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Salmi 119
Nuova Riveduta 1994
Salmi 119
Nuova Riveduta 1994
Le varie caratteristiche della Parola di Dio
119 (A)[a] (ALEF) Beati quelli che sono integri nelle loro vie,
che camminano secondo la legge
del Signore.
2 Beati quelli che osservano i suoi
insegnamenti,
che lo cercano con tutto il cuore
3 e non commettono il male,
ma camminano nelle sue vie.
4 Tu hai dato i tuoi precetti
perché siano osservati con cura.
5 Sia ferma la mia condotta
nell'osservanza dei tuoi statuti!
6 Non dovrò vergognarmi
quando considererò tutti i tuoi
comandamenti.
7 Ti celebrerò con cuore retto,
imparando i tuoi giusti decreti.
8 Osserverò i tuoi statuti,
non abbandonarmi mai.
(BET)
9 Come potrà il giovane render pura la sua via?
Badando a essa mediante la tua parola.
10 Ti ho cercato con tutto il mio cuore;
non lasciare che mi allontani dai
tuoi comandamenti.
11 Ho conservato la tua parola nel mio cuore
per non peccare contro di te.
12 Tu sei benedetto, o Signore;
insegnami i tuoi statuti.
13 Ho enumerato con le mie labbra
tutti i giudizi della tua bocca.
14 Gioisco seguendo le tue
testimonianze,
come se possedessi tutte le ricchezze.
15 Io mediterò sui tuoi precetti
e considererò i tuoi sentieri.
16 Mi diletterò nei tuoi statuti
e non dimenticherò la tua parola.
(GHIMEL)
17 Fa' del bene al tuo servo perché io viva
e osservi la tua parola.
18 Apri i miei occhi, e contemplerò
le meraviglie della tua legge.
19 Io sono straniero sulla terra;
non nascondermi i tuoi comandamenti.
20 L'anima mia si consuma per
il desiderio dei tuoi giudizi in ogni
tempo.
21 Tu rimproveri i superbi, i maledetti,
che si allontanano dai tuoi
comandamenti.
22 Togli via da me l'insulto e il
disprezzo
perché ho osservato le tue
testimonianze.
23 Quando i potenti si siedono a
sparlare di me,
il tuo servo medita i tuoi statuti.
24 Le tue testimonianze sono la mia
gioia;
esse sono i miei consiglieri.
(DALET)
25 L'anima mia è avvilita
nella polvere;
ravvivami secondo la tua parola.
26 Ti ho confidato le mie vie, e tu m'hai risposto;
insegnami i tuoi statuti.
27 Fammi comprendere la via dei tuoi precetti,
e io mediterò sui tuoi prodigi.
28 L'anima mia, dal dolore, si consuma in lacrime;
dammi sollievo con la tua parola.
29 Tieni lontana da me la via della
menzogna
e, nella tua grazia, fammi comprendere la tua legge.
30 Io ho scelto la via della fedeltà,
ho posto i tuoi giudizi davanti ai miei
occhi.
31 Ho aderito ai tuoi statuti;
o Signore, non permettere che io sia
confuso.
32 Io correrò per la via dei tuoi
comandamenti,
perché mi hai allargato il cuore.
(HE)
33 Insegnami, o Signore,
la via dei tuoi statuti
e io la seguirò sino alla fine.
34 Dammi intelligenza e osserverò
la tua legge;
la praticherò con tutto il cuore.
35 Guidami per il sentiero dei tuoi
comandamenti,
poiché in esso trovo la mia gioia.
36 Inclina il mio cuore alle tue
testimonianze
e non alla cupidigia.
37 Distogli gli occhi miei dal
contemplare la vanità
e fammi vivere nelle tue vie.
38 Sii fedele alla parola data al tuo servo,
perché si abbia timor di te.
39 Allontana da me il disprezzo che
mi avvilisce,
perché i tuoi giudizi son buoni.
40 Ecco, io desidero i tuoi precetti,
ravvivami nella tua giustizia.
(VAV)
41 Mi raggiunga la tua bontà,
o Signore,
e salvami, secondo la tua parola;
42 e avrò di che rispondere a chi
mi offende,
perché confido nella tua parola.
43 Non togliere mai dalla mia bocca la parola giusta,
perché spero nei tuoi giudizi.
44 Io osserverò sempre la tua legge,
per l'eternità.
45 Sicuro proseguirò nella mia strada,
perché ricerco i tuoi precetti.
46 Parlerò delle tue testimonianze
davanti ai re
e non avrò da vergognarmi.
47 Troverò gioia nei tuoi
comandamenti,
perché li amo.
48 Alzerò le mie mani verso i tuoi
comandamenti che amo
e mediterò sui tuoi statuti.
(ZAIN)
49 Ricòrdati della parola data al tuo servo,
con la quale mi hai fatto sperare.
50 Questo mi è di conforto
nell'afflizione,
che la tua parola mi fa vivere.
51 I superbi mi coprono di scherno,
ma io non mi svio dalla tua legge.
52 Ricordo i tuoi giudizi antichi,
o Signore,
e mi consolo.
53 Grande sdegno mi prende a causa degli empi
che abbandonano la tua legge.
54 I tuoi statuti sono per me dei cantici,
nella casa dove sono ospite.
55 Ricordo il tuo nome nella notte,
o Signore,
e osservo la tua legge.
56 Ho questo conforto,
che osservo i tuoi precetti.
(HET)
57 Il Signore è la mia parte;
ho promesso di osservare le tue parole.
58 Ti ho supplicato con tutto il cuore:
«Abbi pietà di me, secondo la tua
parola».
59 Ho esaminato le mie vie
e ho orientato i miei passi verso le tue testimonianze.
60 Senza indugiare, mi sono affrettato
a osservare i tuoi comandamenti.
61 Le corde degli empi mi hanno
avvinghiato,
ma io non ho dimenticato la tua legge.
62 A metà della notte mi alzo per
lodarti
a motivo dei tuoi giusti giudizi.
63 Io sono amico di tutti quelli che
ti temono,
di quelli che osservano i tuoi precetti.
64 Signore, la terra è piena della tua
bontà;
insegnami i tuoi statuti.
(TET)
65 Tu hai fatto del bene al tuo
servo,
o Signore, secondo la tua parola.
66 Concedimi senno e intelligenza,
perché ho creduto nei tuoi
comandamenti.
67 Prima di essere afflitto, andavo
errando,
ma ora osservo la tua parola.
68 Tu sei buono e fai del bene;
insegnami i tuoi statuti.
69 I superbi inventano menzogne
contro di me,
ma io osservo i tuoi precetti con tutto
il cuore.
70 Il loro cuore è insensibile come
il grasso,
ma io mi diletto nella tua legge.
71 È stata un bene per me l'afflizione
subita,
perché imparassi i tuoi statuti.
72 La legge della tua bocca per me vale piú
di migliaia di monete d'oro e d'argento.
(IOD)
73 Le tue mani mi hanno fatto
e formato;
dammi intelligenza e imparerò i tuoi
comandamenti.
74 Quelli che ti temono mi vedranno
e si rallegreranno,
perché ho sperato nella tua parola.
75 Io so, Signore, che i tuoi giudizi
sono giusti,
e che mi hai afflitto nella tua fedeltà.
76 La tua bontà sia il mio conforto,
secondo la parola data al tuo servo.
77 Venga su di me la tua compassione, e vivrò;
perché la tua legge è la mia gioia.
78 Siano confusi i superbi, che
mentendo mi opprimono;
ma io medito sui tuoi precetti.
79 Si rivolgano a me quelli che
ti temono
e quelli che conoscono le tue
testimonianze.
80 Sia perfetta la mia ubbidienza
ai tuoi statuti
perché io non sia confuso.
(CAF)
81 L'anima mia vien meno
nell'attesa della tua salvezza;
io spero nella tua parola.
82 Si spengono i miei occhi desiderosi della tua parola,
mentre dico: «Quando mi consolerai?»
83 Poiché io son divenuto come
un otre affumicato;
ma non dimentico i tuoi statuti.
84 Quanti sono i giorni del tuo servo?
Quando punirai quelli che mi
perseguitano?
85 I superbi mi hanno scavato delle
fosse;
essi non agiscono secondo la tua legge.
86 Tutti i tuoi comandamenti sono
fedeltà;
costoro mi perseguitano a torto;
soccorrimi!
87 Per poco non mi hanno eliminato
dalla terra;
ma io non ho abbandonato i tuoi
precetti.
88 Rendimi la vita secondo la
tua bontà
e io osserverò la testimonianza della
tua bocca.
(LAMED)
89 Per sempre, Signore,
la tua parola è stabile nei cieli.
90 La tua fedeltà dura per ogni
generazione;
tu hai fondato la terra ed essa sussiste.
91 Tutto sussiste anche oggi secondo le tue leggi,
perché ogni cosa è al tuo servizio.
92 Se la tua legge non fosse stata la mia gioia,
sarei già perito nella mia afflizione.
93 Mai dimenticherò i tuoi precetti,
perché per mezzo di essi tu mi dai
la vita.
94 Io son tuo, salvami,
perché ho ricercato i tuoi precetti.
95 Gli empi si sono appostati per farmi perire,
ma io medito sulle tue testimonianze.
96 Ho visto che ogni cosa perfetta
ha un limite,
ma il tuo comandamento è senza limiti.
(MEM)
97 Oh, quanto amo
la tua legge!
È la mia meditazione di tutto il giorno.
98 I tuoi comandamenti mi rendono
piú saggio dei miei nemici;
perché sono sempre con me.
99 Ho piú conoscenza di tutti i miei
maestri,
perché le tue testimonianze sono la mia meditazione.
100 Ho piú saggezza dei vecchi,
perché ho osservato i tuoi precetti.
101 Ho trattenuto i miei piedi da ogni sentiero malvagio,
per osservare la tua parola.
102 Non mi sono allontanato dai tuoi giudizi,
perché tu mi hai istruito.
103 Oh, come sono dolci le tue parole al mio palato!
Son piú dolci del miele alla mia bocca.
104 Mediante i tuoi precetti io
divento intelligente;
perciò detesto ogni doppiezza.
(NUN)
105 La tua parola è una
lampada al mio piede
e una luce sul mio sentiero.
106 Ho giurato, e lo manterrò,
di osservare i tuoi giusti giudizi.
107 Io sono molto afflitto;
Signore, rinnova la mia vita secondo
la tua parola.
108 Signore, gradisci le offerte
volontarie delle mie labbra
e insegnami i tuoi giudizi.
109 La mia vita è sempre in pericolo,
ma io non dimentico la tua legge.
110 Gli empi mi hanno teso dei lacci,
ma io non mi sono allontanato dai tuoi precetti.
111 Le tue testimonianze sono la mia eredità per sempre,
esse sono la gioia del mio cuore.
112 Ho messo il mio impegno
a praticare i tuoi statuti,
sempre, sino alla fine.
(SAMEC)
113 Io detesto gli uomini non sinceri,
ma amo la tua legge.
114 Tu sei il mio rifugio e il mio scudo;
io spero nella tua parola.
115 Allontanatevi da me, malvagi;
io osserverò i comandamenti
del mio Dio.
116 Sostienimi secondo la tua parola,
perché io viva;
non rendermi confuso nella mia
speranza.
117 Sii il mio sostegno, e sarò salvo,
terrò sempre i tuoi statuti davanti agli occhi.
118 Tu disprezzi quanti si sviano
dai tuoi statuti,
perché il loro inganno è perfidia.
119 tu getti via come scorie tutti
gli empi dalla terra;
perciò amo le tue testimonianze.
120 Tu mi fai rabbrividire di paura;
io temo i tuoi giudizi.
(AIN)
121 Mi sono comportato
secondo il diritto e la giustizia;
non abbandonarmi ai miei oppressori.
122 Garantisci sicurezza al tuo servo
e non lasciare che i superbi mi
opprimano.
123 Si spengono i miei occhi
desiderando la tua salvezza
e la parola della tua giustizia.
124 Agisci verso il tuo servo secondo
la tua bontà
e insegnami i tuoi statuti.
125 Io sono tuo servo; dammi intelligenza
perché possa conoscere le tue
testimonianze.
126 È tempo che il Signore agisca;
essi hanno annullato la tua legge.
127 Perciò io amo i tuoi comandamenti piú dell'oro,
piú dell'oro finissimo.
128 Per questo ritengo giusti tutti i tuoi precetti
e odio ogni sentiero di menzogna.
(PE)
129 Le tue testimonianze sono
meravigliose;
perciò l'anima mia le osserva.
130 La rivelazione delle tue parole
illumina;
rende intelligenti i semplici.
131 Apro la bocca e sospiro,
per il desiderio dei tuoi comandamenti.
132 Volgiti a me e abbi pietà,
come usi fare con chi ama il tuo nome.
133 Guida i miei passi nella tua parola
e non lasciare che alcuna *iniquità
mi domini.
134 Liberami dall'oppressione degli
uomini
e osserverò i tuoi precetti.
135 Fa' risplendere il tuo volto sul tuo servo,
e insegnami i tuoi statuti.
136 Fiumi di lacrime mi scendono
dagli occhi,
perché la tua legge non è osservata.
(SADE)
137 Tu sei giusto, Signore,
e retti sono i tuoi giudizi.
138 Tu hai prescritto le tue
testimonianze
con giustizia
e con grande fedeltà.
139 Il mio zelo mi consuma
perché i miei nemici hanno dimenticato le tue parole.
140 La tua parola è pura d'ogni scoria;
perciò il tuo servo l'ama.
141 Sono piccolo e disprezzato,
ma non dimentico i tuoi precetti.
142 La tua giustizia è una giustizia
eterna
e la tua legge è verità.
143 Affanno e tribolazione m'hanno
còlto,
ma i tuoi comandamenti sono la mia
gioia.
144 Le tue testimonianze sono giuste
in eterno;
dammi intelligenza e io vivrò.
(QOF)
145 Io grido con tutto il cuore;
rispondimi, Signore!
Osserverò i tuoi statuti.
146 Io t'invoco; salvami,
e osserverò le tue testimonianze.
147 Mi alzo prima dell'alba e grido;
io spero nella tua parola.
148 Gli occhi miei prevengono
le veglie della notte,
per meditare la tua parola.
149 Ascolta la mia voce secondo la tua bontà;
Signore, fammi vivere secondo la tua
giustizia.
150 Si avvicinano quelli che vanno
dietro all'infamia:
essi sono lontani dalla tua legge.
151 Tu sei vicino, Signore,
e tutti i tuoi comandamenti son verità.
152 Da lungo tempo conosco le tue
testimonianze
che hai stabilite in eterno.
(RES)
153 Considera la mia afflizione
e liberami;
perché non ho dimenticato la tua legge.
154 Difendi tu la mia causa
e riscattami;
dammi la vita secondo la tua parola.
155 La salvezza è lontana dagli empi,
perché non cercano i tuoi statuti.
156 Le tue compassioni sono grandi,
Signore;
dammi la vita secondo i tuoi giudizi.
157 I miei persecutori e i miei avversari son tanti,
ma io non devio dalle tue
testimonianze.
158 Ho visto i traditori e ne ho provato orrore,
perché non osservano la tua parola.
159 Vedi come amo i tuoi precetti!
Signore, dammi la vita secondo la tua bontà.
160 La somma della tua parola
è verità;
tutti i tuoi giusti giudizi durano in eterno.
(SIN)
161 I potenti mi hanno
perseguitato senza ragione,
ma il mio cuore ha timore delle tue
parole.
162 Gioisco della tua parola,
come chi trova un grande bottino.
163 Odio e detesto la menzogna,
ma amo la tua legge.
164 Io ti lodo sette volte al giorno per
i tuoi giusti giudizi.
165 Grande pace hanno quelli che
amano la tua legge
e non c'è nulla che possa farli cadere.
166 Io ho sperato nella tua salvezza,
Signore,
e ho messo in pratica i tuoi
comandamenti.
167 La mia anima ha osservato le tue
testimonianze,
e io le amo molto.
168 Ho osservato i tuoi precetti e le tue testimonianze,
perché tutte le mie vie ti stanno davanti.
(TAV)
169 Giunga il mio grido fino
a te, Signore;
dammi intelligenza secondo la tua
parola.
170 Giunga la mia supplica in tua
presenza;
liberami secondo la tua parola.
171 Le mie labbra esprimeranno la tua lode,
perché tu m'insegni i tuoi statuti.
172 La mia lingua celebrerà la tua
parola,
perché tutti i tuoi comandamenti sono giustizia.
173 La tua mano mi aiuti,
perché ho scelto i tuoi precetti.
174 Io bramo la tua salvezza, Signore,
e la tua legge è la mia gioia.
175 L'anima mia viva, ed essa ti loderà;
e mi soccorrano i tuoi giudizi.
176 Io vado errando come pecora
smarrita;
cerca il tuo servo,
perché io non dimentico i tuoi
comandamenti.
Footnotes
- Salmi 119:1 Il Salmo 119 è diviso in 22 parti, di 8 versetti ciascuna, corrispondenti alle 22 lettere dell'alfabeto ebraico.
Psalm 119
New International Version
Psalm 119
New International Version
Psalm 119[a]
א Aleph
1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,(A)
who walk(B) according to the law of the Lord.(C)
2 Blessed(D) are those who keep his statutes(E)
and seek him(F) with all their heart—(G)
3 they do no wrong(H)
but follow his ways.(I)
4 You have laid down precepts(J)
that are to be fully obeyed.(K)
5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast
in obeying your decrees!(L)
6 Then I would not be put to shame(M)
when I consider all your commands.(N)
7 I will praise you with an upright heart
as I learn your righteous laws.(O)
8 I will obey your decrees;
do not utterly forsake me.(P)
ב Beth
9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity?(Q)
By living according to your word.(R)
10 I seek you with all my heart;(S)
do not let me stray from your commands.(T)
11 I have hidden your word in my heart(U)
that I might not sin(V) against you.
12 Praise be(W) to you, Lord;
teach me(X) your decrees.(Y)
13 With my lips I recount
all the laws that come from your mouth.(Z)
14 I rejoice in following your statutes(AA)
as one rejoices in great riches.
15 I meditate on your precepts(AB)
and consider your ways.
16 I delight(AC) in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word.
ג Gimel
17 Be good to your servant(AD) while I live,
that I may obey your word.(AE)
18 Open my eyes that I may see
wonderful things in your law.
19 I am a stranger on earth;(AF)
do not hide your commands from me.
20 My soul is consumed(AG) with longing
for your laws(AH) at all times.
21 You rebuke the arrogant,(AI) who are accursed,(AJ)
those who stray(AK) from your commands.
22 Remove from me their scorn(AL) and contempt,
for I keep your statutes.(AM)
23 Though rulers sit together and slander me,
your servant will meditate on your decrees.
24 Your statutes are my delight;
they are my counselors.
ד Daleth
25 I am laid low in the dust;(AN)
preserve my life(AO) according to your word.(AP)
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
teach me your decrees.(AQ)
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.(AR)
28 My soul is weary with sorrow;(AS)
strengthen me(AT) according to your word.(AU)
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;(AV)
be gracious to me(AW) and teach me your law.
30 I have chosen(AX) the way of faithfulness;(AY)
I have set my heart(AZ) on your laws.
31 I hold fast(BA) to your statutes, Lord;
do not let me be put to shame.
32 I run in the path of your commands,
for you have broadened my understanding.
ה He
33 Teach me,(BB) Lord, the way of your decrees,
that I may follow it to the end.[b]
34 Give me understanding,(BC) so that I may keep your law(BD)
and obey it with all my heart.(BE)
35 Direct me(BF) in the path of your commands,(BG)
for there I find delight.(BH)
36 Turn my heart(BI) toward your statutes
and not toward selfish gain.(BJ)
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
preserve my life(BK) according to your word.[c](BL)
38 Fulfill your promise(BM) to your servant,
so that you may be feared.
39 Take away the disgrace(BN) I dread,
for your laws are good.
40 How I long(BO) for your precepts!
In your righteousness preserve my life.(BP)
ו Waw
41 May your unfailing love(BQ) come to me, Lord,
your salvation, according to your promise;(BR)
42 then I can answer(BS) anyone who taunts me,(BT)
for I trust in your word.
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,(BU)
for I have put my hope(BV) in your laws.
44 I will always obey your law,(BW)
for ever and ever.
45 I will walk about in freedom,
for I have sought out your precepts.(BX)
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings(BY)
and will not be put to shame,(BZ)
47 for I delight(CA) in your commands
because I love them.(CB)
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
that I may meditate(CC) on your decrees.
ז Zayin
49 Remember your word(CD) to your servant,
for you have given me hope.(CE)
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life.(CF)
51 The arrogant mock me(CG) unmercifully,
but I do not turn(CH) from your law.
52 I remember,(CI) Lord, your ancient laws,
and I find comfort in them.
53 Indignation grips me(CJ) because of the wicked,
who have forsaken your law.(CK)
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song(CL)
wherever I lodge.
55 In the night, Lord, I remember(CM) your name,
that I may keep your law.(CN)
56 This has been my practice:
I obey your precepts.(CO)
ח Heth
57 You are my portion,(CP) Lord;
I have promised to obey your words.(CQ)
58 I have sought(CR) your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me(CS) according to your promise.(CT)
59 I have considered my ways(CU)
and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60 I will hasten and not delay
to obey your commands.(CV)
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
I will not forget(CW) your law.
62 At midnight(CX) I rise to give you thanks
for your righteous laws.(CY)
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,(CZ)
to all who follow your precepts.(DA)
64 The earth is filled with your love,(DB) Lord;
teach me your decrees.(DC)
ט Teth
65 Do good(DD) to your servant
according to your word,(DE) Lord.
66 Teach me knowledge(DF) and good judgment,
for I trust your commands.
67 Before I was afflicted(DG) I went astray,(DH)
but now I obey your word.(DI)
68 You are good,(DJ) and what you do is good;
teach me your decrees.(DK)
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,(DL)
I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70 Their hearts are callous(DM) and unfeeling,
but I delight in your law.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted(DN)
so that I might learn your decrees.
72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me
than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.(DO)
י Yodh
73 Your hands made me(DP) and formed me;
give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice(DQ) when they see me,
for I have put my hope in your word.(DR)
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,(DS)
and that in faithfulness(DT) you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love(DU) be my comfort,
according to your promise(DV) to your servant.
77 Let your compassion(DW) come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.(DX)
78 May the arrogant(DY) be put to shame for wronging me without cause;(DZ)
but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes.(EA)
80 May I wholeheartedly follow(EB) your decrees,(EC)
that I may not be put to shame.(ED)
כ Kaph
81 My soul faints(EE) with longing for your salvation,(EF)
but I have put my hope(EG) in your word.
82 My eyes fail,(EH) looking for your promise;(EI)
I say, “When will you comfort me?”
83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
I do not forget(EJ) your decrees.
84 How long(EK) must your servant wait?
When will you punish my persecutors?(EL)
85 The arrogant(EM) dig pits(EN) to trap me,
contrary to your law.
86 All your commands are trustworthy;(EO)
help me,(EP) for I am being persecuted(EQ) without cause.(ER)
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
but I have not forsaken(ES) your precepts.
88 In your unfailing love(ET) preserve my life,(EU)
that I may obey the statutes(EV) of your mouth.
ל Lamedh
89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;(EW)
it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness(EX) continues through all generations;(EY)
you established the earth, and it endures.(EZ)
91 Your laws endure(FA) to this day,
for all things serve you.(FB)
92 If your law had not been my delight,(FC)
I would have perished in my affliction.(FD)
93 I will never forget(FE) your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life.(FF)
94 Save me,(FG) for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts.(FH)
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,(FI)
but I will ponder your statutes.(FJ)
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
but your commands are boundless.(FK)
מ Mem
97 Oh, how I love your law!(FL)
I meditate(FM) on it all day long.
98 Your commands are always with me
and make me wiser(FN) than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.(FO)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.(FP)
101 I have kept my feet(FQ) from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.(FR)
102 I have not departed from your laws,(FS)
for you yourself have taught(FT) me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey(FU) to my mouth!(FV)
104 I gain understanding(FW) from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.(FX)
נ Nun
105 Your word is a lamp(FY) for my feet,
a light(FZ) on my path.
106 I have taken an oath(GA) and confirmed it,
that I will follow your righteous laws.(GB)
107 I have suffered much;
preserve my life,(GC) Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,(GD)
and teach me your laws.(GE)
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,(GF)
I will not forget(GG) your law.
110 The wicked have set a snare(GH) for me,
but I have not strayed(GI) from your precepts.
111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.(GJ)
112 My heart is set(GK) on keeping your decrees
to the very end.[d](GL)
ס Samekh
113 I hate double-minded people,(GM)
but I love your law.(GN)
114 You are my refuge and my shield;(GO)
I have put my hope(GP) in your word.
115 Away from me,(GQ) you evildoers,
that I may keep the commands of my God!
116 Sustain me,(GR) my God, according to your promise,(GS) and I will live;
do not let my hopes be dashed.(GT)
117 Uphold me,(GU) and I will be delivered;(GV)
I will always have regard for your decrees.(GW)
118 You reject all who stray(GX) from your decrees,
for their delusions come to nothing.
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;(GY)
therefore I love your statutes.(GZ)
120 My flesh trembles(HA) in fear of you;(HB)
I stand in awe(HC) of your laws.
ע Ayin
121 I have done what is righteous and just;(HD)
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;(HE)
do not let the arrogant oppress me.(HF)
123 My eyes fail,(HG) looking for your salvation,(HH)
looking for your righteous promise.(HI)
124 Deal with your servant according to your love(HJ)
and teach me your decrees.(HK)
125 I am your servant;(HL) give me discernment
that I may understand your statutes.(HM)
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
your law is being broken.(HN)
127 Because I love your commands(HO)
more than gold,(HP) more than pure gold,(HQ)
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,(HR)
I hate every wrong path.(HS)
פ Pe
129 Your statutes are wonderful;(HT)
therefore I obey them.(HU)
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;(HV)
it gives understanding to the simple.(HW)
131 I open my mouth and pant,(HX)
longing for your commands.(HY)
132 Turn to me(HZ) and have mercy(IA) on me,
as you always do to those who love your name.(IB)
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;(IC)
let no sin rule(ID) over me.
134 Redeem me from human oppression,(IE)
that I may obey your precepts.(IF)
135 Make your face shine(IG) on your servant
and teach me your decrees.(IH)
136 Streams of tears(II) flow from my eyes,
for your law is not obeyed.(IJ)
צ Tsadhe
137 You are righteous,(IK) Lord,
and your laws are right.(IL)
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;(IM)
they are fully trustworthy.(IN)
139 My zeal wears me out,(IO)
for my enemies ignore your words.
140 Your promises(IP) have been thoroughly tested,(IQ)
and your servant loves them.(IR)
141 Though I am lowly and despised,(IS)
I do not forget your precepts.(IT)
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
and your law is true.(IU)
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
but your commands give me delight.(IV)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
give me understanding(IW) that I may live.
ק Qoph
145 I call with all my heart;(IX) answer me, Lord,
and I will obey your decrees.(IY)
146 I call out to you; save me(IZ)
and I will keep your statutes.
147 I rise before dawn(JA) and cry for help;
I have put my hope in your word.
148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,(JB)
that I may meditate on your promises.
149 Hear my voice(JC) in accordance with your love;(JD)
preserve my life,(JE) Lord, according to your laws.
150 Those who devise wicked schemes(JF) are near,
but they are far from your law.
151 Yet you are near,(JG) Lord,
and all your commands are true.(JH)
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes(JI)
that you established them to last forever.(JJ)
ר Resh
153 Look on my suffering(JK) and deliver me,(JL)
for I have not forgotten(JM) your law.
154 Defend my cause(JN) and redeem me;(JO)
preserve my life(JP) according to your promise.(JQ)
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek out(JR) your decrees.
156 Your compassion, Lord, is great;(JS)
preserve my life(JT) according to your laws.(JU)
157 Many are the foes who persecute me,(JV)
but I have not turned(JW) from your statutes.
158 I look on the faithless with loathing,(JX)
for they do not obey your word.(JY)
159 See how I love your precepts;
preserve my life,(JZ) Lord, in accordance with your love.
160 All your words are true;
all your righteous laws are eternal.(KA)
ש Sin and Shin
161 Rulers persecute me(KB) without cause,
but my heart trembles(KC) at your word.
162 I rejoice(KD) in your promise
like one who finds great spoil.(KE)
163 I hate and detest(KF) falsehood
but I love your law.(KG)
164 Seven times a day I praise you
for your righteous laws.(KH)
165 Great peace(KI) have those who love your law,
and nothing can make them stumble.(KJ)
166 I wait for your salvation,(KK) Lord,
and I follow your commands.
167 I obey your statutes,
for I love them(KL) greatly.
168 I obey your precepts(KM) and your statutes,(KN)
for all my ways are known(KO) to you.
ת Taw
169 May my cry come(KP) before you, Lord;
give me understanding(KQ) according to your word.(KR)
170 May my supplication come(KS) before you;
deliver me(KT) according to your promise.(KU)
171 May my lips overflow with praise,(KV)
for you teach me(KW) your decrees.
172 May my tongue sing(KX) of your word,
for all your commands are righteous.(KY)
173 May your hand be ready to help(KZ) me,
for I have chosen(LA) your precepts.
174 I long for your salvation,(LB) Lord,
and your law gives me delight.(LC)
175 Let me live(LD) that I may praise you,
and may your laws sustain me.
176 I have strayed like a lost sheep.(LE)
Seek your servant,
for I have not forgotten(LF) your commands.
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
- Psalm 119:33 Or follow it for its reward
- Psalm 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way
- Psalm 119:112 Or decrees / for their enduring reward
Psalm 119
King James Version
Psalm 119
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 Wherewithal 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 in thy precepts, and have respect 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 in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
22 Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
23 Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in 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 for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto 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 stuck unto thy testimonies: O Lord, put me not to shame.
32 I will run 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 Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
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 wherewith to answer 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 at 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 in 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 had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined 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 intreated thy favour 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 bands 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 unto 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 unto 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 a cause: but I will meditate in 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 be not ashamed.
81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
83 For I am become like a bottle 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 digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.
86 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.
88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
89 For ever, 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 Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then 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 love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they 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 refrained 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, 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 do I 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 an 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 unto 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 respect 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 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 entrance 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 usest 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 waters run down mine eyes, because they 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 do not I 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 prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in 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 decline 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 a 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 which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
166 Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation, and 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.
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