Psalms 119
119
Aleph#Psalm 119 is an acrostic psalm, with twenty-two stanzas corresponding to the letters of the Hebrew alphabet
1Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of Yahweh.
2Blessed are those who keep his testimonies;
they seek him with a whole heart.
3They also do no wrong;
they walk in his ways.
4You have commanded#Perhaps emphatic; Hebrew “you, you have commanded” your precepts,
that we should keep them diligently.
5Oh that my ways were steadfast,
to keep your statutes!
6Then I would not be ashamed
when I look to all your commands.
7I will give you thanks with an upright heart,
when I learn your righteous laws.
8I will heed your statutes;
do not utterly forsake me.
Beth
9How can a young man keep his way pure?
By taking heed according to your word.
10With my whole heart I have sought you;
do not let me stray from your commands.
11In my heart I have hidden your word,#Or “promise”
so that I may not sin against you.
12Blessed are you, O Yahweh.
Teach me your statutes.
13With my lips I have told of
all the ordinances of your mouth.
14In the way of your testimonies I have rejoiced
as I would over all riches.
15I will meditate on your precepts
and look at#That is, “examine” your ways.
16I will take delight in your statutes;
I will not forget your word.
Gimel
17Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live
and heed your word.
18Uncover my eyes, that I may look at#That is, “examine”
wonderful things from your law.
19I am a sojourner on the earth;#That is, “here for a short time”
do not hide your commands from me.
20My soul is crushed with longing
for your ordinances at all times.
21You rebuke the arrogant, the accursed,
who stray from your commands.
22Remove from#Literally “Roll off of” me scorn and contempt,
for I have kept your testimonies.
23Even though princes sit and speak against me,
your servant meditates on your statutes.
24Your testimonies are my delight,
my counselors.#Literally “the men of my counsel”
Daleth
25My soul clings to the dust;
revive me according to your word.
26I told of my ways, and you answered me;
teach me your statutes.
27Make me understand the way of your precepts,
that I may meditate on your wonderful things.
28My soul weeps#Or “is sleepless” because of grief;
strengthen me according to your word.
29Remove from me the deceptive way,
and graciously give me your law.
30I have chosen the faithful way;
I have set your ordinances before me.
31I cling to your testimonies;
O Yahweh, do not let me be put to shame.
32I will run the way of your commands,
for you will enlarge my heart.#That is, “give greater understanding”
Heʼ
33Teach me, O Yahweh, the way of your statutes,
and I will keep it to the end.
34Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
and heed it with my whole heart.
35Cause me to walk in the path of your commands,
for I delight in it.
36Incline my heart to your testimonies,
and not to dishonest gain.
37Turn away my eyes from looking at what is worthless;
revive me in your ways.
38Fulfill your word#Or “your promise” to your servant,
which is to bring about a reverence for you.
39Turn away my disgrace that I dread,
for your ordinances are good.
40Look, I have longed for your precepts;
revive me in your righteousness.
Waw
41Let your acts of loyal love also come to me, O Yahweh,
your salvation according to your word.#Or “your promise”
42Then I will have an answer for the one who taunts me,
for I trust your word.
43And do not snatch the word of truth utterly from my mouth,
for I hope in your ordinances.
44So I will heed your law continually,
forever and ever.
45And I will go about freely,#Literally “in the wide place”
for I have sought your precepts.
46And I will speak of your testimonies before kings,
and will not be ashamed.
47And I will take delight in your commands,
which I love.
48And I will lift up my hands#Hebrew “palms” to your commands, which I love,
and I will meditate on your statutes.
Zayin
49Remember your word to your servant,
upon which you have caused me to hope.
50This is my comfort in my misery:
that your word#Or “your promise” preserves my life.
51The arrogant utterly deride me;
I have not turned aside from your law.
52I remember your ordinances of old, O Yahweh,
and I take comfort.
53Rage seizes me because of the wicked,
those who forsake your law.
54Your statutes have been my songs
in the house of my sojourning.
55I remember your name in the night, O Yahweh,
and I heed your law.
56This has been mine,
that I have kept your precepts.
Heth
57Yahweh is my portion;
I intend to heed your words.
58I seek your favor#Literally “entreat your face” with my whole heart;
be gracious to me according to your word.#Or “your promise”
59I think about my ways,
and turn my feet to your testimonies.
60I hurry and do not delay
to heed your commands.
61The cords of the wicked surround me,
but I do not forget your law.
62In the middle of the night I rise to give you thanks,
because of your righteous ordinances.
63I am a companion of all who fear you
and heed your precepts.
64The earth, O Yahweh, is full of your loyal love.
Teach me your statutes.
Teth
65You have dealt well with your servant,
O Yahweh, according to your word.
66Teach me good discernment and knowledge,
for I believe your commands.
67Before I was afflicted, I was going astray,
but now I heed your word.
68You are good and do good;
teach me your statutes.
69The arrogant smear me with lies;#Hebrew “lie”
I keep your precepts with my whole heart.
70Their heart is insensitive like fat;#See Isa 6:10 for a similar idea, but a different word for “fat”
As for me, I take delight in your law.
71It is good for me that I was afflicted,
so that I might learn your statutes.
72The law of your mouth is better to me
than thousands of gold and silver coins.
Yod
73Your hands have made me and established me;
give me understanding that I may learn your commands.
74Those who fear you will see me and be glad,
because I hope in your word.
75I know, O Yahweh, that your judgments are right,
and that in faithfulness you afflicted me.
76Please let your loyal love comfort me,
according to your word#Or “your promise” to your servant.
77Let your mercies come to me, that I may live,
for your law is my delight.
78Let the arrogant be put to shame,
because they have wronged me with lies.#Hebrew “lie”
As for me, I will meditate on your precepts.
79Let those who fear you turn to me,
even those who know#According to the reading tradition (Qere) your testimonies.
80May my heart be blameless in your statutes,
so that I may not be ashamed.
Kaph
81My soul languishes for your salvation;
I hope in your word.
82My eyes long for#Or “long to see” your word,#Or “your promise”
saying, “When will you comfort me?”
83For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,
yet I have not forgotten your statutes.
84How many are the days of your servant?
When will you execute justice against those who persecute me?
85The arrogant have dug pits#That is, traps for me,
which is not according to#Or “who are not in accord with” your law.
86All your commands are faithful.
They persecute me deceitfully; help me!
87They have almost destroyed me on the earth,
but I have not forsaken your precepts.
88According to your loyal love preserve me alive,
so that I may heed the testimony from your mouth.
Lamed
89Forever, O Yahweh,
your word is settled#Literally “stands firm” in heaven.
90Your faithfulness endures throughout all generations.#Literally “for a generation and a generation”
You have established the earth and it stands.
91By your ordinances they stand today,
for all are your servants.
92Unless your law had been my delight,
then I would have perished in my misery.
93I will not ever forget your precepts,
for by them you revive me.#Or “give me life”
94I am yours. Save me,
for I have sought your precepts.
95For me the wicked lie in wait to destroy me.
I give attention to your testimonies.
96I have seen a limit to every perfection;#The meaning of this line is uncertain.
your command is very broad.
Mem
97How I love your law!
The whole day it is my meditation.
98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,
because they#Hebrew “it is” are ever with me.
99I have more insight than all my teachers,
for your testimonies are my meditation.
100I understand more than the elders,
for I keep your precepts.
101I have restrained my feet from every evil way,
so that I may heed your word.
102I have not turned aside from your ordinances,
for you have taught me.
103How smooth#Or “sweet” are your words#Hebrew “word” to my palate,
more than honey in my mouth.
104From your precepts I get understanding,
therefore I hate every false way.
Nun
105Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
106I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
to heed your righteous ordinances.#Literally “the ordinances of your righteousness”
107I am very much afflicted;
O Yahweh, revive me according to your word.
108Please accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Yahweh,
and teach me your ordinances.
109My life is in danger#Literally “in my hand” continually,
yet I do not forget your law.
110The wicked have laid a snare for me,
yet I do not wander from your precepts.
111I have taken as my own your testimonies forever,
for they are the joy of my heart.
112I have inclined my heart to do your statutes
forever, to the end.
Samek
113I hate the double-minded,#Literally “the divided”
but I love your law.
114You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in your word.
115Turn aside from me, you evildoers,
for I will keep the commands of my God.
116Sustain me according to your word,#Or “promise” that I may live,
and do not let me be ashamed of my hope.
117Uphold me, that I may be delivered,
and have regard for your statutes continually.
118You reject all who stray from your statutes,
for their deceit is a breach of faith.
119You remove all the wicked of the earth like dross,
therefore I love your testimonies.
120My flesh trembles for fear of you,
and I am afraid of your judgments.
ʽAyin
121I have done justice and righteousness;#Or “done what is proper and right”
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122Pledge good for your servant;
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123My eyes long for#Or “long to see” your salvation,
and your righteous word.#Or “promise”
124Deal with your servant according to your loyal love,
and teach me your statutes.
125I am your servant; give me understanding,
that I may know your statutes.
126It is time for Yahweh to act,#Or “time to act, O Yahweh”
for they have broken your law.
127Therefore I love your commands
more than gold, even fine gold.
128Therefore all your precepts of everything I regard as right;
I hate every false way.
Pe
129Your testimonies are miracles,
therefore my soul keeps them.
130The unfolding of your words gives light,
giving understanding to the simple.
131I open my mouth and pant,
because I long for your commands.
132Turn to me and be gracious to me,
as is proper for those who love your name.
133Direct my steps in your word,#Or “through your promise”
and do not let any iniquity gain power over me.
134Redeem me from the oppression of humankind,
that I may heed your precepts.
135Shine your face on your servant,
and teach me your statutes.
136Streams of water flow down from my eyes,
because people do not heed your law.
Tsade
137You are righteous, O Yahweh,
and your ordinances are upright.
138You have ordained your testimonies in righteousness,
and in exceeding faithfulness.
139My zeal consumes me,
because my enemies have forgotten your words.
140Your word is very pure,
and your servant loves it.
141I am small and despised,
yet I do not forget your precepts.
142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and your law is truth.
143Trouble and anguish have found me;
your commands delight me.
144The righteousness of your testimonies is forever;
give me understanding that I may live.
Qoph
145I call with my whole heart; answer me, O Yahweh.
I will keep your statutes.
146I call to you. Save me,
and I will heed your testimonies.
147I rise early in the dawn and cry for help;
I hope in your word.#According to the reading tradition (Qere)
148My eyes anticipate the night watches,
that I may meditate on your word.
149Hear my voice according to your loyal love;
O Yahweh, preserve my life according to your justice.
150Those who pursue a wicked purpose draw near;
they are far from your law.
151You are near, O Yahweh,
and all your commands are truth.
152Concerning your testimonies, I knew long ago
that you have established them forever.
Resh
153See my misery and rescue me,
for I do not forget your law.
154Plead my cause and redeem me;
preserve my life according to your word.#Or “promise”
155Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek your statutes.
156Your mercies are great, O Yahweh;
preserve my life according to your ordinances.
157My persecutors and enemies are many,
yet I do not turn aside from your testimonies.
158I see the treacherous and I feel disgust,
because they do not heed your word.
159Consider#Hebrew “See” that I love your precepts;
O Yahweh, according to your loyal love preserve my life.
160The whole#Literally “head” of your word is truth,
and your every righteous judgment endures forever.
Sin/Shin
161Princes persecute me without cause,
but my heart trembles because of your word.#According to the reading tradition (Qere)
162I am rejoicing over your word,
like one who finds great spoil.
163I hate and abhor falsehood;
I love your law.
164I praise you seven times in the day
for your righteous ordinances.
165Great peace is for those who love your law,
and they do not have a cause for stumbling.
166I hope for your salvation, O Yahweh,
and do your commands.
167My soul heeds your testimonies,
and I love them exceedingly.
168I heed your precepts and testimonies,
because all my ways are before you.
Taw
169Let my cry come before you, O Yahweh;
give me understanding according to your word.
170Let my plea come before you;
Deliver me according to your word.#Or “promise”
171Let my lips pour out praise,
because you teach me your statutes.
172Let my tongue sing of your word,#Or “promise”
because all your commands are right.
173Let your hand be my help,#Hebrew “to help me”
because I have chosen your precepts.
174I long for your salvation, O Yahweh,
and your law is my delight.
175Let my soul#Or “my life” live that it may praise you,
and let your ordinances help me.
176I have wandered like a lost sheep; seek your servant,
because I do not forget your commands.
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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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