah.
54Your laws have been my songs In the place of my sojournings.
55I have remembered Your Name in the night, O יהוה, And I guard Your Torah.
56This has become mine, Because I have observed Your orders.
57Ḥet You are my portion, O יהוה; I have promised to guard Your words.
58I have sought Your face with all my heart; Show me favour according to Your word.
59I have thought upon my ways, And turned my feet to Your witnesses.
60I have hurried, and did not delay To guard Your commands.
61The cords of the wrong have surrounded me, Your Torah I have not forgotten.
62At midnight I rise to give thanks to You, For Your righteous right-rulings.
63I am a companion of all who fear You, And of those guarding Your orders.
64O יהוה, Your loving-commitment has filled the earth; Teach me Your laws.
65Tet You have done good to Your servant, O יהוה, According to Your word.
66Teach me good sense and knowledge, For I have trusted in Your commands.
67Before I was afflicted I myself was going astray, But now I have guarded Your word.
68You are good, and do good; Teach me Your laws.
69The proud have forged a lie against me, With all my heart I observe Your orders.
70Their heart has become like fat, Without feeling; I have delighted in Your Torah.
71It was good for me that I was afflicted, That I might learn Your laws.
72The Torah of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
73Yod Your hands have made me and formed me; Make me understand, that I might learn Your commands.
74Those who fear You see me and rejoice, For I have waited for Your Word.
75I know, O יהוה, That Your right-rulings are righteous, And in trustworthiness You have afflicted me.
76Please let Your loving-commitment be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant.
77Let Your compassions come to me, That I might live, For Your Torah is my delight.
78Let the proud be put to shame, For with lies they perverted me; But I study Your orders.
79Let those who fear You turn to me, And those who know Your witnesses.
80Let my heart be perfect in Your laws, So that I am not put to shame.
81Kaph For Your deliverance my being has pined away, For I have waited for Your word.
82My eyes have pined away for Your word, Saying, “When would it comfort me?”
83For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, Your laws I have not forgotten.
84How many are the days of Your servant? When do You execute right-ruling On those who persecute me?
85The proud have dug pits for me, Which is not according to Your Torah.
86All Your commands are trustworthy; They have persecuted me with lies; Help me!
87They almost made an end of me on earth, But I, I did not forsake Your orders.
88Revive me according to Your loving-commitment, That I might guard the witness of Your mouth.
89Lamed Forever, O יהוה, Your word stands firm in the heavens.
90Your trustworthiness is to all generations; You established the earth, and it stands.
91According to Your right-rulings They have stood to this day, For all are Your servants.
92If Your Torah had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
93Let me never forget Your orders, For by them You have given me life.
94I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your orders.
95The wrong have waited for me to destroy me; I understand Your witnesses.
96I have seen an end of all perfection; Your command is exceedingly broad.
97Mem O how I love#See Psa. 119:113; Psa. 119:119; Psa. 119:127; Psa. 119:163; Psa. 119:165; Psa. 119:167 Your Torah! It is my study all day long.
98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies; For it is ever before me.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers, For Your witnesses are my study.
100I understand more than the aged, For I have observed Your orders.
101I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I might guard Your word.
102I have not turned aside from Your right-rulings, For You Yourself have taught me.
103How sweet to my taste has Your word been, More than honey to my mouth!
104From Your orders I get understanding; Therefore I have hated every false way.
105Nun Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.
106I have sworn, and I confirm, To guard Your righteous right-rulings.
107I have been afflicted very much; O יהוה, revive me according to Your word.
108Please accept the voluntary offerings Of my mouth, O יהוה, And teach me Your right-rulings.
109My life is in my hand continually, And Your Torah I have not forgotten.
110The wrong have laid a snare for me, But I have not strayed from Your orders.
111Your witnesses are my inheritance forever, For they are the joy of my heart.
112I have inclined my heart to do Your laws Forever, to the end.
113Sameḵ I have hated doubting thoughts, But I have loved Your Torah.
114You are my hiding place and my shield; I have waited for Your word.
115Turn away from me, you evil-doers, For I observe the commands of my Elohim!
116Support me according to Your word, That I might live; And put me not to shame Because of my expectation.
117Sustain me, that I might be saved, And always look to Your laws.
118You have made light of all those Who stray from Your laws, For falsehood is their deceit.
119You have made to cease All the wrong of the earth, like dross; Therefore I have loved Your witnesses.
120My flesh has trembled for fear of You, And I am in awe of Your right-rulings.
121Ayin I have done right-ruling and righteousness; Leave me not to my oppressors.
122Guarantee Your servant’s well-being; Let not the proud oppress me.
123My eyes have pined away for Your deliverance, And for the word of Your righteousness.
124Do with Your servant according to Your loving-commitment, And teach me Your laws.
125I am Your servant – make me understand, That I might know Your witnesses.
126It is time for יהוה to act! For they have broken Your Torah.
127Therefore I have loved Your commands More than gold, even fine gold!
128Therefore all Your orders I count as right; I have hated every false way.
129Pĕ Your witnesses are wonders; So my being observes them.
130The opening up of Your words gives light, Giving understanding to the simple.
131I have opened my mouth and panted, For I have longed for Your commands.
132Turn to me and show me favour, According to Your right-ruling, toward those who love Your Name.
133Establish my footsteps by Your word, And let no wickedness have rule over me.
134Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I might guard Your orders.
135Make Your face shine upon Your servant, And teach me Your laws.
136Streams of water have run down from my eyes, Because they did not guard Your Torah.
137Tsadi Righteous are You, O יהוה, And Your right-rulings are straight.
138You have commanded Your witnesses In righteousness and truth, exceedingly.
139My ardour has consumed me, For my adversaries have forgotten Your words.
140Your word is tried, exceedingly; And Your servant has loved it.
141I am small and despised; I have not forgotten Your orders.
142Your righteousness is righteousness forever, And Your Torah is truth.
143Distress and anguish have found me; Your commands are my delight.
144The righteousness of Your witnesses is forever; Make me understand, that I might live.
145Qoph I have called with all my heart; Answer me, O יהוה! I observe Your laws.
146I have called upon You; Save me, that I might guard Your witnesses.
147I rise before dawn, and cry for help; I have waited for Your word.
148My eyes have gone before the night watches, To study Your word.
149Hear my voice according to Your loving-commitment; O יהוה, revive me according to Your right-ruling.
150Those who pursue mischief have drawn near; They have been far from Your Torah.
151You are near, O יהוה, And all Your commands are truth.
152Of old I have known Your witnesses, That You have founded them forever.
153Rĕsh See my affliction and deliver me, For I have not forgotten Your Torah.
154Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word.
155Deliverance is far from the wrong ones, For they have not sought Your laws.
156Your compassions are many, O יהוה; Revive me according to Your right-rulings.
157My persecutors and adversaries are many; I have not turned aside from Your witnesses.
158I saw traitors and was grieved, Because they did not guard Your word.
159See how I have loved Your orders, יהוה, revive me according to Your loving-commitment.
160The sum of Your word is truth, And all Your righteous right-rulings are forever.
161Shin Rulers have persecuted me without a cause, But at Your word my heart stood in awe.
162I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure.
163I have hated falsehood and loathe it, Your Torah I have loved.
164I have praised You seven times a day, Because of Your righteous right-rulings.
165Great peace have those loving Your Torah, And for them there is no stumbling-block.
166יהוה, I have waited for Your deliverance, And I have done Your commands.
167My being has guarded Your witnesses, And I love them exceedingly.
168I have guarded Your orders and Your witnesses, For all my ways are before You.
169Taw My cry comes before You, O יהוה; Make me understand according to Your word.
170Let my prayer come before You; Deliver me according to Your word.
171My lips pour forth praise, For You teach me Your laws.
172My tongue sings of Your word, For all Your commands are righteousness.
173Your hand is a help to me, For I have chosen Your orders.
174I have longed for Your deliverance, O יהוה, And Your Torah is my delight.
175My being lives, and it praises You; And Your right-rulings help me.
176I have strayed like a lost sheep; Seek Your servant, For I have not forgotten Your commands.
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