Psalms 119 / 150
- 1Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD .
- 2Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.
- 3They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways.
- 4You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.
- 5Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
- 6Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
- 7I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.
- 8I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me. ( b Beth )
- 9How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
- 10I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
- 11I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
- 12Praise be to you, O LORD ; teach me your decrees.
- 13With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.
- 14I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.
- 15I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.
- 16I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. ( g Gimel )
- 17Do good to your servant, and I will live; I will obey your word.
- 18Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
- 19I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.
- 20My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.
- 21You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands.
- 22Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes.
- 23Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.
- 24Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors. ( d Daleth )
- 25I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
- 26I recounted my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
- 27Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders.
- 28My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
- 29Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law.
- 30I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.
- 31I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD ; do not let me be put to shame.
- 32I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. ( h He )
- 33Teach me, O LORD , to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end.
- 34Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
- 35Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
- 36Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.
- 37Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
- 38Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.
- 39Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.
- 40How I long for your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness. ( w Waw )
- 41May your unfailing love come to me, O LORD , your salvation according to your promise;
- 42then I will answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
- 43Do not snatch the word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.
- 44I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.
- 45I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
- 46I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,
- 47for I delight in your commands because I love them.
- 48I lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees. ( z Zayin )
- 49Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.
- 50My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
- 51The arrogant mock me without restraint, but I do not turn from your law.
- 52I remember your ancient laws, O LORD , and I find comfort in them.
- 53Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.
- 54Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.
- 55In the night I remember your name, O LORD , and I will keep your law.
- 56This has been my practice: I obey your precepts. ( x Heth )
- 57You are my portion, O LORD ; I have promised to obey your words.
- 58I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
- 59I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.
- 60I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.
- 61Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.
- 62At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.
- 63I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
- 64The earth is filled with your love, O LORD ; teach me your decrees. ( X Teth )
- 65Do good to your servant according to your word, O LORD .
- 66Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands.
- 67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.
- 68You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.
- 69Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.
- 70Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.
- 71It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
- 72The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. ( y Yodh )
- 73Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.
- 74May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.
- 75I know, O LORD , that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
- 76May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.
- 77Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.
- 78May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.
- 79May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.
- 80May my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be put to shame. ( k Kaph )
- 81My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.
- 82My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, "When will you comfort me?"
- 83Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees.
- 84How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors?
- 85The arrogant dig pitfalls for me, contrary to your law.
- 86All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for men persecute me without cause.
- 87They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.
- 88Preserve my life according to your love, and I will obey the statutes of your mouth. ( l Lamedh )
- 89Your word, O LORD , is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
- 90Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.
- 91Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.
- 92If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
- 93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.
- 94Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.
- 95The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes.
- 96To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless. ( m Mem )
- 97Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.
- 98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me.
- 99I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.
- 100I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.
- 101I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word.
- 102I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me.
- 103How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
- 104I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. ( n Nun )
- 105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
- 106I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.
- 107I have suffered much; preserve my life, O LORD , according to your word.
- 108Accept, O LORD , the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.
- 109Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.
- 110The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts.
- 111Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.
- 112My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end. ( s Samekh )
- 113I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.
- 114You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.
- 115Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!
- 116Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.
- 117Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees.
- 118You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their deceitfulness is in vain.
- 119All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes.
- 120My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws. ( v Ayin )
- 121I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors.
- 122Ensure your servant's well-being; let not the arrogant oppress me.
- 123My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise.
- 124Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees.
- 125I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.
- 126It is time for you to act, O LORD ; your law is being broken.
- 127Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold,
- 128and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path. ( p Pe )
- 129Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.
- 130The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
- 131I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.
- 132Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
- 133Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
- 134Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may obey your precepts.
- 135Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees.
- 136Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed. ( c Tsadhe )
- 137Righteous are you, O LORD , and your laws are right.
- 138The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.
- 139My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.
- 140Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
- 141Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.
- 142Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.
- 143Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight.
- 144Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may live. ( q Qoph )
- 145I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD , and I will obey your decrees.
- 146I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.
- 147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.
- 148My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.
- 149Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, O LORD , according to your laws.
- 150Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law.
- 151Yet 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. ( r Resh )
- 153Look upon my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.
- 154Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.
- 155Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees.
- 156Your compassion is great, O LORD ; preserve my life according to your laws.
- 157Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes.
- 158I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word.
- 159See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, O LORD , according to your love.
- 160All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. ( S Sin and Shin )
- 161Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.
- 162I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.
- 163I hate and abhor falsehood but I love your law.
- 164Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.
- 165Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
- 166I wait for your salvation, O LORD , and I follow your commands.
- 167I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.
- 168I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you. ( t Taw )
- 169May my cry come before you, O LORD ; give me understanding according to your word.
- 170May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.
- 171May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees.
- 172May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.
- 173May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
- 174I long for your salvation, O LORD , and your law is my delight.
- 175Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me.
- 176I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.