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105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path.(A)
106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
    to observe your righteous ordinances.(B)
107 I am severely afflicted;
    give me life, O Lord, according to your word.(C)
108 Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord,
    and teach me your ordinances.(D)
109 I hold my life in my hand continually,
    but I do not forget your law.(E)
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me,
    but I do not stray from your precepts.(F)
111 Your decrees are my heritage forever;
    they are the joy of my heart.(G)
112 I incline my heart to perform your statutes
    forever, to the end.(H)

113 I hate the double-minded,
    but I love your law.(I)
114 You are my hiding place and my shield;
    I hope in your word.(J)
115 Go away from me, you evildoers,
    that I may keep the commandments of my God.(K)
116 Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,
    and let me not be put to shame in my hope.(L)
117 Hold me up, that I may be safe
    and have regard for your statutes continually.
118 You spurn all who go astray from your statutes,
    for their cunning is in vain.(M)
119 All the wicked of the earth I count[a] as dross;
    therefore I love your decrees.(N)
120 My flesh trembles for fear of you,
    and I am afraid of your judgments.(O)

121 I have done what is just and right;
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Guarantee your servant’s well-being;
    do not let the godless oppress me.(P)
123 My eyes fail from watching for your salvation
    and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.(Q)
124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,
    and teach me your statutes.(R)
125 I am your servant; give me understanding,
    so that I may know your decrees.(S)
126 It is time for the Lord to act,
    for your law has been broken.
127 Truly I love your commandments
    more than gold, more than fine gold.(T)
128 Truly I direct my steps by all your precepts;[b]
    I hate every false way.(U)

129 Your decrees are wonderful;
    therefore my soul keeps them.(V)
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;
    it imparts understanding to the simple.(W)
131 With open mouth I pant,
    because I long for your commandments.(X)
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,
    as is your custom toward those who love your name.(Y)
133 Keep my steps steady according to your promise,
    and never let iniquity have dominion over me.(Z)
134 Redeem me from human oppression,
    that I may keep your precepts.(AA)
135 Make your face shine upon your servant,
    and teach me your statutes.(AB)
136 My eyes shed streams of tears
    because your law is not kept.(AC)

137 You are righteous, O Lord,
    and your judgments are right.(AD)
138 You have appointed your decrees in righteousness
    and in all faithfulness.(AE)
139 My zeal consumes me
    because my foes forget your words.(AF)
140 Your promise is well tried,
    and your servant loves it.(AG)
141 I am small and despised,
    yet I do not forget your precepts.
142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
    and your law is the truth.(AH)
143 Trouble and anguish have come upon me,
    but your commandments are my delight.(AI)
144 Your decrees are righteous forever;
    give me understanding that I may live.(AJ)

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Footnotes

  1. 119.119 Q ms Gk Vg: MT you bring to an end
  2. 119.128 Gk Jerome: Meaning of Heb uncertain

נ Nun

105 Your word is a lamp(A) for my feet,
    a light(B) on my path.
106 I have taken an oath(C) and confirmed it,
    that I will follow your righteous laws.(D)
107 I have suffered much;
    preserve my life,(E) Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,(F)
    and teach me your laws.(G)
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,(H)
    I will not forget(I) your law.
110 The wicked have set a snare(J) for me,
    but I have not strayed(K) from your precepts.
111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;
    they are the joy of my heart.(L)
112 My heart is set(M) on keeping your decrees
    to the very end.[a](N)

ס Samekh

113 I hate double-minded people,(O)
    but I love your law.(P)
114 You are my refuge and my shield;(Q)
    I have put my hope(R) in your word.
115 Away from me,(S) you evildoers,
    that I may keep the commands of my God!
116 Sustain me,(T) my God, according to your promise,(U) and I will live;
    do not let my hopes be dashed.(V)
117 Uphold me,(W) and I will be delivered;(X)
    I will always have regard for your decrees.(Y)
118 You reject all who stray(Z) from your decrees,
    for their delusions come to nothing.
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;(AA)
    therefore I love your statutes.(AB)
120 My flesh trembles(AC) in fear of you;(AD)
    I stand in awe(AE) of your laws.

ע Ayin

121 I have done what is righteous and just;(AF)
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;(AG)
    do not let the arrogant oppress me.(AH)
123 My eyes fail,(AI) looking for your salvation,(AJ)
    looking for your righteous promise.(AK)
124 Deal with your servant according to your love(AL)
    and teach me your decrees.(AM)
125 I am your servant;(AN) give me discernment
    that I may understand your statutes.(AO)
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
    your law is being broken.(AP)
127 Because I love your commands(AQ)
    more than gold,(AR) more than pure gold,(AS)
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,(AT)
    I hate every wrong path.(AU)

פ Pe

129 Your statutes are wonderful;(AV)
    therefore I obey them.(AW)
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;(AX)
    it gives understanding to the simple.(AY)
131 I open my mouth and pant,(AZ)
    longing for your commands.(BA)
132 Turn to me(BB) and have mercy(BC) on me,
    as you always do to those who love your name.(BD)
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;(BE)
    let no sin rule(BF) over me.
134 Redeem me from human oppression,(BG)
    that I may obey your precepts.(BH)
135 Make your face shine(BI) on your servant
    and teach me your decrees.(BJ)
136 Streams of tears(BK) flow from my eyes,
    for your law is not obeyed.(BL)

צ Tsadhe

137 You are righteous,(BM) Lord,
    and your laws are right.(BN)
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;(BO)
    they are fully trustworthy.(BP)
139 My zeal wears me out,(BQ)
    for my enemies ignore your words.
140 Your promises(BR) have been thoroughly tested,(BS)
    and your servant loves them.(BT)
141 Though I am lowly and despised,(BU)
    I do not forget your precepts.(BV)
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
    and your law is true.(BW)
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
    but your commands give me delight.(BX)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding(BY) that I may live.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:112 Or decrees / for their enduring reward