Psalms 119
119
The Words of God # 119 This psalm is an acrostic poem, a mathematical masterpiece. It consists of twenty-two stanzas of eight lines each. Each stanza begins with the same Hebrew letter at the beginning of every one of its eight lines, going in succession, by strophes, from alef—the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, as the first letter of each line in the first strophe—to taw—the last letter of the Hebrew alphabet, as the first letter of each line in the last strophe. Like the eight lines of each stanza, there are eight Hebrew words, all synonyms, used to refer to the Word of God. Although many believe Ezra wrote Ps. 119, the acrostic poetic style is unique to King David within the book of Psalms, which points to his authorship of this psalm.
The Way to Happiness
1You’re only truly happy when you walk in total integrity,
walking in the light of God’s Word. # 119:1 Or “perfection.” The Hebrew reads “utterances.”
2What joy overwhelms everyone who keeps the ways of God,
those who seek him as their heart’s passion!
3They’ll never do what’s wrong
but will always choose the paths of the Lord.
4God has prescribed the right way to live:
obeying his laws with all our hearts.
5How I long for my life to bring you glory
as I follow each and every one of your holy precepts!
6Then I’ll never be ashamed,
for I take strength from all your commandments.
7I will give my thanks to you from a heart of love and truth.
And every time I learn more of your righteous judgments,
8I will be faithful to all that your Word reveals—
so don’t ever give up on me!
True Joy
9How can a young man stay pure?
Only by living in the Word of God and walking in its truth.
10I have longed for you with the passion of my heart;
don’t let me stray from your directions!
11I consider your Word to be my greatest treasure,
and I treasure it in my heart
to keep me from committing sin’s treason against you.
12My wonderful God, you are to be praised above all;
teach me the power of your decrees!
13I speak continually of your laws
as I recite out loud your counsel to me.
14I find more joy in following what you tell me to do
than in chasing after all the wealth of the world.
15I set my heart on your precepts
and pay close attention to all your ways.
16My delight is found in all your laws,
and I won’t forget to walk in your words.
The Abundant Life
17Let me, your servant, walk in abundance of life
that I may always live to obey your truth.
18Open my eyes to see the miracle-wonders hidden in Scripture. # 119:18 Or “your law.”
19My life on earth is so brief, so tutor me in the ways of your wisdom.
20I am continually consumed by these irresistible longings,
these cravings to obey your every commandment!
21Your displeasure rests with those who are arrogant,
who think they know everything;
you rebuke the rebellious who refuse your laws.
22Don’t let them mock and scorn me for obeying you.
23For even if the princes and my leaders choose to criticize me,
I will continue to serve you and walk in your plans for my life.
24Your commandments are my counselors;
your Word is my light and delight!
Revived by the Word
25Lord, I’m fading away. I’m discouraged and lying in the dust;
revive me by your word, just like you promised you would.
26I’ve poured out my life before you,
and you’ve always been there for me.
So now I ask: teach me more of your holy decrees.
27Open up my understanding to the ways of your wisdom,
and I will meditate deeply on your splendor and your wonders.
28My life’s strength melts away with grief and sadness;
come strengthen me and encourage me with your words.
29Keep me far away from what is false;
give me grace to stay true to your laws.
30I’ve chosen to obey your truth
and walk in the splendor-light of all that you teach me.
31Lord, don’t allow me to make a mess of my life,
for I cling to your commands and follow them as closely as I can.
32I will run after you with delight in my heart,
for you will make me obedient to your instructions.
Understanding God’s Ways
33Give me revelation about the meaning of your ways
so I can enjoy the reward of following them fully.
34Give me an understanding heart so that I can
passionately know and obey your truth.
35Guide me into the paths that please you,
for I take delight in all that you say.
36Cause my heart to bow before your words of wisdom
and not to the wealth of this world.
37Help me turn my eyes away from illusions
so that I pursue only that which is true;
drench my soul with life as I walk in your paths. # 119:37 The Masoretic Text and the Dead Sea Scrolls read “Preserve my life according to your word.”
38Reassure me of your promises, for I am your beloved,
your servant who bows before you.
39Defend me from the criticism I face
for keeping your beautiful words.
40See how I long with cravings for more of your ways?
Let your righteousness revive my spirit!
Trust in the Lord
41May your tender love overwhelm me, O Lord,
for you are my Savior and you keep your promises.
42I’ll always have an answer for those who mock me
because I trust in your word.
43May I never forget your truth, for I rely upon your precepts.
44I will observe your laws every moment of the day
and will never forget the words you say.
45I will walk with you in complete freedom,
for I seek to follow your every command.
46When I stand before kings, I will tell them the truth
and will never be ashamed.
47My passion and delight is in your word,
for I love what you say to me!
48I long for more revelation of your truth,
for I love the light of your word as I meditate on your decrees.
My Comfort
49Lord, never forget the promises you’ve made to me,
for they are my hope and confidence.
50In all of my affliction I find great comfort in your promises,
for they have kept me alive!
51No matter how bitterly the proud mockers speak against me,
I refuse to budge from your precepts.
52Your revelation-light is eternal;
I’m encouraged every time I think about your truth!
53Whenever I see the wicked breaking your laws, I feel horrible.
54As I journey through life, I put all your statutes to music;
they become the theme of my joyous songs.
55Throughout the night I think of you, dear God;
I treasure your every word to me.
56All this joy is mine as I follow your ways!
My Heart Is Devoted to You
57You are my satisfaction, Lord, and all that I need,
so I’m determined to do everything you say.
58With all my heart I seek your favor;
pour out your grace on me as you promised!
59When I realize that I’m going astray,
I turn back to obey your instructions.
60I give my all to follow your revelation-light; I will not delay to obey.
61Even when temptations encircle me with evil,
I won’t forget for a moment to follow your commands.
62In the middle of the night I awake to give thanks to you
because of all your revelation-light—so right and true!
63Anyone who loves you and bows in obedience to your words
will be my friend.
64Give me more revelation of your ways,
for I see your love and tender care everywhere.
My True Treasure
65Your extravagant kindness to me
makes me want to follow your words even more!
66Teach me how to make good decisions,
and give me revelation-light, for I believe in your commands.
67Before I was humbled I used to always wander astray,
but now I see the wisdom of your words.
68Everything you do is beautiful, flowing from your goodness;
teach me the power of your wonderful words!
69Proud boasters make up lies about me
because I am passionate to follow all that you say.
70Their hearts are dull and void of feelings,
but I find my true treasure in your truth.
71The punishment you brought me through was the best thing
that could have happened to me, for it taught me your ways.
72The words you speak to me are worth more
than all the riches and wealth in the whole world!
Growth through the Word
73Your very hands have held me and made me who I am;
give me more revelation-light so I may learn to please you more.
74May all your devoted lovers see how you treat me and be glad,
for your words are entwined with my heart.
75Lord, I know that your judgments are always right.
Even when it’s me you judge, you’re still faithful and true.
76Send your kind mercy-kiss to comfort me, your servant,
just like you promised you would.
77Love me tenderly so I can go on,
for I delight in your life-giving truth.
78Shame upon the proud liars! See how they oppress me,
all because of my passion for your precepts!
79May all your devoted lovers follow me
as I follow the path of your instruction.
80Make me passionate and wholehearted to fulfill your every wish,
so that I’ll never have to be ashamed of myself.
Deliver Me
81I’m lovesick with yearnings for more of your salvation,
for my heart is entwined with your Word.
82I’m consumed with longings for your promises,
so I ask, “When will they all come true?”
83My soul feels dry and shriveled, useless and forgotten,
but I will never forget your living truth.
84How much longer must I wait until you punish my persecutors?
For I am your loving servant.
85Arrogant men who hate your truth and never obey your laws
have laid a trap for my life.
86They don’t know that everything you say is true,
so they harass me with their lies. Help me, Lord!
87They’ve nearly destroyed my life, but I refuse to yield;
I still live according to your Word.
88Revive me with your tender love and
spare my life by your kindness, and I will continue to obey you.
Faith in the Word of God
89Standing firm in the heavens and fastened to eternity
is the Word of God.
90Your faithfulness flows from one generation to the next;
all that you created sits firmly in place to testify of you.
91By your decree everything stands at attention,
for all that you have made serves you.
92Because your words are my deepest delight,
I didn’t give up when all else was lost.
93I can never forget the profound revelations you’ve taught me,
for they have kept me alive more than once.
94Lord, I’m all yours, and you are my Savior;
I have sought to live my life pleasing to you.
95Even though evil men wait in ambush to kill me,
I will set my heart before you to understand more of your ways.
96I’ve learned that there is nothing perfect
in this imperfect world except your words,
for they bring such fantastic freedom into my life!
I Love the Word of God
97O how I love and treasure your law;
throughout the day I fill my heart with its light!
98By considering your commands I have an edge over my enemies,
for I take seriously everything you say.
99You have given me more understanding than those who teach me,
for I’ve absorbed your eye-opening revelation.
100You have graced me with more insight than the old sages
because I have not failed to walk in the light of your ways.
101I refused to bend my morals when temptation was before me
so that I could become obedient to your Word.
102I refuse to turn away from difficult truths,
for you yourself have taught me to love your words.
103How sweet are your living promises to me;
sweeter than honey is your revelation-light.
104For your truth is the source of my understanding,
not the falsehoods of those who don’t know you, which I despise.
Truth’s Shining Light
105Truth’s shining light guides me in my choices and decisions;
the revelation of your Word makes my pathway clear.
106To live my life by your righteous rules
has been my holy and lifelong commitment.
107I’m bruised and broken, overwhelmed by it all;
breathe life into me again by your living word.
108Lord, receive my grateful thanks
and teach me more of how to please you.
109Even though my life hangs in the balance,
I’ll keep following what you’ve taught me, no matter what.
110The ungodly have done their best to throw me off track,
but I’ll not deviate from what you’ve told me to do.
111Everything you speak to me is like joyous treasure,
filling my life with gladness.
112I have determined in my heart to obey whatever you say,
fully and forever!
Trust and Obey
113I despise those who can’t keep commitments,
for I passionately love your revelation-light!
114You’re my place of quiet retreat, and your wraparound presence
becomes my shield as I wrap myself in your Word!
115Go away! Leave me, all you workers of wickedness,
for you can’t stop me from following every command of my God.
116Lord, strengthen my inner being by the promises of your Word
so that I may live faithful and unashamed for you.
117Lift me up and I will be safe.
Empower me to live every moment in the light of your ways.
118Lord, you reject those who reject your laws,
for they fool no one but themselves!
119The wicked are thrown away, discarded and valueless.
That’s why I will keep loving all of your laws!
120My body trembles in holy awe of you, leaving me speechless,
for I’m frightened of your righteous judgments.
I Will Follow Your Ways
121Don’t leave me to the mercies of those who hate me,
for I live to do what is just and fair.
122Let me hear your promise of blessing over my life,
breaking me free from the proud oppressors.
123As a lovesick lover, I yearn for more of your salvation
and for your virtuous promises.
124Let me feel your tender love, for I am yours.
Give me more understanding of your wonderful ways.
125I need more revelation from your Word
to know more about you, for I’m in love with you!
126Lord, the time has come for you to break through,
for evil men keep breaking your laws.
127Truly, your message of truth means more to me
than a vault filled with the purest gold.
128Every word you speak, every truth revealed, is always right
and beautiful to me, for I hate what is phony or false.
I Long to Obey You
129Your marvelous words are living miracles;
no wonder I long to obey everything you say.
130Break open your Word within me until revelation-light shines out!
Those with open hearts are given insight into your plans.
131I open my mouth and inhale the Word of God
because I crave the revelation of your commands.
132Turn your heart to me, Lord, and show me your grace
like you do to every one of your godly lovers.
133Prepare before me a path filled with your promises,
and don’t allow even one sin to have dominion over me.
134Rescue me from the oppression of ungodly men
so that I can keep all your precepts.
135Smile on me, # 119:135 Or “Cause your face to shine on me.” your loving servant.
Instruct me in what is right in your eyes.
136When I witness the rebellious breaking your laws,
it makes me weep uncontrollably!
His Word Is True
137Lord, your judgments reveal your righteousness,
and your verdicts are always fair.
138The motive behind your every word is pure,
and your teachings are remarkably faithful and true.
139I’ve been consumed with a furious passion to do what’s right,
all because of the way my enemies disrespect your laws.
140All your promises glow with fire; # 119:140 As translated from the Septuagint and implied in the Hebrew.
that’s why I’m a lover of your Word.
141Even though I’m considered insignificant and despised
by the world, I’ll never abandon your ways.
142Your righteousness has no end; it is everlasting,
and your rules are perfectly fair.
143Even though my troubles overwhelm me with anguish,
I still delight and cherish every message you speak to me.
144Give me more revelation so that I can live for you,
for nothing is more pure and eternal than your truth.
Save Me, God
145Answer my passionate prayer, O Lord,
and I’ll obey everything you say.
146Save me, God, and I’ll follow your every instruction.
147Before the day dawns, I’ll be crying out for help
and wrapping your words into my life.
148I lie awake every night pondering your promises to me.
149Lord, listen to my heart’s cry, for I know your love is real for me;
breathe life into me again by the revelation of your justice.
150Here they come—these lawless rebels are coming near,
but they are all so far away from your laws.
151God, you are near me always, so close to me;
every one of your commands reveals truth.
152I’ve known all along how true and unchanging
is every word you speak, established forever!
Breathe Life into Me Again
153Look upon all my misery and come be my hero to rescue me,
for I will never forget what you’ve revealed to me.
154Take my side and defend me in these sufferings;
redeem me and revive me, just like you promised you would.
155The wicked are so far from salvation,
for they could not care less about your message of truth.
156Your tender mercies are what I need, O God;
give me back my life again
through the revelation of your judgments.
157I have so many enemies who persecute me,
yet I won’t swerve from following your ways.
158I grieve when I see how the faithless ones live,
for they just walk away from your promises.
159Lord, see how much I truly love your instructions.
So in your tender kindness, breathe life into me again.
160The sum total of all your words adds up to absolute truth,
and every one of your righteous decrees is everlasting.
Devoted to God’s Word
161The powerful elite have persecuted me without a cause,
but my heart trembles in awe because of your miracle-words.
162Your promises are the source of my bubbling joy;
the revelation of your Word thrills me
like one who has discovered hidden treasure.
163I despise every lie and hate every falsehood,
for I am passionate about keeping your precepts.
164I stop to praise you seven times a day,
all because your ways are perfect!
165There is such a great peace and well-being that comes
to the lovers of your Word, and they will never be offended.
166Lord, I’m longing for more of your salvation,
for I want to do what pleases you.
167My love for your ways is indescribable;
in my innermost being I want to follow them perfectly!
168I will keep your instructions and follow your counsel;
all my ways are an open book before you.
I Want to Follow You
169Lord, listen to my prayer. It’s like a sacrifice I bring to you;
I must have more revelation of your Word!
170Take my words to heart when I ask you, Lord;
rescue me, just like you promised!
171I offer you my joyous praise for all that you’ve taught me.
172Your wonderful words will become my song of worship,
for everything you’ve commanded is perfect and true.
173Place your hands of strength and favor upon me,
for I’ve made my choice to follow your ways.
174I wait for your deliverance, O Lord,
for your words thrill me like nothing else!
175Invigorate my life so that I can praise you even more,
and may your truth be my strength!
176I’ll never forget what you’ve taught me, Lord,
but when I wander off and lose my way,
come after me, for I am your beloved!
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Psalm 119
The Word of God
ALEPH #119:1 Psalm 119 is the longest Psalm. There are 22 parts. Each part has 8 verses. Every line of each part starts with one letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The first letter of the Hebrew alphabet is Aleph. Each line of the first part begins with Aleph. Each line of the second part begins with Beth, the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It probably made it easier for people to remember the Psalm. We have not made it an alphabet poem in English.
1God has blessed people who always do what is right.
They obey the Lord's Law.
2They agree to live by his rules. #119:2 This Psalm uses many different words to talk about God's message to us. We do not have the same words in English as the Psalm has in the Hebrew language. But the different English words help us to see that the Bible, God's word, teaches us in many different ways. The Psalm talks about God's Law, his rules, his commands, his message, his teaching, his word and his promises. Every part of the Psalm uses many of these different words. The different words tell us about the many ways that God has spoken to us. He has shown us the right way to live and how to please him.
They love to pray to him.
God has blessed people like that.
3Also, they do nothing that is wrong.
They live in a way that please the Lord.
4You, Lord, have told us to obey your teaching carefully.
5I want to be able to obey your laws all the time.
6When I remember all your commands,
I will not be ashamed.
7When I learn your good rules,
I will do what is right and I will thank you.
8Yes, I will obey your laws.
Please do not turn away from me!
BETH
9How can a young man live a clean life?
He must be careful to obey your message.
10I bring all my thoughts to you.
Do not let me forget to obey your commands.
11I always keep your message in my mind,
so that I do not do anything bad against you.
12 Lord, everyone should praise you!
Please teach me your laws.
13You have taught us your rules.
I want to speak them aloud for others to hear.
14Your rules give me a happy life.
When I obey them, it is better than being rich!
15I want to think carefully about your teaching.
You have shown me the best way to live.
16Your laws make me very happy.
I will not forget what you have taught me.
GIMEL
17Please be kind to me, your servant.
Then I will live and I will obey your message.
18Open my eyes wide!
Then I will see great things in your Law.
19I live like a stranger here on the earth.
Please do not hide your commands from me.
20I really want to obey your rules all the time.
I want that more than anything else.
21You warn people who are proud.
If they turn away from your commands,
you will surely punish them.
22I obey your rules.
So do not let people insult me,
so that I become ashamed.
23Rulers may think of ways to hurt me.
But I will think carefully about your rules.
24Yes, your laws make me really happy.
They show me the right way to live.
DALETH
25I have fallen to the ground. I am almost dead.
Give me life again, as you have promised to do.
26I told you what my life is like,
and you answered me.
Please teach me your laws.
27Help me to understand what your teaching means.
Then I will think carefully about the great things that you do.
28I am so sad that I feel very weak.
Use your word to make me strong again.
29Stop me from living in a wrong way.
Please be kind to me,
so that I know your Law.
30I have chosen to live in the right way.
I will continue to obey your rules.
31Yes, Lord, I will always respect your teaching.
Please do not let me become ashamed.
32I want to obey your commands all the time.
Help me to understand them more and more.
HE
33 Lord, help me to understand your teaching,
then I will always obey it.
34Explain your Law to me, then I will obey it.
I will always love to do what it says.
35Help me to live in a way that respects your commands.
That is what makes me very happy.
36Help me to love your rules.
That is better for me than riches.
37Turn my eyes away from useless things.
Use your word to help me to live.
38I am your servant.
Please do what you have promised to do.
You have promised to bless anyone who respects you.
39I am afraid when people insult me.
Your rules are good,
so do not let me be ashamed.
40I really want to obey your rules.
Because you are righteous,
please let me continue to live.
WAW
41 Lord, I want your faithful love to be with me.
Please keep me safe, as you have promised.
42Then I will be able to answer the people who insult me.
I will show them that I trust in your word.
43Do not stop me from speaking your true word!
I know that you will do what is right.
44I will always obey your Law,
now and for ever.
45I will not be in danger as I live,
because I try to obey your teaching.
46I will speak to kings about your rules.
I will not be ashamed to do that.
47I love your commands
and they make me very happy.
48I respect your commands,
and I love them.
I am always thinking about your laws.
ZAYIN
49Remember the word that you have spoken to me, your servant.
You have made me put my hope in it.
50When I have trouble,
your promise gives me peace in my mind.
It makes my life strong again.
51 Proud people laugh at me all the time.
But I do not turn away from your Law.
52 Lord, I remember the rules that you made long ago.
When I do that, I feel happy.
53When wicked people turn against your Law,
I become very angry.
54Wherever I live, I sing songs about your rules.
55In the night, Lord, I think about who you are.
I will continue to obey your Law.
56This is what I do every day:
I obey your teaching.
HETH
57 Lord, you are everything that I need.
I promise to obey your rules.
58I ask you, ‘Please, please take care of me.
Be kind and forgive me,
as you have promised to do.’
59I have thought about the way that I live.
I have decided to return to your teaching.
60I will be quick to obey your commands.
I will not be slow to do that.
61Wicked people try to catch me in their traps,
but I will not forget your Law.
62I get up in the middle of the night to praise you.
I thank you for your fair rules.
63I am a friend of everyone who respects you,
and who obeys your teaching.
64 Lord, your faithful love is everywhere!
Please teach me your commands.
TETH
65 Lord, you have blessed me, your servant,
as you have promised to do.
66Teach me to understand what is right,
because I trust your commands.
67Before you showed me what was right, I made mistakes,
but now I obey your teaching.
68You are good and you do good things.
So please teach me your laws.
69 Proud people have told many lies against me,
but I love to obey your rules.
70Those people do not understand anything,
but your Law makes me very happy.
71When I suffered, it was good for me.
It helped me to learn your commands.
72The rules that you have taught me are very valuable.
They are more valuable to me
than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
YOD
73You made me with your hands. You made me what I am.
Help me to understand things well,
so that I learn your commands.
74People who respect you will be happy when they see me.
That is because I trust your word.
75 Lord, I know that your rules are good and fair.
When you sent trouble to me,
it was because you truly loved me.
76Now, please use your faithful love
to comfort me.
That is what you promised to do for me, your servant.
77Be kind to me so that I will live!
Your Law makes me really happy.
78 Proud men should be ashamed!
They have spoken lies against me.
79Let the people who respect you come back to me.
Then they will learn to obey your rules.
80Let me obey your commands completely.
Then I will not be ashamed.
KAPH
81As I wait for you to save me,
I feel tired and weak.
I trust in your word.
82As I wait for you to do what you have promised,
my eyes are too tired to stay open.
I ask, ‘When will you come to help me?’
83I am like an old wineskin that has become useless.
But I have not forgotten your rules.
84As your servant, help me to be patient.
Please punish the people who want to hurt me.
Please do it soon.
85 Proud people want to catch me in their traps.
That is against your Law!
86I know that I can trust all your commands,
but people still give me trouble with their lies.
Quickly, help me!
87People here on earth have almost destroyed me,
but I continue to obey your teaching.
88Please use your faithful love to keep me alive.
Then I can continue to obey the rules that you have taught me.
LAMED
89 Lord, your teaching will always be there.
You keep it safe in heaven.
90You continue to show that people can trust you,
from one century to the next.
You have fixed the earth in its place,
and it will remain.
91It is by your command that all things continue.
You have put them there to serve you.
92If your Law had not made me happy,
I would have been sad until I died.
93I will never forget your rules,
because you have used them to give me life.
94I belong to you. Please save me!
I have respected your rules.
95 Wicked people are ready to kill me,
but I think carefully about your teaching.
96I have learned that all things will come to an end,
but your commands have no end.
MEM
97I love your Law very much.
I think about it all the time.
98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies.
They are always in my thoughts.
99I understand more than all my teachers,
because I think about your rules.
100I understand more than people who are old,
because I respect your teaching.
101I do not follow evil ways,
so that I can obey your word.
102I do not turn away from your rules,
because you are my teacher.
103Your words are very good.
They taste sweeter than honey in my mouth!
104Your teaching helps me to understand things,
so I hate anything that is false.
NUN
105Your word is like a lamp that shines as my guide.
It shows me the right way to live.
106I have made a strong promise
that I will always obey your righteous rules.
107I have a lot of trouble and pain.
Lord, please keep me safe,
as you have promised to do.
108 Lord, please accept the praise
that I choose to offer to you.
Teach me your rules.
109My life is always in danger,
but I never forget your Law.
110 Wicked people try to catch me in a trap,
but I do not turn away from your teaching.
111Your laws will always be with me.
They make me happy deep inside.
112I have decided to obey your commands always,
until the end of my life.
SAMEKH
113I hate hypocrites,
but I love your Law.
114You are the safe place where I can hide.
You keep me safe like a soldier's shield.
I know that I can trust your word.
115Go away from me, you evil people!
I will obey my God's commands.
116Help me to be strong, Lord,
as your word promises.
Do not let me be ashamed because of my hope.
117Please help me so that I will be safe.
Then I will always obey your commands.
118You refuse people who turn away from your laws.
You do not accept them,
because they speak lies to deceive people.
119The wicked people in the world are like rubbish to you.
So I choose to obey your rules.
120I respect your great strength,
so that my body shakes with fear.
I am afraid of the laws by which you judge people.
AYIN
121I have done what is fair and right.
Do not leave me alone
so that my cruel enemies can hurt me.
122Promise to take care of me, your servant.
Do not let proud people hurt me.
123I have been waiting a long time for you to save me.
My eyes have become tired.
I am waiting for you to save me,
as your true promise has said.
124Please be kind to me, your servant,
so that I see your faithful love.
Continue to teach me your laws.
125I am your servant. Help me to be wise,
so that I can understand your rules.
126It is time for you to do something, Lord,
because people have turned against your Law.
127That is why I love your commands.
They are more valuable to me than very pure gold.
128So I carefully obey your teaching.
I hate everything that is false.
PE
129Your laws are wonderful, Lord!
So I obey them.
130Your message brings light to people,
when they understand it.
It helps ordinary people to become wise.
131I want very much to know your commands,
like a thirsty dog needs water to drink.
132Turn towards me and be kind to me,
as you always do for those who serve you.
133Use your word to lead me along the right way.
Do not let sin rule over me.
134Keep me safe from cruel people,
so that I can obey your teaching.
135Show a kind face to me, your servant.
Teach me your laws.
136I weep with streams of tears,
because people do not obey your Law.
TSADHE
137 Lord, you are righteous
and your laws are completely fair.
138The rules that you have given to us are good and right.
We can trust them completely.
139I am so upset that it almost kills me,
because my enemies do not accept your message.
140I know that your promises are completely true.
I love them more than anything.
141I am not important enough for people to respect me,
but I do not forget your teaching.
142You will always do what is right
and your law is completely true.
143I have much trouble and it makes me afraid,
but your commands make me happy.
144Your rules are always fair.
Help me to understand them,
so that I may find true life.
QOPH
145With my whole being, I call to you,
‘Answer me, Lord!
I will obey your commands.’
146I say to you, ‘Save me,
so that I can obey your rules.’
147I wake up before dawn
and I cry to you for help.
I trust your promises to be true.
148I am awake during each night,
and I think carefully about your message.
149You love me with a faithful love,
so please listen to me!
Lord, do what is right,
and keep my life safe.
150People who love to do evil things
are ready to attack me.
They have no interest in your Law.
151 Lord, you are near to me,
and I can trust all your commands.
152I have studied your teaching since long ago.
I know that you have made it to remain for ever.
RESH
153Look at my pain and trouble!
Please save me,
because I do not forget your Law.
154Stand with me and make me free.
Keep me safe,
as you have promised to do.
155 Wicked people do not obey your rules,
so their lives will never be safe.
156 Lord, you are very kind.
Please do what is right,
and keep my life safe!
157I have many enemies
who are ready to hurt me.
But I do not turn away from your teaching.
158When I see people who have turned against you,
they make me very upset.
They do not obey your commands.
159See how I love your teaching, Lord!
Please keep my life safe,
because of your faithful love for your people.
160I can trust that your message is true.
All your righteous rules will continue for ever.
SHIN
161Rulers want to hurt me for no good reason.
But it is your message that I respect with fear.
162Your teaching makes me very happy.
I am like someone who has found great riches.
163I hate all kinds of lies,
but I love your Law.
164I praise you seven times each day,
because of your righteous rules.
165People who love your Law have peace in their minds.
Nothing will cause them to fall down.
166 Lord, I trust you to save me,
as I obey your commands.
167I will continue to obey your rules,
because I love them so much.
168I obey your commands and your teaching,
because you know everything that I do.
TAW
169Listen to me, Lord,
as I call to you for help!
Help me to understand your word.
170I ask you to be kind to me,
so please listen!
Keep me safe,
as you have promised to do.
171I will always speak aloud to praise you,
because you teach me your rules.
172I will sing about your message,
because all your commands are righteous.
173Please be ready to help me,
because I choose to obey your teaching.
174 Lord, I am waiting for you to save me.
Please do it soon!
Your Law makes me very happy.
175Keep my life safe,
so that I can praise you.
Use your laws to give me help.
176I have left the right way.
Come to make me safe again,
like a shepherd looks for his lost sheep.
Help me, your servant,
because I have not forgotten your commands.
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