119 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.

Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.

Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.

O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.

I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.

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.

Psalm 119[a]

א Aleph

Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,(A)
    who walk(B) according to the law of the Lord.(C)
Blessed(D) are those who keep his statutes(E)
    and seek him(F) with all their heart—(G)
they do no wrong(H)
    but follow his ways.(I)
You have laid down precepts(J)
    that are to be fully obeyed.(K)
Oh, that my ways were steadfast
    in obeying your decrees!(L)
Then I would not be put to shame(M)
    when I consider all your commands.(N)
I will praise you with an upright heart
    as I learn your righteous laws.(O)
I will obey your decrees;
    do not utterly forsake me.(P)

ב Beth

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

A excelência da lei do Senhor e a felicidade daquele que a observa

Álefe.

119 Bem-aventurados os que trilham caminhos retos e andam na lei do Senhor. Bem-aventurados os que guardam os seus testemunhos e o buscam de todo o coração. E não praticam iniquidade, mas andam em seus caminhos. Tu ordenaste os teus mandamentos, para que diligentemente os observássemos. Tomara que os meus caminhos sejam dirigidos de maneira a poder eu observar os teus estatutos. Então, não ficaria confundido, atentando eu para todos os teus mandamentos. Louvar-te-ei com retidão de coração, quando tiver aprendido os teus justos juízos. Observarei os teus estatutos; não me desampares totalmente.

Bete.

Como purificará o jovem o seu caminho? Observando-o conforme a tua palavra. 10 De todo o meu coração te busquei; não me deixes desviar dos teus mandamentos. 11 Escondi a tua palavra no meu coração, para eu não pecar contra ti. 12 Bendito és tu, ó Senhor! Ensina-me os teus estatutos. 13 Com os meus lábios declarei todos os juízos da tua boca. 14 Folgo mais com o caminho dos teus testemunhos do que com todas as riquezas. 15 Em teus preceitos meditarei e olharei para os teus caminhos. 16 Alegrar-me-ei nos teus estatutos; não me esquecerei da tua palavra.

Guímel.

17 Faze bem ao teu servo, para que viva e observe a tua palavra. 18 Desvenda os meus olhos, para que veja as maravilhas da tua lei. 19 Sou peregrino na terra; não escondas de mim os teus mandamentos. 20 A minha alma está quebrantada de desejar os teus juízos em todo o tempo. 21 Tu repreendeste asperamente os soberbos, amaldiçoados, que se desviam dos teus mandamentos. 22 Tira de sobre mim o opróbrio e o desprezo, pois guardei os teus testemunhos. 23 Enquanto os príncipes se conluiavam e falavam contra mim, o teu servo meditava nos teus estatutos. 24 Também os teus testemunhos são o meu prazer e os meus conselheiros.

Dálete.

25 A minha alma está pegada ao pó; vivifica-me segundo a tua palavra. 26 Meus caminhos te descrevi, e tu me ouviste; ensina-me os teus estatutos. 27 Faze-me entender o caminho dos teus preceitos; assim, falarei das tuas maravilhas. 28 A minha alma consome-se de tristeza; fortalece-me segundo a tua palavra. 29 Desvia de mim o caminho da falsidade e concede-me piedosamente a tua lei. 30 Escolhi o caminho da verdade; propus-me seguir os teus juízos. 31 Apego-me aos teus testemunhos; ó Senhor, não me confundas. 32 Correrei pelo caminho dos teus mandamentos, quando dilatares o meu coração.

Hê.

33 Ensina-me, ó Senhor, o caminho dos teus estatutos, e guardá-lo-ei até o fim. 34 Dá-me entendimento, e guardarei a tua lei e observá-la-ei de todo o coração. 35 Faze-me andar na verdade dos teus mandamentos, porque nela tenho prazer. 36 Inclina o meu coração a teus testemunhos e não à cobiça. 37 Desvia os meus olhos de contemplarem a vaidade e vivifica-me no teu caminho. 38 Confirma a tua promessa ao teu servo, que se inclina ao teu temor. 39 Desvia de mim o opróbrio que temo, pois os teus juízos são bons. 40 Eis que tenho desejado os teus preceitos; vivifica-me por tua justiça.

Vau.

41 Venham também sobre mim as tuas misericórdias, ó Senhor, e a tua salvação, segundo a tua palavra. 42 Assim, terei que responder ao que me afronta, pois confio na tua palavra. 43 E de minha boca não tires nunca de todo a palavra de verdade, pois me atenho aos teus juízos. 44 Assim, observarei de contínuo a tua lei, para sempre e eternamente. 45 E andarei em liberdade, pois busquei os teus preceitos. 46 Também falarei dos teus testemunhos perante os reis e não me envergonharei. 47 E alegrar-me-ei em teus mandamentos, que eu amo. 48 Também levantarei as minhas mãos para os teus mandamentos, que amo, e meditarei nos teus estatutos.

Zain.

49 Lembra-te da palavra dada ao teu servo, na qual me fizeste esperar. 50 Isto é a minha consolação na minha angústia, porque a tua palavra me vivificou. 51 Os soberbos zombaram grandemente de mim; apesar disso, não me desviei da tua lei. 52 Lembrei-me dos teus juízos antiquíssimos, ó Senhor, e, assim, me consolei. 53 Grande indignação se apoderou de mim, por causa dos ímpios que abandonam a tua lei. 54 Os teus estatutos têm sido os meus cânticos no lugar das minhas peregrinações. 55 De noite, me lembrei do teu nome, ó Senhor, e observei a tua lei. 56 Isto fiz eu, porque guardei os teus mandamentos.

Hete.

57 O Senhor é a minha porção; eu disse que observaria as tuas palavras. 58 Implorei deveras o teu favor de todo o meu coração; tem piedade de mim, segundo a tua palavra. 59 Considerei os meus caminhos e voltei os meus pés para os teus testemunhos. 60 Apressei-me e não me detive a observar os teus mandamentos. 61 Bandos de ímpios me despojaram; apesar disso, eu não me esqueci da tua lei. 62 À meia-noite, me levantarei para te louvar pelos teus justos juízos. 63 Companheiro sou de todos os que te temem e dos que guardam os teus preceitos. 64 A terra, ó Senhor, está cheia da tua benignidade; ensina-me os teus estatutos.

Tete.

65 Fizeste bem ao teu servo, Senhor, segundo a tua palavra. 66 Ensina-me bom juízo e ciência, pois cri nos teus mandamentos. 67 Antes de ser afligido, andava errado; mas agora guardo a tua palavra. 68 Tu és bom e abençoador; ensina-me os teus estatutos. 69 Os soberbos forjaram mentiras contra mim; mas eu de todo o coração guardarei os teus preceitos. 70 Engrossa-se-lhes o coração como gordura, mas eu me alegro na tua lei. 71 Foi-me bom ter sido afligido, para que aprendesse os teus estatutos. 72 Melhor é para mim a lei da tua boca do que inúmeras riquezas em ouro ou prata.

Iode.

73 As tuas mãos me fizeram e me afeiçoaram; dá-me inteligência para que aprenda os teus mandamentos. 74 Os que te temem alegraram-se quando me viram, porque tenho esperado na tua palavra. 75 Bem sei eu, ó Senhor, que os teus juízos são justos e que em tua fidelidade me afligiste. 76 Sirva, pois, a tua benignidade para me consolar, segundo a palavra que deste ao teu servo. 77 Venham sobre mim as tuas misericórdias, para que viva, pois a tua lei é a minha delícia. 78 Confundam-se os soberbos, pois me trataram de uma maneira perversa, sem causa; mas eu meditarei nos teus preceitos. 79 Voltem-se para mim os que te temem e aqueles que têm conhecido os teus testemunhos. 80 Seja reto o meu coração para com os teus estatutos, para que eu não seja confundido.

Cafe.

81 Desfaleceu a minha alma, esperando por tua salvação; mas confiei na tua palavra. 82 Os meus olhos desfaleceram, esperando por tua promessa; entretanto, dizia: Quando me consolarás tu? 83 Pois fiquei como odre na fumaça; mas não me esqueci dos teus estatutos. 84 Quantos serão os dias do teu servo? Quando me farás justiça contra os que me perseguem? 85 Os soberbos abriram covas para mim, o que não é conforme a tua lei. 86 Todos os teus mandamentos são verdade; com mentiras me perseguem; ajuda-me! 87 Quase que me têm consumido sobre a terra; mas eu não deixei os teus preceitos. 88 Vivifica-me segundo a tua benignidade; então, guardarei o testemunho da tua boca.

Lâmede.

89 Para sempre, ó Senhor, a tua palavra permanece no céu. 90 A tua fidelidade estende-se de geração a geração; tu firmaste a terra, e firme permanece. 91 Conforme o que ordenaste, tudo se mantém até hoje; porque todas as coisas te obedecem. 92 Se a tua lei não fora toda a minha alegria, há muito que teria perecido na minha angústia. 93 Nunca me esquecerei dos teus preceitos, pois por eles me tens vivificado. 94 Sou teu, salva-me; pois tenho buscado os teus preceitos. 95 Os ímpios me esperam para me destruírem, mas eu atentarei para os teus testemunhos. 96 A toda perfeição vi limite, mas o teu mandamento é amplíssimo.

Mem.

97 Oh! Quanto amo a tua lei! É a minha meditação em todo o dia! 98 Tu, pelos teus mandamentos, me fazes mais sábio que meus inimigos, pois estão sempre comigo. 99 Tenho mais entendimento do que todos os meus mestres, porque medito nos teus testemunhos. 100 Sou mais prudente do que os velhos, porque guardo os teus preceitos. 101 Desviei os meus pés de todo caminho mau, para observar a tua palavra. 102 Não me apartei dos teus juízos, porque tu me ensinaste. 103 Oh! Quão doces são as tuas palavras ao meu paladar! Mais doces do que o mel à minha boca. 104 Pelos teus mandamentos, alcancei entendimento; pelo que aborreço todo falso caminho.

Nun.

105 Lâmpada para os meus pés é tua palavra e luz, para o meu caminho. 106 Jurei e cumprirei que hei de guardar os teus justos juízos. 107 Estou aflitíssimo; vivifica-me, ó Senhor, segundo a tua palavra. 108 Aceita, Senhor, eu te rogo, as oferendas voluntárias da minha boca; ensina-me os teus juízos. 109 A minha alma está de contínuo nas minhas mãos; todavia, não me esqueço da tua lei. 110 Os ímpios me armaram laço; contudo, não me desviei dos teus preceitos. 111 Os teus testemunhos tenho eu tomado por herança para sempre, pois são o gozo do meu coração. 112 Inclinei o meu coração a guardar os teus estatutos, para sempre, até ao fim.

Sâmeque.

113 Aborreço a duplicidade, mas amo a tua lei. 114 Tu és o meu refúgio e o meu escudo; espero na tua palavra. 115 Apartai-vos de mim, malfeitores, para que guarde os mandamentos do meu Deus. 116 Sustenta-me conforme a tua palavra, para que viva, e não me deixes envergonhado da minha esperança. 117 Sustenta-me, e serei salvo e de contínuo me alegrarei nos teus estatutos. 118 Tu desprezas a todos os que se desviam dos teus estatutos, pois o engano deles é falsidade. 119 Tu tiraste da terra, como escórias, a todos os ímpios; pelo que amo os teus testemunhos. 120 O meu corpo se arrepiou com temor de ti, e temi os teus juízos.

Ain.

121 Fiz juízo e justiça; não me entregues aos meus opressores. 122 Fica por fiador do teu servo para o bem; não deixes que os soberbos me oprimam. 123 Os meus olhos desfaleceram, esperando por tua salvação e pela promessa da tua justiça. 124 Trata com o teu servo segundo a tua benignidade e ensina-me os teus estatutos. 125 Sou teu servo; dá-me inteligência, para entender os teus testemunhos. 126 Já é tempo de operares, ó Senhor, pois eles têm quebrantado a tua lei. 127 Pelo que amo os teus mandamentos mais do que o ouro, e ainda mais do que o ouro fino. 128 Por isso, tenho, em tudo, como retos todos os teus preceitos e aborreço toda falsa vereda.

Pê.

129 Maravilhosos são os teus testemunhos; por isso, a minha alma os guarda. 130 A exposição das tuas palavras dá luz e dá entendimento aos símplices. 131 Abri a boca e respirei, pois que desejei os teus mandamentos. 132 Olha para mim e tem piedade de mim, conforme usas com os que amam o teu nome. 133 Ordena os meus passos na tua palavra, e não se apodere de mim iniquidade alguma. 134 Livra-me da opressão do homem; assim, guardarei os teus preceitos. 135 Faze resplandecer o teu rosto sobre o teu servo e ensina-me os teus estatutos. 136 Rios de águas correm dos meus olhos, porque os homens não guardam a tua lei.

Tsadê.

137 Justo és, ó Senhor, e retos são os teus juízos. 138 Os teus testemunhos, que ordenaste, são retos e muito fiéis. 139 O meu zelo me consumiu, porque os meus inimigos se esqueceram da tua palavra. 140 A tua palavra é muito pura; por isso, o teu servo a ama. 141 Pequeno sou e desprezado, mas não me esqueço dos teus mandamentos. 142 A tua justiça é uma justiça eterna, e a tua lei é a verdade. 143 Aperto e angústia se apoderam de mim; não obstante, os teus mandamentos são o meu prazer. 144 A justiça dos teus testemunhos é eterna; dá-me inteligência, e viverei.

Cofe.

145 Clamei de todo o meu coração; escuta-me, Senhor, e guardarei os teus estatutos. 146 A ti te invoquei; salva-me, e guardarei os teus testemunhos. 147 Antecipei-me à alva da manhã e clamei; esperei na tua palavra. 148 Os meus olhos anteciparam-me às vigílias da noite, para meditar na tua palavra. 149 Ouve a minha voz, segundo a tua benignidade; vivifica-me, ó Senhor, segundo o teu juízo. 150 Aproximam-se os que seguem aos malvados; afastam-se da tua lei. 151 Tu estás perto, ó Senhor, e todos os teus mandamentos são a verdade. 152 Acerca dos teus testemunhos eu soube, desde a antiguidade, que tu os fundaste para sempre.

Rexe.

153 Olha para a minha aflição e livra-me, pois não me esqueci da tua lei. 154 Pleiteia a minha causa e livra-me; vivifica-me, segundo a tua palavra. 155 A salvação está longe dos ímpios, pois não buscam os teus estatutos. 156 Muitas são, ó Senhor, as tuas misericórdias; vivifica-me, segundo os teus juízos. 157 Muitos são os meus perseguidores e os meus inimigos; mas não me desvio dos teus testemunhos. 158 Vi os transgressores e me afligi, porque não observam a tua palavra. 159 Considera como amo os teus preceitos; vivifica-me, ó Senhor, segundo a tua benignidade. 160 A tua palavra é a verdade desde o princípio, e cada um dos teus juízos dura para sempre.

Chim.

161 Príncipes me perseguiram sem causa, mas o meu coração temeu a tua palavra. 162 Folgo com a tua palavra, como aquele que acha um grande despojo. 163 Abomino e aborreço a falsidade, mas amo a tua lei. 164 Sete vezes no dia te louvo pelos juízos da tua justiça. 165 Muita paz têm os que amam a tua lei, e para eles não tropeço. 166 Senhor, tenho esperado na tua salvação e tenho cumprido os teus mandamentos. 167 A minha alma tem observado os teus testemunhos; amo-os extremamente. 168 Tenho observado os teus preceitos e os teus testemunhos, porque todos os meus caminhos estão diante de ti.

Tau.

169 Chegue a ti o meu clamor, ó Senhor; dá-me entendimento conforme a tua palavra. 170 Chegue a minha súplica perante a tua face; livra-me segundo a tua palavra. 171 Os meus lábios proferiram o louvor, quando me ensinaste os teus estatutos. 172 A minha língua falará da tua palavra, pois todos os teus mandamentos são justiça. 173 Venha a tua mão socorrer-me, pois escolhi os teus preceitos. 174 Tenho desejado a tua salvação, ó Senhor; a tua lei é todo o meu prazer. 175 Viva a minha alma e louvar-te-á; ajudem-me os teus juízos. 176 Desgarrei-me como a ovelha perdida; busca o teu servo, pois não me esqueci dos teus mandamentos.