Psalm 119

The Word of God

1 Happy are those who live pure lives, who follow the Lord’s teachings.

2 Happy are those who keep his rules, who try to obey him with their whole heart.

3 They don’t do what is wrong; they follow his ways.

4 Lord, you gave your orders to be obeyed completely.

5 I wish I were more loyal in obeying your demands.

6 Then I would not be ashamed when I study your commands.

7 When I learned that your laws are fair, I praised you with an honest heart.

8 I will obey your demands, so please don’t ever leave me.

9 How can a young person live a pure life? By obeying your word.

10 With all my heart I try to obey you. Don’t let me break your commands.

11 I have taken your words to heart so I would not sin against you.

12 Lord, you should be praised. Teach me your demands.

13 My lips will tell about all the laws you have spoken.

14 I enjoy living by your rules as people enjoy great riches.

15 I think about your orders and study your ways.

16 I enjoy obeying your demands, and I will not forget your word.

17 Do good to me, your servant, so I can live, so I can obey your word.

18 Open my eyes to see the miracles in your teachings.

19 I am a stranger on earth. Do not hide your commands from me.

20 I wear myself out with desire for your laws all the time.

21 You scold proud people; those who ignore your commands are cursed.

22 Don’t let me be insulted and hated because I keep your rules.

23 Even if princes speak against me, I, your servant, will think about your demands.

24 Your rules give me pleasure; they give me good advice.

25 I am about to die. Give me life, as you have promised.

26 I told you about my life, and you answered me. Teach me your demands.

27 Help me understand your orders. Then I will think about your miracles.

28 I am sad and tired. Make me strong again as you have promised.

29 Don’t let me be dishonest; have mercy on me by helping me obey your teachings.

30 I have chosen the way of truth; I have obeyed your laws.

31 I hold on to your rules. Lord, do not let me be disgraced.

32 I will quickly obey your commands, because you have made me happy.

33 Lord, teach me your demands, and I will keep them until the end.

34 Help me understand, so I can keep your teachings, obeying them with all my heart.

35 Lead me in the path of your commands, because that makes me happy.

36 Make me want to keep your rules instead of wishing for riches.

37 Keep me from looking at worthless things. Let me live by your word.

38 Keep your promise to me, your servant, so you will be respected.

39 Take away the shame I fear, because your laws are good.

40 How I want to follow your orders. Give me life because of your goodness.

41 Lord, show me your love, and save me as you have promised.

42 I have an answer for people who insult me, because I trust what you say.

43 Never keep me from speaking your truth, because I depend on your fair laws.

44 I will obey your teachings forever and ever.

45 So I will live in freedom, because I want to follow your orders.

46 I will discuss your rules with kings and will not be ashamed.

47 I enjoy obeying your commands, which I love.

48 I praise your commands, which I love, and I think about your demands.

49 Remember your promise to me, your servant; it gives me hope.

50 When I suffer, this comforts me: Your promise gives me life.

51 Proud people always make fun of me, but I do not reject your teachings.

52 I remember your laws from long ago, and they comfort me, Lord.

53 I become angry with wicked people who do not keep your teachings.

54 I sing about your demands wherever I live.

55 Lord, I remember you at night, and I will obey your teachings.

56 This is what I do: I follow your orders.

57 Lord, you are my share in life; I have promised to obey your words.

58 I prayed to you with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you have promised.

59 I thought about my life, and I decided to follow your rules.

60 I hurried and did not wait to obey your commands.

61 Wicked people have tied me up, but I have not forgotten your teachings.

62 In the middle of the night, I get up to thank you because your laws are right.

63 I am a friend to everyone who fears you, to anyone who obeys your orders.

64 Lord, your love fills the earth. Teach me your demands.

65 You have done good things for your servant, as you have promised, Lord.

66 Teach me wisdom and knowledge because I trust your commands.

67 Before I suffered, I did wrong, but now I obey your word.

68 You are good, and you do what is good. Teach me your demands.

69 Proud people have made up lies about me, but I will follow your orders with all my heart.

70 Those people have no feelings, but I love your teachings.

71 It was good for me to suffer so I would learn your demands.

72 Your teachings are worth more to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

73 You made me and formed me with your hands. Give me understanding so I can learn your commands.

74 Let those who respect you rejoice when they see me, because I put my hope in your word.

75 Lord, I know that your laws are right and that it was right for you to punish me.

76 Comfort me with your love, as you promised me, your servant.

77 Have mercy on me so that I may live. I love your teachings.

78 Make proud people ashamed because they lied about me. But I will think about your orders.

79 Let those who respect you return to me, those who know your rules.

80 Let me obey your demands perfectly so I will not be ashamed.

81 I am weak from waiting for you to save me, but I hope in your word.

82 My eyes are tired from looking for your promise. When will you comfort me?

83 Even though I am like a wine bag going up in smoke, I do not forget your demands.

84 How long will I live? When will you judge those who are hurting me?

85 Proud people have dug pits to trap me. They have nothing to do with your teachings.

86 All of your commands can be trusted. Liars are hurting me. Help me!

87 They have almost put me in the grave, but I have not rejected your orders.

88 Give me life by your love so I can obey your rules.

89 Lord, your word is everlasting; it continues forever in heaven.

90 Your loyalty will go on and on; you made the earth, and it still stands.

91 All things continue to this day because of your laws, because all things serve you.

92 If I had not loved your teachings, I would have died from my sufferings.

93 I will never forget your orders, because you have given me life by them.

94 I am yours. Save me. I want to obey your orders.

95 Wicked people are waiting to destroy me, but I will think about your rules.

96 Everything I see has its limits, but your commands have none.

97 How I love your teachings! I think about them all day long.

98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, because they are mine forever.

99 I am wiser than all my teachers, because I think about your rules.

100 I have more understanding than the elders, because I follow your orders.

101 I have avoided every evil way so I could obey your word.

102 I haven’t walked away from your laws, because you yourself are my teacher.

103 Your promises are sweet to me, sweeter than honey in my mouth!

104 Your orders give me understanding, so I hate lying ways.

105 Your word is like a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.

106 I will do what I have promised and obey your fair laws.

107 I have suffered for a long time. Lord, give me life by your word.

108 Lord, accept my willing praise and teach me your laws.

109 My life is always in danger, but I haven’t forgotten your teachings.

110 Wicked people have set a trap for me, but I haven’t strayed from your orders.

111 I will follow your rules forever, because they make me happy.

112 I will try to do what you demand forever, until the end.

113 I hate disloyal people, but I love your teachings.

114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.

115 Get away from me, you who do evil, so I can keep my God’s commands.

116 Support me as you promised so I can live. Don’t let me be embarrassed because of my hopes.

117 Help me, and I will be saved. I will always respect your demands.

118 You reject those who ignore your demands, because their lies mislead them.

119 You throw away the wicked of the world like trash. So I will love your rules.

120 I shake in fear of you; I respect your laws.

121 I have done what is fair and right. Don’t leave me to those who wrong me.

122 Promise that you will help me, your servant. Don’t let proud people wrong me.

123 My eyes are tired from looking for your salvation and for your good promise.

124 Show your love to me, your servant, and teach me your demands.

125 I am your servant. Give me wisdom so I can understand your rules.

126 Lord, it is time for you to do something, because people have disobeyed your teachings.

127 I love your commands more than the purest gold.

128 I respect all your orders, so I hate lying ways.

129 Your rules are wonderful. That is why I keep them.

130 Learning your words gives wisdom and understanding for the foolish.

131 I am nearly out of breath. I really want to learn your commands.

132 Look at me and have mercy on me as you do for those who love you.

133 Guide my steps as you promised; don’t let any sin control me.

134 Save me from harmful people so I can obey your orders.

135 Show your kindness to me, your servant. Teach me your demands.

136 Tears stream from my eyes, because people do not obey your teachings.

137 Lord, you do what is right, and your laws are fair.

138 The rules you commanded are right and completely trustworthy.

139 I am so upset I am worn out, because my enemies have forgotten your words.

140 Your promises are proven, so I, your servant, love them.

141 I am unimportant and hated, but I have not forgotten your orders.

142 Your goodness continues forever, and your teachings are true.

143 I have had troubles and misery, but I love your commands.

144 Your rules are always good. Help me understand so I can live.

145 Lord, I call to you with all my heart. Answer me, and I will keep your demands.

146 I call to you. Save me so I can obey your rules.

147 I wake up early in the morning and cry out. I hope in your word.

148 I stay awake all night so I can think about your promises.

149 Listen to me because of your love; Lord, give me life by your laws.

150 Those who love evil are near, but they are far from your teachings.

151 But, Lord, you are also near, and all your commands are true.

152 Long ago I learned from your rules that you made them to continue forever.

153 See my suffering and rescue me, because I have not forgotten your teachings.

154 Argue my case and save me. Let me live by your promises.

155 Wicked people are far from being saved, because they do not want your demands.

156 Lord, you are very kind; give me life by your laws.

157 Many enemies are after me, but I have not rejected your rules.

158 I see those traitors, and I hate them, because they do not obey what you say.

159 See how I love your orders. Lord, give me life by your love.

160 Your words are true from the start, and all your laws will be fair forever.

161 Leaders attack me for no reason, but I fear your law in my heart.

162 I am as happy over your promises as if I had found a great treasure.

163 I hate and despise lies, but I love your teachings.

164 Seven times a day I praise you for your fair laws.

165 Those who love your teachings will find true peace, and nothing will defeat them.

166 I am waiting for you to save me, Lord. I will obey your commands.

167 I obey your rules, and I love them very much.

168 I obey your orders and rules, because you know everything I do.

169 Hear my cry to you, Lord. Let your word help me understand.

170 Listen to my prayer; save me as you promised.

171 Let me speak your praise, because you have taught me your demands.

172 Let me sing about your promises, because all your commands are fair.

173 Give me your helping hand, because I have chosen your commands.

174 I want you to save me, Lord. I love your teachings.

175 Let me live so I can praise you, and let your laws help me.
176 I have wandered like a lost sheep. Look for your servant, because I have not forgotten your commands.

Psalm 119

1 Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.

2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart.

3 Yea, they do no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways.

4 Thou hast commanded us thy precepts, That we should observe them diligently.

5 Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!

6 Then shall I not be put to shame, When I have respect unto all thy commandments.

7 I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgments.

8 I will observe thy statutes: Oh forsake me not utterly. BETH.

9 Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.

10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: Oh let me not wander from thy commandments.

11 Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.

12 Blessed art thou, O Jehovah: Teach me thy statutes.

13 With my lips have I declared All the ordinances of thy mouth.

14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate on thy precepts, And have respect unto thy ways.

16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. GIMEL.

17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live; So will I observe thy word.

18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of thy law.

19 I am a sojourner in the earth: Hide not thy commandments from me.

20 My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.

21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do wander from thy commandments.

22 Take away from me reproach and contempt; For I have kept thy testimonies.

23 Princes also sat and talked against me; But thy servant did meditate on thy statutes.

24 Thy testimonies also are my delight And my counsellors. DALETH.

25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust: Quicken thou me according to thy word.

26 I declared my ways, and thou answeredst me: Teach me thy statutes.

27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: So shall I meditate on thy wondrous works.

28 My soul melteth for heaviness: Strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

29 Remove from me the way of falsehood; And grant me thy law graciously.

30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness: Thine ordinances have I set before me.

31 I cleave unto thy testimonies: O Jehovah, put me not to shame.

32 I will run the way of thy commandments, When thou shalt enlarge my heart. HE.

33 Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes; And I shall keep it unto the end.

34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; For therein do I delight.

36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, And not to covetousness.

37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in thy ways.

38 Confirm unto thy servant thy word, Which is in order unto the fear of thee.

39 Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.

40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. VAV.

41 Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word.

42 So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.

43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.

44 So shall I observe thy law continually For ever and ever.

45 And I shall walk at liberty; For I have sought thy precepts.

46 I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, And shall not be put to shame.

47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.

48 I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate on thy statutes. ZAYIN.

49 Remember the word unto thy servant, Because thou hast made me to hope.

50 This is my comfort in my affliction; For thy word hath quickened me.

51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: Yet have I not swerved from thy law.

52 I have remembered thine ordinances of old, O Jehovah, And have comforted myself.

53  Hot indignation hath taken hold upon me, Because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

54 Thy statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.

55 I have remembered thy name, O Jehovah, in the night, And have observed thy law.

56 This I have had, Because I have kept thy precepts. HHETH.

57  Jehovah is my portion: I have said that I would observe thy words.

58 I entreated thy favor with my whole heart: Be merciful unto me according to thy word.

59 I thought on my ways, And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

60 I made haste, and delayed not, To observe thy commandments.

61 The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; But I have not forgotten thy law.

62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee Because of thy righteous ordinances.

63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts.

64 The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy lovingkindness: Teach me thy statutes. TETH.

65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.

66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.

67 Before I was afflicted I went astray; But now I observe thy word.

68 Thou art good, and doest good; Teach me thy statutes.

69 The proud have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.

70 Their heart is as fat as grease; But I delight in thy law.

71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes.

72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. YODH.

73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

74 They that fear thee shall see me and be glad, Because I have hoped in thy word.

75 I know, O Jehovah, that thy judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.

76 Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, According to thy word unto thy servant.

77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; For thy law is my delight.

78 Let the proud be put to shame; For they have overthrown me wrongfully: But I will meditate on thy precepts.

79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me; And they shall know thy testimonies.

80 Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, That I be not put to shame. KAPH.

81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation; But I hope in thy word.

82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, While I say, When wilt thou comfort me?

83 For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; Yet do I not forget thy statutes.

84 How many are the days of thy servant? When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

85 The proud have digged pits for me, Who are not according to thy law.

86 All thy commandments are faithful: They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; But I forsook not thy precepts.

88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; So shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth. LAMEDH.

89 For ever, O Jehovah, Thy word is settled in heaven.

90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: Thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

91  They abide this day according to thine ordinances; For all things are thy servants.

92 Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

93 I will never forget thy precepts; For with them thou hast quickened me.

94 I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.

95 The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me; But I will consider thy testimonies. MEM.

96 I have seen an end of all perfection; But thy commandment is exceeding broad.

97 Oh how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

98  Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; For they are ever with me.

99 I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thy testimonies are my meditation.

100 I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.

101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, That I might observe thy word.

102 I have not turned aside from thine ordinances; For thou hast taught me.

103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way. NUN.

105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.

106 I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.

107 I am afflicted very much: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.

108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O Jehovah, And teach me thine ordinances.

109 My soul is continually in my hand; Yet do I not forget thy law.

110 The wicked have laid a snare for me; Yet have I not gone astray from thy precepts.

111 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

112 I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes For ever, even unto the end. SAMEKH.

113 I hate them that are of a double mind; But thy law do I love.

114 Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

115 Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God.

116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope.

117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, And shall have respect unto thy statutes continually.

118 Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; For their deceit is falsehood.

119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: Therefore I love thy testimonies.

120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments. AYIN.

121 I have done justice and righteousness: Leave me not to mine oppressors.

122 Be surety for thy servant for good: Let not the proud oppress me.

123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, And for thy righteous word.

124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy lovingkindness, And teach me thy statutes.

125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.

126 It is time for Jehovah to work; For they have made void thy law.

127 Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.

128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; And I hate every false way. PE.

129 Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them.

130 The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

131 I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.

132 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, As thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

133 Establish my footsteps in thy word; And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

134 Redeem me from the oppression of man: So will I observe thy precepts.

135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; And teach me thy statutes.

136 Streams of water run down mine eyes, Because they observe not thy law. TSADHE.

137 Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.

138 Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.

139 My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.

140 Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.

141 I am small and despised; Yet do I not forget thy precepts.

142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.

143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me; Yet thy commandments are my delight.

144 Thy testimonies are righteous for ever: Give me understanding, and I shall live. QOPH.

145 I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will keep thy statutes.

146 I have called unto thee; save me, And I shall observe thy testimonies.

147 I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.

148 Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.

149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.

150 They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.

151 Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.

152 Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. RESH.

153 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me; For I do not forget thy law.

154 Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: Quicken me according to thy word.

155 Salvation is far from the wicked; For they seek not thy statutes.

156 Great are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.

157 Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; Yet have I not swerved from thy testimonies.

158 I beheld the treacherous, and was grieved, Because they observe not thy word.

159 Consider how I love thy precepts: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy lovingkindness.

160 The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances endureth for ever. SHIN.

161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause; But my heart standeth in awe of thy words.

162 I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.

163 I hate and abhor falsehood; But thy law do I love.

164 Seven times a day do I praise thee, Because of thy righteous ordinances.

165 Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.

166 I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.

167 My soul hath observed thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly.

168 I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies; For all my ways are before thee. TAV.

169 Let my cry come near before thee, O Jehovah: Give me understanding according to thy word.

170 Let my supplication come before thee: Deliver me according to thy word.

171 Let my lips utter praise; For thou teachest me thy statutes.

172 Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.

173 Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.

174 I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.

175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; And let thine ordinances help me.

176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek thy servant; For I do not forget thy commandments.