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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Psalms 119
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1Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the Lord!
2Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,
who seek him with their whole heart,
3who also do no wrong,
but walk in his ways!
4Thou hast commanded thy precepts
to be kept diligently.
5O that my ways may be steadfast
in keeping thy statutes!
6Then I shall not be put to shame,
having my eyes fixed on all thy commandments.
7I will praise thee with an upright heart,
when I learn thy righteous ordinances.
8I will observe thy statutes;
O forsake me not utterly!
9How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to thy word.
10With my whole heart I seek thee;
let me not wander from thy commandments!
11I have laid up thy word in my heart,
that I might not sin against thee.
12Blessed be thou, O Lord;
teach me thy statutes!
13With my lips I declare
all the ordinances of thy mouth.
14In the way of thy testimonies I delight
as much as in all riches.
15I will meditate on thy precepts,
and fix my eyes on thy ways.
16I will delight in thy statutes;
I will not forget thy word.
17Deal bountifully with thy servant,
that I may live and observe thy word.
18Open my eyes, that I may behold
wondrous things out of thy law.
19I am a sojourner on earth;
hide not thy commandments from me!
20My soul is consumed with longing
for thy ordinances at all times.
21Thou dost rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,
who wander from thy commandments;
22take away from me their scorn and contempt,
for I have kept thy testimonies.
23Even though princes sit plotting against me,
thy servant will meditate on thy statutes.
24Thy testimonies are my delight,
they are my counselors.
25My soul cleaves to the dust;
revive me according to thy word!
26When I told of my ways, thou didst answer me;
teach me thy statutes!
27Make me understand the way of thy precepts,
and I will meditate on thy wondrous works.
28My soul melts away for sorrow;
strengthen me according to thy word!
29Put false ways far from me;
and graciously teach me thy law!
30I have chosen the way of faithfulness,
I set thy ordinances before me.
31I cleave to thy testimonies, O Lord;
let me not be put to shame!
32I will run in the way of thy commandments
when thou enlargest my understanding!
33Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes;
and I will keep it to the end.
34Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law
and observe it with my whole heart.
35Lead me in the path of thy commandments,
for I delight in it.
36Incline my heart to thy testimonies,
and not to gain!
37Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;
and give me life in thy ways.
38Confirm to thy servant thy promise,
which is for those who fear thee.
39Turn away the reproach which I dread;
for thy ordinances are good.
40Behold, I long for thy precepts;
in thy righteousness give me life!
41Let thy steadfast love come to me, O Lord,
thy salvation according to thy promise;
42then shall I have an answer for those who taunt me,
for I trust in thy word.
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
for my hope is in thy ordinances.
44I will keep thy law continually,
for ever and ever;
45and I shall walk at liberty,
for I have sought thy precepts.
46I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings,
and shall not be put to shame;
47for I find my delight in thy commandments,
which I love.
48I revere thy commandments, which I love,
and I will meditate on thy statutes.
49Remember thy word to thy servant,
in which thou hast made me hope.
50This is my comfort in my affliction
that thy promise gives me life.
51Godless men utterly deride me,
but I do not turn away from thy law.
52When I think of thy ordinances from of old,
I take comfort, O Lord.
53Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked,
who forsake thy law.
54Thy statutes have been my songs
in the house of my pilgrimage.
55I remember thy name in the night, O Lord,
and keep thy law.
56This blessing has fallen to me,
that I have kept thy precepts.
57The Lord is my portion;
I promise to keep thy words.
58I entreat thy favor with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to thy promise.
59When I think of thy ways,
I turn my feet to thy testimonies;
60I hasten and do not delay
to keep thy commandments.
61Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,
I do not forget thy law.
62At midnight I rise to praise thee,
because of thy righteous ordinances.
63I am a companion of all who fear thee,
of those who keep thy precepts.
64The earth, O Lord, is full of thy steadfast love;
teach me thy statutes!
65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant,
O Lord, according to thy word.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge,
for I believe in thy commandments.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray;
but now I keep thy word.
68Thou art good and doest good;
teach me thy statutes.
69The godless besmear me with lies,
but with my whole heart I keep thy precepts;
70their heart is gross like fat,
but I delight in thy law.
71It is good for me that I was afflicted,
that I might learn thy statutes.
72The law of thy mouth is better to me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
73Thy hands have made and fashioned me;
give me understanding that I may learn thy commandments.
74Those who fear thee shall see me and rejoice,
because I have hoped in thy word.
75I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right,
and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.
76Let thy steadfast love be ready to comfort me
according to thy promise to thy servant.
77Let thy mercy come to me, that I may live;
for thy law is my delight.
78Let the godless be put to shame,
because they have subverted me with guile;
as for me, I will meditate on thy precepts.
79Let those who fear thee turn to me,
that they may know thy testimonies.
80May my heart be blameless in thy statutes,
that I may not be put to shame!
81My soul languishes for thy salvation;
I hope in thy word.
82My eyes fail with watching for thy promise;
I ask, “When wilt thou comfort me?”
83For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,
yet I have not forgotten thy statutes.
84How long must thy servant endure?
When wilt thou judge those who persecute me?
85Godless men have dug pitfalls for me,
men who do not conform to thy law.
86All thy commandments are sure;
they persecute me with falsehood; help me!
87They have almost made an end of me on earth;
but I have not forsaken thy precepts.
88In thy steadfast love spare my life,
that I may keep the testimonies of thy mouth.
89For ever, O Lord, thy word
is firmly fixed in the heavens.
90Thy faithfulness endures to all generations;
thou hast established the earth, and it stands fast.
91By thy appointment they stand this day;
for all things are thy servants.
92If thy law had not been my delight,
I should have perished in my affliction.
93I will never forget thy precepts;
for by them thou hast given me life.
94I am thine, save me;
for I have sought thy precepts.
95The wicked lie in wait to destroy me;
but I consider thy testimonies.
96I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but thy commandment is exceedingly broad.
97Oh, how I love thy law!
It is my meditation all the day.
98Thy commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
for it is ever with me.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for thy testimonies are my meditation.
100I understand more than the aged,
for I keep thy precepts.
101I hold back my feet from every evil way,
in order to keep thy word.
102I do not turn aside from thy ordinances,
for thou hast taught me.
103How sweet are thy words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104Through thy precepts I get understanding;
therefore I hate every false way.
105Thy word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
106I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
to observe thy righteous ordinances.
107I am sorely afflicted;
give me life, O Lord, according to thy word!
108Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord,
and teach me thy ordinances.
109I hold my life in my hand continually,
but I do not forget thy law.
110The wicked have laid a snare for me,
but I do not stray from thy precepts.
111Thy testimonies are my heritage for ever;
yea, they are the joy of my heart.
112I incline my heart to perform thy statutes
for ever, to the end.
113I hate double-minded men,
but I love thy law.
114Thou art my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in thy word.
115Depart from me, you evildoers,
that I may keep the commandments of my God.
116Uphold me according to thy promise, that I may live,
and let me not be put to shame in my hope!
117Hold me up, that I may be safe
and have regard for thy statutes continually!
118Thou dost spurn all who go astray from thy statutes;
yea, their cunning is in vain.
119All the wicked of the earth thou dost count as dross;
therefore I love thy testimonies.
120My flesh trembles for fear of thee,
and I am afraid of thy judgments.
121I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122Be surety for thy servant for good;
let not the godless oppress me.
123My eyes fail with watching for thy salvation,
and for the fulfilment of thy righteous promise.
124Deal with thy servant according to thy steadfast love,
and teach me thy statutes.
125I am thy servant; give me understanding,
that I may know thy testimonies!
126It is time for the Lord to act,
for thy law has been broken.
127Therefore I love thy commandments
above gold, above fine gold.
128Therefore I direct my steps by all thy precepts;#119.128 Gk Jerome: Heb uncertain
I hate every false way.
129Thy testimonies are wonderful;
therefore my soul keeps them.
130The unfolding of thy words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.
131With open mouth I pant,
because I long for thy commandments.
132Turn to me and be gracious to me,
as is thy wont toward those who love thy name.
133Keep steady my steps according to thy promise,
and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
134Redeem me from man's oppression,
that I may keep thy precepts.
135Make thy face shine upon thy servant,
and teach me thy statutes.
136My eyes shed streams of tears,
because men do not keep thy law.
137Righteous art thou, O Lord,
and right are thy judgments.
138Thou hast appointed thy testimonies in righteousness
and in all faithfulness.
139My zeal consumes me,
because my foes forget thy words.
140Thy promise is well tried,
and thy servant loves it.
141I am small and despised,
yet I do not forget thy precepts.
142Thy righteousness is righteous for ever,
and thy law is true.
143Trouble and anguish have come upon me,
but thy commandments are my delight.
144Thy testimonies are righteous for ever;
give me understanding that I may live.
145With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!
I will keep thy statutes.
146I cry to thee; save me,
that I may observe thy testimonies.
147I rise before dawn and cry for help;
I hope in thy words.
148My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,
that I may meditate upon thy promise.
149Hear my voice in thy steadfast love;
O Lord, in thy justice preserve my life.
150They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose;
they are far from thy law.
151But thou art near, O Lord,
and all thy commandments are true.
152Long have I known from thy testimonies
that thou hast founded them for ever.
153Look on my affliction and deliver me,
for I do not forget thy law.
154Plead my cause and redeem me;
give me life according to thy promise!
155Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek thy statutes.
156Great is thy mercy, O Lord;
give me life according to thy justice.
157Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,
but I do not swerve from thy testimonies.
158I look at the faithless with disgust,
because they do not keep thy commands.
159Consider how I love thy precepts!
Preserve my life according to thy steadfast love.
160The sum of thy word is truth;
and every one of thy righteous ordinances endures for ever.
161Princes persecute me without cause,
but my heart stands in awe of thy words.
162I rejoice at thy word
like one who finds great spoil.
163I hate and abhor falsehood,
but I love thy law.
164Seven times a day I praise thee
for thy righteous ordinances.
165Great peace have those who love thy law;
nothing can make them stumble.
166I hope for thy salvation, O Lord,
and I do thy commandments.
167My soul keeps thy testimonies;
I love them exceedingly.
168I keep thy precepts and testimonies,
for all my ways are before thee.
169Let my cry come 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 will pour forth praise
that thou dost teach me thy statutes.
172My tongue will sing of thy word,
for all thy commandments are right.
173Let thy hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen thy precepts.
174I long for thy salvation, O Lord,
and thy law is my delight.
175Let me live, that I may praise thee,
and let thy ordinances help me.
176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant,
for I do not forget thy commandments.
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