Psalm 119
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1Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD.1How happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk according to the LORD's instruction!
2Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.2Happy are those who keep his decrees and seek him with all their heart.
3They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.3They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways.
4You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.4You have commanded that your precepts be diligently kept.
5Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!5If only my ways were committed to keeping your statutes!
6Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.6Then I would not be ashamed when I think about all your commands.
7As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!7I will praise you with an upright heart when I learn your righteous judgments.
8I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! Beth8I will keep your statutes; never abandon me.
9How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.9How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping your word.
10I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands.10I have sought you with all my heart; 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 treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you.
12I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees.12LORD, may you be blessed; teach me your statutes.
13I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us.13With my lips I proclaim all the judgments from your mouth.
14I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.14I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees as much as in all riches.
15I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.15I will meditate on your precepts and think about your ways.
16I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Gimel16I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
17Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word.17Deal generously with your servant so that I might live; then I will keep your word.
18Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.18Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction.
19I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me!19I am a resident alien on earth; do not hide your commands from me.
20I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations.20I am continually overcome with longing for your judgments.
21You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed.21You rebuke the arrogant, the ones under a curse, who wander from your commands.
22Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws.22Take insult and contempt away from me, for I have kept your decrees.
23Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees.23Though princes sit together speaking against me, your servant will think about your statutes;
24Your laws please me; they give me wise advice. Daleth24your decrees are my delight and my counselors.
25I lie in the dust; revive me by your word.25My life is down in the dust; give me life through your word.
26I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees.26I told you about my life, and you answered me; teach me your statutes.
27Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.27Help me understand the meaning of your precepts so that I can meditate on your wonders.
28I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word.28I am weary from grief; strengthen me through your word.
29Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.29Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me your instruction.
30I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations.30I have chosen the way of truth; I have set your ordinances before me.
31I cling to your laws. LORD, don’t let me be put to shame!31I cling to your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame.
32I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding. He32I pursue the way of your commands, for you broaden my understanding.
33Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them to the end.33Teach me, LORD, the meaning of your statutes, and I will always keep them.
34Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.34Help me understand your instruction, and I will obey it and follow it with all my heart.
35Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.35Help me stay on the path of your commands, for I take pleasure in it.
36Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!36Turn my heart to your decrees and not to dishonest profit.
37Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.37Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; give me life in your ways.
38Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you.38Confirm what you said to your servant, for it produces reverence for you.
39Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good.39Turn away the disgrace I dread; indeed, your judgments are good.
40I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. Waw40How I long for your precepts! Give me life through your righteousness.
41LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me.41Let your faithful love come to me, LORD, your salvation, as you promised.
42Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.42Then I can answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
43Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope.43Never take the word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in your judgments.
44I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever.44I will always obey your instruction, forever and ever.
45I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.45I will walk freely in an open place because I study your precepts.
46I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed.46I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed.
47How I delight in your commands! How I love them!47I delight in your commands, which I love.
48I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. Zayin48I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and will meditate on your statutes.
49Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope.49Remember your word to your servant; you have given me hope through it.
50Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.50This is my comfort in my affliction: Your promise has given me life.
51The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions.51The arrogant constantly ridicule me, but I do not turn away from your instruction.
52I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me.52LORD, I remember your judgments from long ago and find comfort.
53I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions.53Rage seizes me because of the wicked who reject your instruction.
54Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived.54Your statutes are the theme of my song during my earthly life.
55I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions.55LORD, I remember your name in the night, and I obey your instruction.
56This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. Heth56This is my practice: I obey your precepts.
57LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words!57The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep your words.
58With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised.58I have sought your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
59I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.59I thought about my ways and turned my steps back to your decrees.
60I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands.60I hurried, not hesitating to keep your commands.
61Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.61Though the ropes of the wicked were wrapped around me, I did not forget your instruction.
62I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations.62I rise at midnight to thank you for your righteous judgments.
63I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments.63I am a friend to all who fear you, to those who keep your precepts.
64O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees. Teth64LORD, the earth is filled with your faithful love; teach me your statutes.
65You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised.65LORD, you have treated your servant well, just as you promised.
66I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge.66Teach me good judgment and discernment, for I rely on your commands.
67I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.
68You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees.68You are good, and you do what is good; teach me your statutes.
69Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.69The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey your precepts with all my heart.
70Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions.70Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in your instruction.
71My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.71It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn your statutes.
72Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Yodh72Instruction from your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
73You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.73Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding so that I can learn your commands.
74May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word.74Those who fear you will see me and rejoice, for I put my hope in your word.
75I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it.75I know, LORD, that your judgments are just and that you have afflicted me fairly.
76Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.76May your faithful love comfort me as you promised your servant.
77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight.77May your compassion come to me so that I may live, for your instruction is my delight.
78Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.78Let the arrogant be put to shame for slandering me with lies; I will meditate on your precepts.
79Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws.79Let those who fear you, those who know your decrees, turn to me.
80May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed. Kaph80May my heart be blameless regarding your statutes so that I will not be put to shame.
81I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word.81I long for your salvation; I put my hope in your word.
82My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me?82My eyes grow weary looking for what you have promised; I ask, "When will you comfort me?"
83I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.83Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke, I do not forget your statutes.
84How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me?84How many days must your servant wait? When will you execute judgment on my persecutors?
85These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me.85The arrogant have dug pits for me; they violate your instruction.
86All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.86All your commands are true; people persecute me with lies--help me!
87They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments.87They almost ended my life on earth, but I did not abandon your precepts.
88In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. Lamedh88Give me life in accordance with your faithful love, and I will obey the decree you have spoken.
89Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven.89LORD, your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven.
90Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created.90Your faithfulness is for all generations; you established the earth, and it stands firm.
91Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans.91Your judgments stand firm today, for all things are your servants.
92If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery.92If your instruction had not been my delight, I would have died in my affliction.
93I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life.93I will never forget your precepts, for you have given me life through them.
94I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.94I am yours; save me, for I have studied your precepts.
95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.95The wicked hope to destroy me, but I contemplate your decrees.
96Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit. Mem96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your command is without limit.
97Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long.97How I love your instruction! It is my meditation all day long.
98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.
99Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws.99I have more insight than all my teachers because your decrees are my meditation.
100I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments.100I understand more than the elders because I obey your precepts.
101I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word.101I have kept my feet from every evil path to follow your word.
102I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well.102I have not turned from your judgments, for you yourself have instructed me.
103How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.103How sweet your word is to my taste--sweeter than honey in my mouth.
104Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life. Nun104I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.
105Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.105Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.
106I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations.106I have solemnly sworn to keep your righteous judgments.
107I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised.107I am severely afflicted; LORD, give me life according to your word.
108LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations.108LORD, please accept my freewill offerings of praise, and teach me your judgments.
109My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions.109My life is constantly in danger, yet I do not forget your instruction.
110The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments.110The wicked have set a trap for me, but I have not wandered from your precepts.
111Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight.111I have your decrees as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart.
112I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. Samekh112I am resolved to obey your statutes to the very end.
113I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions.113I hate those who are double-minded, but I love your instruction.
114You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.114You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in your word.
115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God.115Depart from me, you evil ones, so that I may obey my God's commands.
116LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed.116Sustain me as you promised, and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope.
117Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees.117Sustain me so that I can be safe and always be concerned about your statutes.
118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves.118You reject all who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is a lie.
119You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws!119You remove all the wicked on earth as if they were dross from metal; therefore, I love your decrees.
120I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations. Ayin120I tremble in awe of you; I fear your judgments.
121Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right.121I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
122Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!122Guarantee your servant's well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.123My eyes grow weary looking for your salvation and for your righteous promise.
124I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees.124Deal with your servant based on your faithful love; teach me your statutes.
125Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.125I am your servant; give me understanding so that I may know your decrees.
126LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions.126It is time for the LORD to act, for they have violated your instruction.
127Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.127Since I love your commands more than gold, even the purest gold,
128Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. Pe128I carefully follow all your precepts and hate every false way.
129Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them!129Your decrees are wondrous; therefore I obey them.
130The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.130The revelation of your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced.
131I pant with expectation, longing for your commands.131I open my mouth and pant because I long for your commands.
132Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name.132Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your practice toward those who love your name.
133Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil.133Make my steps steady through your promise; don't let any sin dominate me.
134Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments.134Redeem me from human oppression, and I will keep your precepts.
135Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees.135Make your face shine on your servant, and teach me your statutes.
136Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. Tsadhe136My eyes pour out streams of tears because people do not follow your instruction.
137O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair.137You are righteous, LORD, and your judgments are just.
138Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy.138The decrees you issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy.
139I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words.139My anger overwhelms me because my foes forget your words.
140Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.140Your word is completely pure, and your servant loves it.
141I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments.141I am insignificant and despised, but I do not forget your precepts.
142Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true.142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your instruction is true.
143As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.143Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but your commands are my delight.
144Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Qoph144Your decrees are righteous forever. Give me understanding, and I will live.
145I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees.145I call with all my heart; answer me, LORD. I will obey your statutes.
146I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws.146I call to you; save me, and I will keep your decrees.
147I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.147I rise before dawn and cry out for help; I put my hope in your word.
148I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.148I am awake through each watch of the night to meditate on your promise.
149In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations.149In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice. LORD, give me life in keeping with your justice.
150Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions.150Those who pursue evil plans come near; they are far from your instruction.
151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true.151You are near, LORD, and all your commands are true.
152I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. Resh152Long ago I learned from your decrees that you have established them forever.
153Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions.153Consider my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instruction.
154Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised.154Champion my cause and redeem me; give me life as you promised.
155The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees.155Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not study your statutes.
156LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations.156Your compassions are many, LORD; give me life according to your judgments.
157Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws.157My persecutors and foes are many. I have not turned from your decrees.
158Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word.158I have seen the disloyal and feel disgust because they do not keep your word.
159See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love.159Consider how I love your precepts; LORD, give me life according to your faithful love.
160The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. Shin160The entirety of your word is truth, each of your righteous judgments endures forever.
161Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word.161Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears only your word.
162I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.162I rejoice over your promise like one who finds vast treasure.
163I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions.163I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your instruction.
164I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.164I praise you seven times a day for your righteous judgments.
165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.165Abundant peace belongs to those who love your instruction; nothing makes them stumble.
166I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands.166LORD, I hope for your salvation and carry out your commands.
167I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much.167I obey your decrees and love them greatly.
168Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. Taw168I obey your precepts and decrees, for all my ways are before you.
169O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised.169Let my cry reach you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word.
170Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised.170Let my plea reach you; rescue me according to your promise.
171Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees.171My lips pour out praise, for you teach me your statutes.
172Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right.172My tongue sings about your promise, for all your commands are righteous.
173Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments.173May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
174O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight.174I long for your salvation, LORD, and your instruction is my delight.
175Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me.175Let me live, and I will praise you; may your judgments help me.
176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.176I wander like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commands.
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Psalm 118
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