诗篇 119
Chinese Union Version Modern Punctuation (Simplified)
遵行耶和华律法者大有福祉
119 行为完全，遵行耶和华律法的，这人便为有福！
2 遵守他的法度，一心寻求他的，这人便为有福！
3 这人不做非义的事，但遵行他的道。
4 耶和华啊，你曾将你的训词吩咐我们，为要我们殷勤遵守。
5 但愿我行事坚定，得以遵守你的律例！
6 我看重你的一切命令，就不至于羞愧。
7 我学了你公义的判语，就要以正直的心称谢你。
8 我必守你的律例，求你总不要丢弃我。
珍重耶和华话语者得免犯罪
9 少年人用什么洁净他的行为呢？是要遵行你的话。
10 我一心寻求了你，求你不要叫我偏离你的命令。
11 我将你的话藏在心里，免得我得罪你。
12 耶和华啊，你是应当称颂的，求你将你的律例教训我。
13 我用嘴唇传扬你口中的一切典章。
14 我喜悦你的法度，如同喜悦一切的财物。
15 我要默想你的训词，看重你的道路。
16 我要在你的律例中自乐，我不忘记你的话。
善爱耶和华律例者变为明达
17 求你用厚恩待你的仆人，使我存活，我就遵守你的话。
18 求你开我的眼睛，使我看出你律法中的奇妙。
19 我是在地上做寄居的，求你不要向我隐瞒你的命令。
20 我时常切慕你的典章，甚至心碎。
21 受咒诅偏离你命令的骄傲人，你已经责备他们。
22 求你除掉我所受的羞辱和藐视，因我遵守你的法度。
23 虽有首领坐着妄论我，你仆人却思想你的律例。
24 你的法度是我所喜乐的，是我的谋士。
持守耶和华法度者得有力量
25 我的性命几乎归于尘土，求你照你的话将我救活。
26 我述说我所行的，你应允了我，求你将你的律例教训我。
27 求你使我明白你的训词，我就思想你的奇事。
28 我的心因愁苦而消化，求你照你的话使我坚立。
29 求你使我离开奸诈的道，开恩将你的律法赐给我。
30 我拣选了忠信的道，将你的典章摆在我面前。
31 我持守你的法度，耶和华啊，求你不要叫我羞愧！
32 你开广我心的时候，我就往你命令的道上直奔。
遵守耶和华律法者得到引导
33 耶和华啊，求你将你的律例指教我，我必遵守到底。
34 求你赐我悟性，我便遵守你的律法，且要一心遵守。
35 求你叫我遵行你的命令，因为这是我所喜乐的。
36 求你使我的心趋向你的法度，不趋向非义之财。
37 求你叫我转眼不看虚假，又叫我在你的道中生活。
38 你向敬畏你的人所应许的话，求你向仆人坚定。
39 求你使我所怕的羞辱远离我，因你的典章本为美。
40 我羡慕你的训词，求你使我在你的公义上生活。
倚靠耶和华话语者不致羞愧
41 耶和华啊，愿你照你的话，使你的慈爱，就是你的救恩，临到我身上。
42 我就有话回答那羞辱我的，因我倚靠你的话。
43 求你叫真理的话总不离开我口，因我仰望你的典章。
44 我要常守你的律法，直到永永远远。
45 我要自由而行[a]，因我素来考究你的训词。
46 我也要在君王面前论说你的法度，并不至于羞愧。
47 我要在你的命令中自乐，这命令素来是我所爱的。
48 我又要遵行[b]你的命令，这命令素来是我所爱的，我也要思想你的律例。
记念耶和华典章者得其安慰
49 求你记念向你仆人所应许的话，叫我有盼望。
50 这话将我救活了，我在患难中因此得安慰。
51 骄傲的人甚侮慢我，我却未曾偏离你的律法。
52 耶和华啊，我记念你从古以来的典章，就得了安慰。
53 我见恶人离弃你的律法，就怒气发作，犹如火烧。
54 我在世寄居，素来以你的律例为诗歌。
55 耶和华啊，我夜间记念你的名，遵守你的律法。
56 我所以如此，是因我守你的训词。
思想耶和华教训者施真友谊
57 耶和华是我的福分，我曾说，我要遵守你的言语。
58 我一心求过你的恩，愿你照你的话怜悯我。
59 我思想我所行的道，就转步归向你的法度。
60 我急忙遵守你的命令，并不迟延。
61 恶人的绳索缠绕我，我却没有忘记你的律法。
62 我因你公义的典章，半夜必起来称谢你。
63 凡敬畏你、守你训词的人，我都与他做伴。
64 耶和华啊，你的慈爱遍满大地，求你将你的律例教训我。
谦受耶和华命令者学习知识
65 耶和华啊，你向来是照你的话善待仆人。
66 求你将精明和知识赐给我，因我信了你的命令。
67 我未受苦以先走迷了路，现在却遵守你的话。
68 你本为善，所行的也善，求你将你的律例教训我。
69 骄傲人编造谎言攻击我，我却要一心守你的训词。
70 他们心蒙脂油，我却喜爱你的律法。
71 我受苦是与我有益，为要使我学习你的律例。
72 你口中的训言[c]与我有益，胜于千万的金银。
仰望耶和华判语者不致蒙羞
73 你的手制造我，建立我，求你赐我悟性，可以学习你的命令。
74 敬畏你的人见我就要欢喜，因我仰望你的话。
75 耶和华啊，我知道你的判语是公义的，你使我受苦是以诚实待我。
76 求你照着应许仆人的话，以慈爱安慰我。
77 愿你的慈悲临到我，使我存活，因你的律法是我所喜爱的。
78 愿骄傲人蒙羞，因为他们无理地倾覆我，但我要思想你的训词。
79 愿敬畏你的人归向我，他们就知道你的法度。
80 愿我的心在你的律例上完全，使我不致蒙羞。
盼望耶和华应许者救出逼迫
81 我心渴想你的救恩，仰望你的应许。
82 我因盼望你的应许眼睛失明，说：“你何时安慰我？”
83 我好像烟熏的皮袋，却不忘记你的律例。
84 你仆人的年日有多少呢？你几时向逼迫我的人施行审判呢？
85 不从你律法的骄傲人，为我掘了坑。
86 你的命令尽都诚实，他们无理地逼迫我，求你帮助我。
87 他们几乎把我从世上灭绝，但我没有离弃你的训词。
88 求你照你的慈爱将我救活，我就遵守你口中的法度。
信赖耶和华信实者免致灭绝
89 耶和华啊，你的话安定在天，直到永远。
90 你的诚实存到万代，你坚定了地，地就长存。
91 天地照你的安排存到今日，万物都是你的仆役。
92 我若不是喜爱你的律法，早就在苦难中灭绝了。
93 我永不忘记你的训词，因你用这训词将我救活了。
94 我是属你的，求你救我，因我寻求了你的训词。
95 恶人等待我，要灭绝我，我却要揣摩你的法度。
96 我看万事尽都有限，唯有你的命令极其宽广。
默想耶和华律法者具有智慧
97 我何等爱慕你的律法，终日不住地思想。
98 你的命令常存在我心里，使我比仇敌有智慧。
99 我比我的师傅更通达，因我思想你的法度。
100 我比年老的更明白，因我守了你的训词。
101 我禁止我脚走一切的邪路，为要遵守你的话。
102 我没有偏离你的典章，因为你教训了我。
103 你的言语在我上膛何等甘美，在我口中比蜜更甜！
104 我借着你的训词得以明白，所以我恨一切的假道。
遵行耶和华灯光者免入网罗
105 你的话是我脚前的灯，是我路上的光。
106 你公义的典章，我曾起誓遵守，我必按誓而行。
107 我甚是受苦，耶和华啊，求你照你的话将我救活。
108 耶和华啊，求你悦纳我口中的赞美为供物，又将你的典章教训我。
109 我的性命常在危险之中，我却不忘记你的律法。
110 恶人为我设下网罗，我却没有偏离你的训词。
111 我以你的法度为永远的产业，因这是我心中所喜爱的。
112 我的心专向你的律例，永远遵行，一直到底。
爱慕耶和华律例者免除惧怕
113 心怀二意的人为我所恨，但你的律法为我所爱。
114 你是我藏身之处，又是我的盾牌，我甚仰望你的话语。
115 作恶的人哪，你们离开我吧，我好遵守我神的命令。
116 求你照你的话扶持我，使我存活，也不叫我因失望而害羞。
117 求你扶持我，我便得救，时常看重你的律例。
118 凡偏离你律例的人，你都轻弃他们，因为他们的诡诈必归虚空。
119 凡地上的恶人，你除掉他，好像除掉渣滓，因此我爱你的法度。
120 我因惧怕你，肉就发抖，我也怕你的判语。
遵从耶和华训诲者不容欺压
121 我行过公平和公义，求你不要撇下我给欺压我的人。
122 求你为仆人作保，使我得好处，不容骄傲人欺压我。
123 我因盼望你的救恩和你公义的话，眼睛失明。
124 求你照你的慈爱待仆人，将你的律例教训我。
125 我是你的仆人，求你赐我悟性，使我得知你的法度。
126 这是耶和华降罚的时候，因人废了你的律法。
127 所以我爱你的命令胜于金子，更胜于精金。
128 你一切的训词，在万事上我都以为正直，我却恨恶一切假道。
谨守耶和华律法者脱离罪孽
129 你的法度奇妙，所以我一心谨守。
130 你的言语一解开，就发出亮光，使愚人通达。
131 我张口而气喘，因我切慕你的命令。
132 求你转向我，怜悯我，好像你素常待那些爱你名的人。
133 求你用你的话使我脚步稳当，不许什么罪孽辖制我。
134 求你救我脱离人的欺压，我要遵守你的训词。
135 求你用脸光照仆人，又将你的律例教训我。
136 我的眼泪下流成河，因为他们不守你的律法。
敬爱耶和华诫命者立为公义
137 耶和华啊，你是公义的，你的判语也是正直的。
138 你所命定的法度是凭公义和至诚。
139 我心焦急，如同火烧，因我敌人忘记你的言语。
140 你的话极其精炼，所以你的仆人喜爱。
141 我微小被人藐视，却不忘记你的训词。
142 你的公义永远长存，你的律法尽都真实。
143 我遭遇患难愁苦，你的命令却是我所喜爱的。
144 你的法度永远是公义的，求你赐我悟性，我就活了。
思想耶和华话语者享其同在
145 耶和华啊，我一心呼吁你，求你应允我，我必谨守你的律例。
146 我向你呼吁，求你救我，我要遵守你的法度。
147 我趁天未亮呼求，我仰望了你的言语。
148 我趁夜更未换，将眼睁开，为要思想你的话语。
149 求你照你的慈爱听我的声音，耶和华啊，求你照你的典章将我救活。
150 追求奸恶的人临近了，他们远离你的律法。
151 耶和华啊，你与我相近，你一切的命令尽都真实。
152 我因学你的法度，久已知道是你永远立定的。
依照耶和华慈爱者将被救活
153 求你看顾我的苦难，搭救我，因我不忘记你的律法。
154 求你为我辨屈，救赎我，照你的话将我救活。
155 救恩远离恶人，因为他们不寻求你的律例。
156 耶和华啊，你的慈悲本为大，求你照你的典章将我救活。
157 逼迫我的、抵挡我的很多，我却没有偏离你的法度。
158 我看见奸恶的人就甚憎恶，因为他们不遵守你的话。
159 你看我怎样爱你的训词，耶和华啊，求你照你的慈爱将我救活。
160 你话的总纲是真实，你一切公义的典章是永远长存。
遵守耶和华法度者不致绊倒
161 首领无故地逼迫我，但我的心畏惧你的言语。
162 我喜爱你的话，好像人得了许多掳物。
163 谎话是我所恨恶所憎嫌的，唯你的律法是我所爱的。
164 我因你公义的典章，一天七次赞美你。
165 爱你律法的人有大平安，什么都不能使他们绊脚。
166 耶和华啊，我仰望了你的救恩，遵行了你的命令。
167 我心里守了你的法度，这法度我甚喜爱。
168 我遵守了你的训词和法度，因我一切所行的都在你面前。
恳求耶和华救赎者赞美歌唱
169 耶和华啊，愿我的呼吁达到你面前，照你的话赐我悟性。
170 愿我的恳求达到你面前，照你的话搭救我。
171 愿我的嘴发出赞美的话，因为你将律例教训我。
172 愿我的舌头歌唱你的话，因你一切的命令尽都公义。
173 愿你用手帮助我，因我拣选了你的训词。
174 耶和华啊，我切慕你的救恩，你的律法也是我所喜爱的。
175 愿我的性命存活，得以赞美你，愿你的典章帮助我。
176 我如亡羊走迷了路，求你寻找仆人，因我不忘记你的命令。
Psalm 119
21st Century King James Version
119 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.
2 Blessed are they that keep His testimonies and that seek Him with the whole heart.
3 They also do no iniquity; they walk in His ways.
4 Thou hast commanded us to keep Thy precepts diligently;
5 O that my ways were directed to keep Thy statutes!
6 Then shall I not be ashamed when I have respect unto all Thy commandments.
7 I will praise Thee with uprightness of heart when I shall have learned Thy righteous judgments.
8 I will keep Thy statutes; O forsake me not utterly!
9 How shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to Thy word.
10 With my whole heart have I sought Thee; O let me not wander from Thy commandments!
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee.
12 Blessed art Thou, O Lord; teach me Thy statutes.
13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of Thy mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on Thy precepts and attend unto Thy ways.
16 I will delight myself in Thy statutes; I will not forget Thy word.
17 Deal bountifully with Thy servant, that I may live and keep Thy word.
18 Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law.
19 I am a stranger on the earth; hide not Thy commandments from me.
20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath for Thy judgments at all times.
21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, that err from Thy commandments.
22 Remove from me reproach and contempt, for I have kept Thy testimonies.
23 Princes also sat and spoke against me, but Thy servant meditated on Thy statutes.
24 Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.
25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust; quicken Thou me according to Thy word.
26 I have declared my ways, and Thou heardest me; teach me Thy statutes.
27 Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts; so shall I talk of Thy wondrous works.
28 My soul melteth from heaviness; strengthen Thou me according to Thy word.
29 Remove from me the way of lying, and grant me Thy law graciously.
30 I have chosen the way of truth; Thy judgments have I laid before me.
31 I have held fast unto Thy testimonies; O Lord, put me not to shame.
32 I will run in the way of Thy commandments, when Thou shalt enlarge my heart.
33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes, and I shall keep it unto the end.
34 Give me understanding and I shall keep Thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
35 Make me to go in the path of Thy commandments, for therein do I delight.
36 Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies, and not to covetousness;
37 turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken Thou me in Thy way.
38 Establish Thy word unto Thy servant, who is devoted to the fear of Thee.
39 Turn away my reproach which I fear, for Thy judgments are good.
40 Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts; quicken me in Thy righteousness.
41 Let Thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord, even Thy salvation according to Thy word;
42 so shall I have the answer for him that reproacheth me, for I trust in Thy word.
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for I have hoped in Thy judgments.
44 So shall I keep Thy law continually, for ever and ever.
45 And I will walk in liberty, for I seek Thy precepts.
46 I will speak of Thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.
47 And I will delight myself in Thy commandments which I have loved.
48 My hands also will I lift up unto Thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate on Thy statutes.
49 Remember the word unto Thy servant, upon which Thou hast caused me to hope.
50 This is my comfort in my affliction, for Thy word hath quickened me.
51 The proud have held me greatly in derision, yet have I not departed from Thy law.
52 I remembered Thy judgments of old, O Lord, and have comforted myself.
53 Horror hath taken hold upon me, because of the wicked that forsake Thy law.
54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
55 I have remembered Thy name, O Lord, in the night and have kept Thy law.
56 This I had, because I kept Thy precepts.
57 Thou art my portion, O Lord; I have said that I would keep Thy words.
58 I entreated Thy favor with my whole heart; be merciful unto me according to Thy word.
59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto Thy testimonies.
60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep Thy commandments.
61 The cords of the wicked have robbed me, but I have not forgotten Thy law.
62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto Thee, because of Thy righteous judgments.
63 I am a companion of all them that fear Thee, and of them that keep Thy precepts.
64 The earth, O Lord, is full of Thy mercy; teach me Thy statutes.
65 Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O Lord, according to Thy word.
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I have believed Thy commandments.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word.
68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me Thy statutes.
69 The proud have forged a lie against me, but I will keep Thy precepts with my whole heart.
70 Their heart is as fat as grease, but I delight in Thy law.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn Thy statutes.
72 The law of Thy mouth is better for me than thousands of gold and silver.
73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn Thy commandments.
74 They that fear Thee will be glad when they see me, because I have hoped in Thy word.
75 I know, O Lord, that Thy judgments are right, and that Thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
76 Let, I pray Thee, Thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to Thy word unto Thy servant.
77 Let Thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; for Thy law is my delight.
78 Let the proud be ashamed, for they dealt perversely with me without cause; but I will meditate on Thy precepts.
79 Let those that fear Thee turn unto me, and those that have known Thy testimonies.
80 Let my heart be sound in Thy statutes, that I not be ashamed.
81 My soul fainteth for Thy salvation, but I hope in Thy word.
82 Mine eyes fail from seeking Thy word, saying, “When wilt Thou comfort me?”
83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet do I not forget Thy statutes.
84 How many are the days of Thy servant? When wilt Thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
85 The proud have dug pits for me, which is not according to Thy law.
86 All Thy commandments are faithful; they persecute me wrongfully; help Thou me!
87 They had almost consumed me from the earth, but I forsook not Thy precepts.
88 Quicken me according to Thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of Thy mouth.
89 Forever, O Lord, Thy word is settled in heaven.
90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations; Thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.
91 They continue this day according to Thine ordinances, for all are Thy servants.
92 Had not Thy law been my delight, I should have perished in mine affliction.
93 I will never forget Thy precepts, for with them Thou hast quickened me.
94 I am Thine, save me; for I have sought Thy precepts.
95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me, but I will consider Thy testimonies.
96 I have seen an end of all perfection, but Thy commandment is exceeding broad.
97 O how I love Thy law! It is my meditation all the day.
98 Thou, through Thy commandments, hast made me wiser than mine enemies; for Thy commands are ever with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, for Thy testimonies are my meditation.
100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep Thy precepts.
101 I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep Thy word.
102 I have not departed from Thy judgments, for Thou hast taught me.
103 How sweet are Thy words unto my taste, yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through Thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.
105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
106 I have sworn an oath, and I will perform it, that I will keep Thy righteous judgments.
107 I am afflicted very much; quicken me, O Lord, according unto Thy word.
108 Accept, I beseech Thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me Thy judgments.
109 My soul is continually in my hand, yet I do not forget Thy law.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I erred not from Thy precepts.
111 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever, for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
112 I have inclined mine heart to perform Thy statutes alway, even unto the end.
113 I hate vain thoughts, but Thy law do I love.
114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Thy word.
115 Depart from me, ye evildoers, for I will keep the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according to Thy word, that I may live, and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
117 Hold Thou me up, and I shall be safe, and I will have regard unto Thy statutes continually.
118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from Thy statutes, for their deceit is falsehood.
119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love Thy testimonies.
120 My flesh trembleth for fear of Thee, and I am afraid of Thy judgments.
121 I have done judgment and justice; leave me not to mine oppressors.
122 Be surety for Thy servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.
123 Mine eyes fail, seeking for Thy salvation and for the word of Thy righteousness.
124 Deal with Thy servant according unto Thy mercy, and teach me Thy statutes.
125 I am Thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know Thy testimonies.
126 It is time for Thee, Lord, to work, for they have made void Thy law.
127 Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.
128 Therefore I esteem all Thy precepts concerning all things to be right, and I hate every false way.
129 Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul keep them.
130 The entering of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
131 I opened my mouth and panted, for I longed for Thy commandments.
132 Look Thou upon me and be merciful unto me, as Thou used to do unto those that love Thy name.
133 Order my steps in Thy word, and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
134 Deliver me from the oppression of man; so will I keep Thy precepts.
135 Make Thy face to shine upon Thy servant, and teach me Thy statutes.
136 Rivers of water run down mine eyes, because men keep not Thy law.
137 Righteous art Thou, O Lord, and upright are Thy judgments.
138 Thy testimonies that Thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten Thy words.
140 Thy word is very pure; therefore Thy servant loveth it.
141 I am small and despised, yet I do not forget Thy precepts.
142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Thy law is the truth.
143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me, yet Thy commandments are my delights.
144 The righteousness of Thy testimonies is everlasting; give me understanding, and I shall live.
145 I cried with my whole heart: hear me, O Lord; I will keep Thy statutes.
146 I cried unto Thee: save me, and I shall keep Thy testimonies.
147 I awaited the dawning of the morning and cried; I hoped in Thy word.
148 Mine eyes awaited the night watches, that I might meditate on Thy word.
149 Hear my voice according unto Thy lovingkindness; O Lord, quicken me according to Thy judgment.
150 They draw nigh that follow after mischief; they are far from Thy law.
151 Thou art near, O Lord, and all Thy commandments are truth.
152 Concerning Thy testimonies, I have known of old that Thou hast founded them for ever.
153 Consider mine affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget Thy law.
154 Plead my cause and deliver me; quicken me according to Thy word.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they seek not Thy statutes.
156 Great are Thy tender mercies, O Lord; quicken me according to Thy judgments.
157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies, yet do I not depart from Thy testimonies.
158 I beheld the transgressors and was grieved, because they kept not Thy word.
159 Consider how I love Thy precepts; quicken me, O Lord, according to Thy lovingkindness.
160 Thy word is true from the beginning, and every one of Thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.
161 Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart standeth in awe of Thy word.
162 I rejoice at Thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
163 I hate and abhor lying, but Thy law do I love.
164 Seven times a day do I praise Thee, because of Thy righteous judgments.
165 Great peace have they that love Thy law, and nothing shall cause them to fall.
166 Lord, I have hoped for Thy salvation and have done Thy commandments.
167 My soul hath kept Thy testimonies, and I love them exceedingly.
168 I have kept Thy precepts and Thy testimonies, for all my ways are before Thee.
169 Let my cry come near before Thee, O Lord; give me understanding according to Thy word.
170 Let my supplication come before Thee; deliver me according to Thy word.
171 My lips shall utter praise when Thou hast taught me Thy statutes.
172 My tongue shall speak of Thy word, for all Thy commandments are righteousness.
173 Let Thine hand help me, for I have chosen Thy precepts.
174 I have longed for Thy salvation, O Lord, and Thy law is my delight.
175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee; and let Thy judgments help me.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Thy servant, for I do not forget Thy commandments.
Psalm 119
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The Glories of God’s Law
119 [a]Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the Lord!
2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,
who seek him with their whole heart,
3 who also do no wrong,
but walk in his ways!
4 Thou hast commanded thy precepts
to be kept diligently.
5 O that my ways may be steadfast
in keeping thy statutes!
6 Then I shall not be put to shame,
having my eyes fixed on all thy commandments.
7 I will praise thee with an upright heart,
when I learn thy righteous ordinances.
8 I will observe thy statutes;
O forsake me not utterly!
9 How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to thy word.
10 With my whole heart I seek thee;
let me not wander from thy commandments!
11 I have laid up thy word in my heart,
that I might not sin against thee.
12 Blessed be thou, O Lord;
teach me thy statutes!
13 With my lips I declare
all the ordinances of thy mouth.
14 In the way of thy testimonies I delight
as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on thy precepts,
and fix my eyes on thy ways.
16 I will delight in thy statutes;
I will not forget thy word.
17 Deal bountifully with thy servant,
that I may live and observe thy word.
18 Open my eyes, that I may behold
wondrous things out of thy law.
19 I am a sojourner on earth;
hide not thy commandments from me!
20 My soul is consumed with longing
for thy ordinances at all times.
21 Thou dost rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,
who wander from thy commandments;
22 take away from me their scorn and contempt,
for I have kept thy testimonies.
23 Even though princes sit plotting against me,
thy servant will meditate on thy statutes.
24 Thy testimonies are my delight,
they are my counselors.
25 My soul cleaves to the dust;
revive me according to thy word!
26 When I told of my ways, thou didst answer me;
teach me thy statutes!
27 Make me understand the way of thy precepts,
and I will meditate on thy wondrous works.
28 My soul melts away for sorrow;
strengthen me according to thy word!
29 Put false ways far from me;
and graciously teach me thy law!
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness,
I set thy ordinances before me.
31 I cleave to thy testimonies, O Lord;
let me not be put to shame!
32 I will run in the way of thy commandments
when thou enlargest my understanding!
33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes;
and I will keep it to the end.
34 Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law
and observe it with my whole heart.
35 Lead me in the path of thy commandments,
for I delight in it.
36 Incline my heart to thy testimonies,
and not to gain!
37 Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;
and give me life in thy ways.
38 Confirm to thy servant thy promise,
which is for those who fear thee.
39 Turn away the reproach which I dread;
for thy ordinances are good.
40 Behold, I long for thy precepts;
in thy righteousness give me life!
41 Let thy steadfast love come to me, O Lord,
thy salvation according to thy promise;
42 then shall I have an answer for those who taunt me,
for I trust in thy word.
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
for my hope is in thy ordinances.
44 I will keep thy law continually,
for ever and ever;
45 and I shall walk at liberty,
for I have sought thy precepts.
46 I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings,
and shall not be put to shame;
47 for I find my delight in thy commandments,
which I love.
48 I revere thy commandments, which I love,
and I will meditate on thy statutes.
49 Remember thy word to thy servant,
in which thou hast made me hope.
50 This is my comfort in my affliction
that thy promise gives me life.
51 Godless men utterly deride me,
but I do not turn away from thy law.
52 When I think of thy ordinances from of old,
I take comfort, O Lord.
53 Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked,
who forsake thy law.
54 Thy statutes have been my songs
in the house of my pilgrimage.
55 I remember thy name in the night, O Lord,
and keep thy law.
56 This blessing has fallen to me,
that I have kept thy precepts.
57 The Lord is my portion;
I promise to keep thy words.
58 I entreat thy favor with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to thy promise.
59 When I think of thy ways,
I turn my feet to thy testimonies;
60 I hasten and do not delay
to keep thy commandments.
61 Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,
I do not forget thy law.
62 At midnight I rise to praise thee,
because of thy righteous ordinances.
63 I am a companion of all who fear thee,
of those who keep thy precepts.
64 The earth, O Lord, is full of thy steadfast love;
teach me thy statutes!
65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant,
O Lord, according to thy word.
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge,
for I believe in thy commandments.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray;
but now I keep thy word.
68 Thou art good and doest good;
teach me thy statutes.
69 The godless besmear me with lies,
but with my whole heart I keep thy precepts;
70 their heart is gross like fat,
but I delight in thy law.
71 It is good for me that I was afflicted,
that I might learn thy statutes.
72 The law of thy mouth is better to me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
73 Thy hands have made and fashioned me;
give me understanding that I may learn thy commandments.
74 Those who fear thee shall see me and rejoice,
because I have hoped in thy word.
75 I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right,
and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.
76 Let thy steadfast love be ready to comfort me
according to thy promise to thy servant.
77 Let thy mercy come to me, that I may live;
for thy law is my delight.
78 Let the godless be put to shame,
because they have subverted me with guile;
as for me, I will meditate on thy precepts.
79 Let those who fear thee turn to me,
that they may know thy testimonies.
80 May my heart be blameless in thy statutes,
that I may not be put to shame!
81 My soul languishes for thy salvation;
I hope in thy word.
82 My eyes fail with watching for thy promise;
I ask, “When wilt thou comfort me?”
83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,
yet I have not forgotten thy statutes.
84 How long must thy servant endure?
When wilt thou judge those who persecute me?
85 Godless men have dug pitfalls for me,
men who do not conform to thy law.
86 All thy commandments are sure;
they persecute me with falsehood; help me!
87 They have almost made an end of me on earth;
but I have not forsaken thy precepts.
88 In thy steadfast love spare my life,
that I may keep the testimonies of thy mouth.
89 For ever, O Lord, thy word
is firmly fixed in the heavens.
90 Thy faithfulness endures to all generations;
thou hast established the earth, and it stands fast.
91 By thy appointment they stand this day;
for all things are thy servants.
92 If thy law had not been my delight,
I should have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget thy precepts;
for by them thou hast given me life.
94 I am thine, save me;
for I have sought thy precepts.
95 The wicked lie in wait to destroy me;
but I consider thy testimonies.
96 I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but thy commandment is exceedingly broad.
97 Oh, how I love thy law!
It is my meditation all the day.
98 Thy commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
for it is ever with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for thy testimonies are my meditation.
100 I understand more than the aged,
for I keep thy precepts.
101 I hold back my feet from every evil way,
in order to keep thy word.
102 I do not turn aside from thy ordinances,
for thou hast taught me.
103 How sweet are thy words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through thy precepts I get understanding;
therefore I hate every false way.
105 Thy word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
to observe thy righteous ordinances.
107 I am sorely afflicted;
give me life, O Lord, according to thy word!
108 Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord,
and teach me thy ordinances.
109 I hold my life in my hand continually,
but I do not forget thy law.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me,
but I do not stray from thy precepts.
111 Thy testimonies are my heritage for ever;
yea, they are the joy of my heart.
112 I incline my heart to perform thy statutes
for ever, to the end.
113 I hate double-minded men,
but I love thy law.
114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in thy word.
115 Depart from me, you evildoers,
that I may keep the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according to thy promise, that I may live,
and let me not be put to shame in my hope!
117 Hold me up, that I may be safe
and have regard for thy statutes continually!
118 Thou dost spurn all who go astray from thy statutes;
yea, their cunning is in vain.
119 All the wicked of the earth thou dost count as dross;
therefore I love thy testimonies.
120 My flesh trembles for fear of thee,
and I am afraid of thy judgments.
121 I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Be surety for thy servant for good;
let not the godless oppress me.
123 My eyes fail with watching for thy salvation,
and for the fulfilment of thy righteous promise.
124 Deal with thy servant according to thy steadfast love,
and teach me thy statutes.
125 I am thy servant; give me understanding,
that I may know thy testimonies!
126 It is time for the Lord to act,
for thy law has been broken.
127 Therefore I love thy commandments
above gold, above fine gold.
128 Therefore I direct my steps by all thy precepts;[b]
I hate every false way.
129 Thy testimonies are wonderful;
therefore my soul keeps them.
130 The unfolding of thy words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.
131 With open mouth I pant,
because I long for thy commandments.
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,
as is thy wont toward those who love thy name.
133 Keep steady my steps according to thy promise,
and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
134 Redeem me from man’s oppression,
that I may keep thy precepts.
135 Make thy face shine upon thy servant,
and teach me thy statutes.
136 My eyes shed streams of tears,
because men do not keep thy law.
137 Righteous art thou, O Lord,
and right are thy judgments.
138 Thou hast appointed thy testimonies in righteousness
and in all faithfulness.
139 My zeal consumes me,
because my foes forget thy words.
140 Thy promise is well tried,
and thy servant loves it.
141 I am small and despised,
yet I do not forget thy precepts.
142 Thy righteousness is righteous for ever,
and thy law is true.
143 Trouble and anguish have come upon me,
but thy commandments are my delight.
144 Thy testimonies are righteous for ever;
give me understanding that I may live.
145 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!
I will keep thy statutes.
146 I cry to thee; save me,
that I may observe thy testimonies.
147 I rise before dawn and cry for help;
I hope in thy words.
148 My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,
that I may meditate upon thy promise.
149 Hear my voice in thy steadfast love;
O Lord, in thy justice preserve my life.
150 They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose;
they are far from thy law.
151 But thou art near, O Lord,
and all thy commandments are true.
152 Long have I known from thy testimonies
that thou hast founded them for ever.
153 Look on my affliction and deliver me,
for I do not forget thy law.
154 Plead my cause and redeem me;
give me life according to thy promise!
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek thy statutes.
156 Great is thy mercy, O Lord;
give me life according to thy justice.
157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,
but I do not swerve from thy testimonies.
158 I look at the faithless with disgust,
because they do not keep thy commands.
159 Consider how I love thy precepts!
Preserve my life according to thy steadfast love.
160 The sum of thy word is truth;
and every one of thy righteous ordinances endures for ever.
161 Princes persecute me without cause,
but my heart stands in awe of thy words.
162 I rejoice at thy word
like one who finds great spoil.
163 I hate and abhor falsehood,
but I love thy law.
164 Seven times a day I praise thee
for thy righteous ordinances.
165 Great peace have those who love thy law;
nothing can make them stumble.
166 I hope for thy salvation, O Lord,
and I do thy commandments.
167 My soul keeps thy testimonies;
I love them exceedingly.
168 I keep thy precepts and testimonies,
for all my ways are before thee.
169 Let my cry come before thee, O Lord;
give me understanding according to thy word!
170 Let my supplication come before thee;
deliver me according to thy word.
171 My lips will pour forth praise
that thou dost teach me thy statutes.
172 My tongue will sing of thy word,
for all thy commandments are right.
173 Let thy hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen thy precepts.
174 I long for thy salvation, O Lord,
and thy law is my delight.
175 Let me live, that I may praise thee,
and let thy ordinances help me.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant,
for I do not forget thy commandments.
Footnotes
- 119 This great hymn of praise for the Torah, the law of God, is typical of the best Jewish piety after the Exile.
- Psalm 119:128 Gk Jerome: Heb uncertain
Psalm 119
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Psalm 119
Delight in God’s Word
א Alef
1 How[a] happy are those whose way is blameless,(A)
who live according to the Lord’s instruction!(B)
2 Happy are those who keep His decrees(C)
and seek Him with all their heart.(D)
3 They do nothing wrong;(E)
they follow His ways.
4 You have commanded that Your precepts(F)
be diligently kept.
5 If only my ways were committed
to keeping Your statutes!(G)
6 Then I would not be ashamed(H)
when I think about all Your commands.
7 I will praise You with a sincere heart(I)
when I learn Your righteous judgments.
8 I will keep Your statutes;
never abandon me.(J)
ב Bet
9 How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping Your[b] word.(K)
10 I have sought You with all my heart;(L)
don’t let me wander from Your commands.(M)
11 I have treasured Your word in my heart(N)
so that I may not sin against You.
12 Lord, may You be praised;
teach me Your statutes.(O)
13 With my lips I proclaim
all the judgments from Your mouth.(P)
14 I rejoice in the way revealed by Your decrees(Q)
as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on Your precepts(R)
and think about Your ways.(S)
16 I will delight in Your statutes;(T)
I will not forget Your word.
ג Gimel
17 Deal generously with Your servant(U)
so that I might live;
then I will keep Your word.
18 Open my eyes so that I may contemplate
wonderful things from Your instruction.
19 I am a stranger on earth;(V)
do not hide Your commands from me.
20 I am continually overcome
with longing for Your judgments.(W)
21 You rebuke the proud,
the ones under a curse,(X)
who wander from Your commands.(Y)
22 Take insult and contempt away from me,(Z)
for I have kept Your decrees.
23 Though princes sit together speaking against me,(AA)
Your servant will think about Your statutes;(AB)
24 Your decrees are my delight
and my counselors.(AC)
ד Dalet
25 My life is down in the dust;(AD)
give me life(AE) through Your word.
26 I told You about my life,
and You listened to me;
teach me Your statutes.(AF)
27 Help me understand
the meaning of Your precepts
so that I can meditate on Your wonders.(AG)
28 I am weary[c] from grief;
strengthen me through Your word.(AH)
29 Keep me from the way of deceit
and graciously give me Your instruction.
30 I have chosen the way of truth;
I have set Your ordinances before me.(AI)
31 I cling to Your decrees;
Lord, do not put me to shame.(AJ)
32 I pursue the way of Your commands,
for You broaden my understanding.[d](AK)
ה He
33 Teach me, Lord, the meaning[e] of Your statutes,
and I will always keep them.[f](AL)
34 Help me understand Your instruction,(AM)
and I will obey it
and follow it with all my heart.(AN)
35 Help me stay on the path of Your commands,(AO)
for I take pleasure in it.(AP)
36 Turn my heart to Your decrees(AQ)
and not to material gain.(AR)
37 Turn my eyes
from looking at what is worthless;(AS)
give me life in Your ways.[g](AT)
38 Confirm what You said to Your servant,(AU)
for it produces reverence for You.
39 Turn away the disgrace I dread;(AV)
indeed, Your judgments are good.
40 How I long for Your precepts!(AW)
Give me life through Your righteousness.
ו Vav
41 Let Your faithful love come to me, Lord,(AX)
Your salvation, as You promised.(AY)
42 Then I can answer the one who taunts me,(AZ)
for I trust in Your word.
43 Never take the word of truth from my mouth,
for I hope in Your judgments.(BA)
44 I will always obey Your instruction,
forever and ever.(BB)
45 I will walk freely in an open place(BC)
because I seek Your precepts.(BD)
46 I will speak of Your decrees before kings
and not be ashamed.(BE)
47 I delight in Your commands,
which I love.(BF)
48 I will lift up my hands(BG) to Your commands,
which I love,
and will meditate on Your statutes.(BH)
ז Zayin
49 Remember Your word to Your servant;
You have given me hope through it.
50 This is my comfort in my affliction:(BI)
Your promise has given me life.
51 The arrogant constantly ridicule me,
but I do not turn away from Your instruction.(BJ)
52 Lord, I remember Your judgments from long ago
and find comfort.
53 Rage seizes me(BK) because of the wicked
who reject Your instruction.(BL)
54 Your statutes are the theme of my song
during my earthly life.[h]
55 Yahweh, I remember Your name(BM) in the night,(BN)
and I obey Your instruction.
56 This is my practice:
I obey Your precepts.(BO)
ח Khet
57 The Lord is my portion;[i](BP)
I have promised to keep Your words.
58 I have sought Your favor(BQ) with all my heart;
be gracious to me(BR) according to Your promise.
59 I thought about my ways(BS)
and turned my steps back to Your decrees.
60 I hurried, not hesitating
to keep Your commands.
61 Though the ropes of the wicked(BT)
were wrapped around me,
I did not forget Your instruction.(BU)
62 I rise at midnight to thank You(BV)
for Your righteous judgments.(BW)
63 I am a friend to all who fear You,(BX)
to those who keep Your precepts.
64 Lord, the earth is filled with Your faithful love;(BY)
teach me Your statutes.(BZ)
ט Tet
65 Lord, You have treated Your servant well,
just as You promised.
66 Teach me good judgment and discernment,(CA)
for I rely on Your commands.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,(CB)
but now I keep Your word.
68 You are good,(CC) and You do what is good;(CD)
teach me Your statutes.
69 The arrogant have smeared me with lies,(CE)
but I obey Your precepts with all my heart.(CF)
70 Their hearts are hard and insensitive,(CG)
but I delight in Your instruction.(CH)
71 It was good for me to be afflicted(CI)
so that I could learn Your statutes.
72 Instruction from Your lips(CJ) is better for me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
י Yod
73 Your hands made me and formed me;(CK)
give me understanding
so that I can learn Your commands.(CL)
74 Those who fear You will see me and rejoice,(CM)
for I put my hope in Your word.(CN)
75 I know, Lord, that Your judgments are just
and that You have afflicted me fairly.(CO)
76 May Your faithful love comfort me
as You promised Your servant.
77 May Your compassion come to me(CP)
so that I may live,
for Your instruction is my delight.(CQ)
78 Let the arrogant be put to shame(CR)
for slandering me with lies;
I will meditate on Your precepts.
79 Let those who fear You,
those who know Your decrees, turn to me.
80 May my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes(CS)
so that I will not be put to shame.
כ Kaf
81 I long for Your salvation;(CT)
I put my hope in Your word.(CU)
82 My eyes grow weary
looking for what You have promised;(CV)
I ask, “When will You comfort me?”
83 Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke,
I do not forget Your statutes.
84 How many days must Your servant wait?
When will You execute judgment on my persecutors?(CW)
85 The arrogant have dug pits for me;(CX)
they violate Your instruction.
86 All Your commands are true;
people persecute me with lies—help me!(CY)
87 They almost ended my life on earth,
but I did not abandon Your precepts.
88 Give me life in accordance with Your faithful love,
and I will obey the decree You have spoken.
ל Lamed
89 Lord, Your word is forever;(CZ)
it is firmly fixed in heaven.
90 Your faithfulness is for all generations;(DA)
You established the earth, and it stands firm.(DB)
91 They stand today in accordance with Your judgments,(DC)
for all things are Your servants.(DD)
92 If Your instruction had not been my delight,
I would have died in my affliction.(DE)
93 I will never forget Your precepts,
for You have given me life through them.(DF)
94 I am Yours; save me,(DG)
for I have sought Your precepts.(DH)
95 The wicked hope to destroy me,(DI)
but I contemplate Your decrees.
96 I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but Your command is without limit.
מ Mem
97 How I love Your instruction!(DJ)
It is my meditation all day long.(DK)
98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,(DL)
for they are always with me.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers
because Your decrees are my meditation.(DM)
100 I understand more than the elders(DN)
because I obey Your precepts.(DO)
101 I have kept my feet from every evil path(DP)
to follow Your word.
102 I have not turned from Your judgments,(DQ)
for You Yourself have instructed me.
103 How sweet Your word is(DR) to my taste—
sweeter than honey in my mouth.
104 I gain understanding from Your precepts;(DS)
therefore I hate every false way.(DT)
נ Nun
105 Your word is a lamp for my feet(DU)
and a light on my path.
106 I have solemnly sworn(DV)
to keep Your righteous judgments.
107 I am severely afflicted;
Lord, give me life through Your word.(DW)
108 Lord, please accept my willing offerings of praise,(DX)
and teach me Your judgments.(DY)
109 My life is constantly in danger,[j]
yet I do not forget Your instruction.(DZ)
110 The wicked have set a trap for me,(EA)
but I have not wandered from Your precepts.(EB)
111 I have Your decrees as a heritage forever;
indeed, they are the joy of my heart.(EC)
112 I am resolved to obey Your statutes
to the very end.[k](ED)
ס Samek
113 I hate those who are double-minded,(EE)
but I love Your instruction.(EF)
114 You are my shelter and my shield;(EG)
I put my hope in Your word.(EH)
115 Depart from me,(EI) you evil ones,
so that I may obey my God’s commands.(EJ)
116 Sustain me as You promised,(EK) and I will live;
do not let me be ashamed of my hope.(EL)
117 Sustain me so that I can be safe(EM)
and always be concerned about Your statutes.(EN)
118 You reject all who stray from Your statutes,(EO)
for their deceit is a lie.
119 You remove all the wicked on earth
as if they were[l] dross;(EP)
therefore, I love Your decrees.(EQ)
120 I tremble[m] in awe of You;(ER)
I fear Your judgments.
ע Ayin
121 I have done what is just and right;(ES)
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Guarantee Your servant’s well-being;(ET)
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123 My eyes grow weary(EU) looking for Your salvation
and for Your righteous promise.
124 Deal with Your servant based on Your faithful love;(EV)
teach me Your statutes.
125 I am Your servant;(EW) give me understanding(EX)
so that I may know Your decrees.
126 It is time for the Lord to act,(EY)
for they have violated Your instruction.
127 Since I love Your commands(EZ)
more than gold, even the purest gold,
128 I carefully follow[n] all Your precepts(FA)
and hate every false way.(FB)
פ Pe
129 Your decrees are wonderful;(FC)
therefore I obey them.(FD)
130 The revelation of Your words(FE) brings light
and gives understanding to the inexperienced.(FF)
131 I open my mouth and pant(FG)
because I long for Your commands.
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,(FH)
as is Your practice toward those who love Your name.
133 Make my steps steady through Your promise;(FI)
don’t let any sin dominate me.(FJ)
134 Redeem me from human oppression,(FK)
and I will keep Your precepts.
135 Show favor to Your servant,(FL)
and teach me Your statutes.(FM)
136 My eyes pour out streams of tears(FN)
because people do not follow Your instruction.
צ Tsade
137 You are righteous, Lord,(FO)
and Your judgments are just.
138 The decrees You issue are righteous
and altogether trustworthy.(FP)
139 My anger overwhelms me
because my foes forget Your words.(FQ)
140 Your word is completely pure,(FR)
and Your servant loves it.(FS)
141 I am insignificant and despised,(FT)
but I do not forget Your precepts.(FU)
142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and Your instruction is true.(FV)
143 Trouble and distress have overtaken me,
but Your commands are my delight.(FW)
144 Your decrees are righteous forever.(FX)
Give me understanding, and I will live.
ק Qof
145 I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord.
I will obey Your statutes.(FY)
146 I call to You; save me,
and I will keep Your decrees.(FZ)
147 I rise before dawn and cry out for help;(GA)
I put my hope in Your word.
148 I am awake through each watch of the night
to meditate on Your promise.(GB)
149 In keeping with Your faithful love, hear my voice.
Lord, give me life in keeping with Your justice.(GC)
150 Those who pursue evil plans[o](GD) come near;
they are far from Your instruction.
151 You are near, Lord,(GE)
and all Your commands are true.(GF)
152 Long ago I learned from Your decrees
that You have established them forever.(GG)
ר Resh
153 Consider my affliction and rescue me,(GH)
for I have not forgotten Your instruction.(GI)
154 Defend my cause and redeem me;(GJ)
give me life as You promised.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked
because they do not seek Your statutes.(GK)
156 Your compassions are many, Lord;(GL)
give me life according to Your judgments.
157 My persecutors and foes are many.(GM)
I have not turned from Your decrees.(GN)
158 I have seen the disloyal(GO) and feel disgust(GP)
because they do not keep Your word.
159 Consider how I love Your precepts;
Lord, give me life according to Your faithful love.(GQ)
160 The entirety of Your word is truth,
and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.(GR)
שׂ Sin/ שׁ Shin
161 Princes have persecuted me without cause,
but my heart fears only Your word.(GS)
162 I rejoice over Your promise(GT)
like one who finds vast treasure.
163 I hate and abhor falsehood,(GU)
but I love Your instruction.(GV)
164 I praise You seven times a day
for Your righteous judgments.(GW)
165 Abundant peace belongs to those(GX)
who love Your instruction;
nothing makes them stumble.(GY)
166 Lord, I hope for Your salvation(GZ)
and carry out Your commands.
167 I obey Your decrees
and love them greatly.(HA)
168 I obey Your precepts and decrees,
for all my ways are before You.(HB)
ת Tav
169 Let my cry reach You, Lord;(HC)
give me understanding according to Your word.(HD)
170 Let my plea reach You;(HE)
rescue me according to Your promise.(HF)
171 My lips pour out praise,(HG)
for You teach me Your statutes.(HH)
172 My tongue sings about Your promise,(HI)
for all Your commands are righteous.(HJ)
173 May Your hand be ready to help me,(HK)
for I have chosen Your precepts.(HL)
174 I long for Your salvation, Lord,
and Your instruction is my delight.(HM)
175 Let me live, and I will praise You;(HN)
may Your judgments help me.
176 I wander like a lost sheep;(HO)
seek Your servant,(HP)
for I do not forget Your commands.(HQ)
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:1 The stanzas of this poem form an acrostic.
- Psalm 119:9 Or keeping it according to Your
- Psalm 119:28 Or I weep
- Psalm 119:32 Lit You enlarge my heart
- Psalm 119:33 Lit way
- Psalm 119:33 Or will keep it as my reward
- Psalm 119:37 Some Hb mss, Tg read word
- Psalm 119:54 Lit song in the house of my sojourning
- Psalm 119:57 Lit You are my portion, Lord
- Psalm 119:109 Lit in my hand
- Psalm 119:112 Or statutes; the reward is eternal
- Psalm 119:119 Some Hb mss, DSS, LXX, Aq, Sym, Jer read All the wicked of the earth You count as
- Psalm 119:120 Lit My flesh shudders
- Psalm 119:128 Lit I therefore follow carefully
- Psalm 119:150 Some Hb mss, LXX, Sym, Jer read who maliciously persecute me
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