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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Learn Torah Letter by Letter
1Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Torah of Adonai.
2Happy are those who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with a whole heart,
3who also do no injustice, but walk in His ways.
4You have commanded that Your precepts be kept diligently.
5Oh that my ways were steadfast to observe Your decrees!
6Then I would not be ashamed, when I consider all Your mitzvot.
7I will praise You with an upright heart as I learn Your righteous judgments.
8I will observe Your statutes. Never abandon me utterly!
9How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.
10With my whole heart have I sought You —let me not stray from Your mitzvot.
11I have treasured Your word in my heart, so I might not sin against You.
12Blessed are You, Adonai. Teach me Your statutes.
13With my lips I rehearse all the rulings of Your mouth.
14I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies above all wealth.
15I will meditate on Your precepts, and regard Your ways.
16I will delight in Your decrees. I will never forget Your word.
17Do good to Your servant that I may live and keep Your word.
18Open my eyes, so I may behold wonders from Your Torah.
19I am a temporary dweller on earth— do not hide Your mitzvot from me.
20My soul is crushed with longing for Your judgments at all times.
21You rebuke the proud, who are cursed, who wander from Your mitzvot.
22Take scorn and contempt away from me, for I have kept Your testimonies.
23Though princes sit and talk against me, Your servant meditates on Your decrees.
24For Your testimonies are my delight— they are also my counselors.
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.
27Help me discern the way of Your precepts, so I may meditate on Your wonders.
28My soul weeps with grief. Make me stand firm with Your word.
29Turn me away from the deceitful way, and be gracious to me with Your Torah.
30I have chosen the way of faithfulness. I have set my heart on Your judgments.
31I cling to Your testimonies. Adonai, do not put me to shame!
32I run the course of Your mitzvot, for You open wide my heart.
33Teach me the way of Your decrees, Adonai, and I will follow them to the end.
34Give me understanding, that I may keep Your Torah and observe it with all my heart.
35Help me walk in the path of Your mitzvot—for I delight in it.
36Turn my heart to Your testimonies and not to dishonest gain.
37Turn my eyes away from gazing at vanity but revive me in Your ways.
38Fulfill Your word to Your servant, which leads to reverence for You.
39Make the disgrace I dread pass away, for Your judgments are good.
40Behold, I long for Your precepts. Revive me by Your righteousness.
41May Your lovingkindnesses come to me, Adonai— Your salvation according to Your word—
42so I may answer the one taunting me, for I trust in Your word.
43Never snatch out of my mouth a word of truth, for I hope in Your judgments.
44So I may always keep Your Torah, forever and ever,
45and walk about in freedom. For I have sought Your precepts.
46I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and never be ashamed.
47I delight in Your mitzvot, which I love.
48I reach out my hands for Your mitzvot, which I love, and meditate on Your decrees.
49Remember the word to Your servant, on which You have made me hope.
50My comfort in my affliction is this: Your word has kept me alive.
51The arrogant have viciously ridiculed me, yet I did not turn away from Your Torah.
52I remember Your judgments from of old, Adonai, and comfort myself.
53Burning indignation grips me, because of the wicked who forsake Your Torah.
54Your decrees have become my songs in the house where I dwell.
55In the night I remember Your Name, Adonai, and keep watching over Your Torah.
56This is my own: that I keep Your precepts.
57Adonai is my portion. I promised to guard Your words.
58I have entreated Your favor with all my heart. Be gracious to me according to Your word.
59I have considered my ways and turned my feet back to Your testimonies.
60I hasten and do not delay to obey Your mitzvot.
61The ropes of the wicked are coiled around me, but I did not forget Your Torah.
62At midnight I rise to praise You, because of Your righteous rulings.
63I am a companion of all who fear You, of those who observe Your precepts.
64The earth is full of Your lovingkindness. Adonai—teach me Your decrees.
65You do good to Your servant, Adonai, according to Your word.
66Teach me good sense and knowledge, for I trusted in Your mitzvot.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word.
68You are good and keep doing good— teach me Your decrees.
69Though the proud smeared a lie on me, with all my heart I keep Your precepts.
70Their minds are insensible, but Your Torah is my delight.
71It is good for me that I was afflicted, so that I may learn Your decrees.
72The Torah from Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
73Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding that I may learn Your mitzvot.
74Those in awe of You see me and rejoice, because I put my hope in Your word.
75I know, Adonai, Your judgments are just. In faithfulness You have afflicted me.
76May Your lovingkindness comfort me, according to Your promise to Your servant.
77Let Your tender mercies reach me, Let me live, for Your Torah is my delight.
78May the proud be put to shame for wronging me with a lie, but I will meditate on Your precepts.
79Let those in awe of You return to me— those who know Your testimonies.
80My heart will have integrity in following Your decrees, so that I would not be ashamed.
81My soul faints with longing for Your salvation, but I still hope in Your word.
82My eyes are worn out longing for Your promise, saying, “When will You comfort me?”
83Though I became like a wineskin dried in smoke, I do not forget Your decrees.
84How many are the days of Your servant? When will You execute judgment on my persecutors?
85The proud have dug pits for me— that is not in accord with Your Torah!
86All Your mitzvot are faithful. They persecute me with a lie—help me!
87They almost finished me off on earth. But I—I will not forsake Your precepts.
88Revive me with Your lovingkindness, so I may keep Your mouth’s testimony.
89Forever, Adonai, Your word stands firm in the heavens.
90Your faithfulness endures from generation to generation. You established the earth, and it stands.
91Your judgments stand today, for all things are Your servants.
92If Your Torah had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
93I will never forget Your precepts. For with them You have kept me alive.
94I am Yours, save me! For I have sought out Your precepts.
95The wicked wait for me to destroy me. But I will study Your testimonies.
96I have seen a limit to all perfection, yet Your commandment is boundless.
97O how I love Your Torah! It is my meditation all day.
98Your mitzvot make me wiser than my enemies —for they are mine forever.
99I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.
100I have gained more understanding than all my elders, for I have kept Your precepts.
101I kept my feet from every evil way, in order to follow Your word.
102I do not turn away from Your rulings, for You Yourself have taught me.
103How sweet is Your word to my taste— yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104From Your precepts I get discernment, therefore I hate every false way.
105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
106I have sworn and confirmed to observe Your righteous rulings.
107I am severely afflicted. Keep me alive, Adonai, according to Your word.
108Please accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, Adonai, and teach me Your rulings.
109My soul is continually in danger, yet I have not forgotten Your Torah.
110The wicked have set a snare for me, yet I did not stray from Your precepts.
111Your testimonies I have as a heritage forever, for they are my heart’s joy.
112I turned my heart to do Your decrees, forever, to the very end.
113I hate double-minded ones, but Your Torah I love.
114You are my hiding place and my shield —in Your word I hope.
115Away from me, evildoers, so I may keep the mitzvot of my God!
116Sustain me according to Your word, so I may live, and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
117Support me and I will be saved, and study Your decrees continually.
118You despise all who wander from Your decrees, for their deceitfulness is in vain.
119All the wicked of the earth You remove like dross. Therefore I love Your testimonies.
120My flesh shudders for fear of You, and I am in awe of Your judgments.
121I did what is just and right. Do not leave me to my oppressors.
122Guarantee Your servant’s well-being. Do not let arrogant ones oppress me.
123My eyes fail, longing for Your salvation and for Your righteous word.
124Deal with Your servant as befits Your lovingkindness, and teach me Your statutes.
125I am Your servant, give me discernment, so I may understand Your testimonies.
126It is time for Adonai to act— they have violated Your Torah!
127Therefore I love Your mitzvot more than gold, more than pure gold.
128Therefore I esteem all Your precepts as right in every way —every false way I hate.
129Your testimonies are wonderful. Therefore my soul obeys them.
130The unfolding of Your words gives light, giving understanding to the simple.
131I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for Your mitzvot.
132Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is fitting to those who love Your Name.
133Direct my footsteps in Your word, and let no iniquity get mastery over me.
134Redeem me from human oppression, and I will keep Your precepts.
135Make Your face shine on Your servant, and teach me Your decrees.
136Streams of water run down from my eyes, because they do not observe Your Torah.
137Righteous are You, Adonai, and Your judgments are upright.
138You have commanded righteousness, Your testimonies, and great faithfulness.
139My zeal has consumed me, because my foes forgot Your words.
140Your word is thoroughly refined, and Your servant loves it.
141I am insignificant and despised, yet I have not forgotten Your precepts.
142Your justice is righteousness forever, and Your Torah is truth.
143Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, yet Your mitzvot are my delight.
144Your testimonies are righteous forever —make me understand, so I may live.
145I cried out with all my heart, “Answer me, Adonai! I will keep Your decrees.”
146I cried out to You, “Save me, and I will keep Your testimonies.”
147I am up before dawn, crying for help— I put my hope in Your word.
148My eyes are up before every night watch, as I meditate on Your word.
149Hear my voice with Your lovingkindness. Revive me, Adonai, with Your judgments.
150Pursuers of wicked schemes draw near— they are far from Your Torah.
151You are near, Adonai, and all Your mitzvot are truth.
152Long ago I learned from Your testimonies that You founded them firmly forever.
153See my affliction and rescue me, for I do not forget Your Torah.
154Defend my cause and redeem me. Restore my life through Your word.
155Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek after Your decrees.
156Great are Your mercies, Adonai. Restore my life with Your judgments.
157Many are my persecutors and my foes. Yet I do not turn from Your testimonies.
158I see the treacherous and loathe them, because they do not keep Your word.
159See how I loved Your precepts. Restore my life, Adonai, with Your lovingkindness.
160Truth is the essence of Your word, and all Your righteous rulings are eternal.
161Princes persecute me for no reason, but my heart is in awe of Your words.
162I rejoice in Your word, as one who finds great spoil.
163I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your Torah I love.
164Seven times a day I praise You, because of Your righteous judgments.
165Great peace have they who love Your Torah, and nothing causes them to stumble.
166I hope for Your salvation, Adonai, and do Your mitzvot.
167My soul has observed Your testimonies and I love them exceedingly.
168I observe Your precepts and Your laws, for all my ways are before You.
169Let my cry come to You, Adonai. Grant me understanding by Your word.
170Let my supplication come before You. Deliver me, according to Your promise.
171My lips utter praise, for You teach me Your statutes.
172My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your mitzvot are righteous.
173Let Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts.
174I long for Your deliverance, Adonai, and Your Torah is my delight.
175Let my soul live and praise You, and may Your rulings help me.
176I have strayed like a lost sheep— seek Your servant. For I did not forget Your mitzvot.
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