| New Living Translation | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD. | 1Aleph. How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of the LORD. |
| 2Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. | 2How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, Who seek Him with all their heart. |
| 3They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. | 3They also do no unrighteousness; They walk in His ways. |
| 4You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. | 4You have ordained Your precepts, That we should keep them diligently. |
| 5Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! | 5Oh that my ways may be established To keep Your statutes! |
| 6Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. | 6Then I shall not be ashamed When I look upon all Your commandments. |
| 7As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! | 7I shall give thanks to You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments. |
| 8I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! Beth | 8I shall keep Your statutes; Do not forsake me utterly! Beth. |
| 9How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. | 9How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word. |
| 10I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. | 10With all my heart I have sought You; Do not let me wander from Your commandments. |
| 11I have hidden your word 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. |
| 12I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees. | 12Blessed are You, O LORD; Teach me Your statutes. |
| 13I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. | 13With my lips I have told of All the ordinances of Your mouth. |
| 14I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. | 14I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. |
| 15I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. | 15I will meditate on Your precepts And regard Your ways. |
| 16I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Gimel | 16I shall delight in Your statutes; I shall not forget Your word. Gimel. |
| 17Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word. | 17Deal bountifully with Your servant, That I may live and keep Your word. |
| 18Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. | 18Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law. |
| 19I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me! | 19I am a stranger in the earth; Do not hide Your commandments from me. |
| 20I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations. | 20My soul is crushed with longing After Your ordinances at all times. |
| 21You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed. | 21You rebuke the arrogant, the cursed, Who wander from Your commandments. |
| 22Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws. | 22Take away reproach and contempt from me, For I observe Your testimonies. |
| 23Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees. | 23Even though princes sit and talk against me, Your servant meditates on Your statutes. |
| 24Your laws please me; they give me wise advice. Daleth | 24Your testimonies also are my delight; They are my counselors. Daleth. |
| 25I lie in the dust; revive me by your word. | 25My soul cleaves to the dust; Revive me according to Your word. |
| 26I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees. | 26I have told of my ways, and You have answered me; Teach me Your statutes. |
| 27Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. | 27Make me understand the way of Your precepts, So I will meditate on Your wonders. |
| 28I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. | 28My soul weeps because of grief; Strengthen me according to Your word. |
| 29Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. | 29Remove the false way from me, And graciously grant me Your law. |
| 30I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. | 30I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your ordinances before me. |
| 31I cling to your laws. LORD, don’t let me be put to shame! | 31I cling to Your testimonies; O LORD, do not put me to shame! |
| 32I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding. He | 32I shall run the way of Your commandments, For You will enlarge my heart. He. |
| 33Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them 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 will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. | 34Give me understanding, that I may observe Your law And keep it with all my heart. |
| 35Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. | 35Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it. |
| 36Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! | 36Incline my heart to Your testimonies And not to dishonest gain. |
| 37Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. | 37Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity, And revive me in Your ways. |
| 38Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you. | 38Establish Your word to Your servant, As that which produces reverence for You. |
| 39Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. | 39Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your ordinances are good. |
| 40I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. Waw | 40Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me through Your righteousness. Vav. |
| 41LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. | 41May Your lovingkindnesses also come to me, O LORD, Your salvation according to Your word; |
| 42Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. | 42So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word. |
| 43Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope. | 43And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I wait for Your ordinances. |
| 44I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever. | 44So I will keep Your law continually, Forever and ever. |
| 45I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. | 45And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts. |
| 46I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed. | 46I will also speak of Your testimonies before kings And shall not be ashamed. |
| 47How I delight in your commands! How I love them! | 47I shall delight in Your commandments, Which I love. |
| 48I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. Zayin | 48And I shall lift up my hands to Your commandments, Which I love; And I will meditate on Your statutes. Zayin. |
| 49Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. | 49Remember the word to Your servant, In which You have made me hope. |
| 50Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. | 50This is my comfort in my affliction, That Your word has revived me. |
| 51The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. | 51The arrogant utterly deride me, Yet I do not turn aside from Your law. |
| 52I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me. | 52I have remembered Your ordinances from of old, O LORD, And comfort myself. |
| 53I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions. | 53Burning indignation has seized me because of the wicked, Who forsake Your law. |
| 54Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. | 54Your statutes are my songs In the house of my pilgrimage. |
| 55I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions. | 55O LORD, I remember Your name in the night, And keep Your law. |
| 56This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. Heth | 56This has become mine, That I observe Your precepts. Heth. |
| 57LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words! | 57The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. |
| 58With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised. | 58I sought Your favor with all my heart; Be gracious to me according to Your word. |
| 59I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws. | 59I considered my ways And turned my feet to Your testimonies. |
| 60I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. | 60I hastened and did not delay To keep Your commandments. |
| 61Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions. | 61The cords of the wicked have encircled me, But I have not forgotten Your law. |
| 62I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations. | 62At midnight I shall rise to give thanks to You Because of Your righteous ordinances. |
| 63I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments. | 63I am a companion of all those who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts. |
| 64O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees. Teth | 64The earth is full of Your lovingkindness, O LORD; Teach me Your statutes. Teth. |
| 65You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised. | 65You have dealt well with Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word. |
| 66I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. | 66Teach me good discernment and knowledge, For I believe in Your commandments. |
| 67I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word. | 67Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word. |
| 68You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees. | 68You are good and do good; Teach me Your statutes. |
| 69Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart. | 69The arrogant have forged a lie against me; With all my heart I will observe Your precepts. |
| 70Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions. | 70Their heart is covered with fat, But I delight in Your law. |
| 71My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. | 71It is good for me that I was afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. |
| 72Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Yodh | 72The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Yodh. |
| 73You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. | 73Your hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. |
| 74May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope 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 regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it. | 75I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. |
| 76Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant. | 76O may Your lovingkindness comfort me, According to Your word to Your servant. |
| 77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight. | 77May Your compassion come to me that I may live, For Your law is my delight. |
| 78Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments. | 78May the arrogant be ashamed, for they subvert me with a lie; But I shall meditate on Your precepts. |
| 79Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws. | 79May those who fear You turn to me, Even those who know Your testimonies. |
| 80May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed. Kaph | 80May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, So that I will not be ashamed. Kaph. |
| 81I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. | 81My soul languishes for Your salvation; I wait for Your word. |
| 82My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me? | 82My eyes fail with longing for Your word, While I say, "When will You comfort me?" |
| 83I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees. | 83Though I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget Your statutes. |
| 84How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me? | 84How many are the days of Your servant? When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me? |
| 85These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me. | 85The arrogant have dug pits for me, Men who are not in accord with Your law. |
| 86All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause. | 86All Your commandments are faithful; They have persecuted me with a lie; help me! |
| 87They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments. | 87They almost destroyed me on earth, But as for me, I did not forsake Your precepts. |
| 88In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. Lamedh | 88Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth. Lamedh. |
| 89Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven. | 89Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. |
| 90Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. | 90Your faithfulness continues throughout all generations; You established the earth, and it stands. |
| 91Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans. | 91They stand this day according to Your ordinances, For all things are Your servants. |
| 92If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. | 92If Your law had not been my delight, Then I would have perished in my affliction. |
| 93I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. | 93I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have revived me. |
| 94I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments. | 94I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts. |
| 95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws. | 95The wicked wait for me to destroy me; I shall diligently consider Your testimonies. |
| 96Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit. Mem | 96I have seen a limit to all perfection; Your commandment is exceedingly broad. Mem. |
| 97Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long. | 97O how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. |
| 98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide. | 98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, For they are ever mine. |
| 99Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws. | 99I have more insight than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation. |
| 100I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments. | 100I understand more than the aged, Because I have observed Your precepts. |
| 101I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word. | 101I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word. |
| 102I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well. | 102I have not turned aside from Your ordinances, For You Yourself have taught me. |
| 103How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey. | 103How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! |
| 104Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life. Nun | 104From Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. Nun. |
| 105Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. | 105Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. |
| 106I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. | 106I have sworn and I will confirm it, That I will keep Your righteous ordinances. |
| 107I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised. | 107I am exceedingly afflicted; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your word. |
| 108LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. | 108O accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, And teach me Your ordinances. |
| 109My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions. | 109My life is continually in my hand, Yet I do not forget Your law. |
| 110The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. | 110The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I have not gone astray from Your precepts. |
| 111Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. | 111I have inherited Your testimonies forever, For they are the joy of my heart. |
| 112I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. Samekh | 112I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes Forever, even to the end. Samekh. |
| 113I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. | 113I hate those who are double-minded, But I love Your law. |
| 114You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. | 114You are my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Your word. |
| 115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. | 115Depart from me, evildoers, That I may observe the commandments of my God. |
| 116LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. | 116Sustain me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope. |
| 117Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. | 117Uphold me that I may be safe, That I may have regard for Your statutes continually. |
| 118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves. | 118You have rejected all those who wander from Your statutes, For their deceitfulness is useless. |
| 119You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws! | 119You have removed all the wicked of the earth like dross; Therefore I love Your testimonies. |
| 120I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations. Ayin | 120My flesh trembles for fear of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments. Ayin. |
| 121Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. | 121I have done justice and righteousness; Do not leave me to my oppressors. |
| 122Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me! | 122Be surety for Your servant for good; Do not let the arrogant oppress me. |
| 123My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. | 123My eyes fail with longing for Your salvation And for Your righteous word. |
| 124I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees. | 124Deal with Your servant according to Your lovingkindness And teach me Your statutes. |
| 125Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws. | 125I am Your servant; give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies. |
| 126LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions. | 126It is time for the LORD to act, For they have broken Your law. |
| 127Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. | 127Therefore I love Your commandments Above gold, yes, above fine gold. |
| 128Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. Pe | 128Therefore I esteem right all Your precepts concerning everything, I hate every false way. Pe. |
| 129Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! | 129Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul observes them. |
| 130The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. | 130The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. |
| 131I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. | 131I opened my mouth wide and panted, For I longed for Your commandments. |
| 132Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. | 132Turn to me and be gracious to me, After Your manner with those who love Your name. |
| 133Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. | 133Establish my footsteps in Your word, And do not let any iniquity have dominion over me. |
| 134Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. | 134Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I may keep Your precepts. |
| 135Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. | 135Make Your face shine upon Your servant, And teach me Your statutes. |
| 136Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. Tsadhe | 136My eyes shed streams of water, Because they do not keep Your law. Tsadhe. |
| 137O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. | 137Righteous are You, O LORD, And upright are Your judgments. |
| 138Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. | 138You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness. |
| 139I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words. | 139My zeal has consumed me, Because my adversaries have forgotten Your words. |
| 140Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. | 140Your word is very pure, Therefore Your servant loves it. |
| 141I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments. | 141I am small and despised, Yet I do not forget Your precepts. |
| 142Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. | 142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And Your law is truth. |
| 143As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. | 143Trouble and anguish have come upon me, Yet Your commandments are my delight. |
| 144Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Qoph | 144Your testimonies are righteous forever; Give me understanding that I may live. Qoph. |
| 145I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees. | 145I cried with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will observe Your statutes. |
| 146I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. | 146I cried to You; save me And I shall keep Your testimonies. |
| 147I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. | 147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I wait for Your words. |
| 148I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. | 148My eyes anticipate the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word. |
| 149In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations. | 149Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your ordinances. |
| 150Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions. | 150Those who follow after wickedness draw near; They are far from Your law. |
| 151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true. | 151You are near, O LORD, And all Your commandments are truth. |
| 152I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. Resh | 152Of old I have known from Your testimonies That You have founded them forever. Resh. |
| 153Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions. | 153Look upon my affliction and rescue me, For I do not forget Your law. |
| 154Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised. | 154Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word. |
| 155The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees. | 155Salvation is far from the wicked, For they do not seek Your statutes. |
| 156LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations. | 156Great are Your mercies, O LORD; Revive me according to Your ordinances. |
| 157Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws. | 157Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, Yet I do not turn aside from Your testimonies. |
| 158Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word. | 158I behold the treacherous and loathe them, Because they do not keep Your word. |
| 159See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love. | 159Consider how I love Your precepts; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your lovingkindness. |
| 160The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. Shin | 160The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting. Shin. |
| 161Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. | 161Princes persecute me without cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your words. |
| 162I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. | 162I rejoice at Your word, As one who finds great spoil. |
| 163I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions. | 163I hate and despise falsehood, But I love Your law. |
| 164I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just. | 164Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous ordinances. |
| 165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. | 165Those who love Your law have great peace, And nothing causes them to stumble. |
| 166I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands. | 166I hope for Your salvation, O LORD, And do Your commandments. |
| 167I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. | 167My soul keeps Your testimonies, And I love them exceedingly. |
| 168Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. Taw | 168I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies, For all my ways are before You. Tav. |
| 169O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. | 169Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word. |
| 170Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised. | 170Let my supplication come before You; Deliver me according to Your word. |
| 171Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees. | 171Let my lips utter praise, For You teach me Your statutes. |
| 172Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right. | 172Let my tongue sing of Your word, For all Your commandments are righteousness. |
| 173Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments. | 173Let Your hand be ready to help me, For I have chosen Your precepts. |
| 174O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight. | 174I long for Your salvation, O LORD, And Your law is my delight. |
| 175Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me. | 175Let my soul live that it may praise You, And let Your ordinances help me. |
| 176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands. | 176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments. |
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