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
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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