| New International Version | New Living Translation |
| 1Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. | 1Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD. |
| 2Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart-- | 2Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. |
| 3they do no wrong but follow his ways. | 3They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. |
| 4You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed. | 4You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. |
| 5Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees! | 5Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! |
| 6Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands. | 6Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. |
| 7I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws. | 7As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! |
| 8I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me. | 8I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! Beth |
| 9How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. | 9How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. |
| 10I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. | 10I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. |
| 11I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. | 11I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. |
| 12Praise be to you, LORD; teach me your decrees. | 12I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees. |
| 13With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. | 13I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. |
| 14I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. | 14I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. |
| 15I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. | 15I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. |
| 16I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. | 16I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Gimel |
| 17Be good to your servant while I live, that I may obey your word. | 17Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word. |
| 18Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. | 18Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. |
| 19I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me. | 19I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me! |
| 20My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times. | 20I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations. |
| 21You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed, those who stray from your commands. | 21You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed. |
| 22Remove from me their scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes. | 22Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws. |
| 23Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees. | 23Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees. |
| 24Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors. | 24Your laws please me; they give me wise advice. Daleth |
| 25I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word. | 25I lie in the dust; revive me by your word. |
| 26I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees. | 26I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees. |
| 27Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds. | 27Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. |
| 28My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. | 28I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. |
| 29Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law. | 29Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. |
| 30I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. | 30I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. |
| 31I hold fast to your statutes, LORD; do not let me be put to shame. | 31I cling to your laws. LORD, don’t let me be put to shame! |
| 32I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding. | 32I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding. He |
| 33Teach me, LORD, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end. | 33Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them to the end. |
| 34Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart. | 34Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. |
| 35Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. | 35Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. |
| 36Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. | 36Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! |
| 37Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. | 37Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. |
| 38Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared. | 38Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you. |
| 39Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good. | 39Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. |
| 40How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life. | 40I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. Waw |
| 41May your unfailing love come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your promise; | 41LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. |
| 42then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word. | 42Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. |
| 43Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws. | 43Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope. |
| 44I will always obey your law, for ever and ever. | 44I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever. |
| 45I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. | 45I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. |
| 46I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame, | 46I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed. |
| 47for I delight in your commands because I love them. | 47How I delight in your commands! How I love them! |
| 48I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees. | 48I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. Zayin |
| 49Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. | 49Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. |
| 50My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life. | 50Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. |
| 51The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law. | 51The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. |
| 52I remember, LORD, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them. | 52I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me. |
| 53Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law. | 53I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions. |
| 54Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge. | 54Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. |
| 55In the night, LORD, I remember your name, that I may keep your law. | 55I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions. |
| 56This has been my practice: I obey your precepts. | 56This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. Heth |
| 57You are my portion, LORD; I have promised to obey your words. | 57LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words! |
| 58I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. | 58With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised. |
| 59I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. | 59I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws. |
| 60I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands. | 60I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. |
| 61Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law. | 61Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions. |
| 62At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws. | 62I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations. |
| 63I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts. | 63I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments. |
| 64The earth is filled with your love, LORD; teach me your decrees. | 64O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees. Teth |
| 65Do good to your servant according to your word, LORD. | 65You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised. |
| 66Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands. | 66I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. |
| 67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. | 67I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word. |
| 68You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. | 68You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees. |
| 69Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart. | 69Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart. |
| 70Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law. | 70Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions. |
| 71It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. | 71My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. |
| 72The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. | 72Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Yodh |
| 73Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands. | 73You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. |
| 74May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word. | 74May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. |
| 75I know, LORD, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. | 75I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it. |
| 76May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. | 76Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant. |
| 77Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight. | 77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight. |
| 78May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts. | 78Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments. |
| 79May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes. | 79Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws. |
| 80May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees, that I may not be put to shame. | 80May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed. Kaph |
| 81My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word. | 81I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. |
| 82My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, "When will you comfort me?" | 82My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me? |
| 83Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees. | 83I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees. |
| 84How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors? | 84How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me? |
| 85The arrogant dig pits to trap me, contrary to your law. | 85These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me. |
| 86All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for I am being persecuted without cause. | 86All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause. |
| 87They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts. | 87They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments. |
| 88In your unfailing love preserve my life, that I may obey the statutes of your mouth. | 88In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. Lamedh |
| 89Your word, LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. | 89Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven. |
| 90Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. | 90Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. |
| 91Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you. | 91Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans. |
| 92If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. | 92If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. |
| 93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. | 93I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. |
| 94Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts. | 94I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments. |
| 95The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes. | 95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws. |
| 96To all perfection I see a limit, but your commands are boundless. | 96Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit. Mem |
| 97Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. | 97Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long. |
| 98Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies. | 98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide. |
| 99I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. | 99Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws. |
| 100I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts. | 100I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments. |
| 101I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word. | 101I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word. |
| 102I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me. | 102I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well. |
| 103How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! | 103How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey. |
| 104I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. | 104Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life. Nun |
| 105Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. | 105Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. |
| 106I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. | 106I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. |
| 107I have suffered much; preserve my life, LORD, according to your word. | 107I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised. |
| 108Accept, LORD, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. | 108LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. |
| 109Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law. | 109My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions. |
| 110The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts. | 110The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. |
| 111Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. | 111Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. |
| 112My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end. | 112I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. Samekh |
| 113I hate double-minded people, but I love your law. | 113I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. |
| 114You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. | 114You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. |
| 115Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God! | 115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. |
| 116Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed. | 116LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. |
| 117Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees. | 117Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. |
| 118You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their delusions come to nothing. | 118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves. |
| 119All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes. | 119You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws! |
| 120My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws. | 120I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations. Ayin |
| 121I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors. | 121Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. |
| 122Ensure your servant's well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me. | 122Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me! |
| 123My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise. | 123My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. |
| 124Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees. | 124I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees. |
| 125I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes. | 125Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws. |
| 126It is time for you to act, LORD; your law is being broken. | 126LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions. |
| 127Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold, | 127Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. |
| 128and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path. | 128Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. Pe |
| 129Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. | 129Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! |
| 130The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. | 130The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. |
| 131I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands. | 131I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. |
| 132Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. | 132Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. |
| 133Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. | 133Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. |
| 134Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts. | 134Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. |
| 135Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees. | 135Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. |
| 136Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed. | 136Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. Tsadhe |
| 137You are righteous, LORD, and your laws are right. | 137O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. |
| 138The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy. | 138Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. |
| 139My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words. | 139I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words. |
| 140Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them. | 140Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. |
| 141Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts. | 141I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments. |
| 142Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true. | 142Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. |
| 143Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight. | 143As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. |
| 144Your statutes are always righteous; give me understanding that I may live. | 144Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Qoph |
| 145I call with all my heart; answer me, LORD, and I will obey your decrees. | 145I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees. |
| 146I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes. | 146I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. |
| 147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. | 147I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. |
| 148My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. | 148I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. |
| 149Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, LORD, according to your laws. | 149In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations. |
| 150Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law. | 150Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions. |
| 151Yet you are near, LORD, and all your commands are true. | 151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true. |
| 152Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever. | 152I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. Resh |
| 153Look on my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law. | 153Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions. |
| 154Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise. | 154Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised. |
| 155Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees. | 155The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees. |
| 156Your compassion, LORD, is great; preserve my life according to your laws. | 156LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations. |
| 157Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes. | 157Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws. |
| 158I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word. | 158Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word. |
| 159See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, LORD, in accordance with your love. | 159See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love. |
| 160All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. | 160The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. Shin |
| 161Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word. | 161Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. |
| 162I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil. | 162I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. |
| 163I hate and detest falsehood but I love your law. | 163I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions. |
| 164Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws. | 164I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just. |
| 165Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. | 165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. |
| 166I wait for your salvation, LORD, and I follow your commands. | 166I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands. |
| 167I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly. | 167I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. |
| 168I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you. | 168Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. Taw |
| 169May my cry come before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word. | 169O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. |
| 170May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise. | 170Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised. |
| 171May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees. | 171Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees. |
| 172May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous. | 172Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right. |
| 173May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. | 173Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments. |
| 174I long for your salvation, LORD, and your law gives me delight. | 174O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight. |
| 175Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me. | 175Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me. |
| 176I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. | 176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands. |
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