Psalm 119
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1 ALEPH Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD!1How happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk according to the LORD's instruction!
2Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart!2Happy are those who keep his decrees and seek him with all their heart.
3They also do no iniquity; They walk in His ways.3They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways.
4You have commanded us To keep Your precepts diligently.4You have commanded that your precepts be diligently kept.
5Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes!5If only my ways were committed to keeping your statutes!
6Then I would not be ashamed, When I look into all Your commandments.6Then I would not be ashamed when I think about all your commands.
7I will praise You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments.7I will praise you with an upright heart when I learn your righteous judgments.
8I will keep Your statutes; Oh, do not forsake me utterly!8I will keep your statutes; never abandon me.
9How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.9How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping your word.
10With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!10I have sought you with all my heart; don't let me wander from your commands.
11Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.11I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you.
12Blessed are You, O LORD! Teach me Your statutes.12LORD, may you be blessed; teach me your statutes.
13With my lips I have declared All the judgments of Your mouth.13With my lips I proclaim all the judgments from your mouth.
14I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.14I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees as much as in all riches.
15I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways.15I will meditate on your precepts and think about your ways.
16I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.16I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
17Deal bountifully with Your servant, That I may live and keep Your word.17Deal generously with your servant so that I might live; then I will keep your word.
18Open my eyes, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law.18Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction.
19I am a stranger in the earth; Do not hide Your commandments from me.19I am a resident alien on earth; do not hide your commands from me.
20My soul breaks with longing For Your judgments at all times.20I am continually overcome with longing for your judgments.
21You rebuke the proud—the cursed, Who stray from Your commandments.21You rebuke the arrogant, the ones under a curse, who wander from your commands.
22Remove from me reproach and contempt, For I have kept Your testimonies.22Take insult and contempt away from me, for I have kept your decrees.
23Princes also sit and speak against me, But Your servant meditates on Your statutes.23Though princes sit together speaking against me, your servant will think about your statutes;
24Your testimonies also are my delight And my counselors.24your decrees are my delight and my counselors.
25My soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word.25My life is down in the dust; give me life through your word.
26I have declared my ways, and You answered me; Teach me Your statutes.26I told you about my life, and you answered me; teach me your statutes.
27Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works.27Help me understand the meaning of your precepts so that I can meditate on your wonders.
28My soul melts from heaviness; Strengthen me according to Your word.28I am weary from grief; strengthen me through your word.
29Remove from me the way of lying, And grant me Your law graciously.29Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me your instruction.
30I have chosen the way of truth; Your judgments I have laid before me.30I have chosen the way of truth; I have set your ordinances before me.
31I cling to Your testimonies; O LORD, do not put me to shame!31I cling to your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame.
32I will run the course of Your commandments, For You shall enlarge my heart.32I pursue the way of your commands, for you broaden my understanding.
33Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, And I shall keep it to the end.33Teach me, LORD, the meaning of your statutes, and I will always keep them.
34Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart.34Help me understand your instruction, and I will obey it and follow it with all my heart.
35Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it.35Help me stay on the path of your commands, for I take pleasure in it.
36Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness.36Turn my heart to your decrees and not to dishonest profit.
37Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way.37Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; give me life in your ways.
38Establish Your word to Your servant, Who is devoted to fearing You.38Confirm what you said to your servant, for it produces reverence for you.
39Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your judgments are good.39Turn away the disgrace I dread; indeed, your judgments are good.
40Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness.40How I long for your precepts! Give me life through your righteousness.
41Let Your mercies come also to me, O LORD— Your salvation according to Your word.41Let your faithful love come to me, LORD, your salvation, as you promised.
42So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word.42Then I can answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I have hoped in Your ordinances.43Never take the word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in your judgments.
44So shall I keep Your law continually, Forever and ever.44I will always obey your instruction, forever and ever.
45And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts.45I will walk freely in an open place because I study your precepts.
46I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings, And will not be ashamed.46I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed.
47And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love.47I delight in your commands, which I love.
48My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments, Which I love, And I will meditate on Your statutes.48I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and will meditate on your statutes.
49Remember the word to Your servant, Upon which You have caused me to hope.49Remember your word to your servant; you have given me hope through it.
50This is my comfort in my affliction, For Your word has given me life.50This is my comfort in my affliction: Your promise has given me life.
51The proud have me in great derision, Yet I do not turn aside from Your law.51The arrogant constantly ridicule me, but I do not turn away from your instruction.
52I remembered Your judgments of old, O LORD, And have comforted myself.52LORD, I remember your judgments from long ago and find comfort.
53Indignation has taken hold of me Because of the wicked, who forsake Your law.53Rage seizes me because of the wicked who reject your instruction.
54Your statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.54Your statutes are the theme of my song during my earthly life.
55I remember Your name in the night, O LORD, And I keep Your law.55LORD, I remember your name in the night, and I obey your instruction.
56This has become mine, Because I kept Your precepts.56This is my practice: I obey your precepts.
57You are my portion, O LORD; I have said that I would keep Your words.57The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep your words.
58I entreated Your favor with my whole heart; Be merciful to me according to Your word.58I have sought your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
59I thought about my ways, And turned my feet to Your testimonies.59I thought about my ways and turned my steps back to your decrees.
60I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments.60I hurried, not hesitating to keep your commands.
61The cords of the wicked have bound me, But I have not forgotten Your law.61Though the ropes of the wicked were wrapped around me, I did not forget your instruction.
62At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, Because of Your righteous judgments.62I rise at midnight to thank you for your righteous judgments.
63I am a companion of all who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts.63I am a friend to all who fear you, to those who keep your precepts.
64The earth, O LORD, is full of Your mercy; Teach me Your statutes.64LORD, the earth is filled with your faithful love; teach me your statutes.
65You have dealt well with Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word.65LORD, you have treated your servant well, just as you promised.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, For I believe Your commandments.66Teach me good judgment and discernment, for I rely on your commands.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word.67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.
68You are good, and do good; Teach me Your statutes.68You are good, and you do what is good; teach me your statutes.
69The proud have forged a lie against me, But I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart.69The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey your precepts with all my heart.
70Their heart is as fat as grease, But I delight in Your law.70Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in your instruction.
71It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes.71It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn your statutes.
72The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of coins of gold and silver.72Instruction from your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
73Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.73Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding so that I can learn your commands.
74Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, Because I have hoped in Your word.74Those who fear you will see me and rejoice, for I put my hope in your word.
75I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are right, And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.75I know, LORD, that your judgments are just and that you have afflicted me fairly.
76Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant.76May your faithful love comfort me as you promised your servant.
77Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; For Your law is my delight.77May your compassion come to me so that I may live, for your instruction is my delight.
78Let the proud be ashamed, For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood; But I will meditate on Your precepts.78Let the arrogant be put to shame for slandering me with lies; I will meditate on your precepts.
79Let those who fear You turn to me, Those who know Your testimonies.79Let those who fear you, those who know your decrees, turn to me.
80Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes, That I may not be ashamed.80May my heart be blameless regarding your statutes so that I will not be put to shame.
81My soul faints for Your salvation, But I hope in Your word.81I long for your salvation; I put my hope in your word.
82My eyes fail from searching Your word, Saying, “When will You comfort me?”82My eyes grow weary looking for what you have promised; I ask, "When will you comfort me?"
83For I have become like a wineskin in smoke, Yet I do not forget Your statutes.83Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke, I do not forget your statutes.
84How many are the days of Your servant? When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me?84How many days must your servant wait? When will you execute judgment on my persecutors?
85The proud have dug pits for me, Which is not according to Your law.85The arrogant have dug pits for me; they violate your instruction.
86All Your commandments are faithful; They persecute me wrongfully; Help me!86All your commands are true; people persecute me with lies--help me!
87They almost made an end of me on earth, But I did not forsake Your precepts.87They almost ended my life on earth, but I did not abandon your precepts.
88Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth.88Give me life in accordance with your faithful love, and I will obey the decree you have spoken.
89Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven.89LORD, your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven.
90Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides.90Your faithfulness is for all generations; you established the earth, and it stands firm.
91They continue this day according to Your ordinances, For all are Your servants.91Your judgments stand firm today, for all things are your servants.
92Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction.92If your instruction had not been my delight, I would have died in my affliction.
93I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have given me life.93I will never forget your precepts, for you have given me life through them.
94I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts.94I am yours; save me, for I have studied your precepts.
95The wicked wait for me to destroy me, But I will consider Your testimonies.95The wicked hope to destroy me, but I contemplate your decrees.
96I have seen the consummation of all perfection, But Your commandment is exceedingly broad.96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your command is without limit.
97Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.97How I love your instruction! It is my meditation all day long.
98You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; For they are ever with me.98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation.99I have more insight than all my teachers because your decrees are my meditation.
100I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep Your precepts.100I understand more than the elders because I obey your precepts.
101I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word.101I have kept my feet from every evil path to follow your word.
102I have not departed from Your judgments, For You Yourself have taught me.102I have not turned from your judgments, for you yourself have instructed me.
103How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth!103How sweet your word is to my taste--sweeter than honey in my mouth.
104Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way.104I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.
105Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.105Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.
106I have sworn and confirmed That I will keep Your righteous judgments.106I have solemnly sworn to keep your righteous judgments.
107I am afflicted very much; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your word.107I am severely afflicted; LORD, give me life according to your word.
108Accept, I pray, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, And teach me Your judgments.108LORD, please accept my freewill offerings of praise, and teach me your judgments.
109My life is continually in my hand, Yet I do not forget Your law.109My life is constantly in danger, yet I do not forget your instruction.
110The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I have not strayed from Your precepts.110The wicked have set a trap for me, but I have not wandered from your precepts.
111Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart.111I have your decrees as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart.
112I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes Forever, to the very end.112I am resolved to obey your statutes to the very end.
113I hate the double-minded, But I love Your law.113I hate those who are double-minded, but I love your instruction.
114You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.114You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in your word.
115Depart from me, you evildoers, For I will keep the commandments of my God!115Depart from me, you evil ones, so that I may obey my God's commands.
116Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.116Sustain me as you promised, and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope.
117Hold me up, and I shall be safe, And I shall observe Your statutes continually.117Sustain me so that I can be safe and always be concerned about your statutes.
118You reject all those who stray from Your statutes, For their deceit is falsehood.118You reject all who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is a lie.
119You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross; Therefore I love Your testimonies.119You remove all the wicked on earth as if they were dross from metal; therefore, I love your decrees.
120My flesh trembles for fear of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments.120I tremble in awe of you; I fear your judgments.
121I have done justice and righteousness; Do not leave me to my oppressors.121I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
122Be surety for Your servant for good; Do not let the proud oppress me.122Guarantee your servant's well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123My eyes fail from seeking Your salvation And Your righteous word.123My eyes grow weary looking for your salvation and for your righteous promise.
124Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy, And teach me Your statutes.124Deal with your servant based on your faithful love; teach me your statutes.
125I am Your servant; Give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies.125I am your servant; give me understanding so that I may know your decrees.
126It is time for You to act, O LORD, For they have regarded Your law as void.126It is time for the LORD to act, for they have violated your instruction.
127Therefore I love Your commandments More than gold, yes, than fine gold!127Since I love your commands more than gold, even the purest gold,
128Therefore all Your precepts concerning all things I consider to be right; I hate every false way.128I carefully follow all your precepts and hate every false way.
129Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul keeps them.129Your decrees are wondrous; therefore I obey them.
130The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.130The revelation of your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced.
131I opened my mouth and panted, For I longed for Your commandments.131I open my mouth and pant because I long for your commands.
132Look upon me and be merciful to me, As Your custom is toward those who love Your name.132Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your practice toward those who love your name.
133Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me.133Make my steps steady through your promise; don't let any sin dominate me.
134Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I may keep Your precepts.134Redeem me from human oppression, and I will keep your precepts.
135Make Your face shine upon Your servant, And teach me Your statutes.135Make your face shine on your servant, and teach me your statutes.
136Rivers of water run down from my eyes, Because men do not keep Your law.136My eyes pour out streams of tears because people do not follow your instruction.
137Righteous are You, O LORD, And upright are Your judgments.137You are righteous, LORD, and your judgments are just.
138Your testimonies, which You have commanded, Are righteous and very faithful.138The decrees you issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy.
139My zeal has consumed me, Because my enemies have forgotten Your words.139My anger overwhelms me because my foes forget your words.
140Your word is very pure; Therefore Your servant loves it.140Your word is completely pure, and your servant loves it.
141I am small and despised, Yet I do not forget Your precepts.141I am insignificant and despised, but I do not forget your precepts.
142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And Your law is truth.142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your instruction is true.
143Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, Yet Your commandments are my delights.143Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but your commands are my delight.
144The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; Give me understanding, and I shall live.144Your decrees are righteous forever. Give me understanding, and I will live.
145I cry out with my whole heart; Hear me, O LORD! I will keep Your statutes.145I call with all my heart; answer me, LORD. I will obey your statutes.
146I cry out to You; Save me, and I will keep Your testimonies.146I call to you; save me, and I will keep your decrees.
147I rise before the dawning of the morning, And cry for help; I hope in Your word.147I rise before dawn and cry out for help; I put my hope in your word.
148My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word.148I am awake through each watch of the night to meditate on your promise.
149Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness; O LORD, revive me according to Your justice.149In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice. LORD, give me life in keeping with your justice.
150They draw near who follow after wickedness; They are far from Your law.150Those who pursue evil plans come near; they are far from your instruction.
151You are near, O LORD, And all Your commandments are truth.151You are near, LORD, and all your commands are true.
152Concerning Your testimonies, I have known of old that You have founded them forever.152Long ago I learned from your decrees that you have established them forever.
153Consider my affliction and deliver me, For I do not forget Your law.153Consider my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instruction.
154Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word.154Champion my cause and redeem me; give me life as you promised.
155Salvation is far from the wicked, For they do not seek Your statutes.155Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not study your statutes.
156Great are Your tender mercies, O LORD; Revive me according to Your judgments.156Your compassions are many, LORD; give me life according to your judgments.
157Many are my persecutors and my enemies, Yet I do not turn from Your testimonies.157My persecutors and foes are many. I have not turned from your decrees.
158I see the treacherous, and am disgusted, Because they do not keep Your word.158I have seen the disloyal and feel disgust because they do not keep your word.
159Consider how I love Your precepts; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your lovingkindness.159Consider how I love your precepts; LORD, give me life according to your faithful love.
160The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.160The entirety of your word is truth, each of your righteous judgments endures forever.
161Princes persecute me without a cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your word.161Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears only your word.
162I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure.162I rejoice over your promise like one who finds vast treasure.
163I hate and abhor lying, But I love Your law.163I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your instruction.
164Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous judgments.164I praise you seven times a day for your righteous judgments.
165Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble.165Abundant peace belongs to those who love your instruction; nothing makes them stumble.
166LORD, I hope for Your salvation, And I do Your commandments.166LORD, I hope for your salvation and carry out your commands.
167My soul keeps Your testimonies, And I love them exceedingly.167I obey your decrees and love them greatly.
168I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies, For all my ways are before You.168I obey your precepts and decrees, for all my ways are before you.
169Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word.169Let my cry reach you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word.
170Let my supplication come before You; Deliver me according to Your word.170Let my plea reach you; rescue me according to your promise.
171My lips shall utter praise, For You teach me Your statutes.171My lips pour out praise, for you teach me your statutes.
172My tongue shall speak of Your word, For all Your commandments are righteousness.172My tongue sings about your promise, for all your commands are righteous.
173Let Your hand become my help, For I have chosen Your precepts.173May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
174I long for Your salvation, O LORD, And Your law is my delight.174I long for your salvation, LORD, and your instruction is my delight.
175Let my soul live, and it shall praise You; And let Your judgments help me.175Let me live, and I will praise you; may your judgments help me.
176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments.176I wander like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commands.
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Psalm 118
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