| New King James Version | NET Bible |
| 1 ALEPH Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD! | 1How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the LORD. |
| 2Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart! | 2How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart, |
| 3They also do no iniquity; They walk in His ways. | 3who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps. |
| 4You have commanded us To keep Your precepts diligently. | 4You demand that your precepts be carefully kept. |
| 5Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes! | 5If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes! |
| 6Then I would not be ashamed, When I look into all Your commandments. | 6Then I would not be ashamed, if I were focused on all your commands. |
| 7I will praise You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments. | 7I will give you sincere thanks, when I learn your just regulations. |
| 8I will keep Your statutes; Oh, do not forsake me utterly! | 8I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me! |
| 9How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. | 9How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions! |
| 10With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! | 10With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands! |
| 11Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. | 11In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you. |
| 12Blessed are You, O LORD! Teach me Your statutes. | 12You deserve praise, O LORD! Teach me your statutes! |
| 13With my lips I have declared All the judgments of Your mouth. | 13With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed. |
| 14I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. | 14I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds. |
| 15I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways. | 15I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior. |
| 16I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. | 16I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions. |
| 17Deal bountifully with Your servant, That I may live and keep Your word. | 17Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep your instructions. |
| 18Open my eyes, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law. | 18Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law! |
| 19I am a stranger in the earth; Do not hide Your commandments from me. | 19I am like a foreigner in this land. Do not hide your commands from me! |
| 20My soul breaks with longing For Your judgments at all times. | 20I desperately long to know your regulations at all times. |
| 21You rebuke the proud—the cursed, Who stray from Your commandments. | 21You reprimand arrogant people. Those who stray from your commands are doomed. |
| 22Remove from me reproach and contempt, For I have kept Your testimonies. | 22Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules. |
| 23Princes also sit and speak against me, But Your servant meditates on Your statutes. | 23Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes. |
| 24Your testimonies also are my delight And my counselors. | 24Yes, I find delight in your rules; they give me guidance. |
| 25My soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word. | 25I collapse in the dirt. Revive me with your word! |
| 26I have declared my ways, and You answered me; Teach me Your statutes. | 26I told you about my ways and you answered me. Teach me your statutes! |
| 27Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works. | 27Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings. |
| 28My soul melts from heaviness; Strengthen me according to Your word. | 28I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word! |
| 29Remove from me the way of lying, And grant me Your law graciously. | 29Remove me from the path of deceit! Graciously give me your law! |
| 30I have chosen the way of truth; Your judgments I have laid before me. | 30I choose the path of faithfulness; I am committed to your regulations. |
| 31I cling to Your testimonies; O LORD, do not put me to shame! | 31I hold fast to your rules. O LORD, do not let me be ashamed! |
| 32I will run the course of Your commandments, For You shall enlarge my heart. | 32I run along the path of your commands, for you enable me to do so. |
| 33Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, And I shall keep it to the end. | 33Teach me, O LORD, the lifestyle prescribed by your statutes, so that I might observe it continually. |
| 34Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart. | 34Give me understanding so that I might observe your law, and keep it with all my heart. |
| 35Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it. | 35Guide me in the path of your commands, for I delight to walk in it. |
| 36Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness. | 36Give me a desire for your rules, rather than for wealth gained unjustly. |
| 37Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way. | 37Turn my eyes away from what is worthless! Revive me with your word! |
| 38Establish Your word to Your servant, Who is devoted to fearing You. | 38Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you. |
| 39Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your judgments are good. | 39Take away the insults that I dread! Indeed, your regulations are good. |
| 40Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness. | 40Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance! |
| 41Let Your mercies come also to me, O LORD— Your salvation according to Your word. | 41May I experience your loyal love, O LORD, and your deliverance, as you promised. |
| 42So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word. | 42Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word. |
| 43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I have hoped in Your ordinances. | 43Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice. |
| 44So shall I keep Your law continually, Forever and ever. | 44Then I will keep your law continually now and for all time. |
| 45And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts. | 45I will be secure, for I seek your precepts. |
| 46I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings, And will not be ashamed. | 46I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed. |
| 47And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love. | 47I will find delight in your commands, which I love. |
| 48My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments, Which I love, And I will meditate on Your statutes. | 48I will lift my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. |
| 49Remember the word to Your servant, Upon which You have caused me to hope. | 49Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. |
| 50This is my comfort in my affliction, For Your word has given me life. | 50This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me. |
| 51The proud have me in great derision, Yet I do not turn aside from Your law. | 51Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law. |
| 52I remembered Your judgments of old, O LORD, And have comforted myself. | 52I remember your ancient regulations, O LORD, and console myself. |
| 53Indignation has taken hold of me Because of the wicked, who forsake Your law. | 53Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law. |
| 54Your statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage. | 54Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live. |
| 55I remember Your name in the night, O LORD, And I keep Your law. | 55I remember your name during the night, O LORD, and I will keep your law. |
| 56This has become mine, Because I kept Your precepts. | 56This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts. |
| 57You are my portion, O LORD; I have said that I would keep Your words. | 57The LORD is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions. |
| 58I entreated Your favor with my whole heart; Be merciful to me according to Your word. | 58I seek your favor with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you promised! |
| 59I thought about my ways, And turned my feet to Your testimonies. | 59I consider my actions and follow your rules. |
| 60I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments. | 60I keep your commands eagerly and without delay. |
| 61The cords of the wicked have bound me, But I have not forgotten Your law. | 61The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law. |
| 62At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, Because of Your righteous judgments. | 62In the middle of the night I arise to thank you for your just regulations. |
| 63I am a companion of all who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts. | 63I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts. |
| 64The earth, O LORD, is full of Your mercy; Teach me Your statutes. | 64O LORD, your loyal love fills the earth. Teach me your statutes! |
| 65You have dealt well with Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word. | 65You are good to your servant, O LORD, just as you promised. |
| 66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, For I believe Your commandments. | 66Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable. |
| 67Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word. | 67Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions. |
| 68You are good, and do good; Teach me Your statutes. | 68You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes! |
| 69The proud have forged a lie against me, But I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart. | 69Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart. |
| 70Their heart is as fat as grease, But I delight in Your law. | 70Their hearts are calloused, but I find delight in your law. |
| 71It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. | 71It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes. |
| 72The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of coins of gold and silver. | 72The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. |
| 73Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. | 73Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding so that I might learn your commands. |
| 74Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, Because I have hoped in Your word. | 74Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me, for I find hope in your word. |
| 75I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are right, And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. | 75I know, LORD, that your regulations are just. You disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me. |
| 76Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant. | 76May your loyal love console me, as you promised your servant. |
| 77Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; For Your law is my delight. | 77May I experience your compassion, so I might live! For I find delight in your law. |
| 78Let the proud be ashamed, For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood; But I will meditate on Your precepts. | 78May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts. |
| 79Let those who fear You turn to me, Those who know Your testimonies. | 79May your loyal followers turn to me, those who know your rules. |
| 80Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes, That I may not be ashamed. | 80May I be fully committed to your statutes, so that I might not be ashamed. |
| 81My soul faints for Your salvation, But I hope in Your word. | 81I desperately long for your deliverance. I find hope in your word. |
| 82My eyes fail from searching Your word, Saying, “When will You comfort me?” | 82My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say, "When will you comfort me?" |
| 83For I have become like a wineskin in smoke, Yet I do not forget Your statutes. | 83For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke. I do not forget your statutes. |
| 84How many are the days of Your servant? When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me? | 84How long must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who pursue me? |
| 85The proud have dug pits for me, Which is not according to Your law. | 85The arrogant dig pits to trap me, which violates your law. |
| 86All Your commandments are faithful; They persecute me wrongfully; Help me! | 86All your commands are reliable. I am pursued without reason. Help me! |
| 87They almost made an end of me on earth, But I did not forsake Your precepts. | 87They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts. |
| 88Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth. | 88Revive me with your loyal love, that I might keep the rules you have revealed. |
| 89Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. | 89O LORD, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven. |
| 90Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides. | 90You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations. You established the earth and it stood firm. |
| 91They continue this day according to Your ordinances, For all are Your servants. | 91Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants. |
| 92Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction. | 92If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow. |
| 93I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have given me life. | 93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me. |
| 94I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts. | 94I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts. |
| 95The wicked wait for me to destroy me, But I will consider Your testimonies. | 95The wicked prepare to kill me, yet I concentrate on your rules. |
| 96I have seen the consummation of all perfection, But Your commandment is exceedingly broad. | 96I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension. |
| 97Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. | 97O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it. |
| 98You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; For they are ever with me. | 98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them. |
| 99I have more understanding than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation. | 99I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules. |
| 100I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep Your precepts. | 100I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts. |
| 101I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word. | 101I stay away from the evil path, so that I might keep your instructions. |
| 102I have not departed from Your judgments, For You Yourself have taught me. | 102I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me. |
| 103How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth! | 103Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey! |
| 104Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. | 104Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions. |
| 105Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. | 105Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path. |
| 106I have sworn and confirmed That I will keep Your righteous judgments. | 106I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations. |
| 107I am afflicted very much; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your word. | 107I am suffering terribly. O LORD, revive me with your word! |
| 108Accept, I pray, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, And teach me Your judgments. | 108O LORD, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise! Teach me your regulations! |
| 109My life is continually in my hand, Yet I do not forget Your law. | 109My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law. |
| 110The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I have not strayed from Your precepts. | 110The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts. |
| 111Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart. | 111I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy. |
| 112I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes Forever, to the very end. | 112I am determined to obey your statutes at all times, to the very end. |
| 113I hate the double-minded, But I love Your law. | 113I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law. |
| 114You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. | 114You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word. |
| 115Depart from me, you evildoers, For I will keep the commandments of my God! | 115Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God. |
| 116Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope. | 116Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me! |
| 117Hold me up, and I shall be safe, And I shall observe Your statutes continually. | 117Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually. |
| 118You reject all those who stray from Your statutes, For their deceit is falsehood. | 118You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable. |
| 119You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross; Therefore I love Your testimonies. | 119You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules. |
| 120My flesh trembles for fear of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments. | 120My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments. |
| 121I have done justice and righteousness; Do not leave me to my oppressors. | 121I do what is fair and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors! |
| 122Be surety for Your servant for good; Do not let the proud oppress me. | 122Guarantee the welfare of your servant! Do not let the arrogant oppress me! |
| 123My eyes fail from seeking Your salvation And Your righteous word. | 123My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance, for your reliable promise to be fulfilled. |
| 124Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy, And teach me Your statutes. | 124Show your servant your loyal love! Teach me your statutes! |
| 125I am Your servant; Give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies. | 125I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules. |
| 126It is time for You to act, O LORD, For they have regarded Your law as void. | 126It is time for the LORD to act--they break your law! |
| 127Therefore I love Your commandments More than gold, yes, than fine gold! | 127For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold. |
| 128Therefore all Your precepts concerning all things I consider to be right; I hate every false way. | 128For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions. |
| 129Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul keeps them. | 129Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them. |
| 130The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. | 130Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained. |
| 131I opened my mouth and panted, For I longed for Your commandments. | 131I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands. |
| 132Look upon me and be merciful to me, As Your custom is toward those who love Your name. | 132Turn toward me and extend mercy to me, as you typically do to your loyal followers. |
| 133Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me. | 133Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me! |
| 134Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I may keep Your precepts. | 134Deliver me from oppressive men, so that I can keep your precepts. |
| 135Make Your face shine upon Your servant, And teach me Your statutes. | 135Smile on your servant! Teach me your statutes! |
| 136Rivers of water run down from my eyes, Because men do not keep Your law. | 136Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law. |
| 137Righteous are You, O LORD, And upright are Your judgments. | 137You are just, O LORD, and your judgments are fair. |
| 138Your testimonies, which You have commanded, Are righteous and very faithful. | 138The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable. |
| 139My zeal has consumed me, Because my enemies have forgotten Your words. | 139My zeal consumes me, for my enemies forget your instructions. |
| 140Your word is very pure; Therefore Your servant loves it. | 140Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it! |
| 141I am small and despised, Yet I do not forget Your precepts. | 141I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. |
| 142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And Your law is truth. | 142Your justice endures, and your law is reliable. |
| 143Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, Yet Your commandments are my delights. | 143Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands. |
| 144The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; Give me understanding, and I shall live. | 144Your rules remain just. Give me insight so that I can live. |
| 145I cry out with my whole heart; Hear me, O LORD! I will keep Your statutes. | 145I cried out with all my heart, "Answer me, O LORD! I will observe your statutes." |
| 146I cry out to You; Save me, and I will keep Your testimonies. | 146I cried out to you, "Deliver me, so that I can keep your rules." |
| 147I rise before the dawning of the morning, And cry for help; I hope in Your word. | 147I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word. |
| 148My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word. | 148My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word. |
| 149Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness; O LORD, revive me according to Your justice. | 149Listen to me because of your loyal love! O LORD, revive me, as you typically do! |
| 150They draw near who follow after wickedness; They are far from Your law. | 150Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law. |
| 151You are near, O LORD, And all Your commandments are truth. | 151You are near, O LORD, and all your commands are reliable. |
| 152Concerning Your testimonies, I have known of old that You have founded them forever. | 152I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last. |
| 153Consider my affliction and deliver me, For I do not forget Your law. | 153See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law. |
| 154Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word. | 154Fight for me and defend me! Revive me with your word! |
| 155Salvation is far from the wicked, For they do not seek Your statutes. | 155The wicked have no chance for deliverance, for they do not seek your statutes. |
| 156Great are Your tender mercies, O LORD; Revive me according to Your judgments. | 156Your compassion is great, O LORD. Revive me, as you typically do! |
| 157Many are my persecutors and my enemies, Yet I do not turn from Your testimonies. | 157The enemies who chase me are numerous. Yet I do not turn aside from your rules. |
| 158I see the treacherous, and am disgusted, Because they do not keep Your word. | 158I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions. |
| 159Consider how I love Your precepts; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your lovingkindness. | 159See how I love your precepts! O LORD, revive me with your loyal love! |
| 160The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever. | 160Your instructions are totally reliable; all your just regulations endure. |
| 161Princes persecute me without a cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your word. | 161Rulers pursue me for no reason, yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions. |
| 162I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure. | 162I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder. |
| 163I hate and abhor lying, But I love Your law. | 163I hate and despise deceit; I love your law. |
| 164Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous judgments. | 164Seven times a day I praise you because of your just regulations. |
| 165Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. | 165Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble. |
| 166LORD, I hope for Your salvation, And I do Your commandments. | 166I hope for your deliverance, O LORD, and I obey your commands. |
| 167My soul keeps Your testimonies, And I love them exceedingly. | 167I keep your rules; I love them greatly. |
| 168I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies, For all my ways are before You. | 168I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do. |
| 169Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word. | 169Listen to my cry for help, O LORD! Give me insight by your word! |
| 170Let my supplication come before You; Deliver me according to Your word. | 170Listen to my appeal for mercy! Deliver me, as you promised. |
| 171My lips shall utter praise, For You teach me Your statutes. | 171May praise flow freely from my lips, for you teach me your statutes. |
| 172My tongue shall speak of Your word, For all Your commandments are righteousness. | 172May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just. |
| 173Let Your hand become my help, For I have chosen Your precepts. | 173May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts. |
| 174I long for Your salvation, O LORD, And Your law is my delight. | 174I long for your deliverance, O LORD; I find delight in your law. |
| 175Let my soul live, and it shall praise You; And let Your judgments help me. | 175May I live and praise you! May your regulations help me! |
| 176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments. | 176I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commands. |
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