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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Psalm 119
119
The Excellencies of God's Law
Aleph
1Blessed are the undefiled in the way,
who walk in the law of the Lord.
2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies,
and that seek him with the whole heart.
3They also do no iniquity:
they walk in his ways.
4Thou hast commanded us
to keep thy precepts diligently.
5O that my ways were directed
to keep thy statutes!
6Then shall I not be ashamed,
when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
7I will praise thee with uprightness of heart,
when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
8I will keep thy statutes:
O forsake me not utterly.
Beth
9Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?
By taking heed thereto according to thy word.
10With my whole heart have I sought thee:
O let me not wander from thy commandments.
11Thy word have I hid in mine heart,
that I might not sin against thee.
12Blessed art thou, O Lord:
teach me thy statutes.
13With my lips have I declared
all the judgments of thy mouth.
14I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies,
as much as in all riches.
15I will meditate in thy precepts,
and have respect unto thy ways.
16I will delight myself in thy statutes:
I will not forget thy word.
Gimel
17Deal bountifully with thy servant,
that I may live, and keep thy word.
18Open thou mine eyes,
that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
19I am a stranger in the earth:
hide not thy commandments from me.
20My soul breaketh for the longing
that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
21Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed,
which do err from thy commandments.
22Remove from me reproach and contempt;
for I have kept thy testimonies.
23Princes also did sit and speak against me:
but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
24Thy testimonies also are my delight,
and my counselors.
Daleth
25My soul cleaveth unto the dust:
quicken thou me according to thy word.
26I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me:
teach me thy statutes.
27Make me to understand the way of thy precepts:
so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
28My soul melteth for heaviness:
strengthen thou me according unto thy word.
29Remove from me the way of lying:
and grant me thy law graciously.
30I have chosen the way of truth:
thy judgments have I laid before me.
31I have stuck unto thy testimonies:
O Lord, put me not to shame.
32I will run the way of thy commandments,
when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
He
33Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes;
and I shall keep it unto the end.
34Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law;
yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
35Make me to go in the path of thy commandments;
for therein do I delight.
36Incline my heart unto thy testimonies,
and not to covetousness.
37Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity;
and quicken thou me in thy way.
38Stablish thy word unto thy servant,
who is devoted to thy fear.
39Turn away my reproach which I fear:
for thy judgments are good.
40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts:
quicken me in thy righteousness.
Vau
41Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord,
even thy salvation, according to thy word.
42So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me:
for I trust in thy word.
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth;
for I have hoped in thy judgments.
44So shall I keep thy law continually
for ever and ever.
45And I will walk at liberty:
for I seek thy precepts.
46I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings,
and will not be ashamed.
47And I will delight myself in thy commandments,
which I have loved.
48My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments,
which I have loved;
and I will meditate in thy statutes.
Zain
49Remember the word unto thy servant,
upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
50This is my comfort in my affliction:
for thy word hath quickened me.
51The proud have had me greatly in derision:
yet have I not declined from thy law.
52I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord;
and have comforted myself.
53Horror hath taken hold upon me
because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
54Thy statutes have been my songs
in the house of my pilgrimage.
55I have remembered thy name, O Lord, in the night,
and have kept thy law.
56This I had,
because I kept thy precepts.
Cheth
57 Thou art my portion, O Lord:
I have said that I would keep thy words.
58I entreated thy favor with my whole heart:
be merciful unto me according to thy word.
59I thought on my ways,
and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
60I made haste, and delayed not
to keep thy commandments.
61The bands of the wicked have robbed me:
but I have not forgotten thy law.
62At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee
because of thy righteous judgments.
63I am a companion of all them that fear thee,
and of them that keep thy precepts.
64The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy:
teach me thy statutes.
Teth
65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord,
according unto thy word.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge:
for I have believed thy commandments.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray:
but now have I kept thy word.
68Thou art good, and doest good:
teach me thy statutes.
69The proud have forged a lie against me:
but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
70Their heart is as fat as grease:
but I delight in thy law.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted;
that I might learn thy statutes.
72The law of thy mouth is better unto me
than thousands of gold and silver.
Jod
73Thy hands have made me and fashioned me:
give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
74They that fear thee will be glad when they see me;
because I have hoped in thy word.
75I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right,
and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
76Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort,
according to thy word unto thy servant.
77Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live:
for thy law is my delight.
78Let the proud be ashamed;
for they dealt perversely with me without a cause:
but I will meditate in thy precepts.
79Let those that fear thee turn unto me,
and those that have known thy testimonies.
80Let my heart be sound in thy statutes;
that I be not ashamed.
Caph
81My soul fainteth for thy salvation:
but I hope in thy word.
82Mine eyes fail for thy word,
saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
83For I am become like a bottle in the smoke;
yet do I not forget thy statutes.
84How many are the days of thy servant?
When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
85The proud have digged pits for me,
which are not after thy law.
86All thy commandments are faithful:
they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
87They had almost consumed me upon earth;
but I forsook not thy precepts.
88Quicken me after thy loving-kindness;
so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
Lamed
89For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.
90Thy faithfulness is unto all generations:
thou hast established the earth,
and it abideth.
91They continue this day according to thine ordinances:
for all are thy servants.
92Unless thy law had been my delights,
I should then have perished in mine affliction.
93I will never forget thy precepts:
for with them thou hast quickened me.
94I am thine, save me;
for I have sought thy precepts.
95The wicked have waited for me to destroy me:
but I will consider thy testimonies.
96I have seen an end of all perfection:
but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
Mem
97O how love I thy law!
It is my meditation all the day.
98Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies:
for they are ever with me.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers:
for thy testimonies are my meditation.
100I understand more than the ancients,
because I keep thy precepts.
101I have refrained my feet from every evil way,
that I might keep thy word.
102I have not departed from thy judgments:
for thou hast taught me.
103How sweet are thy words unto my taste!
yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth.
104Through thy precepts I get understanding:
therefore I hate every false way.
Nun
105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,
and a light unto my path.
106I have sworn, and I will perform it,
that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
107I am afflicted very much:
quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word.
108Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord,
and teach me thy judgments.
109My soul is continually in my hand:
yet do I not forget thy law.
110The wicked have laid a snare for me:
yet I erred not from thy precepts.
111Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever:
for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
112I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes
always, even unto the end.
Samech
113I hate vain thoughts:
but thy law do I love.
114Thou art my hiding place and my shield:
I hope in thy word.
115Depart from me, ye evildoers:
for I will keep the commandments of my God.
116Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live:
and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
117Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe:
and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
118Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes:
for their deceit is falsehood.
119Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross:
therefore I love thy testimonies.
120My flesh trembleth for fear of thee;
and I am afraid of thy judgments.
Ain
121I have done judgment and justice:
leave me not to mine oppressors.
122Be surety for thy servant for good:
let not the proud oppress me.
123Mine eyes fail for thy salvation,
and for the word of thy righteousness.
124Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy,
and teach me thy statutes.
125I am thy servant; give me understanding,
that I may know thy testimonies.
126 It is time for thee, Lord, to work:
for they have made void thy law.
127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold;
yea, above fine gold.
128Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right;
and I hate every false way.
Pe
129Thy testimonies are wonderful:
therefore doth my soul keep them.
130The entrance of thy words giveth light;
it giveth understanding unto the simple.
131I opened my mouth, and panted:
for I longed for thy commandments.
132Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me,
as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
133Order my steps in thy word:
and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
134Deliver me from the oppression of man:
so will I keep thy precepts.
135Make thy face to shine upon thy servant;
and teach me thy statutes.
136Rivers of waters run down mine eyes,
because they keep not thy law.
Tzaddi
137Righteous art thou, O Lord,
and upright are thy judgments.
138Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded
are righteous and very faithful.
139My zeal hath consumed me,
because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
140Thy word is very pure:
therefore thy servant loveth it.
141I am small and despised:
yet do not I forget thy precepts.
142Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and thy law is the truth.
143Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me:
yet thy commandments are my delights.
144The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting:
give me understanding, and I shall live.
Koph
145I cried with my whole heart;
hear me, O Lord:
I will keep thy statutes.
146I cried unto thee;
save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
147I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried:
I hoped in thy word.
148Mine eyes prevent the night watches,
that I might meditate in thy word.
149Hear my voice according unto thy loving-kindness:
O Lord, quicken me according to thy judgment.
150They draw nigh that follow after mischief:
they are far from thy law.
151Thou art near, O Lord;
and all thy commandments are truth.
152Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old
that thou hast founded them for ever.
Resh
153Consider mine affliction, and deliver me:
for I do not forget thy law.
154Plead my cause, and deliver me:
quicken me according to thy word.
155Salvation is far from the wicked:
for they seek not thy statutes.
156Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord:
quicken me according to thy judgments.
157Many are my persecutors and mine enemies;
yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.
158I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved;
because they kept not thy word.
159Consider how I love thy precepts:
quicken me, O Lord, according to thy loving-kindness.
160Thy word is true from the beginning:
and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.
Schin
161Princes have persecuted me without a cause:
but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
162I rejoice at thy word,
as one that findeth great spoil.
163I hate and abhor lying:
but thy law do I love.
164Seven times a day do I praise thee,
because of thy righteous judgments.
165Great peace have they which love thy law:
and nothing shall offend them.
166 Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation,
and done thy commandments.
167My soul hath kept thy testimonies;
and I love them exceedingly.
168I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies:
for all my ways are before thee.
Tau
169Let my cry come near 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 shall utter praise,
when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
172My tongue shall speak of thy word:
for all thy commandments are righteousness.
173Let thine hand help me;
for I have chosen thy precepts.
174I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord;
and thy law is my delight.
175Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee;
and let thy judgments help me.
176I have gone astray like a lost sheep:
seek thy servant;
for I do not forget thy commandments.
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King James Version 1611, spelling, punctuation and text formatting modernized by ABS in 1962; typesetting © 2010 American Bible Society.