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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Psalms 119
119
Psalm 119
Delight in God’s Word
א Aleph
1How#119:1 The stanzas of this poem form an acrostic. happy are those whose way is blameless,#Ps 101:6; Pr 11:20
who walk according to the Lord’s instruction!#Ps 128:1; Mc 4:2
2Happy are those who keep his decrees#Ps 25:10; 119:10,22,168
and seek him with all their heart.#Dt 4:29; 10:12; 11:13; 13:3; 30:2
3They do nothing wrong;#1Jn 3:9; 5:18
they walk in his ways.
4You have commanded that your precepts#Dt 4:13; Neh 9:13; Ps 19:8
be diligently kept.
5If only my ways were committed
to keeping your statutes!#Dt 12:1; 2Ch 7:17; Pr 4:26
6Then I would not be ashamed#Jb 22:26; Ps 119:80
when I think about all your commands.
7I will praise you with an upright heart#Ps 119:62,106
when I learn your righteous judgments.
8I will keep your statutes;
never abandon me.#Ps 38:21; 71:9,18
ב Beth
9How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping your#119:9 Or keeping it according to your word.#2Sm 22:31; Ps 12:6; 19:9–10; 119:140; Pr 20:11; 30:5; Php 4:8
10I have sought you with all my heart;#Ps 119:2
don’t let me wander from your commands.#Ps 119:21,118
11I have treasured your word in my heart#Ps 37:31; 40:8; Lk 2:19,51
so that I may not sin against you.
12 Lord, may you be blessed;
teach me your statutes.#Ps 119:26,64,108,124,135,171
13With my lips I proclaim
all the judgments from your mouth.#Ps 40:9; 119:72
14I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees#Ps 119:111,162; Pr 3:13–15; 8:10–11,18–19
as much as in all riches.
15I will meditate on your precepts#Ps 1:2; 119:23,48,78,97,148
and think about your ways.#Ps 25:4; 27:11; Is 58:2
16I will delight in your statutes;#Ps 1:2; 119:24,47,70,77,92,143,174
I will not forget your word.
ג Gimel
17Deal generously with your servant#Ps 13:6; 119:144
so that I might live;
then I will keep your word.
18Open my eyes so that I may contemplate
wondrous things from your instruction.
19I am a resident alien on earth;#1Ch 29:15; Ps 39:12; 119:54; Heb 11:13
do not hide your commands from me.
20I am continually overcome
with longing for your judgments.#Ps 42:1–2; 63:1; 84:2; 119:40,131
21You rebuke the arrogant,
the ones under a curse,#Dt 27:26
who wander from your commands.#Ps 119:10,118
22Take insult and contempt away from me,#Ps 39:8; 119:39
for I have kept your decrees.
23Though princes sit together speaking against me,#Ps 119:161
your servant will think about your statutes;#Ps 119:15,27–28
24your decrees are my delight
and my counselors.#Ps 119:16; Rm 7:22
ד Daleth
25My life is down in the dust;#Ps 44:25
give me life#Ps 119:37,40,88,93,107,149,154,156,159 through your word.
26I told you about my life,
and you answered me;
teach me your statutes.#Ps 25:4; 86:11; 119:12,26,64,68,124,135,171
27Help me understand
the meaning of your precepts
so that I can meditate on your wonders.#Ps 105:2; 119:15,73,125; 145:5
28I am weary#119:28 Or I weep from grief;
strengthen me through your word.#1Pt 5:10
29Keep me from the way of deceit
and graciously give me your instruction.
30I have chosen the way of truth;
I have set your ordinances before me.#Ps 16:8
31I cling to your decrees;
Lord, do not put me to shame.#Ps 119:116
32I pursue the way of your commands,
for you broaden my understanding.#119:32 Lit you enlarge my heart#1Kg 4:29; 2Co 6:11,13
ה He
33Teach me, Lord, the meaning#119:33 Lit way of your statutes,
and I will always keep them.#119:33 Or will keep it as my reward#Ps 119:112; Mt 10:22; Heb 3:6; Rv 2:26
34Help me understand your instruction,#Ps 119:125,144,169
and I will obey it
and follow it with all my heart.#1Ch 22:12; Ps 119:2,69
35Help me stay on the path of your commands,#Ps 25:4; Is 40:14
for I take pleasure in it.#Ps 119:16
36Turn my heart to your decrees#1Kg 8:58
and not to dishonest profit.#Ezk 33:31; Mk 7:21,22; Lk 12:15; Heb 13:5
37Turn my eyes
from looking at what is worthless;#Is 33:15
give me life in your ways.#119:37 Some Hb mss, Tg read word#Ps 119:25
38Confirm what you said to your servant,#2Sm 7:25
for it produces reverence for you.
39Turn away the disgrace I dread;#Ps 119:22
indeed, your judgments are good.
40How I long for your precepts!#Ps 119:20
Give me life through your righteousness.
ו Waw
41Let your faithful love come to me, Lord,#Ps 119:77
your salvation, as you promised.#Ps 119:58,76,116,170
42Then I can answer the one who taunts me,#Ps 102:8; Pr 27:11
for I trust in your word.
43Never take the word of truth from my mouth,
for I hope in your judgments.#Ps 119:49,74,81,114,147
44I will always obey your instruction,
forever and ever.#Ps 119:33
45I will walk freely in an open place#Pr 4:12
because I study your precepts.#Ps 119:94,155
46I will speak of your decrees before kings
and not be ashamed.#Mt 10:18; Ac 26:1,2
47I delight in your commands,
which I love.#Ps 119:16,97,127,159
48I will lift up my hands#Ps 63:4 to your commands,
which I love,
and will meditate on your statutes.#Ps 119:15
ז Zayin
49Remember your word to your servant;
you have given me hope through it.
50This is my comfort in my affliction:#Rm 15:4
Your promise has given me life.
51The arrogant constantly ridicule me,
but I do not turn away from your instruction.#Jb 23:11; Ps 44:18
52 Lord, I remember your judgments from long ago
and find comfort.
53Fury seizes me#Ezr 9:3; Neh 13:25; Ps 119:158 because of the wicked
who reject your instruction.#Ps 89:30
54Your statutes are the theme of my song
during my earthly life.#119:54 Lit song in the house of my sojourning
55 Lord, I remember your name#Ps 63:6 in the night,#Ps 42:8; 92:2; Is 26:9; Ac 16:25
and I obey your instruction.
56This is my practice:
I obey your precepts.#Ps 119:22,69,100
ח Cheth
57The Lord is my portion;#119:57 Lit You are my portion, Lord#Ps 16:5; Lm 3:24
I have promised to keep your words.
58I have sought your favor#1Kg 13:6 with all my heart;
be gracious to me#Ps 41:4; 56:1; 57:1 according to your promise.
59I thought about my ways#Lk 15:17
and turned my steps back to your decrees.
60I hurried, not hesitating
to keep your commands.
61Though the ropes of the wicked#Jb 36:8; Ps 140:5
were wrapped around me,
I did not forget your instruction.#Ps 119:83,141,153,176
62I rise at midnight to thank you#Ps 119:55
for your righteous judgments.#Ps 119:7
63I am a friend to all who fear you,#Ps 101:6
to those who keep your precepts.
64 Lord, the earth is filled with your faithful love;#Ps 33:5
teach me your statutes.#Ps 119:12
ט Teth
65 Lord, you have treated your servant well,
just as you promised.
66Teach me good judgment and discernment,#Php 1:9–10
for I rely on your commands.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray,#Ps 119:71,75; Jr 31:18–19; Heb 12:5–11
but now I keep your word.
68You are good,#Ps 100:5; 106:1; 107:1 and you do what is good;#Ps 125:4
teach me your statutes.
69The arrogant have smeared me with lies,#Jb 13:4; Ps 109:2
but I obey your precepts with all my heart.#Ps 119:56
70Their hearts are hard and insensitive,#Ps 17:10
but I delight in your instruction.#Ps 119:16
71It was good for me to be afflicted#Ps 119:67,75
so that I could learn your statutes.
72Instruction from your lips#Ps 19:10; 119:127; Pr 8:10,11,19 is better for me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
י Yod
73Your hands made me and formed me;#Jb 10:8; 31:15; Ps 100:3; 139:15–16
give me understanding
so that I can learn your commands.#Ps 119:34
74Those who fear you will see me and rejoice,#Ps 34:2; 107:42
for I put my hope in your word.#Ps 119:43
75I know, Lord, that your judgments are just
and that you have afflicted me fairly.#Ps 119:138; Heb 12:10
76May your faithful love comfort me
as you promised your servant.
77May your compassion come to me#Ps 119:41
so that I may live,
for your instruction is my delight.#Ps 119:16
78Let the arrogant be put to shame#Jr 50:32
for slandering me with lies;
I will meditate on your precepts.
79Let those who fear you,
those who know your decrees, turn to me.
80May my heart be blameless regarding your statutes#Ps 119:1
so that I will not be put to shame.
כ Kaph
81I long for your salvation;#Ps 84:2
I put my hope in your word.#Ps 119:43
82My eyes grow weary
looking for what you have promised;#Ps 69:3; 119:123; Is 38:14
I ask, “When will you comfort me?”
83Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke,
I do not forget your statutes.
84How many days must your servant wait?
When will you execute judgment on my persecutors?#Rv 6:10
85The arrogant have dug pits for me;#Ps 35:7; 57:6; Jr 18:22
they violate your instruction.
86All your commands are true;
people persecute me with lies — help me!#Ps 35:19; 109:26; 119:78
87They almost ended my life on earth,
but I did not abandon your precepts.
88Give me life in accordance with your faithful love,
and I will obey the decree you have spoken.
ל Lamed
89 Lord, your word is forever;#Ps 89:2; 119:160; Is 40:8; Mt 24:35; 1Pt 1:25
it is firmly fixed in heaven.
90Your faithfulness is for all generations;#Ps 89:1–2
you established the earth, and it stands firm.#Ps 148:6; Ec 1:4
91Your judgments stand firm today,#Jr 31:35
for all things are your servants.#Ps 104:2–4
92If your instruction had not been my delight,
I would have died in my affliction.#Ps 119:16,50
93I will never forget your precepts,
for you have given me life through them.#Ps 119:16,25
94I am yours; save me,#Ps 119:146
for I have studied your precepts.#Ps 119:45
95The wicked hope to destroy me,#Ps 40:14
but I contemplate your decrees.
96I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but your command is without limit.
מ Mem
97How I love your instruction!#Ps 119:47,127,163,165
It is my meditation all day long.#Ps 1:2; 119:15
98Your command makes me wiser than my enemies,#Dt 4:6; Ps 119:130
for it is always with me.
99I have more insight than all my teachers
because your decrees are my meditation.#Ps 119:15
100I understand more than the elders#Jb 32:7–9
because I obey your precepts.#Ps 119:56
101I have kept my feet from every evil path#Pr 1:15
to follow your word.
102I have not turned from your judgments,#Dt 17:20; Jos 23:6; 1Kg 15:5
for you yourself have instructed me.
103How sweet your word is#Ps 19:10; Pr 8:11; 24:13–14 to my taste —
sweeter than honey in my mouth.
104I gain understanding from your precepts;#Ps 119:130
therefore I hate every false way.#Ps 119:128
נ Nun
105Your word is a lamp for my feet#Pr 6:23
and a light on my path.
106I have solemnly sworn#Neh 10:29
to keep your righteous judgments.
107I am severely afflicted;
Lord, give me life according to your word.#Ps 119:25,50
108 Lord, please accept my freewill offerings of praise,#Hs 14:2; Heb 13:15
and teach me your judgments.#Ps 119:12
109My life is constantly in danger,#119:109 Lit in my hand
yet I do not forget your instruction.#Ps 119:16
110The wicked have set a trap for me,#Ps 140:5; 141:9
but I have not wandered from your precepts.#Ps 119:10
111I have your decrees as a heritage forever;
indeed, they are the joy of my heart.#Ps 119:14,162
112I am resolved to obey your statutes
to the very end.#119:112 Or statutes; the reward is eternal#Ps 119:33,36
ס Samek
113I hate those who are double-minded,#1Kg 18:21; Jms 1:8; 4:8
but I love your instruction.#Ps 119:47
114You are my shelter and my shield;#Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 28:7; 115:9–11; 144:2; Pr 2:7
I put my hope in your word.#Ps 119:74
115Depart from me,#Ps 6:8; 139:19; Mt 4:10 you evil ones,
so that I may obey my God’s commands.#Ps 119:22
116Sustain me as you promised,#Ps 54:4 and I will live;
do not let me be ashamed of my hope.#Ps 25:20; 31:1; Rm 9:33; Php 1:20
117Sustain me so that I can be safe#Pr 29:25
and always be concerned about your statutes.#Ps 119:15
118You reject all who stray from your statutes,#Ps 119:10,21
for their deceit is a lie.
119You remove all the wicked on earth
as if they were#119:119 Some Hb mss, DSS, LXX, Aq, Sym, Jer read All the wicked of the earth you count as dross from metal;#Is 1:25; Ezk 22:18–19
therefore, I love your decrees.#Ps 119:47
120I tremble#119:120 Lit My flesh shudders in awe of you;#Jb 4:14; Hab 3:16
I fear your judgments.
ע Ayin
121I have done what is just and right;#Jb 29:14
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122Guarantee your servant’s well-being;#Ps 119:134
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123My eyes grow weary#Ps 119:82 looking for your salvation
and for your righteous promise.
124Deal with your servant based on your faithful love;#Ps 51:1; 109:26; 119:88,149,159
teach me your statutes.
125I am your servant;#Ps 116:16 give me understanding#Ps 119:27
so that I may know your decrees.
126It is time for the Lord to act,#Jr 18:23
for they have violated your instruction.
127Since I love your commands#Ps 19:10; 119:47
more than gold, even the purest gold,
128I carefully follow all your precepts#Ps 19:8
and hate every false way.#Ps 119:104
פ Pe
129Your decrees are wondrous;#Ps 119:18
therefore I obey them.#Ps 119:22
130The revelation of your words#Pr 6:23 brings light
and gives understanding to the inexperienced.#Ps 19:7; 116:6; Pr 1:4; 9:4–6
131I open my mouth and pant#Ps 42:1
because I long for your commands.
132Turn to me and be gracious to me,#Ps 25:16
as is your practice toward those who love your name.
133Make my steps steady through your promise;#Ps 17:5
don’t let any sin dominate me.#Ps 19:13; Rm 6:12
134Redeem me from human oppression,#Ps 142:6; Lk 1:74
and I will keep your precepts.
135Make your face shine on your servant,#Nm 6:25; Ps 31:16; 80:3,7,19
and teach me your statutes.#Ps 119:12
136My eyes pour out streams of tears#Jr 9:1; 14:17; Lm 3:48
because people do not follow your instruction.
צ Tsade
137You are righteous, Lord,#Neh 9:33; Ps 129:4; 145:17; Lm 1:18
and your judgments are just.
138The decrees you issue are righteous
and altogether trustworthy.#Ps 19:7–9; 119:86,90,144,172
139My anger overwhelms me
because my foes forget your words.#Ps 69:9; Jn 2:17
140Your word is completely pure,#Ps 12:6; 19:9
and your servant loves it.#Ps 119:47
141I am insignificant and despised,#Ps 22:6
but I do not forget your precepts.#Ps 119:61
142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and your instruction is true.#Ps 119:151,160
143Trouble and distress have overtaken me,
but your commands are my delight.#Ps 119:24
144Your decrees are righteous forever.#Ps 19:9
Give me understanding, and I will live.
ק Qoph
145I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord.
I will obey your statutes.#Ps 119:10,55
146I call to you; save me,
and I will keep your decrees.#Ps 3:7
147I rise before dawn and cry out for help;#Ps 5:3
I put my hope in your word.
148I am awake through each watch of the night
to meditate on your promise.#Ps 119:15
149In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice.
Lord, give me life in keeping with your justice.#Ps 119:25,124
150Those who pursue evil plans#119:150 Some Hb mss, LXX, Sym, Jer read who maliciously persecute me#Pr 6:17,18; 12:20; 14:22; 24:8 come near;
they are far from your instruction.
151You are near, Lord,#Ps 34:18; 145:18; Is 50:8
and all your commands are true.#Ps 119:142
152Long ago I learned from your decrees
that you have established them forever.#Ps 119:89; Lk 21:33
ר Resh
153Consider my affliction and rescue me,#Ps 119:50; Lm 5:1
for I have not forgotten your instruction.#Ps 119:16; Hs 4:6
154Champion my cause and redeem me;#1Sm 24:15; Ps 35:1; Mc 7:9
give me life as you promised.
155Salvation is far from the wicked
because they do not study your statutes.#Ps 119:45,94
156Your compassions are many, Lord;#2Sm 24:14
give me life according to your judgments.
157My persecutors and foes are many.#Ps 7:1
I have not turned from your decrees.#Ps 119:51
158I have seen the disloyal#Pr 14:14 and feel disgust#Ps 139:21
because they do not keep your word.
159Consider how I love your precepts;
Lord, give me life according to your faithful love.#Ps 119:25,47
160The entirety of your word is truth,
each of your righteous judgments endures forever.#Ps 119:89,142,152
שׂ Sin
161Princes have persecuted me without cause,
but my heart fears only your word.#Ps 119:23,120
162I rejoice over your promise#Ps 119:14,111
like one who finds vast treasure.
163I hate and abhor falsehood,#Ps 119:104,128; Pr 13:5
but I love your instruction.#Ps 119:47
164I praise you seven times a day
for your righteous judgments.#Ps 119:7,160
165Abundant peace belongs to those#Pr 3:1–2; Is 26:3; 32:17
who love your instruction;
nothing makes them stumble.#Pr 3:23; Is 63:13
166 Lord, I hope for your salvation#Gn 49:18; Ps 119:81,174
and carry out your commands.
167I obey your decrees
and love them greatly.#Ps 119:47,129
168I obey your precepts and decrees,
for all my ways are before you.#Ps 139:3; Pr 5:21
ת Taw
169Let my cry reach you, Lord;#Ps 18:6; 102:1; 140:6
give me understanding according to your word.#Ps 119:144
170Let my plea reach you;#Ps 28:2; 130:2; 143:1
rescue me according to your promise.#Ps 22:20; 59:1
171My lips pour out praise,#Ps 51:15; 63:3
for you teach me your statutes.#Ps 119:12
172My tongue sings about your promise,#Ps 51:14
for all your commands are righteous.#Ps 119:138
173May your hand be ready to help me,#Ps 37:24; 73:23
for I have chosen your precepts.#Jos 24:22
174I long for your salvation, Lord,
and your instruction is my delight.#Ps 119:16,24,166
175Let me live, and I will praise you;#Ps 119:25
may your judgments help me.
176I wander like a lost sheep;#Is 53:6; Jr 50:6
seek your servant,#Mt 18:12; Lk 15:4
for I do not forget your commands.#Ps 119:16
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