Psalms 119
119
1Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the Lord!
2Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,
who seek him with their whole heart,
3who also do no wrong,
but walk in his ways!
4Thou hast commanded thy precepts
to be kept diligently.
5O that my ways may be steadfast
in keeping thy statutes!
6Then I shall not be put to shame,
having my eyes fixed on all thy commandments.
7I will praise thee with an upright heart,
when I learn thy righteous ordinances.
8I will observe thy statutes;
O forsake me not utterly!
9How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to thy word.
10With my whole heart I seek thee;
let me not wander from thy commandments!
11I have laid up thy word in my heart,
that I might not sin against thee.
12Blessed be thou, O Lord;
teach me thy statutes!
13With my lips I declare
all the ordinances of thy mouth.
14In the way of thy testimonies I delight
as much as in all riches.
15I will meditate on thy precepts,
and fix my eyes on thy ways.
16I will delight in thy statutes;
I will not forget thy word.
17Deal bountifully with thy servant,
that I may live and observe thy word.
18Open my eyes, that I may behold
wondrous things out of thy law.
19I am a sojourner on earth;
hide not thy commandments from me!
20My soul is consumed with longing
for thy ordinances at all times.
21Thou dost rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,
who wander from thy commandments;
22take away from me their scorn and contempt,
for I have kept thy testimonies.
23Even though princes sit plotting against me,
thy servant will meditate on thy statutes.
24Thy testimonies are my delight,
they are my counselors.
25My soul cleaves to the dust;
revive me according to thy word!
26When I told of my ways, thou didst answer me;
teach me thy statutes!
27Make me understand the way of thy precepts,
and I will meditate on thy wondrous works.
28My soul melts away for sorrow;
strengthen me according to thy word!
29Put false ways far from me;
and graciously teach me thy law!
30I have chosen the way of faithfulness,
I set thy ordinances before me.
31I cleave to thy testimonies, O Lord;
let me not be put to shame!
32I will run in the way of thy commandments
when thou enlargest my understanding!
33Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes;
and I will keep it to the end.
34Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law
and observe it with my whole heart.
35Lead me in the path of thy commandments,
for I delight in it.
36Incline my heart to thy testimonies,
and not to gain!
37Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;
and give me life in thy ways.
38Confirm to thy servant thy promise,
which is for those who fear thee.
39Turn away the reproach which I dread;
for thy ordinances are good.
40Behold, I long for thy precepts;
in thy righteousness give me life!
41Let thy steadfast love come to me, O Lord,
thy salvation according to thy promise;
42then shall I have an answer for those who taunt me,
for I trust in thy word.
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
for my hope is in thy ordinances.
44I will keep thy law continually,
for ever and ever;
45and I shall walk at liberty,
for I have sought thy precepts.
46I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings,
and shall not be put to shame;
47for I find my delight in thy commandments,
which I love.
48I revere thy commandments, which I love,
and I will meditate on thy statutes.
49Remember thy word to thy servant,
in which thou hast made me hope.
50This is my comfort in my affliction
that thy promise gives me life.
51Godless men utterly deride me,
but I do not turn away from thy law.
52When I think of thy ordinances from of old,
I take comfort, O Lord.
53Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked,
who forsake thy law.
54Thy statutes have been my songs
in the house of my pilgrimage.
55I remember thy name in the night, O Lord,
and keep thy law.
56This blessing has fallen to me,
that I have kept thy precepts.
57The Lord is my portion;
I promise to keep thy words.
58I entreat thy favor with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to thy promise.
59When I think of thy ways,
I turn my feet to thy testimonies;
60I hasten and do not delay
to keep thy commandments.
61Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,
I do not forget thy law.
62At midnight I rise to praise thee,
because of thy righteous ordinances.
63I am a companion of all who fear thee,
of those who keep thy precepts.
64The earth, O Lord, is full of thy steadfast love;
teach me thy statutes!
65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant,
O Lord, according to thy word.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge,
for I believe in thy commandments.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray;
but now I keep thy word.
68Thou art good and doest good;
teach me thy statutes.
69The godless besmear me with lies,
but with my whole heart I keep thy precepts;
70their heart is gross like fat,
but I delight in thy law.
71It is good for me that I was afflicted,
that I might learn thy statutes.
72The law of thy mouth is better to me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
73Thy hands have made and fashioned me;
give me understanding that I may learn thy commandments.
74Those who fear thee shall see me and rejoice,
because I have hoped in thy word.
75I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right,
and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.
76Let thy steadfast love be ready to comfort me
according to thy promise to thy servant.
77Let thy mercy come to me, that I may live;
for thy law is my delight.
78Let the godless be put to shame,
because they have subverted me with guile;
as for me, I will meditate on thy precepts.
79Let those who fear thee turn to me,
that they may know thy testimonies.
80May my heart be blameless in thy statutes,
that I may not be put to shame!
81My soul languishes for thy salvation;
I hope in thy word.
82My eyes fail with watching for thy promise;
I ask, “When wilt thou comfort me?”
83For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,
yet I have not forgotten thy statutes.
84How long must thy servant endure?
When wilt thou judge those who persecute me?
85Godless men have dug pitfalls for me,
men who do not conform to thy law.
86All thy commandments are sure;
they persecute me with falsehood; help me!
87They have almost made an end of me on earth;
but I have not forsaken thy precepts.
88In thy steadfast love spare my life,
that I may keep the testimonies of thy mouth.
89For ever, O Lord, thy word
is firmly fixed in the heavens.
90Thy faithfulness endures to all generations;
thou hast established the earth, and it stands fast.
91By thy appointment they stand this day;
for all things are thy servants.
92If thy law had not been my delight,
I should have perished in my affliction.
93I will never forget thy precepts;
for by them thou hast given me life.
94I am thine, save me;
for I have sought thy precepts.
95The wicked lie in wait to destroy me;
but I consider thy testimonies.
96I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but thy commandment is exceedingly broad.
97Oh, how I love thy law!
It is my meditation all the day.
98Thy commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
for it is ever with me.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for thy testimonies are my meditation.
100I understand more than the aged,
for I keep thy precepts.
101I hold back my feet from every evil way,
in order to keep thy word.
102I do not turn aside from thy ordinances,
for thou hast taught me.
103How sweet are thy words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104Through thy precepts I get understanding;
therefore I hate every false way.
105Thy word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
106I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
to observe thy righteous ordinances.
107I am sorely afflicted;
give me life, O Lord, according to thy word!
108Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord,
and teach me thy ordinances.
109I hold my life in my hand continually,
but I do not forget thy law.
110The wicked have laid a snare for me,
but I do not stray from thy precepts.
111Thy testimonies are my heritage for ever;
yea, they are the joy of my heart.
112I incline my heart to perform thy statutes
for ever, to the end.
113I hate double-minded men,
but I love thy law.
114Thou art my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in thy word.
115Depart from me, you evildoers,
that I may keep the commandments of my God.
116Uphold me according to thy promise, that I may live,
and let me not be put to shame in my hope!
117Hold me up, that I may be safe
and have regard for thy statutes continually!
118Thou dost spurn all who go astray from thy statutes;
yea, their cunning is in vain.
119All the wicked of the earth thou dost count as dross;
therefore I love thy testimonies.
120My flesh trembles for fear of thee,
and I am afraid of thy judgments.
121I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122Be surety for thy servant for good;
let not the godless oppress me.
123My eyes fail with watching for thy salvation,
and for the fulfilment of thy righteous promise.
124Deal with thy servant according to thy steadfast love,
and teach me thy statutes.
125I am thy servant; give me understanding,
that I may know thy testimonies!
126It is time for the Lord to act,
for thy law has been broken.
127Therefore I love thy commandments
above gold, above fine gold.
128Therefore I direct my steps by all thy precepts;#119.128 Gk Jerome: Heb uncertain
I hate every false way.
129Thy testimonies are wonderful;
therefore my soul keeps them.
130The unfolding of thy words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.
131With open mouth I pant,
because I long for thy commandments.
132Turn to me and be gracious to me,
as is thy wont toward those who love thy name.
133Keep steady my steps according to thy promise,
and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
134Redeem me from man's oppression,
that I may keep thy precepts.
135Make thy face shine upon thy servant,
and teach me thy statutes.
136My eyes shed streams of tears,
because men do not keep thy law.
137Righteous art thou, O Lord,
and right are thy judgments.
138Thou hast appointed thy testimonies in righteousness
and in all faithfulness.
139My zeal consumes me,
because my foes forget thy words.
140Thy promise is well tried,
and thy servant loves it.
141I am small and despised,
yet I do not forget thy precepts.
142Thy righteousness is righteous for ever,
and thy law is true.
143Trouble and anguish have come upon me,
but thy commandments are my delight.
144Thy testimonies are righteous for ever;
give me understanding that I may live.
145With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!
I will keep thy statutes.
146I cry to thee; save me,
that I may observe thy testimonies.
147I rise before dawn and cry for help;
I hope in thy words.
148My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,
that I may meditate upon thy promise.
149Hear my voice in thy steadfast love;
O Lord, in thy justice preserve my life.
150They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose;
they are far from thy law.
151But thou art near, O Lord,
and all thy commandments are true.
152Long have I known from thy testimonies
that thou hast founded them for ever.
153Look on my affliction and deliver me,
for I do not forget thy law.
154Plead my cause and redeem me;
give me life according to thy promise!
155Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek thy statutes.
156Great is thy mercy, O Lord;
give me life according to thy justice.
157Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,
but I do not swerve from thy testimonies.
158I look at the faithless with disgust,
because they do not keep thy commands.
159Consider how I love thy precepts!
Preserve my life according to thy steadfast love.
160The sum of thy word is truth;
and every one of thy righteous ordinances endures for ever.
161Princes persecute me without cause,
but my heart stands in awe of thy words.
162I rejoice at thy word
like one who finds great spoil.
163I hate and abhor falsehood,
but I love thy law.
164Seven times a day I praise thee
for thy righteous ordinances.
165Great peace have those who love thy law;
nothing can make them stumble.
166I hope for thy salvation, O Lord,
and I do thy commandments.
167My soul keeps thy testimonies;
I love them exceedingly.
168I keep thy precepts and testimonies,
for all my ways are before thee.
169Let my cry come before thee, O Lord;
give me understanding according to thy word!
170Let my supplication come before thee;
deliver me according to thy word.
171My lips will pour forth praise
that thou dost teach me thy statutes.
172My tongue will sing of thy word,
for all thy commandments are right.
173Let thy hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen thy precepts.
174I long for thy salvation, O Lord,
and thy law is my delight.
175Let me live, that I may praise thee,
and let thy ordinances help me.
176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant,
for I do not forget thy commandments.
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Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America
Psalm 119
119
Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
Aleph
1 # 119:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem of twenty-two stanzas, following the letters of the Hebrew alphabet; within a stanza, each verse begins with the same Hebrew letter Blessed are those whose #Prov. 11:20; 13:6; [Ps. 101:2, 6] way is blameless,
who #Ps. 128:1; [Gen. 17:1]walk in the law of the Lord!
2Blessed are those who #[ver. 22] keep his #[Ps. 78:5] testimonies,
who #[ver. 10; 2 Chr. 15:2]seek him with their whole heart,
3who also #1 John 3:9; 5:18do no wrong,
but walk in his ways!
4You have commanded your #Ps. 19:8precepts
to be kept diligently.
5Oh that my ways may #Ps. 37:23; [Prov. 16:9; Jer. 10:23]be steadfast
in keeping your statutes!
6 # ver. 80; [1 John 2:28] Then I shall not be put to shame,
having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
7I will praise you with an upright heart,
when I learn #ver. 62, 106; Ex. 24:3your righteous rules.#119:7 Or your just and righteous decrees; also verses 62, 106, 160, 164
8I will keep your statutes;
#
Ps. 38:21; 71:9, 18 do not utterly forsake me!
Beth
9How can #[Ps. 25:7]a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to your word.
10 # [2 Chr. 15:2] With my whole heart I seek you;
let me not #[ver. 21, 118]wander from your commandments!
11I have #Luke 2:19, 51; See Ps. 37:31stored up your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.
12Blessed are you, O Lord;
# ver. 26, 64, 68, 108, 124, 135, 171; See Ps. 25:4 teach me your statutes!
13With my lips I #Ps. 40:9; [Deut. 6:7]declare
all the rules#119:13 Or all the just decrees of your mouth.
14In the way of your testimonies I #ver. 111, 162 delight
as much as in all #See Prov. 3:13-15; 8:10, 11, 18, 19riches.
15I will #ver. 23, 78, 97 meditate on your precepts
and fix my eyes on your #Ps. 25:4ways.
16I will #ver. 24, 47, 70, 77, 92, 143, 174delight in your statutes;
I will not forget your word.
Gimel
17 # See Ps. 13:6 Deal bountifully with your servant,
# ver. 144 that I may live and keep your word.
18Open my eyes, that I may behold
wondrous things out of your law.
19I am #See Ps. 39:12 a sojourner on the earth;
# [Isa. 6:9, 10] hide not your commandments from me!
20My soul is consumed with #ver. 40, 131, 174; [Ps. 42:1, 2]longing
for your rules#119:20 Or your just decrees; also verses 30, 39, 43, 52, 75, 102, 108, 137, 156, 175 at all times.
21You rebuke #See ver. 51 the insolent, #Deut. 27:26 accursed ones,
who #[ver. 10]wander from your commandments.
22Take away from me #See Ps. 44:13 scorn and contempt,
# [ver. 2] for I have kept your testimonies.
23Even though #ver. 161; [Dan. 6:4] princes sit plotting against me,
your servant will #ver. 15, 27, 28meditate on your statutes.
24Your testimonies are my #[Rom. 7:22]; See ver. 16 delight;
they are my #[ver. 104]counselors.
Daleth
25 #
Ps. 44:25 My soul clings to the dust;
# ver. 37, 40, 88, 107, 149, 154, 156, 159; See Ps. 71:20 give me life #ver. 65according to your word!
26When #[Ps. 37:5] I told of my ways, you answered me;
# ver. 12 teach me your statutes!
27 # ver. 18, 34, 73, 125, 144, 169; [Job 32:8] Make me understand the way of your precepts,
and I will #ver. 15, 23, 78meditate on your wondrous works.
28 # See Ps. 22:14 My soul melts away for sorrow;
strengthen me according to your word!
29Put false ways far from me
and graciously #[ver. 27]teach me your law!
30I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
I #[Ps. 16:8]set your rules before me.
31I cling to your testimonies, O Lord;
# ver. 116 let me not be put to shame!
32I will run in the way of your commandments
when you #1 Kgs. 4:29; Isa. 60:5; 2 Cor. 6:11, 13enlarge my heart!#119:32 Or for you set my heart free
He
33 # ver. 12, 26 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;
and I will keep it #ver. 112; [Matt. 10:22; Heb. 3:6; Rev. 2:26]to the end.#119:33 Or keep it as my reward
34 # ver. 27; Prov. 2:6; James 1:5 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
and observe it with my whole heart.
35 # See Ps. 25:4, 5 Lead me in the path of your commandments,
for I #ver. 16; See Ps. 1:2delight in it.
36 # ver. 112; 1 Kgs. 8:58; [Ps. 141:4] Incline my heart to your testimonies,
and not to #[Luke 12:15; 1 Tim. 6:10; Heb. 13:5]selfish gain!
37 # [Prov. 23:5; Isa. 33:15] Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;
and #ver. 25give me life in your ways.
38 #
2 Sam. 7:25 Confirm to your servant your promise,
# [Ps. 25:10; 112:1; 128:1; 130:4] that you may be feared.
39Turn away the #ver. 22reproach that I dread,
for your rules are good.
40Behold, I #ver. 20 long for your precepts;
# [ver. 149, 156] in your righteousness give me life!
Waw
41Let your #ver. 77; [Ps. 106:4] steadfast love come to me, O Lord,
your salvation #ver. 58, 65, 76, 116, 170according to your promise;
42then #Prov. 27:11 shall I have an answer for him #[See ver. 39 above]who taunts me,
for I trust in your word.
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
for my #ver. 49, 74, 81, 114, 147; [Ps. 31:24]hope is in your rules.
44I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever,
45and I shall walk #Prov. 4:12 in a wide place,
for I have #ver. 94, 155sought your precepts.
46I will also speak of your testimonies #[Matt. 10:18; Acts 26:1, 2]before kings
and shall not be put to shame,
47for I #ver. 16find my delight in your commandments,
which I love.
48I will #See Ps. 28:2 lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love,
and I will #ver. 13meditate on your statutes.
Zayin
49Remember #ver. 41, 42, 43 your word to your servant,
in which you have made me #ver. 43hope.
50This is #[Rom. 15:4] my comfort in my affliction,
that your promise #ver. 25; See Ps. 71:20gives me life.
51 # ver. 69, 78, 85, 122; Jer. 20:7; [Ps. 42:3; 123:4] The insolent utterly deride me,
but I do not #ver. 157; Ps. 44:18; Job 23:11turn away from your law.
52When I think of your rules from of old,
I take comfort, O Lord.
53 # [Neh. 13:25] Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked,
who forsake your law.
54Your statutes have been my songs
in the house of my #See Ps. 39:12sojourning.
55I #See Ps. 42:8remember your name in the night, O Lord,
and keep your law.
56This blessing has fallen to me,
that #ver. 22, 69, 100I have kept your precepts.
Heth
57 # See Ps. 16:5 The Lord is my portion;
I promise to keep your words.
58I #Ps. 45:12 entreat your favor with all my heart;
be gracious to me #ver. 41according to your promise.
59When I #[Luke 15:17]think on my ways,
I turn my feet to your testimonies;
60I hasten and do not delay
to keep your commandments.
61Though #ver. 110 the cords of the wicked ensnare me,
I do not #ver. 83forget your law.
62At #[Acts 16:25] midnight I rise to praise you,
because of your #ver. 7righteous rules.
63 # [Ps. 101:6] I am a companion of all who fear you,
of those who keep your precepts.
64 #
Ps. 33:5 The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love;
# ver. 12 teach me your statutes!
Teth
65You have dealt well with your servant,
O Lord, #[ver. 41]according to your word.
66Teach me #Phil. 1:9; [James 1:5]good judgment and knowledge,
for I believe in your commandments.
67 # ver. 71, 75; Jer. 31:18, 19; See Heb. 12:5-11 Before I was afflicted I went astray,
but now I keep your word.
68 #
Ps. 106:1 You are good and do good;
# ver. 12 teach me your statutes.
69 # ver. 51 The insolent #Job 13:4; [Ps. 109:2] smear me with lies,
but with my whole heart I #ver. 56keep your precepts;
70their heart is unfeeling #Isa. 6:10; See Ps. 17:10 like fat,
but I #ver. 16delight in your law.
71It is #[ver. 67]good for me that I was afflicted,
that I might learn your statutes.
72 # ver. 127; Ps. 19:10; Prov. 8:10 The law of your mouth is better to me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Yodh
73 #
Job 10:8; See Ps. 95:6; Job 31:15 Your hands have made and fashioned me;
# ver. 27 give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
74Those who fear you shall see me and #Ps. 34:2; 35:27; 107:42 rejoice,
because I have #ver. 43; Ps. 130:5hoped in your word.
75I know, O Lord, that your rules are #ver. 138 righteous,
and that in #Ps. 33:4; See ver. 67faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76Let your steadfast love comfort me
according to your promise to your servant.
77Let your #ver. 41 mercy come to me, that I may live;
for your law is my #ver. 24, 47, 174delight.
78Let #See ver. 51 the insolent be put to #Ps. 25:3 shame,
because they have #ver. 86 wronged me with falsehood;
as for me, I will #ver. 15, 23meditate on your precepts.
79Let those who fear you #[Jer. 15:19]turn to me,
that they may know your testimonies.
80May my heart be #ver. 1 blameless in your statutes,
# ver. 6 that I may not be put to shame!
Kaph
81My soul #See Ps. 84:2 longs for your salvation;
I #ver. 74, 114hope in your word.
82My #See Ps. 69:3 eyes long for your promise;
I ask, #[Ps. 101:2]“When will you comfort me?”
83For I have #[Job 30:30] become like a #[Matt. 9:17; Mark 2:22]wineskin in the smoke,
yet I have not forgotten your statutes.
84 # [Ps. 39:4] How long must your servant endure?#119:84 Hebrew How many are the days of your servant?
#
Rev. 6:10; [Zech. 1:12] When will you judge those who persecute me?
85 # ver. 51 The insolent have #See Ps. 7:15dug pitfalls for me;
they do not live according to your law.
86All your commandments are #ver. 138 sure;
they persecute me #ver. 78; Ps. 35:19 with falsehood; #Ps. 109:26help me!
87They have almost made an end of me on earth,
but I have not forsaken your precepts.
88In your steadfast love #ver. 25; See Ps. 71:20give me life,
that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth.
Lamedh
89Forever, O Lord, your #ver. 152; [Matt. 24:35; 1 Pet. 1:25]; [Jer. 31:35-37]word
is firmly fixed in the heavens.
90Your #See Ps. 36:5 faithfulness endures to all generations;
you have #[Ps. 148:6] established the earth, and it #Eccles. 1:4stands fast.
91By your #Jer. 33:25appointment they stand this day,
for all things are your servants.
92If your law had not been my #ver. 77delight,
I would have perished in my affliction.
93I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have #ver. 25; See Ps. 71:20given me life.
94I am yours; save me,
# ver. 45 for I have sought your precepts.
95The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,
but I consider your testimonies.
96I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but your commandment is exceedingly #[Ps. 18:19]broad.
Mem
97Oh how #ver. 113, 163, 165; [Ps. 1:2] I love your law!
It is my #ver. 15meditation all the day.
98Your commandment makes me #[Deut. 4:6]wiser than my enemies,
for it is ever with me.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for #[2 Tim. 3:15]your testimonies are my meditation.
100I understand more than #See Job 32:7-9 the aged,#119:100 Or the elders
for I #ver. 56, 69keep your precepts.
101I #Prov. 1:15hold back my feet from every evil way,
in order to keep your word.
102I do not turn aside from your rules,
for you have taught me.
103How #Ps. 19:10sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104Through your precepts I get understanding;
therefore #ver. 128I hate every false way.
Nun
105 #
Prov. 6:23
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
106I have #Neh. 10:29 sworn an oath and confirmed it,
to keep your #ver. 7righteous rules.
107I am severely #[ver. 25, 50] afflicted;
# ver. 88; See Ps. 71:20 give me life, O Lord, according to your word!
108Accept #[Hos. 14:2] my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord,
and #ver. 12teach me your rules.
109I hold my life #See Judg. 12:3 in my hand continually,
but I do not #ver. 83forget your law.
110The wicked have laid #See Ps. 91:3 a snare for me,
but #ver. 10I do not stray from your precepts.
111Your testimonies are #Deut. 33:4 my heritage forever,
for they are #ver. 14, 162the joy of my heart.
112I #ver. 36 incline my heart to perform your statutes
forever, #See ver. 33to the end.#119:112 Or statutes; the reward is eternal
Samekh
113I hate #[1 Kgs. 18:21; James 1:8; 4:8] the double-minded,
but I love #ver. 97your law.
114You are my #See Ps. 32:7 hiding place and my #See Ps. 3:3 shield;
I #ver. 74hope in your word.
115 # See Ps. 6:8 Depart from me, you evildoers,
that I may #[ver. 22]keep the commandments of my God.
116Uphold me #ver. 41 according to your promise, that I may live,
and let me not be #ver. 31; See Ps. 25:2 put to shame in my #Ps. 146:5hope!
117 # [Ps. 20:2] Hold me up, that I may be safe
and have regard for your statutes continually!
118You #Lam. 1:15 spurn all who #ver. 10, 21, 110go astray from your statutes,
for their cunning is in vain.
119All the wicked of the earth you discard like #Isa. 1:25; [Ezek. 22:18; Mal. 3:2, 3] dross,
therefore #ver. 97I love your testimonies.
120My flesh #[Job 4:14; Hab. 3:16]trembles for fear of you,
and I am afraid of your judgments.
Ayin
121I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122Give your servant #See Job 17:3 a pledge of good;
let not #ver. 51the insolent oppress me.
123My #ver. 82eyes long for your salvation
and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
124Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,
and #ver. 12teach me your statutes.
125I am your #See Ps. 116:16 servant; #ver. 27give me understanding,
that I may know your testimonies!
126It is time for the Lord to act,
for your law has been broken.
127Therefore I #ver. 72; Ps. 19:10love your commandments
above gold, above fine gold.
128Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right;
I hate every #ver. 104false way.
Pe
129Your testimonies are #ver. 18, 27 wonderful;
therefore my soul #ver. 22keeps them.
130The unfolding of your words gives light;
it imparts #See Ps. 19:7understanding to the simple.
131I #Ps. 81:10; Job 29:23 open my mouth and #Ps. 42:1 pant,
because I #ver. 20long for your commandments.
132 # See Ps. 25:16 Turn to me and be gracious to me,
as is your way with those who love your name.
133 # [Ps. 17:5] Keep steady my steps according to your promise,
and let no iniquity #Ps. 19:13get dominion over me.
134 # [Luke 1:74] Redeem me from man’s oppression,
that I may keep your precepts.
135 # See Ps. 4:6 Make your face shine upon your servant,
and #ver. 12teach me your statutes.
136My eyes #Jer. 9:1, 18; 14:17; Lam. 3:48; [Ezek. 9:4; Phil. 3:18] shed streams of tears,
because people #ver. 158do not keep your law.
Tsadhe
137 # See Ps. 116:5 Righteous are you, O Lord,
and right are your rules.
138You have appointed your testimonies in #ver. 75, 172; See Ps. 19:7-9 righteousness
and in all #ver. 86faithfulness.
139My #See Ps. 69:9zeal consumes me,
because my foes forget your words.
140Your promise is well #See Ps. 12:6 tried,
and your servant #ver. 97loves it.
141I am small and despised,
yet I do not #ver. 83forget your precepts.
142Your righteousness is righteous forever,
and your law is #ver. 151, 160; John 17:17; [Ps. 19:9]true.
143Trouble and anguish have found me out,
but your commandments are my #ver. 24delight.
144Your testimonies are righteous forever;
# ver. 27 give me understanding that I may #ver. 17live.
Qoph
145With my #ver. 2, 10 whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!
I will #ver. 22, 33keep your statutes.
146I call to you; save me,
that I may observe your testimonies.
147I rise before #See Ps. 5:3 dawn and cry for help;
I #ver. 74hope in your words.
148My eyes are awake before #See Ps. 42:8the watches of the night,
that I may meditate on your promise.
149Hear my voice according to your steadfast love;
O Lord, #ver. 156; [ver. 40] according to your justice #ver. 25; See Ps. 71:20give me life.
150They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose;
they are far from your law.
151But #See Ps. 145:18 you are near, O Lord,
and all your commandments are #See ver. 142true.
152Long have I known from your testimonies
that you have #ver. 89, 160; [Matt. 5:18]founded them forever.
Resh
153Look on my #Job 36:15 affliction and deliver me,
for #ver. 83I do not forget your law.
154 #
Ps. 35:1 Plead my cause and redeem me;
# ver. 25 give me life according to your promise!
155 #
Job 5:4 Salvation is far from the wicked,
# [ver. 150] for they do not seek your statutes.
156 #
2 Sam. 24:14 Great is your mercy, O Lord;
# [See ver. 154 above] give me life according to your rules.
157 #
Ps. 3:1, 2 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,
but I do not #See ver. 51swerve from your testimonies.
158I look at #[Jer. 3:20] the faithless with #Ps. 139:21; [ver. 136]disgust,
because they do not keep your commands.
159Consider how I #ver. 97 love your precepts!
# [See ver. 154 above] Give me life according to your steadfast love.
160 #
Ps. 139:17 The sum of your word is #[ver. 142, 172] truth,
and every one of your #ver. 7righteous rules endures forever.
Sin and Shin
161 # ver. 23; [1 Sam. 24:11; 26:18] Princes persecute me #See Ps. 69:4 without cause,
but my heart #[Ps. 2:11]stands in awe of your words.
162I #[See ver. 161 above] rejoice at your word
like one who #1 Sam. 30:16; Isa. 9:3; [Matt. 13:44]finds great spoil.
163I hate and abhor falsehood,
but I love #ver. 97your law.
164Seven times a day I praise you
for your #[See ver. 160 above]righteous rules.
165Great #Ps. 37:11, 37; [Prov. 3:2] peace have those who love your law;
#
Prov. 3:23; 1 John 2:10; [Matt. 13:41] nothing can make them stumble.
166I #ver. 174; Gen. 49:18hope for your salvation, O Lord,
and I do your commandments.
167My soul keeps your testimonies;
I #[See ver. 163 above]love them exceedingly.
168I keep your precepts and testimonies,
#
Ps. 139:3; Prov. 5:21 for all my ways are before you.
Taw
169Let my #[ver. 145] cry come before you, O Lord;
# See ver. 34 give me understanding #ver. 65according to your word!
170Let my plea come before you;
# ver. 41 deliver me according to your word.
171My lips will #Ps. 145:7 pour forth praise,
for you #ver. 12teach me your statutes.
172My tongue will sing of your word,
for #[ver. 160]all your commandments are right.
173Let your hand be ready to help me,
for I have #Josh. 24:22; [Prov. 1:29]chosen your precepts.
174I #ver. 20 long for your salvation, O Lord,
and your law is my #ver. 24delight.
175Let my soul live and praise you,
and let your rules help me.
176I have #Isa. 53:6; 1 Pet. 2:25; [Matt. 18:12; Luke 15:4] gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant,
for I do not #ver. 83forget your commandments.
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