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诗篇 119
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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。

Footnotes

  1. 诗篇 119:45 或作：我要行在宽阔之地。
  2. 诗篇 119:48 原文作：举手。
  3. 诗篇 119:72 或作：律法。
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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

  1. 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.
  2. Psalm 119:33 Or follow it for its reward
  3. Psalm 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way
  4. Psalm 119:112 Or decrees / for their enduring reward
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Meditations on the Excellencies of the Word of God

א ALEPH

119 Blessed are the [a]undefiled in the way,
(A)Who walk in the law of the Lord!
2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,
Who seek Him with the (B)whole heart!
3 (C)They also do no iniquity;
They walk in His ways.
4 You have commanded us
To keep Your precepts diligently.
5 Oh, that my ways were directed
To keep Your statutes!
6 (D)Then I would not be ashamed,
When I look into all Your commandments.
7 I will praise You with uprightness of heart,
When I learn Your righteous judgments.
8 I will keep Your statutes;
Oh, do not forsake me utterly!

ב BETH

9 How can a young man cleanse his way?
By taking heed according to Your word.
10 With my whole heart I have (E)sought You;
Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!
11 (F)Your word I have hidden in my heart,
That I might not sin against You.
12 Blessed are You, O Lord!
Teach me Your statutes.
13 With my lips I have (G)declared
All the judgments of Your mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies,
As much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on Your precepts,
And [b]contemplate Your ways.
16 I will (H)delight myself in Your statutes;
I will not forget Your word.

ג GIMEL

17 (I)Deal bountifully with Your servant,
That I may live and keep Your word.
18 Open my eyes, that I may see
Wondrous things from Your law.
19 (J)I am a stranger in the earth;
Do not hide Your commandments from me.
20 (K)My soul [c]breaks with longing
For Your judgments at all times.
21 You rebuke the proud—the cursed,
Who stray from Your commandments.
22 (L)Remove from me reproach and contempt,
For I have kept Your testimonies.
23 Princes also sit and speak against me,
But Your servant meditates on Your statutes.
24 Your testimonies also are my delight
And my counselors.

ד DALETH

25 (M)My soul clings to the dust;
(N)Revive me according to Your word.
26 I have declared my ways, and You answered me;
(O)Teach me Your statutes.
27 Make me understand the way of Your precepts;
So (P)shall I meditate on Your wonderful works.
28 (Q)My soul [d]melts from [e]heaviness;
Strengthen me according to Your word.
29 Remove from me the way of lying,
And grant me Your law graciously.
30 I have chosen the way of truth;
Your judgments I have laid before me.
31 I cling to Your testimonies;
O Lord, do not put me to shame!
32 I will run the course of Your commandments,
For You shall (R)enlarge my heart.

ה HE

33 (S)Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes,
And I shall keep it to the end.
34 (T)Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law;
Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
35 Make me walk in the path of Your commandments,
For I delight in it.
36 [f]Incline my heart to Your testimonies,
And not to (U)covetousness.
37 (V)Turn[g] away my eyes from (W)looking at worthless things,
And revive me in [h]Your way.
38 (X)Establish Your word to Your servant,
Who is devoted to fearing You.
39 Turn away my reproach which I dread,
For Your judgments are good.
40 Behold, I long for Your precepts;
Revive me in Your righteousness.

ו WAW

41 Let Your mercies come also to me, O Lord—
Your salvation according to Your word.
42 So shall I have an answer for him who [i]reproaches me,
For I trust in Your word.
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
For I have hoped in Your ordinances.
44 So shall I keep Your law continually,
Forever and ever.
45 And I will walk [j]at (Y)liberty,
For I seek Your precepts.
46 (Z)I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings,
And will not be ashamed.
47 And I will delight myself in Your commandments,
Which I love.
48 My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments,
Which I love,
And I will meditate on Your statutes.

ז ZAYIN

49 Remember the word to Your servant,
Upon which You have caused me to hope.
50 This is my (AA)comfort in my affliction,
For Your word has given me life.
51 The proud have me in great derision,
Yet I do not turn aside from Your law.
52 I remembered Your judgments of old, O Lord,
And have comforted myself.
53 (AB)Indignation has taken hold of me
Because of the wicked, who forsake Your law.
54 Your statutes have been my songs
In the house of my pilgrimage.
55 (AC)I remember Your name in the night, O Lord,
And I keep Your law.
56 This has become mine,
Because I kept Your precepts.

ח HETH

57 (AD)You are my portion, O Lord;
I have said that I would keep Your words.
58 I entreated Your favor with my whole heart;
Be merciful to me according to Your word.
59 I (AE)thought about my ways,
And turned my feet to Your testimonies.
60 I made haste, and did not delay
To keep Your commandments.
61 The cords of the wicked have bound me,
But I have not forgotten Your law.
62 (AF)At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You,
Because of Your righteous judgments.
63 I am a companion of all who fear You,
And of those who keep Your precepts.
64 (AG)The earth, O Lord, is full of Your mercy;
Teach me Your statutes.

ט TETH

65 You have dealt well with Your servant,
O Lord, according to Your word.
66 Teach me good judgment and (AH)knowledge,
For I believe Your commandments.
67 Before I was (AI)afflicted I went astray,
But now I keep Your word.
68 You are (AJ)good, and do good;
Teach me Your statutes.
69 The proud have (AK)forged[k] a lie against me,
But I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart.
70 (AL)Their heart is [l]as fat as grease,
But I delight in Your law.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted,
That I may learn Your statutes.
72 (AM)The law of Your mouth is better to me
Than thousands of coins of gold and silver.

י YOD

73 (AN)Your hands have made me and fashioned me;
Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.
74 (AO)Those who fear You will be glad when they see me,
Because I have hoped in Your word.
75 I know, O Lord, (AP)that Your judgments are [m]right,
And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
76 Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort,
According to Your word to Your servant.
77 Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live;
For Your law is my delight.
78 Let the proud (AQ)be ashamed,
For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood;
But I will meditate on Your precepts.
79 Let those who fear You turn to me,
Those who know Your testimonies.
80 Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes,
That I may not be ashamed.

כ KAPH

81 (AR)My soul faints for Your salvation,
But I hope in Your word.
82 My eyes fail from searching Your word,
Saying, “When will You comfort me?”
83 For (AS)I have become like a wineskin in smoke,
Yet I do not forget Your statutes.
84 (AT)How many are the days of Your servant?
(AU)When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me?
85 (AV)The proud have dug pits for me,
Which is not according to Your law.
86 All Your commandments are faithful;
They persecute me (AW)wrongfully;
Help me!
87 They almost made an end of me on earth,
But I did not forsake Your precepts.
88 Revive me according to Your lovingkindness,
So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth.

ל LAMED

89 (AX)Forever, O Lord,
Your word [n]is settled in heaven.
90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations;
You established the earth, and it [o]abides.
91 They continue this day according to (AY)Your ordinances,
For all are Your servants.
92 Unless Your law had been my delight,
I would then have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget Your precepts,
For by them You have given me life.
94 I am Yours, save me;
For I have sought Your precepts.
95 The wicked wait for me to destroy me,
But I will [p]consider Your testimonies.
96 (AZ)I have seen the consummation of all perfection,
But Your commandment is exceedingly broad.

מ MEM

97 Oh, how I love Your law!
(BA)It is my meditation all the day.
98 You, through Your commandments, make me (BB)wiser than my enemies;
For they are ever with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,
(BC)For Your testimonies are my meditation.
100 (BD)I understand more than the [q]ancients,
Because I keep Your precepts.
101 I have restrained my feet from every evil way,
That I may keep Your word.
102 I have not departed from Your judgments,
For You Yourself have taught me.
103 (BE)How sweet are Your words to my taste,
Sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through Your precepts I get understanding;
Therefore I hate every false way.

נ NUN

105 (BF)Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.
106 (BG)I have sworn and confirmed
That I will keep Your righteous judgments.
107 I am afflicted very much;
Revive me, O Lord, according to Your word.
108 Accept, I pray, (BH)the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord,
And teach me Your judgments.
109 (BI)My life is continually [r]in my hand,
Yet I do not forget Your law.
110 (BJ)The wicked have laid a snare for me,
Yet I have not strayed from Your precepts.
111 (BK)Your testimonies I have taken as a [s]heritage forever,
For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
112 I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes
Forever, to the very end.

ס SAMEK

113 I hate the [t]double-minded,
But I love Your law.
114 (BL)You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in Your word.
115 (BM)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 (BN)be ashamed of my hope.
117 [u]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 [v]put away all the wicked of the earth (BO)like [w]dross;
Therefore I love Your testimonies.
120 (BP)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 (BQ)surety[x] 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 (BR)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 [y]regarded Your law as void.
127 (BS)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;
(BT)It gives understanding to the (BU)simple.
131 I opened my mouth and (BV)panted,
For I longed for Your commandments.
132 (BW)Look upon me and be merciful to me,
(BX)As Your custom is toward those who love Your name.
133 (BY)Direct my steps by Your word,
And (BZ)let no iniquity have dominion over me.
134 (CA)Redeem me from the oppression of man,
That I may keep Your precepts.
135 (CB)Make Your face shine upon Your servant,
And teach me Your statutes.
136 (CC)Rivers of water run down from my eyes,
Because men do not keep Your law.

צ TSADDE

137 (CD)Righteous are You, O Lord,
And upright are Your judgments.
138 (CE)Your testimonies, which You have commanded,
Are righteous and very faithful.
139 (CF)My zeal has [z]consumed me,
Because my enemies have forgotten Your words.
140 (CG)Your word is very [aa]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 (CH)truth.
143 Trouble and anguish have [ab]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 (CI)I rise before the dawning of the morning,
And cry for help;
I hope in Your word.
148 (CJ)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 (CK)near, O Lord,
And all Your commandments are truth.
152 Concerning Your testimonies,
I have known of old that You have founded them (CL)forever.

ר RESH

153 (CM)Consider my affliction and deliver me,
For I do not forget Your law.
154 (CN)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 [ac]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 (CO)turn from Your testimonies.
158 I see the treacherous, and (CP)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 (CQ)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 (CR)Great peace have those who love Your law,
And [ad]nothing causes them to stumble.
166 (CS)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,
(CT)For all my ways are before You.

ת TAU

169 Let my cry come before You, O Lord;
(CU)Give me understanding according to Your word.
170 Let my [ae]supplication come before You;
Deliver me according to Your word.
171 (CV)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 (CW)I have chosen Your precepts.
174 (CX)I long for Your salvation, O Lord,
And (CY)Your law is my delight.
175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise You;
And let Your judgments help me.
176 (CZ)I have gone astray like a lost sheep;
Seek Your servant,
For I do not forget Your commandments.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:1 blameless
  2. Psalm 119:15 look into
  3. Psalm 119:20 is crushed
  4. Psalm 119:28 Lit. drops
  5. Psalm 119:28 grief
  6. Psalm 119:36 Cause me to long for
  7. Psalm 119:37 Lit. Cause my eyes to pass away from
  8. Psalm 119:37 So with MT, LXX, Vg.; Tg. Your words
  9. Psalm 119:42 taunts
  10. Psalm 119:45 Lit. in a wide place
  11. Psalm 119:69 Lit. smeared me with a lie
  12. Psalm 119:70 Insensible
  13. Psalm 119:75 Lit. righteous
  14. Psalm 119:89 Lit. stands firm
  15. Psalm 119:90 Lit. stands
  16. Psalm 119:95 give attention to
  17. Psalm 119:100 aged
  18. Psalm 119:109 In danger
  19. Psalm 119:111 inheritance
  20. Psalm 119:113 Lit. divided in heart or mind
  21. Psalm 119:117 Uphold me
  22. Psalm 119:119 destroy, lit. cause to cease
  23. Psalm 119:119 slag or refuse
  24. Psalm 119:122 guaranty
  25. Psalm 119:126 broken Your law
  26. Psalm 119:139 put an end to
  27. Psalm 119:140 Lit. refined or tried
  28. Psalm 119:143 Lit. found
  29. Psalm 119:156 Or Many
  30. Psalm 119:165 Lit. they have no stumbling block
  31. Psalm 119:170 Prayer of supplication
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