Psalms 119
119
A Prayer to God, the Lawgiver
Aleph
1Blessed those whose way is blameless,
who walk by the law of the Lord.#Ps 1:1–2; 15:2; 112:1.
2Blessed those who keep his testimonies,
who seek him with all their heart.#Dt 4:29.
3They do no wrong;
they walk in his ways.
4You have given them the command
to observe your precepts with care.
5May my ways be firm
in the observance of your statutes!
6Then I will not be ashamed
to ponder all your commandments.
7I will praise you with sincere heart
as I study your righteous judgments.
8I will observe your statutes;
do not leave me all alone.
Beth
9How can the young keep his way without fault?
Only by observing your words.
10With all my heart I seek you;
do not let me stray from your commandments.
11In my heart I treasure your promise,
that I may not sin against you.
12Blessed are you, O Lord;
teach me your statutes.#Ps 25:4; 27:11; 86:11; 143:8, 10.
13With my lips I recite
all the judgments you have spoken.
14I find joy in the way of your testimonies
more than in all riches.
15I will ponder your precepts
and consider your paths.
16In your statutes I take delight;
I will never forget your word.
Gimel
17Be kind to your servant that I may live,
that I may keep your word.
18Open my eyes to see clearly
the wonders of your law.
19I am a sojourner in the land;#A sojourner in the land: like someone without the legal protection of a native inhabitant, the psalmist has a special need for the guidance of God’s teaching.#Ps 39:13.
do not hide your commandments from me.
20At all times my soul is stirred
with longing for your judgments.
21With a curse you rebuke the proud
who stray from your commandments.
22Free me from disgrace and contempt,
for I keep your testimonies.
23Though princes meet and talk against me,
your servant meditates on your statutes.
24Your testimonies are my delight;
they are my counselors.
Daleth
25My soul clings to the dust;#Ps 44:26.
give me life in accord with your word.
26I disclosed my ways and you answered me;
teach me your statutes.
27Make me understand the way of your precepts;
I will ponder your wondrous deeds.
28My soul is depressed;
lift me up according to your word.
29Lead me from the way of deceit;
favor me with your law.
30The way of loyalty I have chosen;
I have kept your judgments.
31I cling to your testimonies, Lord;
do not let me come to shame.
32I will run the way of your commandments,
for you will broaden my heart.
He
33Lord, teach me the way of your statutes;
I shall keep them with care.#Ps 19:12.
34Give me understanding to keep your law,
to observe it with all my heart.
35Lead me in the path of your commandments,#Ps 25:4; 27:11; 86:11; 143:8, 10.
for that is my delight.
36Direct my heart toward your testimonies
and away from gain.
37Avert my eyes from what is worthless;
by your way give me life.
38For your servant, fulfill your promise
made to those who fear you.
39Turn away from me the taunts I dread,
for your judgments are good.
40See how I long for your precepts;
in your righteousness give me life.
Waw
41Let your mercy come to me, Lord,
salvation in accord with your promise.
42Let me answer my taunters with a word,
for I trust in your word.
43Do not take the word of truth from my mouth,
for in your judgments is my hope.
44I will keep your law always,
for all time and forever.
45I will walk freely in an open space
because I cherish your precepts.
46I will speak openly of your testimonies
without fear even before kings.
47I delight in your commandments,
which I dearly love.
48#I lift up my hands to your commandments: to lift up the hands was an ancient gesture of reverence to God. Here the picture is applied to God’s law.I lift up my hands to your commandments;
I study your statutes, which I love.
Zayin
49Remember your word to your servant
by which you give me hope.
50This is my comfort in affliction,
your promise that gives me life.
51Though the arrogant utterly scorn me,
I do not turn from your law.
52When I recite your judgments of old
I am comforted, Lord.
53Rage seizes me because of the wicked;
they forsake your law.
54Your statutes become my songs
wherever I make my home.
55Even at night I remember your name
in observance of your law, Lord.
56This is my good fortune,
for I have kept your precepts.
Heth
57My portion is the Lord;
I promise to observe your words.
58I entreat you with all my heart:
have mercy on me in accord with your promise.
59I have examined my ways
and turned my steps to your testimonies.
60I am prompt, I do not hesitate
in observing your commandments.
61Though the snares of the wicked surround me,
your law I do not forget.
62At midnight I rise to praise you
because of your righteous judgments.
63I am the friend of all who fear you,
of all who observe your precepts.
64The earth, Lord, is filled with your mercy;#Ps 33:5.
teach me your statutes.
Teth
65You have treated your servant well,
according to your word, O Lord.
66Teach me wisdom and knowledge,
for in your commandments I trust.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray,
but now I hold to your promise.
68You are good and do what is good;
teach me your statutes.
69The arrogant smear me with lies,
but I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70Their hearts are gross and fat;#Ps 17:10; 73:7; Jb 15:27.
as for me, your law is my delight.
71It was good for me to be afflicted,
in order to learn your statutes.
72The law of your mouth is more precious to me
than heaps of silver and gold.
Yodh
73Your hands made me and fashioned me;
give me understanding to learn your commandments.
74Those who fear you rejoice to see me,
because I hope in your word.
75I know, Lord, that your judgments are righteous;
though you afflict me, you are faithful.
76May your mercy comfort me
in accord with your promise to your servant.
77Show me compassion that I may live,
for your law is my delight.
78Shame the proud for leading me astray with falsehood,
that I may study your testimonies.
79Let those who fear you turn to me,
those who acknowledge your testimonies.
80May I be wholehearted toward your statutes,
that I may not be put to shame.
Kaph
81My soul longs for your salvation;
I put my hope in your word.#Ps 130:6.
82My eyes long to see your promise.#Ps 25:15; 123:1–2; 141:8.
When will you comfort me?
83I am like a wineskin shriveled by smoke,#Jb 30:30.
but I have not forgotten your statutes.
84How long can your servant survive?
When will your judgment doom my foes?
85The arrogant have dug pits for me;
defying your law.
86All your commandments are steadfast.
Help me! I am pursued without cause.
87They have almost put an end to me on earth,
but I do not forsake your precepts.
88In your mercy give me life,
to observe the testimonies of your mouth.
Lamedh
89#God’s word creates the world, which manifests that word by its permanence and reliability.Your word, Lord, stands forever;#Is 40:8.
it is firm as the heavens.
90Through all generations your truth endures;
fixed to stand firm like the earth.
91By your judgments they stand firm to this day,
for all things are your servants.
92Had your law not been my delight,
I would have perished in my affliction.
93I will never forget your precepts;
through them you give me life.
94I am yours; save me,
for I cherish your precepts.
95The wicked hope to destroy me,
but I seek to understand your testimonies.
96I have seen the limits of all perfection,
but your commandment is without bounds.
Mem
97How I love your law, Lord!#Lord: the inclusion of “Lord” follows the tradition of the Septuagint and the Vulgate.
I study it all day long.
98Your commandment makes me wiser than my foes,
as it is forever with me.
99I have more insight than all my teachers,
because I ponder your testimonies.
100I have more understanding than my elders,
because I keep your precepts.#Jb 32:6; Wis 4:8–9.
101I keep my steps from every evil path,
that I may observe your word.
102From your judgments I do not turn,
for you have instructed me.
103How sweet to my tongue is your promise,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!#Ps 19:11.
104Through your precepts I gain understanding;
therefore I hate all false ways.
Nun
105Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light for my path.#Ps 18:29; Prv 6:23.
106I make a solemn vow
to observe your righteous judgments.
107I am very much afflicted, Lord;
give me life in accord with your word.
108Accept my freely offered praise;#Ps 50:14, 23; Heb 13:15.
Lord, teach me your judgments.
109My life is always at risk,
but I do not forget your law.
110The wicked have set snares for me,
but from your precepts I do not stray.
111Your testimonies are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.
112My heart is set on fulfilling your statutes;
they are my reward forever.
Samekh
113I hate every hypocrite;
your law I love.
114You are my refuge and shield;
in your word I hope.
115Depart from me, you wicked,#Ps 6:9; 139:19; Jb 21:14.
that I may keep the commandments of my God.
116Sustain me by your promise that I may live;
do not disappoint me in my hope.
117Strengthen me that I may be safe,
ever to contemplate your statutes.
118You reject all who stray from your statutes,
for vain is their deceit.
119Like dross you regard all the wicked on earth;
therefore I love your testimonies.
120My flesh shudders with dread of you;
I fear your judgments.
Ayin
121I have fulfilled your righteous judgment;
do not abandon me to my oppressors.
122Guarantee your servant’s welfare;
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123My eyes long to see your salvation
and the promise of your righteousness.
124Act with mercy toward your servant;
teach me your statutes.
125I am your servant; give me discernment
that I may know your testimonies.
126It is time for the Lord to act;
they have disobeyed your law.
127Truly I love your commandments
more than gold, more than the finest gold.
128Thus, I follow all your precepts;
every wrong way I hate.
Pe
129Wonderful are your testimonies;
therefore I keep them.
130The revelation of your words sheds light,
gives understanding to the simple.
131I sigh with open mouth,
yearning for your commandments.
132Turn to me and be gracious,#Ps 25:16; 86:16.
according to your judgment for those who love your name.
133Steady my feet in accord with your promise;
do not let iniquity lead me.
134Free me from human oppression,
that I may observe your precepts.
135Let your face shine upon your servant;
teach me your statutes.
136My eyes shed streams of tears
because your law is not observed.
Sadhe
137You are righteous, Lord,
and just are your judgments.#Tb 3:2.
138You have given your testimonies in righteousness
and in surpassing faithfulness.
139I am consumed with rage,
because my foes forget your words.
140Your servant loves your promise;
it has been proved by fire.
141Though belittled and despised,
I do not forget your precepts.
142Your justice is forever right,
your law true.
143Though distress and anguish come upon me,
your commandments are my delight.
144Your testimonies are forever righteous;
give me understanding that I may live.
Qoph
145I call with all my heart, O Lord;
answer me that I may keep your statutes.
146I call to you to save me
that I may observe your testimonies.
147I rise before dawn and cry out;
I put my hope in your words.
148My eyes greet the night watches
as I meditate on your promise.#Ps 63:7; 77:7.
149Hear my voice in your mercy, O Lord;
by your judgment give me life.
150Malicious persecutors draw near me;
they are far from your law.
151You are near, O Lord;
reliable are all your commandments.
152Long have I known from your testimonies
that you have established them forever.
Resh
153Look at my affliction and rescue me,
for I have not forgotten your law.
154Take up my cause and redeem me;#Ps 43:1.
for the sake of your promise give me life.
155Salvation is far from sinners
because they do not cherish your statutes.
156Your compassion is great, O Lord;
in accord with your judgments, give me life.
157Though my persecutors and foes are many,
I do not turn from your testimonies.
158I view the faithless with loathing#Ps 139:22.
because they do not heed your promise.
159See how I love your precepts, Lord;
in your mercy give me life.
160Your every word is enduring;
all your righteous judgments are forever.
Shin
161Princes persecute me without reason,
but my heart reveres only your word.
162I rejoice at your promise,
as one who has found rich spoil.
163Falsehood I hate and abhor;
your law I love.
164Seven times a day I praise you
because your judgments are righteous.
165Lovers of your law have much peace;#Ps 72:7.
for them there is no stumbling block.
166I look for your salvation, Lord,
and I fulfill your commandments.
167I observe your testimonies;
I love them very much.
168I observe your precepts and testimonies;
all my ways are before you.
Taw
169Let my cry come before you, Lord;#Ps 88:3.
in keeping with your word, give me understanding.
170Let my prayer come before you;
rescue me according to your promise.
171May my lips pour forth your praise,
because you teach me your statutes.
172May my tongue sing of your promise,
for all your commandments are righteous.
173Keep your hand ready to help me,
for I have chosen your precepts.
174I long for your salvation, Lord;
your law is my delight.
175Let my soul live to praise you;
may your judgments give me help.
176I have wandered like a lost sheep;
seek out your servant,
for I do not forget your commandments.#Is 53:6; Jer 50:6; Lk 15:1–7.
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Psalms 119
119
Delight in God’s Word
א Alef
1How # The stanzas of this poem form an acrostic. happy are those whose way is blameless, # Ps 101:6; Pr 11:20
who live 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 follow 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 a sincere 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 Bet
9How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping Your # 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.
12Lord, may You be praised;
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
wonderful things from Your instruction.
19I am a stranger 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 proud,
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 Dalet
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 listened to 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 # 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. # Lit You enlarge my heart # 1Kg 4:29; 2Co 6:11,13
ה He
33Teach me, Lord, the meaning # Lit way of Your statutes,
and I will always keep them. # 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 material gain. # 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. # 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 Vav
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 seek 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
52Lord, I remember Your judgments from long ago
and find comfort.
53Rage 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. # Lit song in the house of my sojourning
55Yahweh, 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 Khet
57The Lord is my portion; # 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.
64Lord, the earth is filled with Your faithful love; # Ps 33:5
teach me Your statutes. # Ps 119:12
ט Tet
65Lord, 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 Kaf
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
89Lord, 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
91They stand today in accordance with Your judgments, # 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 sought 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 commands make me wiser than my enemies, # Dt 4:6; Ps 119:130
for they are 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 through Your word. # Ps 119:25,50
108Lord, please accept my willing offerings of praise, # Hs 14:2; Heb 13:15
and teach me Your judgments. # Ps 119:12
109My life is constantly in danger, # 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. # 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 # Some Hb mss, DSS, LXX, Aq, Sym, Jer read All the wicked of the earth You count as dross; # Is 1:25; Ezk 22:18,19
therefore, I love Your decrees. # Ps 119:47
120I tremble # 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 # Lit I therefore follow carefully all Your precepts # Ps 19:8
and hate every false way. # Ps 119:104
פ Pe
129Your decrees are wonderful; # 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
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.
135Show favor to Your servant, # 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 Qof
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 # 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
154Defend 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 seek 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,
and all Your righteous judgments endure forever. # Ps 119:89,142,152
שׂ Sin / שׁ Shin
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
166Lord, 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 Tav
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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