New Living Translation | New Living Translation |
1Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD. | 1Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD. |
2Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. | 2Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. |
3They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. | 3They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. |
4You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. | 4You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. |
5Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! | 5Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! |
6Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. | 6Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. |
7As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! | 7As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! |
8I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! Beth | 8I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! Beth |
9How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. | 9How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. |
10I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. | 10I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. |
11I have hidden your word 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. |
12I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees. | 12I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees. |
13I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. | 13I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. |
14I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. | 14I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. |
15I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. | 15I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. |
16I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Gimel | 16I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Gimel |
17Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word. | 17Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word. |
18Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. | 18Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. |
19I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me! | 19I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me! |
20I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations. | 20I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations. |
21You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed. | 21You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed. |
22Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws. | 22Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws. |
23Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees. | 23Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees. |
24Your laws please me; they give me wise advice. Daleth | 24Your laws please me; they give me wise advice. Daleth |
25I lie in the dust; revive me by your word. | 25I lie in the dust; revive me by your word. |
26I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees. | 26I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees. |
27Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. | 27Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. |
28I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. | 28I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. |
29Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. | 29Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. |
30I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. | 30I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. |
31I cling to your laws. LORD, don’t let me be put to shame! | 31I cling to your laws. LORD, don’t let me be put to shame! |
32I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding. He | 32I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding. He |
33Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them to the end. | 33Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them 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 and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. |
35Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. | 35Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. |
36Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! | 36Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! |
37Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. | 37Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. |
38Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you. | 38Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you. |
39Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. | 39Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. |
40I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. Waw | 40I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. Waw |
41LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. | 41LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. |
42Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. | 42Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. |
43Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope. | 43Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope. |
44I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever. | 44I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever. |
45I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. | 45I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. |
46I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed. | 46I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed. |
47How I delight in your commands! How I love them! | 47How I delight in your commands! How I love them! |
48I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. Zayin | 48I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. Zayin |
49Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. | 49Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. |
50Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. | 50Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. |
51The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. | 51The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. |
52I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me. | 52I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me. |
53I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions. | 53I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions. |
54Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. | 54Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. |
55I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions. | 55I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions. |
56This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. Heth | 56This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. Heth |
57LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words! | 57LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words! |
58With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised. | 58With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised. |
59I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws. | 59I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws. |
60I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. | 60I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. |
61Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions. | 61Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions. |
62I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations. | 62I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations. |
63I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments. | 63I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments. |
64O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees. Teth | 64O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees. Teth |
65You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised. | 65You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised. |
66I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. | 66I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. |
67I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word. | 67I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word. |
68You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees. | 68You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees. |
69Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart. | 69Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart. |
70Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions. | 70Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions. |
71My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. | 71My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. |
72Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Yodh | 72Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Yodh |
73You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. | 73You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. |
74May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. | 74May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. |
75I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it. | 75I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it. |
76Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant. | 76Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant. |
77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight. | 77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight. |
78Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments. | 78Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments. |
79Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws. | 79Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws. |
80May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed. Kaph | 80May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed. Kaph |
81I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. | 81I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. |
82My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me? | 82My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me? |
83I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees. | 83I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees. |
84How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me? | 84How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me? |
85These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me. | 85These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me. |
86All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause. | 86All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause. |
87They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments. | 87They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments. |
88In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. Lamedh | 88In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. Lamedh |
89Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven. | 89Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven. |
90Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. | 90Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. |
91Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans. | 91Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans. |
92If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. | 92If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. |
93I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. | 93I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. |
94I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments. | 94I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments. |
95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws. | 95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws. |
96Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit. Mem | 96Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit. Mem |
97Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long. | 97Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long. |
98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide. | 98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide. |
99Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws. | 99Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws. |
100I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments. | 100I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments. |
101I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word. | 101I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word. |
102I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well. | 102I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well. |
103How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey. | 103How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey. |
104Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life. Nun | 104Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life. Nun |
105Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. | 105Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. |
106I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. | 106I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. |
107I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised. | 107I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised. |
108LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. | 108LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. |
109My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions. | 109My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions. |
110The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. | 110The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. |
111Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. | 111Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. |
112I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. Samekh | 112I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. Samekh |
113I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. | 113I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. |
114You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. | 114You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. |
115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. | 115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. |
116LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. | 116LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. |
117Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. | 117Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. |
118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves. | 118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves. |
119You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws! | 119You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws! |
120I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations. Ayin | 120I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations. Ayin |
121Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. | 121Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. |
122Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me! | 122Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me! |
123My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. | 123My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. |
124I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees. | 124I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees. |
125Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws. | 125Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws. |
126LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions. | 126LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions. |
127Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. | 127Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. |
128Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. Pe | 128Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. Pe |
129Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! | 129Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! |
130The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. | 130The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. |
131I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. | 131I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. |
132Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. | 132Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. |
133Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. | 133Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. |
134Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. | 134Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. |
135Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. | 135Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. |
136Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. Tsadhe | 136Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. Tsadhe |
137O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. | 137O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. |
138Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. | 138Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. |
139I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words. | 139I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words. |
140Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. | 140Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. |
141I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments. | 141I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments. |
142Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. | 142Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. |
143As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. | 143As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. |
144Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Qoph | 144Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Qoph |
145I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees. | 145I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees. |
146I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. | 146I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. |
147I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. | 147I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. |
148I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. | 148I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. |
149In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations. | 149In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations. |
150Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions. | 150Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions. |
151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true. | 151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true. |
152I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. Resh | 152I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. Resh |
153Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions. | 153Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions. |
154Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised. | 154Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised. |
155The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees. | 155The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees. |
156LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations. | 156LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations. |
157Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws. | 157Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws. |
158Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word. | 158Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word. |
159See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love. | 159See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love. |
160The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. Shin | 160The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. Shin |
161Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. | 161Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. |
162I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. | 162I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. |
163I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions. | 163I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions. |
164I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just. | 164I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just. |
165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. | 165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. |
166I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands. | 166I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands. |
167I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. | 167I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. |
168Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. Taw | 168Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. Taw |
169O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. | 169O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. |
170Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised. | 170Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised. |
171Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees. | 171Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees. |
172Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right. | 172Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right. |
173Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments. | 173Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments. |
174O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight. | 174O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight. |
175Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me. | 175Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me. |
176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands. | 176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands. |
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. | Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. |
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