New King James Version | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
1 ALEPH Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD! | 1Aleph. How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of the LORD. |
2Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart! | 2How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, Who seek Him with all their heart. |
3They also do no iniquity; They walk in His ways. | 3They also do no unrighteousness; They walk in His ways. |
4You have commanded us To keep Your precepts diligently. | 4You have ordained Your precepts, That we should keep them diligently. |
5Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes! | 5Oh that my ways may be established To keep Your statutes! |
6Then I would not be ashamed, When I look into all Your commandments. | 6Then I shall not be ashamed When I look upon all Your commandments. |
7I will praise You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments. | 7I shall give thanks to You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments. |
8I will keep Your statutes; Oh, do not forsake me utterly! | 8I shall keep Your statutes; Do not forsake me utterly! Beth. |
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 it according to Your word. |
10With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! | 10With all my heart I have sought You; Do not let me wander from Your commandments. |
11Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. | 11Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You. |
12Blessed are You, O LORD! Teach me Your statutes. | 12Blessed are You, O LORD; Teach me Your statutes. |
13With my lips I have declared All the judgments of Your mouth. | 13With my lips I have told of All the ordinances of Your mouth. |
14I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. | 14I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. |
15I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways. | 15I will meditate on Your precepts And regard Your ways. |
16I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. | 16I shall delight in Your statutes; I shall not forget Your word. Gimel. |
17Deal bountifully with Your servant, That I may live and keep Your word. | 17Deal bountifully with Your servant, That I may live and keep Your word. |
18Open my eyes, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law. | 18Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law. |
19I am a stranger in the earth; Do not hide Your commandments from me. | 19I am a stranger in the earth; Do not hide Your commandments from me. |
20My soul breaks with longing For Your judgments at all times. | 20My soul is crushed with longing After Your ordinances at all times. |
21You rebuke the proud—the cursed, Who stray from Your commandments. | 21You rebuke the arrogant, the cursed, Who wander from Your commandments. |
22Remove from me reproach and contempt, For I have kept Your testimonies. | 22Take away reproach and contempt from me, For I observe Your testimonies. |
23Princes also sit and speak against me, But Your servant meditates on Your statutes. | 23Even though princes sit and talk against me, Your servant meditates on Your statutes. |
24Your testimonies also are my delight And my counselors. | 24Your testimonies also are my delight; They are my counselors. Daleth. |
25My soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word. | 25My soul cleaves to the dust; Revive me according to Your word. |
26I have declared my ways, and You answered me; Teach me Your statutes. | 26I have told of my ways, and You have answered me; Teach me Your statutes. |
27Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works. | 27Make me understand the way of Your precepts, So I will meditate on Your wonders. |
28My soul melts from heaviness; Strengthen me according to Your word. | 28My soul weeps because of grief; Strengthen me according to Your word. |
29Remove from me the way of lying, And grant me Your law graciously. | 29Remove the false way from me, And graciously grant me Your law. |
30I have chosen the way of truth; Your judgments I have laid before me. | 30I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your ordinances before me. |
31I cling to Your testimonies; O LORD, do not put me to shame! | 31I cling to Your testimonies; O LORD, do not put me to shame! |
32I will run the course of Your commandments, For You shall enlarge my heart. | 32I shall run the way of Your commandments, For You will enlarge my heart. He. |
33Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, And I shall keep it to the end. | 33Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, And I shall observe it to the end. |
34Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart. | 34Give me understanding, that I may observe Your law And keep it with all my heart. |
35Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it. | 35Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it. |
36Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness. | 36Incline my heart to Your testimonies And not to dishonest gain. |
37Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way. | 37Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity, And revive me in Your ways. |
38Establish Your word to Your servant, Who is devoted to fearing You. | 38Establish Your word to Your servant, As that which produces reverence for You. |
39Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your judgments are good. | 39Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your ordinances are good. |
40Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness. | 40Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me through Your righteousness. Vav. |
41Let Your mercies come also to me, O LORD— Your salvation according to Your word. | 41May Your lovingkindnesses also come to me, O LORD, Your salvation according to Your word; |
42So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word. | 42So I will have an answer for him who reproaches 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. | 43And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I wait for Your ordinances. |
44So shall I keep Your law continually, Forever and ever. | 44So I will keep Your law continually, Forever and ever. |
45And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts. | 45And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts. |
46I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings, And will not be ashamed. | 46I will also speak of Your testimonies before kings And shall not be ashamed. |
47And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love. | 47I shall delight in Your commandments, Which I love. |
48My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments, Which I love, And I will meditate on Your statutes. | 48And I shall lift up my hands to Your commandments, Which I love; And I will meditate on Your statutes. Zayin. |
49Remember the word to Your servant, Upon which You have caused me to hope. | 49Remember the word to Your servant, In which You have made me hope. |
50This is my comfort in my affliction, For Your word has given me life. | 50This is my comfort in my affliction, That Your word has revived me. |
51The proud have me in great derision, Yet I do not turn aside from Your law. | 51The arrogant utterly deride me, Yet I do not turn aside from Your law. |
52I remembered Your judgments of old, O LORD, And have comforted myself. | 52I have remembered Your ordinances from of old, O LORD, And comfort myself. |
53Indignation has taken hold of me Because of the wicked, who forsake Your law. | 53Burning indignation has seized me because of the wicked, Who forsake Your law. |
54Your statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage. | 54Your statutes are my songs In the house of my pilgrimage. |
55I remember Your name in the night, O LORD, And I keep Your law. | 55O LORD, I remember Your name in the night, And keep Your law. |
56This has become mine, Because I kept Your precepts. | 56This has become mine, That I observe Your precepts. Heth. |
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 sought Your favor with all my heart; Be gracious to me according to Your word. |
59I thought about my ways, And turned my feet to Your testimonies. | 59I considered my ways And turned my feet to Your testimonies. |
60I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments. | 60I hastened and did not delay To keep Your commandments. |
61The cords of the wicked have bound me, But I have not forgotten Your law. | 61The cords of the wicked have encircled me, But I have not forgotten Your law. |
62At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, Because of Your righteous judgments. | 62At midnight I shall rise to give thanks to You Because of Your righteous ordinances. |
63I am a companion of all who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts. | 63I am a companion of all those who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts. |
64The earth, O LORD, is full of Your mercy; Teach me Your statutes. | 64The earth is full of Your lovingkindness, O LORD; Teach me Your statutes. Teth. |
65You have dealt well with Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word. | 65You have dealt well with Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word. |
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, For I believe Your commandments. | 66Teach me good discernment and knowledge, For I believe in Your commandments. |
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 do 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 forged a lie against me; With all my heart I will observe Your precepts. |
70Their heart is as fat as grease, But I delight in Your law. | 70Their heart is covered with fat, But I delight in Your law. |
71It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. | 71It is good for me that I was afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. |
72The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of coins of gold and silver. | 72The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Yodh. |
73Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. | 73Your hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. |
74Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, Because I have hoped in Your word. | 74May those who fear You see me and be glad, Because I wait for Your word. |
75I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are right, And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. | 75I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. |
76Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant. | 76O may Your lovingkindness comfort me, According to Your word to 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 that I may live, For Your law is my delight. |
78Let the proud be ashamed, For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood; But I will meditate on Your precepts. | 78May the arrogant be ashamed, for they subvert me with a lie; But I shall meditate on Your precepts. |
79Let those who fear You turn to me, Those who know Your testimonies. | 79May those who fear You turn to me, Even those who know Your testimonies. |
80Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes, That I may not be ashamed. | 80May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, So that I will not be ashamed. Kaph. |
81My soul faints for Your salvation, But I hope in Your word. | 81My soul languishes for Your salvation; I wait for Your word. |
82My eyes fail from searching Your word, Saying, “When will You comfort me?” | 82My eyes fail with longing for Your word, While I say, "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 in the 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 are the days of Your servant? When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me? |
85The proud have dug pits for me, Which is not according to Your law. | 85The arrogant have dug pits for me, Men who are not in accord with Your law. |
86All Your commandments are faithful; They persecute me wrongfully; Help me! | 86All Your commandments are faithful; They have persecuted me with a lie; help me! |
87They almost made an end of me on earth, But I did not forsake Your precepts. | 87They almost destroyed me on earth, But as for me, I did not forsake Your precepts. |
88Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth. | 88Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth. Lamedh. |
89Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. | 89Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. |
90Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides. | 90Your faithfulness continues throughout all generations; You established the earth, and it stands. |
91They continue this day according to Your ordinances, For all are Your servants. | 91They stand this day according to Your ordinances, For all things are Your servants. |
92Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction. | 92If Your law had not been my delight, Then I would have perished in my affliction. |
93I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have given me life. | 93I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have revived me. |
94I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts. | 94I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts. |
95The wicked wait for me to destroy me, But I will consider Your testimonies. | 95The wicked wait for me to destroy me; I shall diligently consider Your testimonies. |
96I have seen the consummation of all perfection, But Your commandment is exceedingly broad. | 96I have seen a limit to all perfection; Your commandment is exceedingly broad. Mem. |
97Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. | 97O how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. |
98You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; For they are ever with me. | 98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, For they are ever mine. |
99I have more understanding than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation. | 99I have more insight than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation. |
100I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep Your precepts. | 100I understand more than the aged, Because I have observed Your precepts. |
101I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word. | 101I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word. |
102I have not departed from Your judgments, For You Yourself have taught me. | 102I have not turned aside from Your ordinances, For You Yourself have taught me. |
103How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth! | 103How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! |
104Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. | 104From Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. Nun. |
105Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. | 105Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. |
106I have sworn and confirmed That I will keep Your righteous judgments. | 106I have sworn and I will confirm it, That I will keep Your righteous ordinances. |
107I am afflicted very much; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your word. | 107I am exceedingly afflicted; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your word. |
108Accept, I pray, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, And teach me Your judgments. | 108O accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, And teach me Your ordinances. |
109My life is continually in my hand, Yet I do not forget Your law. | 109My life is continually in my hand, Yet I do not forget Your law. |
110The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I have not strayed from Your precepts. | 110The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I have not gone astray from Your precepts. |
111Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart. | 111I have inherited Your testimonies forever, For they are the joy of my heart. |
112I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes Forever, to the very end. | 112I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes Forever, even to the end. Samekh. |
113I hate the double-minded, But I love Your law. | 113I hate those who are double-minded, But I love Your law. |
114You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. | 114You are my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Your word. |
115Depart from me, you evildoers, For I will keep the commandments of my God! | 115Depart from me, evildoers, That I may observe the commandments of my God. |
116Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope. | 116Sustain me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope. |
117Hold me up, and I shall be safe, And I shall observe Your statutes continually. | 117Uphold me that I may be safe, That I may have regard for Your statutes continually. |
118You reject all those who stray from Your statutes, For their deceit is falsehood. | 118You have rejected all those who wander from Your statutes, For their deceitfulness is useless. |
119You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross; Therefore I love Your testimonies. | 119You have removed all the wicked of the earth like dross; Therefore I love Your testimonies. |
120My flesh trembles for fear of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments. | 120My flesh trembles for fear of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments. Ayin. |
121I have done justice and righteousness; Do not leave me to my oppressors. | 121I have done justice and righteousness; Do not leave me to my oppressors. |
122Be surety for Your servant for good; Do not let the proud oppress me. | 122Be surety for Your servant for good; Do not let the arrogant oppress me. |
123My eyes fail from seeking Your salvation And Your righteous word. | 123My eyes fail with longing for Your salvation And for Your righteous word. |
124Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy, And teach me Your statutes. | 124Deal with Your servant according to Your lovingkindness And teach me Your statutes. |
125I am Your servant; Give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies. | 125I am Your servant; give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies. |
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 broken Your law. |
127Therefore I love Your commandments More than gold, yes, than fine gold! | 127Therefore I love Your commandments Above gold, yes, above fine gold. |
128Therefore all Your precepts concerning all things I consider to be right; I hate every false way. | 128Therefore I esteem right all Your precepts concerning everything, I hate every false way. Pe. |
129Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul keeps them. | 129Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul observes them. |
130The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. | 130The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. |
131I opened my mouth and panted, For I longed for Your commandments. | 131I opened my mouth wide and panted, For I longed for Your commandments. |
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, After Your manner with those who love Your name. |
133Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me. | 133Establish my footsteps in Your word, And do not let any iniquity have dominion over me. |
134Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I may keep Your precepts. | 134Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I may keep Your precepts. |
135Make Your face shine upon Your servant, And teach me Your statutes. | 135Make Your face shine upon Your servant, And teach me Your statutes. |
136Rivers of water run down from my eyes, Because men do not keep Your law. | 136My eyes shed streams of water, Because they do not keep Your law. Tsadhe. |
137Righteous are You, O LORD, And upright are Your judgments. | 137Righteous are You, O LORD, And upright are Your judgments. |
138Your testimonies, which You have commanded, Are righteous and very faithful. | 138You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness. |
139My zeal has consumed me, Because my enemies have forgotten Your words. | 139My zeal has consumed me, Because my adversaries have forgotten Your words. |
140Your word is very pure; Therefore Your servant loves it. | 140Your word is very pure, Therefore Your servant loves it. |
141I am small and despised, Yet I do not forget Your precepts. | 141I am small and despised, Yet 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 law is truth. |
143Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, Yet Your commandments are my delights. | 143Trouble and anguish have come upon me, Yet Your commandments are my delight. |
144The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; Give me understanding, and I shall live. | 144Your testimonies are righteous forever; Give me understanding that I may live. Qoph. |
145I cry out with my whole heart; Hear me, O LORD! I will keep Your statutes. | 145I cried with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will observe Your statutes. |
146I cry out to You; Save me, and I will keep Your testimonies. | 146I cried to You; save me And I shall keep Your testimonies. |
147I rise before the dawning of the morning, And cry for help; I hope in Your word. | 147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I wait for Your words. |
148My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word. | 148My eyes anticipate the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word. |
149Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness; O LORD, revive me according to Your justice. | 149Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your ordinances. |
150They draw near who follow after wickedness; They are far from Your law. | 150Those who follow after wickedness draw near; They are far from Your law. |
151You are near, O LORD, And all Your commandments are truth. | 151You are near, O LORD, And all Your commandments are truth. |
152Concerning Your testimonies, I have known of old that You have founded them forever. | 152Of old I have known from Your testimonies That You have founded them forever. Resh. |
153Consider my affliction and deliver me, For I do not forget Your law. | 153Look upon my affliction and rescue me, For I do not forget Your law. |
154Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word. | 154Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word. |
155Salvation is far from the wicked, For they do not seek Your statutes. | 155Salvation is far from the wicked, For they do not seek Your statutes. |
156Great are Your tender mercies, O LORD; Revive me according to Your judgments. | 156Great are Your mercies, O LORD; Revive me according to Your ordinances. |
157Many are my persecutors and my enemies, Yet I do not turn from Your testimonies. | 157Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, Yet I do not turn aside from Your testimonies. |
158I see the treacherous, and am disgusted, Because they do not keep Your word. | 158I behold the treacherous and loathe them, 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; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your lovingkindness. |
160The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever. | 160The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting. Shin. |
161Princes persecute me without a cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your word. | 161Princes persecute me without cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your words. |
162I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure. | 162I rejoice at Your word, As one who finds great spoil. |
163I hate and abhor lying, But I love Your law. | 163I hate and despise falsehood, But I love Your law. |
164Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous judgments. | 164Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous ordinances. |
165Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. | 165Those who love Your law have great peace, And nothing causes them to stumble. |
166LORD, I hope for Your salvation, And I do Your commandments. | 166I hope for Your salvation, O LORD, And do Your commandments. |
167My soul keeps Your testimonies, And I love them exceedingly. | 167My soul keeps Your testimonies, And I love them exceedingly. |
168I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies, For all my ways are before You. | 168I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies, For all my ways are before You. Tav. |
169Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word. | 169Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word. |
170Let my supplication come before You; Deliver me according to Your word. | 170Let my supplication come before You; Deliver me according to Your word. |
171My lips shall utter praise, For You teach me Your statutes. | 171Let my lips utter praise, For You teach me Your statutes. |
172My tongue shall speak of Your word, For all Your commandments are righteousness. | 172Let my tongue sing of Your word, For all Your commandments are righteousness. |
173Let Your hand become my help, For I have chosen Your precepts. | 173Let 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, O LORD, And Your law is my delight. |
175Let my soul live, and it shall praise You; And let Your judgments help me. | 175Let my soul live that it may praise You, And let Your ordinances help me. |
176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments. | 176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments. |
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