| New King James Version | New Living Translation |
| 1 ALEPH Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD! | 1Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD. |
| 2Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart! | 2Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. |
| 3They also do no iniquity; They walk in His ways. | 3They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. |
| 4You have commanded us To keep Your precepts diligently. | 4You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. |
| 5Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes! | 5Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! |
| 6Then I would not be ashamed, When I look into all Your commandments. | 6Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. |
| 7I will praise You with uprightness of 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; Oh, do not forsake me utterly! | 8I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! Beth |
| 9How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. | 9How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. |
| 10With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! | 10I have tried hard to find you— 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 hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. |
| 12Blessed are You, O LORD! Teach me Your statutes. | 12I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees. |
| 13With my lips I have declared All the judgments of Your mouth. | 13I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. |
| 14I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. | 14I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. |
| 15I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways. | 15I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. |
| 16I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. | 16I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Gimel |
| 17Deal bountifully with Your servant, That I may live and keep Your word. | 17Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word. |
| 18Open my eyes, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law. | 18Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. |
| 19I am a stranger in the earth; Do not hide Your commandments from me. | 19I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me! |
| 20My soul breaks with longing For Your judgments at all times. | 20I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations. |
| 21You rebuke the proud—the cursed, Who stray from Your commandments. | 21You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed. |
| 22Remove from me reproach and contempt, For I have kept Your testimonies. | 22Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws. |
| 23Princes also sit and speak against me, But Your servant meditates on Your statutes. | 23Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees. |
| 24Your testimonies also are my delight And my counselors. | 24Your laws please me; they give me wise advice. Daleth |
| 25My soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word. | 25I lie in the dust; revive me by your word. |
| 26I have declared my ways, and You answered me; Teach me Your statutes. | 26I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees. |
| 27Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works. | 27Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. |
| 28My soul melts from heaviness; Strengthen me according to Your word. | 28I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. |
| 29Remove from me the way of lying, And grant me Your law graciously. | 29Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. |
| 30I have chosen the way of truth; Your judgments I have laid before me. | 30I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. |
| 31I cling to Your testimonies; O LORD, do not put me to shame! | 31I cling to your laws. LORD, don’t let me be put to shame! |
| 32I will run the course of Your commandments, For You shall enlarge my heart. | 32I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding. He |
| 33Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, And I shall keep it to the end. | 33Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them to the end. |
| 34Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart. | 34Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. |
| 35Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it. | 35Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. |
| 36Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness. | 36Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! |
| 37Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way. | 37Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. |
| 38Establish Your word to Your servant, Who is devoted to fearing You. | 38Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you. |
| 39Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your judgments are good. | 39Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. |
| 40Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness. | 40I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. Waw |
| 41Let Your mercies come also to me, O LORD— Your salvation according to Your word. | 41LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. |
| 42So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word. | 42Then I can answer those who taunt 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. | 43Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope. |
| 44So shall I keep Your law continually, Forever and ever. | 44I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever. |
| 45And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts. | 45I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. |
| 46I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings, And will not be ashamed. | 46I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed. |
| 47And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love. | 47How I delight in your commands! How I love them! |
| 48My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments, Which I love, And I will meditate on Your statutes. | 48I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. Zayin |
| 49Remember the word to Your servant, Upon which You have caused me to hope. | 49Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. |
| 50This is my comfort in my affliction, For Your word has given me life. | 50Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. |
| 51The proud have me in great derision, Yet I do not turn aside from Your law. | 51The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. |
| 52I remembered Your judgments of old, O LORD, And have comforted myself. | 52I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me. |
| 53Indignation has taken hold of me Because of the wicked, who forsake Your law. | 53I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions. |
| 54Your statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage. | 54Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. |
| 55I remember Your name in the night, O LORD, And I keep Your law. | 55I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions. |
| 56This has become mine, Because I kept Your precepts. | 56This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. Heth |
| 57You are my portion, O LORD; I have said that I would keep Your words. | 57LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words! |
| 58I entreated Your favor with my whole heart; Be merciful to me according to Your word. | 58With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised. |
| 59I thought about my ways, And turned my feet to Your testimonies. | 59I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws. |
| 60I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments. | 60I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. |
| 61The cords of the wicked have bound me, But I have not forgotten Your law. | 61Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions. |
| 62At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, Because of Your righteous judgments. | 62I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations. |
| 63I am a companion of all who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts. | 63I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments. |
| 64The earth, O LORD, is full of Your mercy; Teach me Your statutes. | 64O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees. Teth |
| 65You have dealt well with Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word. | 65You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised. |
| 66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, For I believe Your commandments. | 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 do good; Teach me Your statutes. | 68You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees. |
| 69The proud have forged a lie against me, But I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart. | 69Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart. |
| 70Their heart is as fat as grease, But I delight in Your law. | 70Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions. |
| 71It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. | 71My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. |
| 72The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of coins of gold and silver. | 72Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Yodh |
| 73Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. | 73You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. |
| 74Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, Because I have hoped 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, O LORD, that Your judgments are right, And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. | 75I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it. |
| 76Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant. | 76Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant. |
| 77Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; For Your law is my delight. | 77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight. |
| 78Let the proud be ashamed, For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood; But 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 turn to me, Those who know Your testimonies. | 79Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws. |
| 80Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes, That I may not be ashamed. | 80May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed. Kaph |
| 81My soul faints for Your salvation, But I hope in Your word. | 81I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. |
| 82My eyes fail from searching Your word, Saying, “When will You comfort me?” | 82My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me? |
| 83For I have become like a wineskin in smoke, Yet 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 are the days of Your servant? When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me? | 84How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me? |
| 85The proud have dug pits for me, Which is not according to Your law. | 85These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me. |
| 86All Your commandments are faithful; They persecute me wrongfully; Help me! | 86All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause. |
| 87They almost made an end of me on earth, But I did not forsake Your precepts. | 87They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments. |
| 88Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth. | 88In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. Lamedh |
| 89Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. | 89Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven. |
| 90Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides. | 90Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. |
| 91They continue this day according to Your ordinances, For all are Your servants. | 91Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans. |
| 92Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished 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 by them You have given me life. | 93I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. |
| 94I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts. | 94I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments. |
| 95The wicked wait for me to destroy me, But I will consider Your testimonies. | 95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws. |
| 96I have seen the consummation of all perfection, But Your commandment is exceedingly broad. | 96Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit. Mem |
| 97Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. | 97Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them 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 my constant guide. |
| 99I have more understanding than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation. | 99Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws. |
| 100I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep Your precepts. | 100I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments. |
| 101I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word. | 101I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word. |
| 102I have not departed from Your judgments, For You Yourself have taught me. | 102I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well. |
| 103How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth! | 103How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey. |
| 104Through Your precepts I get understanding; 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 to my feet And a light to my path. | 105Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. |
| 106I have sworn and confirmed That I will keep Your righteous judgments. | 106I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. |
| 107I am afflicted very much; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your word. | 107I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised. |
| 108Accept, I pray, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, And teach me Your judgments. | 108LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. |
| 109My life is continually in my hand, Yet I do not forget Your law. | 109My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions. |
| 110The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I have not strayed from Your precepts. | 110The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. |
| 111Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart. | 111Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. |
| 112I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes Forever, to the very end. | 112I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. Samekh |
| 113I hate the double-minded, But I love Your law. | 113I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. |
| 114You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. | 114You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. |
| 115Depart from me, you evildoers, For I will keep the commandments of my God! | 115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. |
| 116Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; And 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. |
| 117Hold me up, and I shall be safe, And I shall observe Your statutes continually. | 117Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. |
| 118You reject all those who stray from Your statutes, For their deceit is falsehood. | 118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves. |
| 119You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross; Therefore I love Your testimonies. | 119You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws! |
| 120My flesh trembles for fear of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments. | 120I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations. Ayin |
| 121I have done justice and righteousness; 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. |
| 122Be surety for Your servant for good; Do not let the proud oppress me. | 122Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me! |
| 123My eyes fail from seeking Your salvation And Your righteous word. | 123My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. |
| 124Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy, And 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, That I may know Your testimonies. | 125Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws. |
| 126It is time for You to act, O LORD, For they have regarded Your law as void. | 126LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions. |
| 127Therefore I love Your commandments More than gold, yes, than fine gold! | 127Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. |
| 128Therefore all Your precepts concerning all things I consider to be right; I hate every false way. | 128Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. Pe |
| 129Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul keeps them. | 129Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! |
| 130The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. | 130The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. |
| 131I opened my mouth and panted, For I longed for Your commandments. | 131I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. |
| 132Look upon me and be merciful to me, As Your custom is toward those who love Your name. | 132Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. |
| 133Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me. | 133Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. |
| 134Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I may keep Your precepts. | 134Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. |
| 135Make Your face shine upon Your servant, And teach me Your statutes. | 135Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. |
| 136Rivers of water run down from my eyes, Because men do not keep Your law. | 136Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. Tsadhe |
| 137Righteous are You, O LORD, And upright are Your judgments. | 137O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. |
| 138Your testimonies, which You have commanded, Are righteous and very faithful. | 138Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. |
| 139My zeal has consumed me, Because my enemies have forgotten Your words. | 139I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words. |
| 140Your word is very pure; Therefore Your servant loves it. | 140Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. |
| 141I am small and despised, Yet 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 law is truth. | 142Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. |
| 143Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, Yet Your commandments are my delights. | 143As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. |
| 144The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; Give me understanding, and I shall live. | 144Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Qoph |
| 145I cry out with my whole heart; Hear me, O LORD! I will keep Your statutes. | 145I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees. |
| 146I cry out to You; Save me, and I will keep Your testimonies. | 146I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. |
| 147I rise before the dawning of the morning, And cry for help; I hope in Your word. | 147I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. |
| 148My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word. | 148I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. |
| 149Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness; O LORD, revive me according to Your justice. | 149In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations. |
| 150They draw near who follow after wickedness; They are far from Your law. | 150Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions. |
| 151You are near, O LORD, And all Your commandments are truth. | 151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true. |
| 152Concerning Your testimonies, I have known of old that You have founded them forever. | 152I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. Resh |
| 153Consider my affliction and deliver me, For I do not forget Your law. | 153Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions. |
| 154Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word. | 154Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised. |
| 155Salvation is far from the wicked, For they do not seek Your statutes. | 155The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees. |
| 156Great are Your tender mercies, O LORD; Revive me according to Your judgments. | 156LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations. |
| 157Many are my persecutors and my enemies, Yet I do not turn from Your testimonies. | 157Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws. |
| 158I see the treacherous, and am disgusted, 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; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your lovingkindness. | 159See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love. |
| 160The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever. | 160The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. Shin |
| 161Princes persecute me without a cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your word. | 161Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. |
| 162I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure. | 162I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. |
| 163I hate and abhor lying, But I love Your law. | 163I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions. |
| 164Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous judgments. | 164I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just. |
| 165Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. | 165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. |
| 166LORD, I hope for Your salvation, And I do Your commandments. | 166I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands. |
| 167My soul keeps Your testimonies, And I love them exceedingly. | 167I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. |
| 168I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies, For all my ways are before You. | 168Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. Taw |
| 169Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word. | 169O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. |
| 170Let my supplication come before You; Deliver me according to Your word. | 170Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised. |
| 171My lips shall utter praise, For You teach me Your statutes. | 171Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees. |
| 172My tongue shall speak of Your word, For all Your commandments are righteousness. | 172Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right. |
| 173Let Your hand become my help, For I have chosen Your precepts. | 173Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments. |
| 174I long for Your salvation, O LORD, And Your law is my delight. | 174O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight. |
| 175Let my soul live, and it shall praise You; And let Your judgments help me. | 175Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me. |
| 176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments. | 176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands. |
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