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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Psalms 119
119
The Law of the LORD
1Happy are those whose lives are faultless,
who live according to the law of the LORD.
2Happy are those who follow his commands,
who obey him with all their heart.
3They never do wrong;
they walk in the LORD's ways.
4 LORD, you have given us your laws
and told us to obey them faithfully.
5How I hope that I shall be faithful
in keeping your instructions!
6If I pay attention to all your commands,
then I will not be put to shame.
7As I learn your righteous judgements,
I will praise you with a pure heart.
8I will obey your laws;
never abandon me!
Obedience to the Law of the LORD
9How can young people keep their lives pure?
By obeying your commands.
10With all my heart I try to serve you;
keep me from disobeying your commandments.
11I keep your law in my heart,
so that I will not sin against you.
12I praise you, O LORD;
teach me your ways.
13I will repeat aloud
all the laws you have given.
14I delight in following your commands
more than in having great wealth.
15I study your instructions;
I examine your teachings.
16I take pleasure in your laws;
your commands I will not forget.
Happiness in the Law of the LORD
17Be good to me, your servant,
so that I may live and obey your teachings.
18Open my eyes, so that I may see
the wonderful truths in your law.
19I am here on earth for just a little while;
do not hide your commands from me.
20My heart aches with longing;
I want to know your judgements at all times.
21You reprimand the proud;
cursed are those who disobey your commands.
22Free me from their insults and scorn,
because I have kept your laws.
23The rulers meet and plot against me,
but I will study your teachings.
24Your instructions give me pleasure;
they are my advisers.
Determination to Obey the Law of the LORD
25I lie defeated in the dust;
revive me, as you have promised.
26I confessed all I have done, and you answered me;
teach me your ways.
27Help me to understand your laws,
and I will meditate on your wonderful teachings.#119.27 teachings; or deeds.
28I am overcome by sorrow;
strengthen me, as you have promised.
29Keep me from going the wrong way,
and in your goodness teach me your law.
30I have chosen to be obedient;
I have paid attention to your judgements.
31I have followed your instructions, LORD;
don't let me be put to shame.
32I will eagerly obey your commands,
because you will give me more understanding.
A Prayer for Understanding
33Teach me, LORD, the meaning of your laws,
and I will obey them at all times.
34Explain your law to me, and I will obey it;
I will keep it with all my heart.
35Keep me obedient to your commandments,
because in them I find happiness.
36Give me the desire to obey your laws
rather than to get rich.
37Keep me from paying attention to what is worthless;
be good to me, as you have promised.
38Keep your promise to me, your servant —
the promise you make to those who obey you.
39Save me from the insults I fear;
how wonderful are your judgements!
40I want to obey your commands;
give me new life, for you are righteous.
Trusting the Law of the LORD
41Show me how much you love me, LORD,
and save me according to your promise.
42Then I can answer those who insult me
because I trust in your word.
43Enable me to speak the truth at all times,
because my hope is in your judgements.
44I will always obey your law,
for ever and ever.
45I will live in perfect freedom,
because I try to obey your teachings.
46I will announce your commands to kings
and I will not be ashamed.
47I find pleasure in obeying your commands,
because I love them.
48I respect and love your commandments;
I will meditate on your instructions.
Confidence in the Law of the LORD
49Remember your promise to me, your servant;
it has given me hope.
50Even in my suffering I was comforted
because your promise gave me life.
51The proud are always scornful of me,
but I have not departed from your law.
52I remember your judgements of long ago,
and they bring me comfort, O LORD.
53When I see the wicked breaking your law,
I am filled with anger.
54During my brief earthly life
I compose songs about your commands.
55In the night I remember you, LORD,
and I think about your law.
56I find my happiness
in obeying your commands.
Devotion to the Law of the LORD
57You are all I want, O LORD;
I promise to obey your laws.
58I ask you with all my heart
to have mercy on me, as you have promised!
59I have considered my conduct,
and I promise to follow your instructions.
60Without delay I hurry
to obey your commands.
61The wicked have laid a trap for me,
but I do not forget your law.
62In the middle of the night I wake up
to praise you for your righteous judgements.
63I am a friend of all who serve you,
of all who obey your laws.
64 LORD, the earth is full of your constant love;
teach me your commandments.
The Value of the Law of the LORD
65You have kept your promise, LORD,
and you are good to me, your servant.
66Give me wisdom and knowledge,
because I trust in your commands.
67Before you punished me, I used to go wrong,
but now I obey your word.
68How good you are — how kind!
Teach me your commands.
69The proud have told lies about me,
but with all my heart I obey your instructions.
70They have no understanding,
but I find pleasure in your law.
71My punishment was good for me,
because it made me learn your commands.
72The law that you gave means more to me
than all the money in the world.
The Justice of the Law of the LORD
73You created me, and you keep me safe;
give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws.
74Those who honour you will be glad when they see me,
because I trust in your promise.
75I know that your judgements are righteous, LORD,
and that you punished me because you are faithful.
76Let your constant love comfort me,
as you have promised me, your servant.
77Have mercy on me, and I will live
because I take pleasure in your law.
78May the proud be ashamed for falsely accusing me;
as for me, I will meditate on your instructions.
79May those who honour you come to me —
all those who know your commands.
80May I perfectly obey your commandments
and be spared the shame of defeat.
A Prayer for Deliverance
81I am worn out, LORD, waiting for you to save me;
I place my trust in your word.
82My eyes are tired from watching for what you promised,
while I ask, “When will you help me?”
83I am as useless as a discarded wineskin;
yet I have not forgotten your commands.
84How much longer must I wait?
When will you punish those who persecute me?
85The proud, who do not obey your law,
have dug pits to trap me.
86Your commandments are all trustworthy;
people persecute me with lies — help me!
87They have almost succeeded in killing me,
but I have not neglected your commands.
88Because of your constant love be good to me,
so that I may obey your laws.
Faith in the Law of the LORD
89Your word, O LORD, will last for ever;
it is eternal in heaven.
90Your faithfulness endures through all the ages;
you have set the earth in place, and it remains.
91All things remain to this day because of your command,
because they are all your servants.
92If your law had not been the source of my joy,
I would have died from my sufferings.
93I will never neglect your instructions,
because by them you have kept me alive.
94I am yours — save me!
I have tried to obey your commands.
95The wicked are waiting to kill me,
but I will meditate on your laws.
96I have learnt that everything has limits;
but your commandment is perfect.
Love for the Law of the LORD
97How I love your law!
I think about it all day long.
98Your commandment is with me all the time
and makes me wiser than my enemies.
99I understand more than all my teachers,
because I meditate on your instructions.
100I have greater wisdom than those who are old,
because I obey your commands.
101I have avoided all evil conduct,
because I want to obey your word.
102I have not neglected your instructions,
for you yourself are my teacher.
103How sweet is the taste of your instructions —
sweeter even than honey!
104I gain wisdom from your laws,
and so I hate all bad conduct.
Light from the Law of the LORD
105Your word is a lamp to guide me
and a light for my path.
106I will keep my solemn promise
to obey your just instructions.
107My sufferings, LORD, are terrible indeed;
keep me alive, as you have promised.
108Accept my prayer of thanks, O LORD,
and teach me your commands.
109I am always ready to risk my life;
I#119.109 I am always ready to risk my life; I; or My life is in constant danger, but I. have not forgotten your law.
110The wicked lay a trap for me,
but I have not disobeyed your commands.
111Your commandments are my eternal possession;
they are the joy of my heart.
112I have decided to obey your laws
until the day I die.
Safety in the Law of the LORD
113I hate those who are not completely loyal to you,
but I love your law.
114You are my defender and protector;
I put my hope in your promise.
115Go away from me, you sinful people.
I will obey the commands of my God.
116Give me strength, as you promised, and I shall live;
don't let me be disappointed in my hope!
117Hold me, and I will be safe,
and I will always pay attention to your commands.
118You reject everyone who disobeys your laws;
their deceitful schemes are useless.
119You treat all the wicked like rubbish,
and so I love your instructions.
120Because of you I am afraid;
I am filled with fear because of your judgements.
Obedience to the Law of the LORD
121I have done what is right and good;
don't abandon me to my enemies!
122Promise that you will help your servant;
don't let the arrogant oppress me!
123My eyes are tired from watching for your saving help,
for the deliverance you promised.
124Treat me according to your constant love,
and teach me your commands.
125I am your servant; give me understanding,
so that I may know your teachings.
126 LORD, it is time for you to act,
because people are disobeying your law.
127I love your commands more than gold,
more than the finest gold.
128And so I follow all your instructions;#119.128 Some ancient translations all your instructions; Hebrew unclear.
I hate all wrong ways.
Desire to Obey the Law of the LORD
129Your teachings are wonderful;
I obey them with all my heart.
130The explanation of your teachings gives light
and brings wisdom to the ignorant.
131In my desire for your commands
I pant with open mouth.
132Turn to me and have mercy on me
as you do on all those who love you.
133As you have promised, keep me from falling;
don't let me be overcome by evil.
134Save me from those who oppress me,
so that I may obey your commands.
135Bless me with your presence
and teach me your laws.
136My tears pour down like a river,
because people do not obey your law.
The Justice of the Law of the LORD
137You are righteous, LORD,
and your laws are just.
138The rules that you have given
are completely fair and right.
139My anger burns in me like a fire,
because my enemies disregard your commands.
140How certain your promise is!
How I love it!
141I am unimportant and despised,
but I do not neglect your teachings.
142Your righteousness will last for ever,
and your law is always true.
143I am filled with trouble and anxiety,
but your commandments bring me joy.
144Your instructions are always just;
give me understanding, and I shall live.
A Prayer for Deliverance
145With all my heart I call to you;
answer me, LORD, and I will obey your commands!
146I call to you;
save me, and I will keep your laws.
147Before sunrise I call to you for help;
I place my hope in your promise.
148All night long I lie awake,
to meditate on your instructions.
149Because your love is constant, hear me, O LORD;
show your mercy, and preserve my life!
150My cruel persecutors are coming closer,
people who never keep your law.
151But you are near to me, LORD,
and all your commands are permanent.
152Long ago I learnt about your instructions;
you made them to last for ever.
A Plea for Help
153Look at my suffering, and save me,
because I have not neglected your law.
154Defend my cause, and set me free;
save me, as you have promised.
155The wicked will not be saved,
for they do not obey your laws.
156But your compassion, LORD, is great;
show your mercy and save me!
157I have many enemies and oppressors,
but I do not fail to obey your laws.
158When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust,
because they do not keep your commands.
159See how I love your instructions, LORD.
Your love never changes, so save me!
160The heart of your law is truth,
and all your righteous judgements are eternal.
Dedication to the Law of the LORD
161Powerful people attack me unjustly,
but I respect your law.
162How happy I am because of your promises —
as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.
163I hate and detest all lies,
but I love your law.
164Seven times each day I thank you
for your righteous judgements.
165Those who love your law have perfect security,
and there is nothing that can make them fall.
166I wait for you to save me, LORD,
and I do what you command.
167I obey your teachings;
I love them with all my heart.
168I obey your commands and your instructions;
you see everything I do.
A Prayer for Help
169Let my cry for help reach you, LORD!
Give me understanding, as you have promised.
170Listen to my prayer,
and save me according to your promise!
171I will always praise you,
because you teach me your laws.
172I will sing about your law,
because your commands are just.
173Always be ready to help me,
because I follow your commands.
174How I long for your saving help, O LORD!
I find happiness in your law.
175Give me life, so that I may praise you;
may your instructions help me.
176I wander about like a lost sheep;
so come and look for me, your servant,
because I have not neglected your laws.
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