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
119
Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
ALEPH
1Blessed #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. are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the Law of the Lord.
2Blessed are those who keep His testimonies
and seek Him with all their heart.
3They do no iniquity;
they walk in His ways.
4You have ordained Your precepts,
that we should keep them diligently.
5Oh, that my ways were committed
to keeping Your statutes!
6Then I would not be ashamed
when I consider all Your commandments.
7I will praise You with an upright heart
when I learn Your righteous judgments.
8I will keep Your statutes;
do not utterly forsake me.
BETH
9How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to Your word.
10With all my heart I have sought You;
do not let me stray from Your commandments.
11I have hidden Your word in my heart
that I might not sin against You.
12Blessed are You, O Lord;
teach me Your statutes.
13With my lips I proclaim
all the judgments of Your mouth.
14I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies
as much as in all riches.
15I will meditate on Your precepts
and regard Your ways.
16I will delight in Your statutes;
I will not forget Your word.
GIMEL
17Deal bountifully with Your servant,
that I may live and keep Your word.
18Open my eyes that I may see
wondrous things from Your law.
19I am a stranger on the earth;
do not hide Your commandments from me.
20My soul is consumed with longing
for Your judgments at all times.
21You rebuke the arrogant—
the cursed who stray from Your commandments.
22Remove my scorn and contempt,
for I have kept Your testimonies.
23Though rulers sit and slander me,
Your servant meditates on Your statutes.
24Your testimonies are indeed my delight;
they are my counselors.
DALETH
25My soul cleaves to the dust;
revive me according to Your word.
26I recounted my ways, and You answered me;
teach me Your statutes.
27Make clear to me the way of Your precepts;
then I will meditate on Your wonders.
28My soul melts with sorrow;
strengthen me according to Your word.
29Remove me from the path of deceit
and graciously grant me Your law.
30I have chosen the way of truth;
I have set Your ordinances before me.
31I cling to Your testimonies, O Lord;
let me not be put to shame.
32I run in the path of Your commandments,
for You will enlarge my heart.
HE
33Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes,
and I will keep them to the end.#119:33 Or keep them as my reward
34Give me understanding that I may obey Your law,
and follow it with all my heart.
35Direct me in the path of Your commandments,
for there I find delight.
36Turn my heart to Your testimonies
and not to covetous gain.
37Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
revive me with Your word.#119:37 Two MT manuscripts and DSS; most MT manuscripts in Your way
38Establish Your word to Your servant,
to produce reverence for You.
39Turn away the disgrace I dread,
for Your judgments are good.
40How I long for Your precepts!
Revive me in Your righteousness.
WAW
41May Your loving devotion come to me, O Lord,
Your salvation, according to Your promise.
42Then I can answer him who taunts,
for I trust in Your word.
43Never take Your word of truth from my mouth,
for I hope in Your judgments.
44I will always obey Your law,
forever and ever.
45And I will walk in freedom,
for I have sought Your precepts.
46I will speak of Your testimonies before kings,
and I will not be ashamed.
47I delight in Your commandments
because I love them.
48I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love,
and I meditate on Your statutes.
ZAYIN
49Remember Your word to Your servant,
upon which You have given me hope.
50This is my comfort in affliction,
that Your promise has given me life.
51The arrogant utterly deride me,
but I do not turn from Your law.
52I remember Your judgments of old, O Lord,
and in them I find comfort.
53Rage has taken hold of me
because of the wicked who reject Your law.
54Your statutes are songs to me
in the house of my pilgrimage.
55In the night, O Lord, I remember Your name,
that I may keep Your law.
56This is my practice,
for I obey Your precepts.
HETH
57The Lord is my portion;
I have promised to keep Your words.
58I have sought Your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to Your promise.
59I considered my ways
and turned my steps to Your testimonies.
60I hurried without hesitating
to keep Your commandments.
61Though the ropes of the wicked bind me,
I do not forget Your law.
62At midnight I rise to give You thanks
for Your righteous judgments.
63I am a friend to all who fear You,
and to those who keep Your precepts.
64The earth is filled with Your loving devotion, O Lord;
teach me Your statutes.
TETH
65You are good to Your servant, O Lord,
according to Your word.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge,
for I believe in Your commandments.
67Before I was afflicted, I went astray;
but now I keep Your word.
68You are good, and You do what is good;
teach me Your statutes.
69Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,
I keep Your precepts with all my heart.
70Their hearts are hard #119:70 Or fat and callous,
but I delight in Your law.
71It was good for me to be afflicted,
that I might learn Your statutes.
72The law from Your mouth is more precious to me
than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
YODH
73Your hands have made me and fashioned me;
give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
74May those who fear You see me and rejoice,
for I have hoped in Your word.
75I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are righteous,
and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
76May Your loving devotion comfort me, I pray,
according to Your promise to Your servant.
77May Your compassion come to me, that I may live,
for Your law is my delight.
78May the arrogant be put to shame for subverting me with a lie;
I will meditate on Your precepts.
79May those who fear You turn to me,
those who know Your testimonies.
80May my heart be blameless in Your statutes,
that I may not be put to shame.
KAPH
81My soul faints for Your salvation;
I wait for Your word.
82My eyes fail, looking for Your promise;
I ask, “When will You comfort me?”
83Though I am like a wineskin dried up by smoke,
I do not forget Your statutes.
84How many days must Your servant wait?#119:84 Or How many are the days of Your servant?
When will You execute judgment on my persecutors?
85The arrogant have dug pits for me
in violation of Your law.
86All Your commandments are faithful;
I am persecuted without cause—help me!
87They almost wiped me from the earth,
but I have not forsaken Your precepts.
88Revive me according to Your loving devotion,
that I may obey the testimony of Your mouth.
LAMEDH
89Your word, O Lord, is everlasting;
it is firmly fixed in the heavens.
90Your faithfulness continues through all generations;
You established the earth, and it endures.
91Your ordinances stand to this day,#119:91 Or They stand this day according to Your ordinances
for all things are servants to You.
92If Your law had not been my delight,
then I would have perished in my affliction.
93I will never forget Your precepts,
for by them You have revived me.
94I am Yours; save me,
for I have sought Your precepts.
95The wicked wait to destroy me,
but I will ponder Your testimonies.
96I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but Your commandment is without limit.
MEM
97Oh, how I love Your law!
All day long it is my meditation.
98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies,
for they are always with me.
99I have more insight than all my teachers,
for Your testimonies are my meditation.
100I discern more than the elders,
for I obey Your precepts.
101I have kept my feet from every evil path,
that I may keep Your word.
102I have not departed from Your ordinances,
for You Yourself have taught me.
103How sweet are Your words to my taste—
sweeter than honey in my mouth!
104I gain understanding from Your precepts;
therefore I hate every false way.
NUN
105Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
106I have sworn and confirmed
that I will keep Your righteous judgments.
107I am severely afflicted, O Lord;
revive me through Your word.
108Accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord,
and teach me Your judgments.
109I constantly take my life in my hands,
yet I do not forget Your law.
110The wicked have set a snare for me,
but I have not strayed from Your precepts.
111Your testimonies are my heritage forever,
for they are the joy of my heart.
112I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes,
even to the very end.
SAMEKH
113The double-minded I despise,
but Your law I love.
114You are my hiding place and my shield;
I put my hope in Your word.
115Depart from me, you evildoers,
that I may obey the commandments of my God.
116Sustain me as You promised, that I may live;
let me not be ashamed of my hope.
117Uphold me, and I will be saved,
that I may always regard Your statutes.
118You reject all who stray from Your statutes,
for their deceitfulness is in vain.
119All the wicked on earth You discard like dross;
therefore I love Your testimonies.
120My flesh trembles in awe of You;
I stand in fear of Your judgments.
AYIN
121I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122Ensure Your servant’s well-being;
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123My eyes fail, looking for Your salvation,
and for Your righteous promise.
124Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion,
and teach me Your statutes.
125I am Your servant; give me understanding,
that I may know Your testimonies.
126It is time for the Lord to act,
for they have broken Your law.
127Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold,
even the purest gold.
128Therefore I admire all Your precepts
and hate every false way.
PE
129Wonderful are Your testimonies;
therefore I obey them.
130The unfolding of Your words gives light;
it informs the simple.
131I open my mouth and pant,
longing for Your commandments.
132Turn to me and show me mercy,
as You do to those who love Your name.
133Order my steps in Your word;
let no sin rule over me.
134Redeem me from the oppression of man,
that I may keep Your precepts.
135Make Your face shine upon Your servant,
and teach me Your statutes.
136My eyes shed streams of tears
because Your law is not obeyed.
TZADE
137Righteous are You, O Lord,
and upright are Your judgments.
138The testimonies You have laid down are righteous
and altogether faithful.
139My zeal has consumed me
because my foes forget Your words.
140Your promise is completely pure;
therefore Your servant loves it.
141I am lowly and despised,
but I do not forget Your precepts.
142Your righteousness is everlasting
and Your law is true.
143Trouble and distress have found me,
but Your commandments are my delight.
144Your testimonies are righteous forever.
Give me understanding, that I may live.
KOPH
145I call with all my heart; answer me, O Lord!
I will obey Your statutes.
146I call to You; save me,
that I may keep Your testimonies.
147I rise before dawn and cry for help;
in Your word I have put my hope.
148My eyes anticipate the watches of night,
that I may meditate on Your word.
149Hear my voice, O Lord, according to Your loving devotion;
give me life according to Your justice.
150Those who follow after wickedness draw near;
they are far from Your law.
151You are near, O Lord,
and all Your commandments are true.
152Long ago I learned from Your testimonies
that You have established them forever.
RESH
153Look upon my affliction and rescue me,
for I have not forgotten Your law.
154Defend my cause and redeem me;
revive me according to Your word.
155Salvation is far from the wicked
because they do not seek Your statutes.
156Great are Your mercies, O Lord;
revive me according to Your ordinances.
157Though my persecutors and foes are many,
I have not turned from Your testimonies.
158I look on the faithless with loathing
because they do not keep Your word.
159Consider how I love Your precepts, O Lord;
give me life according to Your loving devotion.
160The entirety of Your word is truth,
and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.
SIN and SHIN
161Rulers persecute me without cause,
but my heart fears only Your word.
162I rejoice in Your promise
like one who finds great spoil.
163I hate and abhor falsehood,
but Your law I love.
164Seven times a day I praise You
for Your righteous judgments.
165Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction;
nothing can make them stumble.
166I wait for Your salvation, O Lord,
and I carry out Your commandments.
167I obey Your testimonies
and love them greatly.
168I obey Your precepts and Your testimonies,
for all my ways are before You.
TAW
169May my cry come before You, O Lord;
give me understanding according to Your word.
170May my plea come before You;
rescue me according to Your promise.
171My lips pour forth praise,
for You teach me Your statutes.
172My tongue sings of Your word,
for all Your commandments are righteous.
173May Your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen Your precepts.
174I long for Your salvation, O Lord,
and Your law is my delight.
175Let me live to praise You;
may Your judgments sustain me.
176I have strayed like a lost sheep;
seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.
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