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Psalm 119:89-176
Revised Standard Version
Psalm 119:89-176
Revised Standard Version
89 For ever, O Lord, thy word
is firmly fixed in the heavens.
90 Thy faithfulness endures to all generations;
thou hast established the earth, and it stands fast.
91 By thy appointment they stand this day;
for all things are thy servants.
92 If thy law had not been my delight,
I should have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget thy precepts;
for by them thou hast given me life.
94 I am thine, save me;
for I have sought thy precepts.
95 The wicked lie in wait to destroy me;
but I consider thy testimonies.
96 I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but thy commandment is exceedingly broad.
97 Oh, how I love thy law!
It is my meditation all the day.
98 Thy commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
for it is ever with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for thy testimonies are my meditation.
100 I understand more than the aged,
for I keep thy precepts.
101 I hold back my feet from every evil way,
in order to keep thy word.
102 I do not turn aside from thy ordinances,
for thou hast taught me.
103 How sweet are thy words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through thy precepts I get understanding;
therefore I hate every false way.
105 Thy word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
to observe thy righteous ordinances.
107 I am sorely afflicted;
give me life, O Lord, according to thy word!
108 Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord,
and teach me thy ordinances.
109 I hold my life in my hand continually,
but I do not forget thy law.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me,
but I do not stray from thy precepts.
111 Thy testimonies are my heritage for ever;
yea, they are the joy of my heart.
112 I incline my heart to perform thy statutes
for ever, to the end.
113 I hate double-minded men,
but I love thy law.
114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in thy word.
115 Depart from me, you evildoers,
that I may keep the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according to thy promise, that I may live,
and let me not be put to shame in my hope!
117 Hold me up, that I may be safe
and have regard for thy statutes continually!
118 Thou dost spurn all who go astray from thy statutes;
yea, their cunning is in vain.
119 All the wicked of the earth thou dost count as dross;
therefore I love thy testimonies.
120 My flesh trembles for fear of thee,
and I am afraid of thy judgments.
121 I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Be surety for thy servant for good;
let not the godless oppress me.
123 My eyes fail with watching for thy salvation,
and for the fulfilment of thy righteous promise.
124 Deal with thy servant according to thy steadfast love,
and teach me thy statutes.
125 I am thy servant; give me understanding,
that I may know thy testimonies!
126 It is time for the Lord to act,
for thy law has been broken.
127 Therefore I love thy commandments
above gold, above fine gold.
128 Therefore I direct my steps by all thy precepts;[a]
I hate every false way.
129 Thy testimonies are wonderful;
therefore my soul keeps them.
130 The unfolding of thy words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.
131 With open mouth I pant,
because I long for thy commandments.
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,
as is thy wont toward those who love thy name.
133 Keep steady my steps according to thy promise,
and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
134 Redeem me from man’s oppression,
that I may keep thy precepts.
135 Make thy face shine upon thy servant,
and teach me thy statutes.
136 My eyes shed streams of tears,
because men do not keep thy law.
137 Righteous art thou, O Lord,
and right are thy judgments.
138 Thou hast appointed thy testimonies in righteousness
and in all faithfulness.
139 My zeal consumes me,
because my foes forget thy words.
140 Thy promise is well tried,
and thy servant loves it.
141 I am small and despised,
yet I do not forget thy precepts.
142 Thy righteousness is righteous for ever,
and thy law is true.
143 Trouble and anguish have come upon me,
but thy commandments are my delight.
144 Thy testimonies are righteous for ever;
give me understanding that I may live.
145 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!
I will keep thy statutes.
146 I cry to thee; save me,
that I may observe thy testimonies.
147 I rise before dawn and cry for help;
I hope in thy words.
148 My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,
that I may meditate upon thy promise.
149 Hear my voice in thy steadfast love;
O Lord, in thy justice preserve my life.
150 They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose;
they are far from thy law.
151 But thou art near, O Lord,
and all thy commandments are true.
152 Long have I known from thy testimonies
that thou hast founded them for ever.
153 Look on my affliction and deliver me,
for I do not forget thy law.
154 Plead my cause and redeem me;
give me life according to thy promise!
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek thy statutes.
156 Great is thy mercy, O Lord;
give me life according to thy justice.
157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,
but I do not swerve from thy testimonies.
158 I look at the faithless with disgust,
because they do not keep thy commands.
159 Consider how I love thy precepts!
Preserve my life according to thy steadfast love.
160 The sum of thy word is truth;
and every one of thy righteous ordinances endures for ever.
161 Princes persecute me without cause,
but my heart stands in awe of thy words.
162 I rejoice at thy word
like one who finds great spoil.
163 I hate and abhor falsehood,
but I love thy law.
164 Seven times a day I praise thee
for thy righteous ordinances.
165 Great peace have those who love thy law;
nothing can make them stumble.
166 I hope for thy salvation, O Lord,
and I do thy commandments.
167 My soul keeps thy testimonies;
I love them exceedingly.
168 I keep thy precepts and testimonies,
for all my ways are before thee.
169 Let my cry come before thee, O Lord;
give me understanding according to thy word!
170 Let my supplication come before thee;
deliver me according to thy word.
171 My lips will pour forth praise
that thou dost teach me thy statutes.
172 My tongue will sing of thy word,
for all thy commandments are right.
173 Let thy hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen thy precepts.
174 I long for thy salvation, O Lord,
and thy law is my delight.
175 Let me live, that I may praise thee,
and let thy ordinances help me.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant,
for I do not forget thy commandments.
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:128 Gk Jerome: Heb uncertain
Psalm 119:89-176
New International Version
Psalm 119:89-176
New International Version
ל Lamedh
89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;(A)
it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness(B) continues through all generations;(C)
you established the earth, and it endures.(D)
91 Your laws endure(E) to this day,
for all things serve you.(F)
92 If your law had not been my delight,(G)
I would have perished in my affliction.(H)
93 I will never forget(I) your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life.(J)
94 Save me,(K) for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts.(L)
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,(M)
but I will ponder your statutes.(N)
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
but your commands are boundless.(O)
מ Mem
97 Oh, how I love your law!(P)
I meditate(Q) on it all day long.
98 Your commands are always with me
and make me wiser(R) than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.(S)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.(T)
101 I have kept my feet(U) from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.(V)
102 I have not departed from your laws,(W)
for you yourself have taught(X) me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey(Y) to my mouth!(Z)
104 I gain understanding(AA) from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.(AB)
נ Nun
105 Your word is a lamp(AC) for my feet,
a light(AD) on my path.
106 I have taken an oath(AE) and confirmed it,
that I will follow your righteous laws.(AF)
107 I have suffered much;
preserve my life,(AG) Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,(AH)
and teach me your laws.(AI)
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,(AJ)
I will not forget(AK) your law.
110 The wicked have set a snare(AL) for me,
but I have not strayed(AM) from your precepts.
111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.(AN)
112 My heart is set(AO) on keeping your decrees
to the very end.[a](AP)
ס Samekh
113 I hate double-minded people,(AQ)
but I love your law.(AR)
114 You are my refuge and my shield;(AS)
I have put my hope(AT) in your word.
115 Away from me,(AU) you evildoers,
that I may keep the commands of my God!
116 Sustain me,(AV) my God, according to your promise,(AW) and I will live;
do not let my hopes be dashed.(AX)
117 Uphold me,(AY) and I will be delivered;(AZ)
I will always have regard for your decrees.(BA)
118 You reject all who stray(BB) from your decrees,
for their delusions come to nothing.
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;(BC)
therefore I love your statutes.(BD)
120 My flesh trembles(BE) in fear of you;(BF)
I stand in awe(BG) of your laws.
ע Ayin
121 I have done what is righteous and just;(BH)
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;(BI)
do not let the arrogant oppress me.(BJ)
123 My eyes fail,(BK) looking for your salvation,(BL)
looking for your righteous promise.(BM)
124 Deal with your servant according to your love(BN)
and teach me your decrees.(BO)
125 I am your servant;(BP) give me discernment
that I may understand your statutes.(BQ)
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
your law is being broken.(BR)
127 Because I love your commands(BS)
more than gold,(BT) more than pure gold,(BU)
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,(BV)
I hate every wrong path.(BW)
פ Pe
129 Your statutes are wonderful;(BX)
therefore I obey them.(BY)
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;(BZ)
it gives understanding to the simple.(CA)
131 I open my mouth and pant,(CB)
longing for your commands.(CC)
132 Turn to me(CD) and have mercy(CE) on me,
as you always do to those who love your name.(CF)
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;(CG)
let no sin rule(CH) over me.
134 Redeem me from human oppression,(CI)
that I may obey your precepts.(CJ)
135 Make your face shine(CK) on your servant
and teach me your decrees.(CL)
136 Streams of tears(CM) flow from my eyes,
for your law is not obeyed.(CN)
צ Tsadhe
137 You are righteous,(CO) Lord,
and your laws are right.(CP)
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;(CQ)
they are fully trustworthy.(CR)
139 My zeal wears me out,(CS)
for my enemies ignore your words.
140 Your promises(CT) have been thoroughly tested,(CU)
and your servant loves them.(CV)
141 Though I am lowly and despised,(CW)
I do not forget your precepts.(CX)
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
and your law is true.(CY)
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
but your commands give me delight.(CZ)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
give me understanding(DA) that I may live.
ק Qoph
145 I call with all my heart;(DB) answer me, Lord,
and I will obey your decrees.(DC)
146 I call out to you; save me(DD)
and I will keep your statutes.
147 I rise before dawn(DE) and cry for help;
I have put my hope in your word.
148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,(DF)
that I may meditate on your promises.
149 Hear my voice(DG) in accordance with your love;(DH)
preserve my life,(DI) Lord, according to your laws.
150 Those who devise wicked schemes(DJ) are near,
but they are far from your law.
151 Yet you are near,(DK) Lord,
and all your commands are true.(DL)
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes(DM)
that you established them to last forever.(DN)
ר Resh
153 Look on my suffering(DO) and deliver me,(DP)
for I have not forgotten(DQ) your law.
154 Defend my cause(DR) and redeem me;(DS)
preserve my life(DT) according to your promise.(DU)
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek out(DV) your decrees.
156 Your compassion, Lord, is great;(DW)
preserve my life(DX) according to your laws.(DY)
157 Many are the foes who persecute me,(DZ)
but I have not turned(EA) from your statutes.
158 I look on the faithless with loathing,(EB)
for they do not obey your word.(EC)
159 See how I love your precepts;
preserve my life,(ED) Lord, in accordance with your love.
160 All your words are true;
all your righteous laws are eternal.(EE)
ש Sin and Shin
161 Rulers persecute me(EF) without cause,
but my heart trembles(EG) at your word.
162 I rejoice(EH) in your promise
like one who finds great spoil.(EI)
163 I hate and detest(EJ) falsehood
but I love your law.(EK)
164 Seven times a day I praise you
for your righteous laws.(EL)
165 Great peace(EM) have those who love your law,
and nothing can make them stumble.(EN)
166 I wait for your salvation,(EO) Lord,
and I follow your commands.
167 I obey your statutes,
for I love them(EP) greatly.
168 I obey your precepts(EQ) and your statutes,(ER)
for all my ways are known(ES) to you.
ת Taw
169 May my cry come(ET) before you, Lord;
give me understanding(EU) according to your word.(EV)
170 May my supplication come(EW) before you;
deliver me(EX) according to your promise.(EY)
171 May my lips overflow with praise,(EZ)
for you teach me(FA) your decrees.
172 May my tongue sing(FB) of your word,
for all your commands are righteous.(FC)
173 May your hand be ready to help(FD) me,
for I have chosen(FE) your precepts.
174 I long for your salvation,(FF) Lord,
and your law gives me delight.(FG)
175 Let me live(FH) that I may praise you,
and may your laws sustain me.
176 I have strayed like a lost sheep.(FI)
Seek your servant,
for I have not forgotten(FJ) your commands.
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:112 Or decrees / for their enduring reward
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