| Christian Standard Bible | New Living Translation |
| 1How happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk according to the LORD's instruction! | 1Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD. |
| 2Happy are those who keep his decrees and seek him with all their heart. | 2Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. |
| 3They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways. | 3They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. |
| 4You have commanded that your precepts be diligently kept. | 4You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. |
| 5If only my ways were committed to keeping your statutes! | 5Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! |
| 6Then I would not be ashamed when I think about all your commands. | 6Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. |
| 7I will praise you with an upright heart when I learn your righteous judgments. | 7As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! |
| 8I will keep your statutes; never abandon me. | 8I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! Beth |
| 9How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping your word. | 9How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. |
| 10I have sought you with all my heart; don't let me wander from your commands. | 10I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. |
| 11I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you. | 11I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. |
| 12LORD, may you be blessed; teach me your statutes. | 12I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees. |
| 13With my lips I proclaim all the judgments from your mouth. | 13I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. |
| 14I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees as much as in all riches. | 14I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. |
| 15I will meditate on your precepts and think about your ways. | 15I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. |
| 16I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. | 16I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Gimel |
| 17Deal generously with your servant so that I might live; then I will keep your word. | 17Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word. |
| 18Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction. | 18Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. |
| 19I am a resident alien on earth; do not hide your commands from me. | 19I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me! |
| 20I am continually overcome with longing for your judgments. | 20I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations. |
| 21You rebuke the arrogant, the ones under a curse, who wander from your commands. | 21You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed. |
| 22Take insult and contempt away from me, for I have kept your decrees. | 22Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws. |
| 23Though princes sit together speaking against me, your servant will think about your statutes; | 23Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees. |
| 24your decrees are my delight and my counselors. | 24Your laws please me; they give me wise advice. Daleth |
| 25My life is down in the dust; give me life through your word. | 25I lie in the dust; revive me by your word. |
| 26I told you about my life, and you answered me; teach me your statutes. | 26I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees. |
| 27Help me understand the meaning of your precepts so that I can meditate on your wonders. | 27Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. |
| 28I am weary from grief; strengthen me through your word. | 28I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. |
| 29Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me your instruction. | 29Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. |
| 30I have chosen the way of truth; I have set your ordinances before me. | 30I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. |
| 31I cling to your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame. | 31I cling to your laws. LORD, don’t let me be put to shame! |
| 32I pursue the way of your commands, for you broaden my understanding. | 32I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding. He |
| 33Teach me, LORD, the meaning of your statutes, and I will always keep them. | 33Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them to the end. |
| 34Help me understand your instruction, and I will obey it and follow it with all my heart. | 34Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. |
| 35Help me stay on the path of your commands, for I take pleasure in it. | 35Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. |
| 36Turn my heart to your decrees and not to dishonest profit. | 36Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! |
| 37Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; give me life in your ways. | 37Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. |
| 38Confirm what you said to your servant, for it produces reverence for you. | 38Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you. |
| 39Turn away the disgrace I dread; indeed, your judgments are good. | 39Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. |
| 40How I long for your precepts! Give me life through your righteousness. | 40I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. Waw |
| 41Let your faithful love come to me, LORD, your salvation, as you promised. | 41LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. |
| 42Then I can answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word. | 42Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. |
| 43Never take the word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in your judgments. | 43Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope. |
| 44I will always obey your instruction, forever and ever. | 44I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever. |
| 45I will walk freely in an open place because I study your precepts. | 45I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. |
| 46I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed. | 46I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed. |
| 47I delight in your commands, which I love. | 47How I delight in your commands! How I love them! |
| 48I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and will meditate on your statutes. | 48I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. Zayin |
| 49Remember your word to your servant; you have given me hope through it. | 49Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. |
| 50This is my comfort in my affliction: Your promise has given me life. | 50Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. |
| 51The arrogant constantly ridicule me, but I do not turn away from your instruction. | 51The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. |
| 52LORD, I remember your judgments from long ago and find comfort. | 52I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me. |
| 53Rage seizes me because of the wicked who reject your instruction. | 53I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions. |
| 54Your statutes are the theme of my song during my earthly life. | 54Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. |
| 55LORD, I remember your name in the night, and I obey your instruction. | 55I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions. |
| 56This is my practice: I obey your precepts. | 56This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. Heth |
| 57The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep your words. | 57LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words! |
| 58I have sought your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. | 58With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised. |
| 59I thought about my ways and turned my steps back to your decrees. | 59I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws. |
| 60I hurried, not hesitating to keep your commands. | 60I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. |
| 61Though the ropes of the wicked were wrapped around me, I did not forget your instruction. | 61Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions. |
| 62I rise at midnight to thank you for your righteous judgments. | 62I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations. |
| 63I am a friend to all who fear you, to those who keep your precepts. | 63I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments. |
| 64LORD, the earth is filled with your faithful love; teach me your statutes. | 64O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees. Teth |
| 65LORD, you have treated your servant well, just as you promised. | 65You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised. |
| 66Teach me good judgment and discernment, for I rely on your commands. | 66I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. |
| 67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word. | 67I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word. |
| 68You are good, and you do what is good; teach me your statutes. | 68You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees. |
| 69The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey your precepts with all my heart. | 69Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart. |
| 70Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in your instruction. | 70Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions. |
| 71It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn your statutes. | 71My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. |
| 72Instruction from your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. | 72Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Yodh |
| 73Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding so that I can learn your commands. | 73You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. |
| 74Those who fear you will see me and rejoice, for I put my hope in your word. | 74May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. |
| 75I know, LORD, that your judgments are just and that you have afflicted me fairly. | 75I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it. |
| 76May your faithful love comfort me as you promised your servant. | 76Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant. |
| 77May your compassion come to me so that I may live, for your instruction is my delight. | 77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight. |
| 78Let the arrogant be put to shame for slandering me with lies; I will meditate on your precepts. | 78Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments. |
| 79Let those who fear you, those who know your decrees, turn to me. | 79Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws. |
| 80May my heart be blameless regarding your statutes so that I will not be put to shame. | 80May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed. Kaph |
| 81I long for your salvation; I put my hope in your word. | 81I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. |
| 82My eyes grow weary looking for what you have promised; I ask, "When will you comfort me?" | 82My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me? |
| 83Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke, I do not forget your statutes. | 83I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees. |
| 84How many days must your servant wait? When will you execute judgment on my persecutors? | 84How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me? |
| 85The arrogant have dug pits for me; they violate your instruction. | 85These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me. |
| 86All your commands are true; people persecute me with lies--help me! | 86All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause. |
| 87They almost ended my life on earth, but I did not abandon your precepts. | 87They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments. |
| 88Give me life in accordance with your faithful love, and I will obey the decree you have spoken. | 88In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. Lamedh |
| 89LORD, your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven. | 89Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven. |
| 90Your faithfulness is for all generations; you established the earth, and it stands firm. | 90Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. |
| 91Your judgments stand firm today, for all things are your servants. | 91Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans. |
| 92If your instruction had not been my delight, I would have died in my affliction. | 92If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. |
| 93I will never forget your precepts, for you have given me life through them. | 93I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. |
| 94I am yours; save me, for I have studied your precepts. | 94I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments. |
| 95The wicked hope to destroy me, but I contemplate your decrees. | 95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws. |
| 96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your command is without limit. | 96Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit. Mem |
| 97How I love your instruction! It is my meditation all day long. | 97Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long. |
| 98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. | 98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide. |
| 99I have more insight than all my teachers because your decrees are my meditation. | 99Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws. |
| 100I understand more than the elders because I obey your precepts. | 100I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments. |
| 101I have kept my feet from every evil path to follow your word. | 101I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word. |
| 102I have not turned from your judgments, for you yourself have instructed me. | 102I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well. |
| 103How sweet your word is to my taste--sweeter than honey in my mouth. | 103How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey. |
| 104I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. | 104Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life. Nun |
| 105Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. | 105Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. |
| 106I have solemnly sworn to keep your righteous judgments. | 106I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. |
| 107I am severely afflicted; LORD, give me life according to your word. | 107I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised. |
| 108LORD, please accept my freewill offerings of praise, and teach me your judgments. | 108LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. |
| 109My life is constantly in danger, yet I do not forget your instruction. | 109My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions. |
| 110The wicked have set a trap for me, but I have not wandered from your precepts. | 110The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. |
| 111I have your decrees as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart. | 111Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. |
| 112I am resolved to obey your statutes to the very end. | 112I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. Samekh |
| 113I hate those who are double-minded, but I love your instruction. | 113I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. |
| 114You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in your word. | 114You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. |
| 115Depart from me, you evil ones, so that I may obey my God's commands. | 115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. |
| 116Sustain me as you promised, and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope. | 116LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. |
| 117Sustain me so that I can be safe and always be concerned about your statutes. | 117Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. |
| 118You reject all who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is a lie. | 118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves. |
| 119You remove all the wicked on earth as if they were dross from metal; therefore, I love your decrees. | 119You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws! |
| 120I tremble in awe of you; I fear your judgments. | 120I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations. Ayin |
| 121I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. | 121Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. |
| 122Guarantee your servant's well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me. | 122Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me! |
| 123My eyes grow weary looking for your salvation and for your righteous promise. | 123My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. |
| 124Deal with your servant based on your faithful love; teach me your statutes. | 124I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees. |
| 125I am your servant; give me understanding so that I may know your decrees. | 125Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws. |
| 126It is time for the LORD to act, for they have violated your instruction. | 126LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions. |
| 127Since I love your commands more than gold, even the purest gold, | 127Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. |
| 128I carefully follow all your precepts and hate every false way. | 128Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. Pe |
| 129Your decrees are wondrous; therefore I obey them. | 129Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! |
| 130The revelation of your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced. | 130The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. |
| 131I open my mouth and pant because I long for your commands. | 131I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. |
| 132Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your practice toward those who love your name. | 132Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. |
| 133Make my steps steady through your promise; don't let any sin dominate me. | 133Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. |
| 134Redeem me from human oppression, and I will keep your precepts. | 134Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. |
| 135Make your face shine on your servant, and teach me your statutes. | 135Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. |
| 136My eyes pour out streams of tears because people do not follow your instruction. | 136Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. Tsadhe |
| 137You are righteous, LORD, and your judgments are just. | 137O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. |
| 138The decrees you issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy. | 138Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. |
| 139My anger overwhelms me because my foes forget your words. | 139I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words. |
| 140Your word is completely pure, and your servant loves it. | 140Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. |
| 141I am insignificant and despised, but I do not forget your precepts. | 141I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments. |
| 142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your instruction is true. | 142Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. |
| 143Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but your commands are my delight. | 143As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. |
| 144Your decrees are righteous forever. Give me understanding, and I will live. | 144Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Qoph |
| 145I call with all my heart; answer me, LORD. I will obey your statutes. | 145I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees. |
| 146I call to you; save me, and I will keep your decrees. | 146I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. |
| 147I rise before dawn and cry out for help; I put my hope in your word. | 147I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. |
| 148I am awake through each watch of the night to meditate on your promise. | 148I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. |
| 149In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice. LORD, give me life in keeping with your justice. | 149In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations. |
| 150Those who pursue evil plans come near; they are far from your instruction. | 150Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions. |
| 151You are near, LORD, and all your commands are true. | 151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true. |
| 152Long ago I learned from your decrees that you have established them forever. | 152I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. Resh |
| 153Consider my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instruction. | 153Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions. |
| 154Champion my cause and redeem me; give me life as you promised. | 154Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised. |
| 155Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not study your statutes. | 155The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees. |
| 156Your compassions are many, LORD; give me life according to your judgments. | 156LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations. |
| 157My persecutors and foes are many. I have not turned from your decrees. | 157Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws. |
| 158I have seen the disloyal and feel disgust because they do not keep your word. | 158Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word. |
| 159Consider how I love your precepts; LORD, give me life according to your faithful love. | 159See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love. |
| 160The entirety of your word is truth, each of your righteous judgments endures forever. | 160The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. Shin |
| 161Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears only your word. | 161Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. |
| 162I rejoice over your promise like one who finds vast treasure. | 162I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. |
| 163I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your instruction. | 163I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions. |
| 164I praise you seven times a day for your righteous judgments. | 164I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just. |
| 165Abundant peace belongs to those who love your instruction; nothing makes them stumble. | 165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. |
| 166LORD, I hope for your salvation and carry out your commands. | 166I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands. |
| 167I obey your decrees and love them greatly. | 167I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. |
| 168I obey your precepts and decrees, for all my ways are before you. | 168Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. Taw |
| 169Let my cry reach you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word. | 169O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. |
| 170Let my plea reach you; rescue me according to your promise. | 170Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised. |
| 171My lips pour out praise, for you teach me your statutes. | 171Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees. |
| 172My tongue sings about your promise, for all your commands are righteous. | 172Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right. |
| 173May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. | 173Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments. |
| 174I long for your salvation, LORD, and your instruction is my delight. | 174O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight. |
| 175Let me live, and I will praise you; may your judgments help me. | 175Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me. |
| 176I wander like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commands. | 176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands. |
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