ס SAMEK

113 I hate the [a]double-minded,
But I love Your law.
114 (A)You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in Your word.
115 (B)Depart from me, you evildoers,
For I will keep the commandments of my God!
116 Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live;
And do not let me (C)be ashamed of my hope.
117 [b]Hold me up, and I shall be safe,
And I shall observe Your statutes continually.
118 You reject all those who stray from Your statutes,
For their deceit is falsehood.
119 You [c]put away all the wicked of the earth (D)like [d]dross;
Therefore I love Your testimonies.
120 (E)My flesh trembles for fear of You,
And I am afraid of Your judgments.

ע AYIN

121 I have done justice and righteousness;
Do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Be (F)surety[e] for Your servant for good;
Do not let the proud oppress me.
123 My eyes fail from seeking Your salvation
And Your righteous word.
124 Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy,
And teach me Your statutes.
125 (G)I am Your servant;
Give me understanding,
That I may know Your testimonies.
126 It is time for You to act, O Lord,
For they have [f]regarded Your law as void.
127 (H)Therefore I love Your commandments
More than gold, yes, than fine gold!
128 Therefore all Your precepts concerning all things
I consider to be right;
I hate every false way.

פ PE

129 Your testimonies are wonderful;
Therefore my soul keeps them.
130 The entrance of Your words gives light;
(I)It gives understanding to the (J)simple.
131 I opened my mouth and (K)panted,
For I longed for Your commandments.
132 (L)Look upon me and be merciful to me,
(M)As Your custom is toward those who love Your name.
133 (N)Direct my steps by Your word,
And (O)let no iniquity have dominion over me.
134 (P)Redeem me from the oppression of man,
That I may keep Your precepts.
135 (Q)Make Your face shine upon Your servant,
And teach me Your statutes.
136 (R)Rivers of water run down from my eyes,
Because men do not keep Your law.

צ TSADDE

137 (S)Righteous are You, O Lord,
And upright are Your judgments.
138 (T)Your testimonies, which You have commanded,
Are righteous and very faithful.
139 (U)My zeal has [g]consumed me,
Because my enemies have forgotten Your words.
140 (V)Your word is very [h]pure;
Therefore Your servant loves it.
141 I am small and despised,
Yet I do not forget Your precepts.
142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
And Your law is (W)truth.
143 Trouble and anguish have [i]overtaken me,
Yet Your commandments are my delights.
144 The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting;
Give me understanding, and I shall live.

ק QOPH

145 I cry out with my whole heart;
Hear me, O Lord!
I will keep Your statutes.
146 I cry out to You;
Save me, and I will keep Your testimonies.
147 (X)I rise before the dawning of the morning,
And cry for help;
I hope in Your word.
148 (Y)My eyes are awake through the night watches,
That I may meditate on Your word.
149 Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness;
O Lord, revive me according to Your justice.
150 They draw near who follow after wickedness;
They are far from Your law.
151 You are (Z)near, O Lord,
And all Your commandments are truth.
152 Concerning Your testimonies,
I have known of old that You have founded them (AA)forever.

ר RESH

153 (AB)Consider my affliction and deliver me,
For I do not forget Your law.
154 (AC)Plead my cause and redeem me;
Revive me according to Your word.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
For they do not seek Your statutes.
156 [j]Great are Your tender mercies, O Lord;
Revive me according to Your judgments.
157 Many are my persecutors and my enemies,
Yet I do not (AD)turn from Your testimonies.
158 I see the treacherous, and (AE)am disgusted,
Because they do not keep Your word.
159 Consider how I love Your precepts;
Revive me, O Lord, according to Your lovingkindness.
160 The entirety of Your word is truth,
And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.

ש SHIN

161 (AF)Princes persecute me without a cause,
But my heart stands in awe of Your word.
162 I rejoice at Your word
As one who finds great treasure.
163 I hate and abhor lying,
But I love Your law.
164 Seven times a day I praise You,
Because of Your righteous judgments.
165 (AG)Great peace have those who love Your law,
And [k]nothing causes them to stumble.
166 (AH)Lord, I hope for Your salvation,
And I do Your commandments.
167 My soul keeps Your testimonies,
And I love them exceedingly.
168 I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies,
(AI)For all my ways are before You.

ת TAU

169 Let my cry come before You, O Lord;
(AJ)Give me understanding according to Your word.
170 Let my [l]supplication come before You;
Deliver me according to Your word.
171 (AK)My lips shall utter praise,
For You teach me Your statutes.
172 My tongue shall speak of Your word,
For all Your commandments are righteousness.
173 Let Your hand become my help,
For (AL)I have chosen Your precepts.
174 (AM)I long for Your salvation, O Lord,
And (AN)Your law is my delight.
175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise You;
And let Your judgments help me.
176 (AO)I have gone astray like a lost sheep;
Seek Your servant,
For I do not forget Your commandments.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:113 Lit. divided in heart or mind
  2. Psalm 119:117 Uphold me
  3. Psalm 119:119 destroy, lit. cause to cease
  4. Psalm 119:119 slag or refuse
  5. Psalm 119:122 guaranty
  6. Psalm 119:126 broken Your law
  7. Psalm 119:139 put an end to
  8. Psalm 119:140 Lit. refined or tried
  9. Psalm 119:143 Lit. found
  10. Psalm 119:156 Or Many
  11. Psalm 119:165 Lit. they have no stumbling block
  12. Psalm 119:170 Prayer of supplication

ס Samekh

113 I hate double-minded people,(A)
    but I love your law.(B)
114 You are my refuge and my shield;(C)
    I have put my hope(D) in your word.
115 Away from me,(E) you evildoers,
    that I may keep the commands of my God!
116 Sustain me,(F) my God, according to your promise,(G) and I will live;
    do not let my hopes be dashed.(H)
117 Uphold me,(I) and I will be delivered;(J)
    I will always have regard for your decrees.(K)
118 You reject all who stray(L) from your decrees,
    for their delusions come to nothing.
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;(M)
    therefore I love your statutes.(N)
120 My flesh trembles(O) in fear of you;(P)
    I stand in awe(Q) of your laws.

ע Ayin

121 I have done what is righteous and just;(R)
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;(S)
    do not let the arrogant oppress me.(T)
123 My eyes fail,(U) looking for your salvation,(V)
    looking for your righteous promise.(W)
124 Deal with your servant according to your love(X)
    and teach me your decrees.(Y)
125 I am your servant;(Z) give me discernment
    that I may understand your statutes.(AA)
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
    your law is being broken.(AB)
127 Because I love your commands(AC)
    more than gold,(AD) more than pure gold,(AE)
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,(AF)
    I hate every wrong path.(AG)

פ Pe

129 Your statutes are wonderful;(AH)
    therefore I obey them.(AI)
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;(AJ)
    it gives understanding to the simple.(AK)
131 I open my mouth and pant,(AL)
    longing for your commands.(AM)
132 Turn to me(AN) and have mercy(AO) on me,
    as you always do to those who love your name.(AP)
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;(AQ)
    let no sin rule(AR) over me.
134 Redeem me from human oppression,(AS)
    that I may obey your precepts.(AT)
135 Make your face shine(AU) on your servant
    and teach me your decrees.(AV)
136 Streams of tears(AW) flow from my eyes,
    for your law is not obeyed.(AX)

צ Tsadhe

137 You are righteous,(AY) Lord,
    and your laws are right.(AZ)
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;(BA)
    they are fully trustworthy.(BB)
139 My zeal wears me out,(BC)
    for my enemies ignore your words.
140 Your promises(BD) have been thoroughly tested,(BE)
    and your servant loves them.(BF)
141 Though I am lowly and despised,(BG)
    I do not forget your precepts.(BH)
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
    and your law is true.(BI)
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
    but your commands give me delight.(BJ)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding(BK) that I may live.

ק Qoph

145 I call with all my heart;(BL) answer me, Lord,
    and I will obey your decrees.(BM)
146 I call out to you; save me(BN)
    and I will keep your statutes.
147 I rise before dawn(BO) and cry for help;
    I have put my hope in your word.
148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,(BP)
    that I may meditate on your promises.
149 Hear my voice(BQ) in accordance with your love;(BR)
    preserve my life,(BS) Lord, according to your laws.
150 Those who devise wicked schemes(BT) are near,
    but they are far from your law.
151 Yet you are near,(BU) Lord,
    and all your commands are true.(BV)
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes(BW)
    that you established them to last forever.(BX)

ר Resh

153 Look on my suffering(BY) and deliver me,(BZ)
    for I have not forgotten(CA) your law.
154 Defend my cause(CB) and redeem me;(CC)
    preserve my life(CD) according to your promise.(CE)
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
    for they do not seek out(CF) your decrees.
156 Your compassion, Lord, is great;(CG)
    preserve my life(CH) according to your laws.(CI)
157 Many are the foes who persecute me,(CJ)
    but I have not turned(CK) from your statutes.
158 I look on the faithless with loathing,(CL)
    for they do not obey your word.(CM)
159 See how I love your precepts;
    preserve my life,(CN) Lord, in accordance with your love.
160 All your words are true;
    all your righteous laws are eternal.(CO)

ש Sin and Shin

161 Rulers persecute me(CP) without cause,
    but my heart trembles(CQ) at your word.
162 I rejoice(CR) in your promise
    like one who finds great spoil.(CS)
163 I hate and detest(CT) falsehood
    but I love your law.(CU)
164 Seven times a day I praise you
    for your righteous laws.(CV)
165 Great peace(CW) have those who love your law,
    and nothing can make them stumble.(CX)
166 I wait for your salvation,(CY) Lord,
    and I follow your commands.
167 I obey your statutes,
    for I love them(CZ) greatly.
168 I obey your precepts(DA) and your statutes,(DB)
    for all my ways are known(DC) to you.

ת Taw

169 May my cry come(DD) before you, Lord;
    give me understanding(DE) according to your word.(DF)
170 May my supplication come(DG) before you;
    deliver me(DH) according to your promise.(DI)
171 May my lips overflow with praise,(DJ)
    for you teach me(DK) your decrees.
172 May my tongue sing(DL) of your word,
    for all your commands are righteous.(DM)
173 May your hand be ready to help(DN) me,
    for I have chosen(DO) your precepts.
174 I long for your salvation,(DP) Lord,
    and your law gives me delight.(DQ)
175 Let me live(DR) that I may praise you,
    and may your laws sustain me.
176 I have strayed like a lost sheep.(DS)
    Seek your servant,
    for I have not forgotten(DT) your commands.

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