Psalms 119
119
PSALM 119
Common Meter: 8,6,8,6
Aleph, The 1st Part.
1Blessed are they that undefil'd,
and straight are in the way;
Who in the Lord's most holy law do walk,
and do not stray.
2Blessed are they who to observe
his statutes are inclin'd;
And who do seek the living God
with their whole heart and mind.
3Such in his ways do walk,
and they do no iniquity.
4Thou hast commanded us to keep
thy precepts carefully.
5O that thy statutes to observe
thou would'st my ways direct!
6Then shall I not be sham'd, when I
thy precepts all respect.
7Then with integrity of heart
thee will I praise and bless,
When I the judgments all have learn'd
of thy pure righteousness.
8That I will keep thy statutes all
firmly resolv'd have I:
O do not then, most gracious God,
forsake me utterly.
Beth, The 2nd Part.
9By what means shall a young man learn
his way to purify?
If he according to thy word
thereto attentive be.
10Unfeignedly thee have I sought
with all my soul and heart:
O let me not from the right path
of thy commands depart.
11Thy word I in my heart have hid,
that I offend not thee.
12O Lord, thou ever blessed art,
thy statutes teach thou me.
13The judgments of thy mouth each one
my lips declared have:
14More joy thy testimonies' way
than riches all me gave.
15I will thy holy precepts make
my meditation;
And carefully I'll have respect
unto thy ways each one.
16Upon thy statutes my delight
shall constantly be set:
And, by thy grace, I never will
thy holy word forget.
Gimel, The 3rd Part.
17With me thy servant, in thy grace,
deal bountifully, Lord:
That by thy favor I may live,
and duly keep thy word.
18Open mine eyes, that of thy law
the wonders I may see.
19I am a stranger on this earth,
hide not thy laws from me.
20My soul within me breaks,
and doth much fainting still endure,
Through longing that it hath all times
unto thy judgments pure.
21Thou hast rebuk'd the cursed proud,
who from thy precepts swerve.
22Reproach and shame remove from me,
for I thy laws observe.
23Against me princes spake with spite,
while they in council sat:
But I thy servant did upon
thy statutes meditate.
24My comfort, and my heart's delight,
thy testimonies be;
And they, in all my doubts and fears,
are counsellors to me.
Daleth, The 4th Part.
25My soul to dust cleaves: quicken me,
according to thy word.
26My ways I shew'd, and me thou heard'st:
teach me thy statutes, Lord.
27The way of thy commandements
make me aright to know;
So all thy works that wondrous are
I shall to others show.
28My soul doth melt, and drop away,
for heaviness and grief:
To me, according to thy word,
give strength, and send relief.
29From me the wicked way of lies
let far removed be;
And graciously thy holy law
do thou grant unto me.
30I chosen have the perfect way
of truth and verity:
Thy judgments that most righteous are
before me laid have I.
31I to thy testimonies cleave;
shame do not on me cast.
32I'll run thy precepts' way, when thou
my heart enlarged hast.
He, The 5th Part.
33Teach me, O Lord, the perfect way
of thy precepts divine,
And to observe it to the end
I shall my heart incline.
34Give understanding unto me,
so keep thy law shall I;
Yea, ev'n with my whole heart I shall
observe it carefully.
35In thy law's path make me to go;
for I delight therein.
36My heart unto thy testimonies,
and not to greed, incline.
37Turn thou away my sight and eyes
from viewing vanity;
And in thy good and holy way
be pleas'd to quicken me.
38Confirm to me thy gracious word,
which I did gladly hear,
Ev'n to thy servant, Lord, who is
devoted to thy fear.
39Turn thou away my fear'd reproach;
for good thy judgments be.
40Lo, for thy precepts I have long'd;
in thy truth quicken me.
Vau, The 6th Part.
41Let thy sweet mercies also come
and visit me, O Lord;
Ev'n thy benign salvation,
according to thy word.
42So shall I have wherewith I may
give him an answer just,
Who spitefully reproacheth me;
for in thy word I trust.
43The word of truth out of my mouth
take thou not utterly;
For on thy judgments righteous
my hope doth still rely.
44So shall I keep for evermore
thy law continually.
45And, sith that I thy precepts seek,
I'll walk at liberty.
46I'll speak thy word to kings,
and I with shame shall not be mov'd;
47And will delight myself always
in thy laws, which I lov'd.
48To thy commandments, which I lov'd,
my hands lift up I will;
And I will also meditate
upon thy statutes still.
Zain, The 7th Part.
49Remember, Lord, thy gracious word
thou to thy servant spake,
Which, for a ground of my sure hope,
thou causedst me to take.
50This word of thine my comfort is
in mine affliction:
For in my straits I am reviv'd
by this thy word alone.
51The men whose hearts with pride are stuff'd
did greatly me deride;
Yet from thy straight commandements
I have not turn'd aside.
52Thy judgments righteous, O Lord,
which thou of old forth gave,
I did remember, and myself
by them comforted have.
53Horror took hold on me, because
ill men thy law forsake.
54I in my house of pilgrimage
thy laws my songs do make.
55Thy name by night, Lord, I did mind,
and I have kept thy law.
56And this I had, because thy word
I kept, and stood in awe.
Cheth, The 8th Part.
57Thou my sure portion art alone,
which I did chuse, O Lord:
I have resolv'd, and said, that I
would keep thy holy word.
58With my whole heart I did entreat
thy face and favour free:
According to thy gracious word
be merciful to me.
59I thought upon my former ways,
and did my life well try;
And to thy testimonies pure
my feet then turned I.
60I did not stay, nor linger long,
as those that slothful are;
But hastily thy laws to keep
myself I did prepare.
61Bands of ill men me robb'd; yet I
thy precepts did not slight.
62I'll rise at midnight thee to praise,
ev'n for thy judgments right.
63I am companion to all those
who fear, and thee obey.
64O Lord, thy mercy fills the earth:
teach me thy laws, I pray.
Teth, The 9th Part.
65Well hast thou with thy servant dealt,
as thou didst promise give.
66Good judgment me, and knowledge teach,
for I thy word believe.
67Ere I afflicted was I stray'd;
but now I keep thy word.
68Both good thou art, and good thou do'st:
teach me thy statutes, Lord.
69The men that are puff 'd up with pride
against me forg'd a lie;
Yet thy commandements observe
with my whole heart will I.
70Their hearts, through worldly ease and wealth,
as fat as grease they be:
But in thy holy law I take
delight continually.
71It hath been very good for me
that I afflicted was,
That I might well instructed be,
and learn thy holy laws.
72The word that cometh from thy mouth
is better unto me
Than many thousands and great sums
of gold and silver be.
Jod, The 10th Part.
73Thou mad'st and fashion'dst me: thy laws
to know give wisdom, Lord.
74So who thee fear shall joy to see
me trusting in thy word.
75That very right thy judgments are
I know, and do confess;
And that thou hast afflicted me
in truth and faithfulness.
76O let thy kindness merciful,
I pray thee, comfort me,
As to thy servant faithfully
was promised by thee.
77And let thy tender mercies come
to me, that I may live;
Because thy holy laws to me
sweet delectation give.
78Lord, let the proud ashamed be;
for they, without a cause,
With me perversely dealt: but I
will muse upon thy laws.
79Let such as fear thee, and have known
thy statutes, turn to me.
80My heart let in thy laws be sound,
that sham'd I never be.
Caph, The 11th Part.
81My soul for thy salvation faints;
yet I thy word believe.
82Mine eyes fail for thy word: I say,
When wilt thou comfort give?
83For like a bottle I'm become,
that in the smoke is set:
I'm black, and parch'd with grief; yet I
thy statutes not forget.
84How many are thy servant's days?
when wilt thou execute
Just judgment on these wicked men
that do me persecute?
85The proud have digged pits for me,
which is against thy laws.
86Thy words all faithful are: help me,
pursu'd without a cause.
87They so consum'd me, that on earth
my life they scarce did leave:
Thy precepts yet forsook I not,
but close to them did cleave.
88After thy loving-kindness, Lord,
me quicken, and preserve:
The testimony of thy mouth
so shall I still observe.
Lamed, The 12th Part.
89Thy word for ever is, O Lord,
in heaven settled fast;
90Unto all generations
thy faithfulness doth last:
The earth thou hast established,
and it abides by thee.
91This day they stand as thou ordain'dst;
for all thy servants be.
92Unless in thy most perfect law
my soul delights had found,
I should have perished, when as
my troubles did abound.
93Thy precepts I will ne'er forget;
they quick'ning to me brought.
94Lord, I am thine; O save thou me:
thy precepts I have sought.
95For me the wicked have laid wait,
me seeking to destroy:
But I thy testimonies true
consider will with joy.
96An end of all perfection
here have I seen, O God:
But as for thy commandement,
it is exceeding broad.
Mem, The 13th Part.
97O how love I thy law! it is
my study all the day:
98It makes me wiser than my foes;
for it doth with me stay.
99Than all my teachers now I have
more understanding far;
Because my meditation
thy testimonies are.
100In understanding I excel
those that are ancients;
For I endeavoured to keep
all thy commandements.
101My feet from each ill way I stay'd,
that I may keep thy word.
102I from thy judgments have not swerv'd;
for thou hast taught me, Lord.
103How sweet unto my taste, O Lord,
are all thy words of truth!
Yea, I do find them sweeter far
than honey to my mouth.
104I through thy precepts, that are pure,
do understanding get;
I therefore ev'ry way that's false
with all my heart do hate.
Nun, The 14th Part.
105Thy word is to my feet a lamp,
and to my path a light.
106I sworn have, and I will perform,
to keep thy judgments right.
107I am with sore affliction
ev'n overwhelm'd, O Lord:
In mercy raise and quicken me,
according to thy word.
108The free-will-off 'rings of my mouth
accept, I thee beseech:
And unto me thy servant, Lord,
thy judgments clearly teach.
109Though still my soul be in my hand,
thy laws I'll not forget.
110I err'd not from them, though for me
the wicked snares did set.
111I of thy testimonies have
above all things made choice,
To be my heritage for aye;
for they my heart rejoice.
112I carefully inclined have
my heart still to attend;
That I thy statutes may perform
alway unto the end.
Samech, The 15th Part.
113I hate the thoughts of vanity,
but love thy law do I.
114My shield and hiding-place thou art:
I on thy word rely.
115All ye that evil-doers are
from me depart away;
For the commandments of my God
I purpose to obey.
116According to thy faithful word
uphold and stablish me,
That I may live, and of my hope
ashamed never be.
117Hold thou me up, so shall I be
in peace and safety still;
And to thy statutes have respect
continually I will.
118Thou tread'st down all that love to stray;
false their deceit doth prove.
119Lewd men, like dross, away thou putt'st;
therefore thy law I love.
120For fear of thee my very flesh
doth tremble, all dismay'd;
And of thy righteous judgments, Lord,
my soul is much afraid.
Ain, The 16th Part.
121To all men I have judgment done,
performing justice right;
Then let me not be left unto my fierce oppressors' might.
122For good unto thy servant, Lord,
thy servant's surety be:
From the oppression of the proud
do thou deliver me.
123Mine eyes do fail with looking long
for thy salvation,
The word of thy pure righteousness
while I do wait upon.
124In mercy with thy servant deal,
thy laws me teach and show.
125I am thy servant, wisdom give,
that I thy laws may know.
126'Tis time thou work, Lord; for they have
made void thy law divine.
127Therefore thy precepts more I love
than gold, yea, gold most fine.
128Concerning all things thy commands
all right I judge therefore;
And ev'ry false and wicked way
I perfectly abhor.
Pe, The 17th Part.
129Thy statutes, Lord, are wonderful,
my soul them keeps with care.
130The entrance of thy words gives light,
makes wise who simple are.
131My mouth I have wide opened,
and panted earnestly,
While after thy commandements
I long'd exceedingly.
132Look on me, Lord, and merciful
do thou unto me prove,
As thou art wont to do to those thy name who truly love.
133O let my footsteps in thy word
aright still order'd be:
Let no iniquity obtain
dominion over me.
134From man's oppression save thou me;
so keep thy laws I will.
135Thy face make on thy servant shine;
teach me thy statutes still.
136Rivers of waters from mine eyes
did run down, when I saw
How wicked men run on in sin,
and do not keep thy law.
Tzaddi, The 18th Part.
137O Lord, thou art most righteous;
thy judgments are upright.
138Thy testimonies thou command'st
most faithful are and right.
139My zeal hath ev'n consumed me,
because mine enemies
Thy holy words forgotten have,
and do thy laws despise.
140Thy word's most pure, therefore on it
thy servant's love is set.
141Small, and despis'd I am, yet I
thy precepts not forget.
142Thy righteousness is righteousness
which ever doth endure:
Thy holy law, Lord, also is
the very truth most pure.
143Trouble and anguish have me found,
and taken hold on me:
Yet in my trouble my delight
thy just commandments be.
144Eternal righteousness is in
thy testimonies all:
Lord, to me understanding give,
and ever live I shall.
Koph, The 19th Part.
145With my whole heart I cry'd, Lord, hear;
I will thy word obey.
146I cry'd to thee; save me, and I
will keep thy laws alway.
147I of the morning did prevent
the dawning, and did cry:
For all mine expectation
did on thy word rely.
148Mine eyes did timeously prevent
the watches of the night,
That in thy word with careful mind
then meditate I might.
149After thy loving-kindness hear
my voice, that calls on thee:
According to thy judgment, Lord,
revive and quicken me.
150Who follow mischief they draw nigh;
they from thy law are far:
151But thou art near, Lord; most firm truth
all thy commandments are.
152As for thy testimonies all,
of old this have I try'd,
That thou hast surely founded them
for ever to abide.
Resh, The 20th Part.
153Consider mine affliction,
in safety do me set:
Deliver me, O Lord, for I
thy law do not forget.
154After thy word revive thou me: save me,
and plead my cause.
155Salvation is from sinners far;
for they seek not thy laws.
156O Lord, both great and manifold
thy tender mercies be:
According to thy judgments just,
revive and quicken me.
157My persecutors many are,
and foes that do combine;
Yet from thy testimonies pure
my heart doth not decline.
158I saw transgressors, and was griev'd;
for they keep not thy word.
159See how I love thy law! as thou
art kind, me quicken, Lord.
160From the beginning all thy word
hath been most true and sure:
Thy righteous judgments ev'ry one
for evermore endure.
Schin, The 21st Part.
161Princes have persecuted me,
although no cause they saw:
But still of thy most holy word
my heart doth stand in awe.
162I at thy word rejoice, as one
of spoil that finds great store.
163Thy law I love; but lying all
I hate and do abhor.
164Sev'n times a-day it is my care
to give due praise to thee;
Because of all thy judgments, Lord,
which righteous ever be.
165Great peace have they who love thy law;
offence they shall have none.
166I hop'd for thy salvation, Lord,
and thy commands have done.
167My soul thy testimonies pure
observed carefully;
On them my heart is set, and them
I love exceedingly.
168Thy testimonies and thy laws
I kept with special care;
For all my works and ways each one
before thee open are.
Tau, The 22nd Part.
169O let my earnest pray'r and cry
come near before thee, Lord:
Give understanding unto me,
according to thy word.
170Let my request before thee come:
after thy word me free.
171My lips shall utter praise, when thou
hast taught thy laws to me.
172My tongue of thy most blessed word
shall speak, and it confess;
Because all thy commandements
are perfect righteousness.
173Let thy strong hand make help to me:
thy precepts are my choice.
174I long'd for thy salvation, Lord,
and in thy law rejoice.
175O let my soul live, and it shall
give praises unto thee;
And let thy judgments gracious
be helpful unto me.
176I, like a lost sheep, went astray;
thy servant seek, and find:
For thy commands I suffer'd not
to slip out of my mind.
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Tehillim (Psa) 119
119
1How happy are those whose way of life is blameless,
who live by the Torah of Adonai!
2How happy are those who observe his instruction,
who seek him wholeheartedly!
3They do nothing wrong
but live by his ways.
4You laid down your precepts
for us to observe with care.
5May my ways be steady
in observing your laws.
6Then I will not be put to shame,
since I will have fixed my sight on all your mitzvot.
7I thank you with a sincere heart
as I learn your righteous rulings.
8I will observe your laws;
don’t completely abandon me!
9How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to your word.
10I seek you with all my heart;
don’t let me stray from your mitzvot.
11I treasure your word in my heart,
so that I won’t sin against you.
12Blessed are you, Adonai!
Teach me your laws.
13I proclaim with my mouth
all the rulings you have spoken.
14I rejoice in the way of your instruction
more than in any kind of wealth.
15I will meditate on your precepts
and keep my eyes on your ways.
16I will find my delight in your regulations.
I will not forget your word.
17Deal generously with your servant;
then I will live and observe your word.
18Open my eyes, so that I will see
wonders from your Torah.
19Though I’m just a wanderer on the earth,
don’t hide your mitzvot from me.
20I am continually consumed
with longing for your rulings.
21You rebuke the proud, the cursed,
who stray from your mitzvot.
22Remove scorn and contempt from me,
because I observe your instruction.
23Even when princes sit and plot against me,
your servant meditates on your laws.
24Also your instructions are my delight;
they are my counselors.
25I lie prostrate in the dust;
revive me, in keeping with your word.
26I told you of my ways, and you answered me;
teach me your laws.
27Make me understand the way of your precepts,
and I will meditate on your wonders.
28I am melting away from anxiety and grief;
renew my strength, in keeping with your word.
29Keep deceitful ways far from me,
and favor me with your Torah.
30I choose the way of trust;
I set your rulings [before me].
31I cling to your instruction;
Adonai, don’t let me be put to shame!
32I will run the way of your mitzvot,
for you have broadened my understanding.
33Teach me, Adonai, the way of your laws;
keeping them will be its own reward for me.
34Give me understanding; then I will keep your Torah;
I will observe it with all my heart.
35Guide me on the path of your mitzvot,
for I take pleasure in it.
36Bend my heart toward your instructions
and not toward selfish gain.
37Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
with your ways, give me life.
38Fulfill your promise, which you made to your servant,
which you made to those who fear you.
39Avert the disgrace which I dread,
for your rulings are good.
40See how I long for your precepts;
in your righteousness, give me life!
41May your grace come to me, Adonai,
your salvation, as you promised;
42then I will have an answer for those who taunt me;
for I trust in your word.
43Don’t take away completely my power to speak the truth;
for I put my hope in your rulings;
44and I will keep your Torah always,
forever and ever.
45I will go wherever I like,
for I have sought your precepts.
46I will speak of your instructions even to kings
without being ashamed.
47I will delight myself in your mitzvot,
which I have loved.
48I will lift my hands to your mitzvot, which I love;
and I will meditate on your laws.
49Remember your promise to your servant,
through which you have given me hope.
50In my distress my comfort is this:
that your promise gives me life.
51Though the arrogant scorn me completely,
I have not turned away from your Torah.
52Adonai, I keep in mind your age-old rulings;
in them I take comfort.
53Fury seizes me when I think of the wicked,
because they abandon your Torah.
54Your laws have become my songs
wherever I make my home.
55I remember your name, Adonai, at night;
and I observe your Torah.
56This [comfort] has come to me,
because I observe your precepts.
57Adonai, I say that my task
is to observe your words.
58I beg your favor with my whole heart;
show pity to me, in keeping with your promise.
59I thought about my ways
and turned my feet toward your instruction.
60I hurry, I don’t delay,
to observe your mitzvot.
61Even when the cords of the wicked close around me,
I don’t forget your Torah.
62At midnight I rise to give you thanks
because of your righteous rulings.
63I am a friend of all who fear you,
of those who observe your precepts.
64The earth, Adonai, is full of your grace;
teach me your laws.
65You have treated your servant well,
Adonai, in keeping with your word.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge,
because I trust in your mitzvot.
67Before I was humbled, I used to go astray;
but now I observe your word.
68You are good, and you do good;
teach me your laws.
69The arrogant are slandering me,
but I will wholeheartedly keep your precepts.
70Their hearts are as thick as fat,
but I take delight in your Torah.
71It is for my good that I have been humbled;
it was so that I would learn your laws.
72The Torah you have spoken means more to me
than a fortune in gold and silver.
73Your hands made and formed me;
give me understanding, so I can learn your mitzvot.
74Those who fear you rejoice at the sight of me,
because I put my hope in your word.
75I know, Adonai, that your rulings are righteous,
that even when you humble me you are faithful.
76Let your grace comfort me,
in keeping with your promise to your servant.
77Show me pity, and I will live,
for your Torah is my delight.
78Let the proud be ashamed, because they wrong me with lies;
as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.
79Let those who fear you turn to me,
along with those who know your instruction.
80Let my heart be pure in your laws,
so that I won’t be put to shame.
81I am dying to know your salvation;
my hope is in your word.
82My eyes fail from watching for your promise;
I ask, “When will you comfort me?”
83For I have shriveled like a wineskin in a smoky room;
still, I don’t forget your laws.
84How long can your servant stay alive?
When will you bring judgment on my persecutors?
85The arrogant have dug pits for me to fall in;
this is not in keeping with your Torah!
86All your mitzvot [show your] faithfulness;
they are hounding me with lies; help me!
87They have nearly ended my life on earth,
but I have not abandoned your precepts.
88In keeping with your grace, revive me;
and I will observe your spoken instructions.
89Your word continues forever, Adonai,
firmly fixed in heaven;
90your faithfulness through all generations;
you established the earth, and it stands.
91Yes, it stands today, in keeping with your rulings;
for all things are your servants.
92If your Torah had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my distress.
93I will never forget your precepts,
for with them you have made me alive.
94I am yours; save me
because I seek your precepts.
95The wicked hope to destroy me,
but I focus on your instruction.
96I see the limits of all perfection,
but your mitzvah has no bounds.
97How I love your Torah!
I meditate on it all day.
98I am wiser than my foes,
because your mitzvot are mine forever.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers,
because I meditate on your instruction.
100I understand more than my elders,
because I keep your precepts.
101I keep my feet from every evil way,
in order to observe your word.
102I don’t turn away from your rulings,
because you have instructed me.
103How sweet to my tongue is your promise,
truly sweeter than honey in my mouth!
104From your precepts I gain understanding;
this is why I hate every false way.
105Your word is a lamp for my foot
and light on my path.
106I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
that I will observe your righteous rulings.
107I am very much distressed;
Adonai, give me life, in keeping with your word.
108Please accept my mouth’s voluntary offerings, Adonai;
and teach me your rulings.
109I am continually taking my life in my hands,
yet I haven’t forgotten your Torah.
110The wicked have set a trap for me,
yet I haven’t strayed from your precepts.
111I take your instruction as a permanent heritage,
because it is the joy of my heart.
112I have resolved to obey your laws
forever, at every step.
113I hate doubleminded people,
but I love your Torah.
114You are my hiding-place and shield;
I put my hope in your word.
115Leave me alone, you evildoers,
so that I can keep my God’s mitzvot.
116Uphold me, as you promised; and I will live;
don’t disappoint me in my hope.
117Support me; and I will be saved,
always putting my attention on your laws.
118You reject all who stray from your laws,
for what they deceive themselves with is false.
119You discard the wicked of the earth like slag;
this is why I love your instruction.
120My body trembles for fear of you;
your rulings make me afraid.
121I have done what is just and right;
don’t abandon me to my oppressors.
122Guarantee your servant’s well-being;
don’t let the arrogant oppress me.
123My eyes fail from watching for your salvation
and for [the fulfillment of] your righteous promise.
124Deal with your servant in accordance with your grace,
and teach me your laws.
125I am your servant; give me understanding,
so that I can know your instruction.
126The time has come for Adonai to act,
because they are breaking your Torah.
127Therefore I love your mitzvot
more than gold, more than fine gold.
128Thus I direct my steps by [your] precepts;
every false way I hate.
129Your instruction is a wonder;
this is why I follow it.
130Your words are a doorway that lets in light,
giving understanding to the thoughtless.
131My mouth is wide open, as I pant
with longing for your mitzvot.
132Turn to me, and show me your favor;
in keeping with [your] judgment for those who love your name.
133Guide my footsteps by your word;
don’t let any kind of sin rule me.
134Redeem me from human oppression,
and I will observe your precepts.
135Make your face shine on your servant,
and teach me your laws.
136Rivers of tears flow down from my eyes,
because they don’t observe your Torah.
137You are righteous, Adonai;
and your rulings are upright.
138You have commanded your instructions
in righteousness and great faithfulness.
139My zeal is destroying me,
because my foes have forgotten your words.
140Your word is refined to complete purity,
and your servant loves it.
141I may be small and despised,
but I do not forget your precepts.
142Your righteousness is eternal righteousness,
and your Torah is truth.
143Trouble and distress have overtaken me,
but your mitzvot are my delight.
144Your instruction is righteous forever;
give me understanding, and I will live.
145Wholeheartedly I am calling on you;
answer me, Adonai; I will keep your laws.
146I am calling on you; save me;
and I will observe your instruction.
147I rise before dawn and cry for help;
I put my hope in your word.
148My eyes are open before the night watches,
so that I can meditate on your promise.
149In your grace, hear my voice;
Adonai, in keeping with your justice, revive me.
150The pursuers of carnality are getting close;
they are distancing themselves from your Torah.
151You are close by, Adonai;
and all your mitzvot are truth.
152Long ago I learned from your instruction
that you established it forever.
153Look at my distress, and rescue me,
for I do not forget your Torah.
154Plead my cause, and redeem me;
in keeping with your promise, revive me.
155Salvation is far away from the wicked,
because they don’t seek your laws.
156Great is your compassion, Adonai;
in keeping with your rulings, revive me.
157Although my persecutors and foes are many,
I have not turned away from your instruction.
158I look at traitors with disgust,
because they don’t keep your word.
159See how I love your precepts, Adonai;
in keeping with your grace, revive me.
160The main thing about your word is that it’s true;
and all your just rulings last forever.
161Princes persecute me for no reason,
but my heart stands in awe of your words.
162I take joy in your promise,
like someone who finds much booty.
163I hate falsehood, I detest it;
but I love your Torah.
164I praise you seven times a day
because of your righteous rulings.
165Those who love your Torah have great peace;
nothing makes them stumble.
166I hope for your deliverance, Adonai;
I obey your mitzvot.
167My soul observes your instruction,
and I love it so much!
168I observe your precepts and instruction,
for all my ways lie open before you.
169Let my cry come before you, Adonai;
in keeping with your word, give me understanding.
170Let my prayer come before you;
in keeping with your promise, rescue me.
171Let my lips speak praise,
because you teach me your laws.
172Let my tongue sing of your promise,
because all your mitzvot are righteous.
173Let your hand be ready to help me,
because I choose your precepts.
174I long for your deliverance, Adonai;
and your Torah is my delight.
175Let me live, and I will praise you;
let your rulings help me.
176I strayed like a lost sheep; seek out your servant;
for I do not forget your mitzvot.
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