Psalms 119
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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
ALEPH.
1¶ Blessed are those who walk in the perfect way, who walk in the law of the Lord.
2Blessed are those that keep his testimonies and that seek him with their whole heart.
3For those who do no iniquity walk in his ways.
4¶ Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
5O that my ways were ordered to keep thy statutes!
6Then I shall not be ashamed, when I have insight unto all thy commandments.
7¶ I will praise thee with uprightness of heart when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
8I will keep thy statutes; O do not utterly forsake me.
BETH.
9¶ With what shall a young man cleanse his way? when he shall keep thy word.
10¶ With my whole heart I have sought thee; O let me not err from thy commandments.
11¶ Thy spoken word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee.
12¶ Blessed art thou, O Lord: teach me thy statutes.
13¶ With my lips I have declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
14I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies as above all riches.
15I will meditate in thy precepts and consider thy ways.
16I will delight myself in thy statutes; I will not forget thy words.
GIMEL.
17¶ Deal bountifully with thy slave that I may live and keep thy word.
18¶ Open my eyes, and I shall behold the wonders of thy law.
19¶ I am a stranger in the earth; hide not thy commandments from me.
20¶ My soul is broken from desiring thy judgments at all times.
21¶ Thou hast reprehended the proud; cursed are those who err from thy commandments.
22¶ Remove from me reproach and contempt, for I have kept thy testimonies.
23¶ Princes also sat and spoke against me as thy slave spoke according to thy statutes.
24¶ For thy testimonies are my delight and my counsellors.
DALETH.
25¶ My soul cleaves unto the dust; quicken me according to thy word.
26¶ I have declared my ways, and thou didst hear me; teach me thy statutes.
27Make me to understand the way of thy precepts; so I shall meditate of thy wondrous works.
28¶ My soul melts for heaviness; strengthen me according to thy word.
29Remove from me the way of lying, and from thy law grant me mercy.
30¶ I have chosen the way of truth; I have laid thy judgments before me.
31I have stuck unto thy testimonies; O Lord, put me not to shame.
32I will run the way of thy commandments when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
HE.
33¶ Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes, and I shall keep it unto the end.
34Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
35¶ Make me to go in the path of thy commandments, for therein do I delight.
36Incline my heart unto thy testimonies and not to covetousness.
37¶ Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity, and cause me to live in thy way.
38¶ Confirm thy word unto thy slave, who is devoted to thy fear.
39¶ Turn away my reproach which I have feared, for thy judgments are good.
40¶ Behold, I have longed after thy precepts; cause me to live in thy righteousness.
VAU.
41¶ Let thy mercy come unto me, O Lord, even thy salvation, according to thy spoken word.
42And I shall answer him that reproaches me, by saying that I trust in thy word.
43¶ And take not at any time the word of truth out of my mouth; for I wait for thy judgment.
44So shall I keep thy law continually from age to age.
45¶ And I will walk at liberty, for I sought thy commandments.
46I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings and will not be ashamed.
47And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
48I will lift up My hands unto thy commandments, which I have loved, and I will meditate in thy statutes.
ZAIN.
49¶ Remember the word unto thy slave, in which thou hast caused me to wait.
50¶ This is my comfort in my affliction; for thy spoken word has caused me to live.
51¶ The proud have had me greatly in derision; yet I have not deviated from thy law.
52¶ I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord, and have consoled myself.
53¶ Horror has taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
54¶ Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
55¶ I have remembered thy name, O Lord, in the night, and have kept thy law.
56This I had, because I kept thy precepts.
CHETH.
57¶ My portion, O Lord, I have said, will be to keep thy words.
58¶ I intreated thy presence with my whole heart; be merciful unto me according to thy word.
59¶ I considered my ways and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
60I made haste and did not delay to keep thy commandments.
61¶ The company of the wicked have robbed me, but I have not forgotten thy law.
62¶ At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of the judgments of thy righteousness.
63¶ I am a companion of all those that fear thee and of those that keep thy precepts.
64¶ The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy and teaches me thy statutes.
TETH.
65¶ Thou hast dealt well with thy slave, O Lord, according unto thy word,
66 which teaches me discernment and knowledge, for I have believed thy commandments.
67¶ Before I was humbled, I went into error, but now I keep thy spoken word.
68¶ Thou art good and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
69¶ The proud have forged a lie against me, but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
70Their heart became fat like grease, but I delight in thy law.
71¶ It was good for me that I have been humbled, that I might learn thy statutes.
72¶ The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
JOD.
73¶ Thy hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, and I shall learn thy commandments.
74¶ Those that fear thee will be glad when they see me because I have waited on thy word.
75¶ I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
76¶ Let, I pray thee, thy mercy be for my comfort, according to thy spoken word unto thy slave.
77Let thy mercy come unto me, that I may live, for thy law is my delight.
78¶ Let the proud be ashamed, for they dealt perversely with me without a cause, but I will meditate in thy precepts.
79Let those that fear thee turn unto me and those that have known thy testimonies.
80¶ Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes that I not be ashamed.
CAPH.
81¶ My soul faints with desire for thy salvation as I await thy word.
82Mine eyes fail for thy spoken word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
83¶ For I am become like a wine skin in the smoke; yet I have not forgotten thy statutes.
84¶ How many are the days of thy slave? When wilt thou execute judgment on those that persecute me?
85¶ The proud have dug pits for me, but they do not proceed according to thy law.
86All thy commandments are of the same truth; they persecute me wrongfully; help me.
87They have almost consumed me upon earth, but I have not forsaken thy precepts.
88¶ Cause me to live according to thy mercy, so I shall keep the testimony of thy mouth.
LAMED.
89¶ For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in the heavens.
90Thy truth is from generation to generation; thou hast established the earth, and it perseveres.
91They persevere unto this day by thy ordinance; for they are all thy slaves.
92¶ Unless thy law had been my delight, I should have perished in my affliction.
93¶ I will never forget thy precepts; for with them thou hast caused me to live.
94¶ I am thine, keep me; for I have sought thy precepts.
95¶ The wicked have waited for me to destroy me, but I will consider thy testimonies.
96¶ I have seen an end of all perfection, but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
MEM.
97¶ O how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
98¶ Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies, for they are eternal unto me.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers, for thy testimonies have been my meditation.
100I understand more than the elders because I keep thy precepts.
101¶ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
102¶ I have not departed from thy judgments, for thou hast taught me.
103¶ How sweet have been thy spoken words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104Through thy precepts I have obtained understanding; therefore I have hated every false way.
NUN.
105¶ Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my way.
106¶ I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep the judgments of thy righteousness.
107¶ I am afflicted very much; cause me to live, O Lord, according to thy word.
108¶ Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me thy judgments.
109¶ My soul is continually in my hand; yet I do not forget thy law.
110The wicked have laid a snare for me; yet did not I err from thy precepts.
111¶ I have taken thy testimonies as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
112I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes always, even unto the end.
SAMECH.
113¶ I hate vain thoughts; but I love thy law.
114¶ Thou art my hiding place and my shield; I have waited for thy word.
115¶ Depart from me, ye evildoers; for I will keep the commandments of my God.
116¶ Uphold me according unto thy word, and I shall live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
117Hold me up, and I shall be saved, and I shall delight in thy statutes continually.
118¶ Thou hast trodden down all those that err from thy statutes; for their deceit is falsehood.
119Thou dost cause all the wicked of the earth to come undone like dross; therefore I have loved thy testimonies.
120My flesh trembles for fear of thee, and I am afraid of thy judgments.
AIN.
121¶ I have complied with judgment and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors.
122Be surety for thy slave for good; do not let the proud do violence unto me.
123¶ Mine eyes fail for thy saving health and for the spoken word of thy righteousness.
124¶ Deal with thy slave according to thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.
125I am thy slave; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
126¶ It is time for thee, O Lord, to act; for they have dissipated thy law.
127¶ Therefore I have loved thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.
128Therefore I have esteemed all thy precepts concerning all things to be right and I have hated every false way.
PE.
129¶ Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore does my soul keep them.
130¶ The exposition of thy words gives light; it gives understanding unto the simple.
131¶ I opened my mouth and panted; for I longed for thy commandments.
132¶ Look thou upon me and be merciful unto me, as thou didst use to do unto those that love thy name.
133¶ Order my steps with thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
134¶ Ransom me from the violence of men, and I will keep thy precepts.
135¶ Make thy face to shine upon thy slave and teach me thy statutes.
136¶ Rivers of waters ran down my eyes because they did not keep thy law.
TZADDI.
137¶ Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.
138Thou hast commanded righteousness, which consists of thy testimonies and thy truth.
139¶ My zeal has consumed me, because my enemies have forgotten thy words.
140¶ Thy word is very pure; therefore thy slave loves it.
141¶ I am small and despised; yet I have not forgotten thy precepts.
142¶ Thy righteousness is eternal righteousness, and thy law is the truth.
143¶ Trouble and anguish found me; but thy commandments were my delights.
144Thy testimonies are eternal righteousness; give me understanding, and I shall live.
KOPH.
145¶ I cried with my whole heart; answer me, O Lord, and I will keep thy statutes.
146I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
147¶ I arose before the dawning of the morning and cried: I waited in thy word.
148My eyes anticipate the night watches that I might meditate in thy spoken word.
149¶ Hear my voice according to thy mercy; O Lord, cause me to live according to thy judgment.
150¶ Those that persecute me draw near unto evil; they have strayed from thy law.
151Thou art near, O Lord; and all thy commandments are truth.
152¶ Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
RESH.
153¶ Consider my affliction and deliver me; for I have not forgotten thy law.
154Plead my cause and redeem me; quicken me according to thy spoken word.
155¶ Saving health is far from the wicked, for they do not seek thy statutes.
156¶ Many are thy tender mercies, O Lord: cause me to live according to thy judgments.
157¶ Many are my persecutors and my enemies; yet I do not deviate from thy testimonies.
158¶ I beheld the transgressors and was grieved because they did not keep thy words.
159¶ Consider, O Lord, that I love thy precepts; cause me to live according to thy mercy.
160¶ The beginning of thy word is truth, and every one of the judgments of thy righteousness is eternal.
SCHIN.
161¶ Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of thy words.
162¶ I rejoice at thy spoken word, as one that finds great spoil.
163¶ I hate and abhor lying, but I love thy law.
164¶ Seven times a day do I praise thee because of the judgments of thy righteousness.
165¶ Those who love thy law have great peace, and nothing shall cause them to stumble.
166¶ Lord, I have waited for thy saving health and done thy commandments.
167¶ My soul has kept thy testimonies, and I have loved them exceedingly.
168I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies, for all my ways are before thee.
TAU.
169¶ Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord; give me understanding according to thy word.
170Let my supplication come before thee; deliver me according to thy spoken word.
171¶ My lips shall overflow with praise when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
172¶ My tongue shall speak thy words; for all thy commandments are righteousness.
173¶ Let thine hand help me, for I have chosen thy precepts.
174I have longed for thy saving health, O Lord, and thy law is my delight.
175¶ Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee, and let thy judgments help me.
176¶ I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy slave; for I have not forgotten thy commandments.
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The Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB) by Ransom Press International