1 b119:1 Lit. way How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD! ISV — Psalm 119:1
2 How blessed are those who observe his decrees, who seek him with all of their heart, ISV — Psalm 119:2
3 who practice no evil while they walk in his ways. ISV — Psalm 119:3
4 You have commanded concerning your precepts, that they be guarded with diligence. ISV — Psalm 119:4
5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast, so I may keep your statutes. ISV — Psalm 119:5
6 Then I will not be ashamed, since my eyes will be fixed on all of your commands. ISV — Psalm 119:6
7 I will praise you with an upright heart, as I learn your righteous decrees. ISV — Psalm 119:7
8 I will keep your statutes; do not ever abandon me. Bet ISV — Psalm 119:8
9 How can a young man keep his behavior pure? By guarding it in accordance with your word. ISV — Psalm 119:9
10 I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands. ISV — Psalm 119:10
11 I have stored what you have said c119:11 So MT DSS 4QPs; LXX Syr read stored your oracles in my heart, so I won’t sin against you. ISV — Psalm 119:11
12 Blessed are you, LORD! Teach me your statutes. ISV — Psalm 119:12
13 I have spoken with my lips about all your decrees that you have announced. d119:13 Lit. decrees of your mouth ISV — Psalm 119:13
14 I find joy in the path of your decrees, as if I owned all kinds of riches. ISV — Psalm 119:14
15 I will meditate on your precepts, and I will respect your ways. ISV — Psalm 119:15
16 I am delighted with your statutes; I will not forget your word. e119:16 So MT; LXX Syr DSS 11QPs read words Gimmel ISV — Psalm 119:16
17 Deal kindly with your servant so I may live and keep your word. f119:17 So MT; LXX DSS 11QPs read words ISV — Psalm 119:17
18 Open my eyes so that I will observe amazing things from your instruction. g119:18 Or Law ISV — Psalm 119:18
19 Since I am a stranger on the earth, do not hide your commands from me. ISV — Psalm 119:19
20 My soul is consumed with longing for your decrees at all times. ISV — Psalm 119:20
21 You rebuke the accursed ones, who wander from your commands. ISV — Psalm 119:21
22 Remove scorn and disrespect from me, for I observe your decrees. ISV — Psalm 119:22
23 Though nobles take their seat and gossip about me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. ISV — Psalm 119:23
24 I take joy in your decrees, for they are my counselors. Daleth ISV — Psalm 119:24
25 My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word. ISV — Psalm 119:25
26 I have talked about my ways, and you have answered me; Teach me your statutes. ISV — Psalm 119:26
27 Help me understand how your precepts function, h119:27 Lit. understand the ways of your precepts and I will meditate on your wondrous acts. ISV — Psalm 119:27
28 I weep because of sorrow; fortify me according to your word. ISV — Psalm 119:28
29 Remove false paths from me; and graciously give me your instruction. i119:29 Or Law ISV — Psalm 119:29
30 I have chosen the faithful way; I have firmly placed your ordinances before me. j119:30 The Heb. lacks before me ISV — Psalm 119:30
31 I cling to your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame. ISV — Psalm 119:31
32 I eagerly race along the way of your commands, for you enable me to do so. k119:32 Lit. will enlarge my heart He ISV — Psalm 119:32
33 Teach me, LORD, about the way of your statutes, and I will observe them without fail. l119:33 Or them to the end ISV — Psalm 119:33
34 Give me understanding and I will observe your instruction. m119:34 Or Law I will keep it with all of my heart. ISV — Psalm 119:34
35 Help me live my life by your commands, because my joy is in them. ISV — Psalm 119:35
36 Turn my heart to your decrees and away from unjust gain. ISV — Psalm 119:36
37 Turn my eyes away from gazing at worthless things, and revive me by your ways. ISV — Psalm 119:37
38 Confirm your promise to your servant, which is for those who fear you. ISV — Psalm 119:38
39 Turn away the shame that I dread, because your ordinances are good. ISV — Psalm 119:39
40 Look, I long for your precepts; revive me through your righteousness. Vav ISV — Psalm 119:40
41 May your gracious love come to me, LORD, your salvation, just as you said. ISV — Psalm 119:41
42 Then I can answer the one who insults me, for I place my trust in your word. ISV — Psalm 119:42
43 Never take your truthful words from me, For I wait for n119:43 Or place my hope in your ordinances. ISV — Psalm 119:43
44 Then I will always keep your Law, forever and ever, ISV — Psalm 119:44
45 I will walk in liberty, for I seek your precepts. ISV — Psalm 119:45
46 Then I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed. ISV — Psalm 119:46
47 I will take delight in your commands, which I love. ISV — Psalm 119:47
48 I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. Zayin ISV — Psalm 119:48
49 Remember what you said o119:49 Lit. Remember the word to your servant, by which you caused me to hope. ISV — Psalm 119:49
50 This is what comforts me in my troubles: that what you say revives me. ISV — Psalm 119:50
51 Even though the arrogant utterly deride me, I do not turn away from your instruction. p119:51 Or Law ISV — Psalm 119:51
52 I have remembered your ancient ordinances, LORD, and I take comfort in them. ISV — Psalm 119:52
53 I burn with indignation because of the wicked who forsake your instruction. q119:53 Or Law ISV — Psalm 119:53
54 Your statutes are my songs, no matter where I make my home. r119:54 Lit. songs in the house of my sojourn ISV — Psalm 119:54
55 In the night I remember your name, LORD, and keep your instruction. s119:55 Or Law ISV — Psalm 119:55
56 I have made it my personal responsibility to keep your precepts. Cheth ISV — Psalm 119:56
57 The LORD is my inheritance; I have given my promise to keep your word. ISV — Psalm 119:57
58 I have sought your favor with all of my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. ISV — Psalm 119:58
59 I examined my lifestyle and set my feet in the direction of your decrees. ISV — Psalm 119:59
60 I hurried and did not procrastinate to keep your commands. ISV — Psalm 119:60
61 Though the ropes of the wicked have ensnared me, I have not forgotten your instruction. t119:61 Or Law ISV — Psalm 119:61
62 At midnight I will get up to thank you for your righteous ordinances. ISV — Psalm 119:62
63 I am united with all who fear you, and with everyone who keeps your precepts. ISV — Psalm 119:63
64 LORD, the earth overflows with your gracious love! Teach me your statutes. Teth ISV — Psalm 119:64
65 LORD, you have dealt well with your servant, according to your word. ISV — Psalm 119:65
66 Teach me both knowledge and appropriate discretion, because I believe in your commands. ISV — Psalm 119:66
67 Before I was humbled, I wandered away, but now I observe your words. ISV — Psalm 119:67
68 LORD, u119:68 So LXX Syr DSS 11QPs; the Heb. lacks LORD you are good v119:68 So MT; LXX reads kind , and do what is good; teach me your statutes. ISV — Psalm 119:68
69 The arrogant have accused me falsely; but I will observe your precepts wholeheartedly. ISV — Psalm 119:69
70 Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction. w119:70 Or Law ISV — Psalm 119:70
71 It was for my good that I was humbled; x119:71 So MT; LXX reads that you humbled me; DSS 11QPs reads that you afflicted me so that I would learn your statutes. ISV — Psalm 119:71
72 Instruction y119:72 Or Law that comes from you z119:72 Lit. from your mouth is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. aa119:72 Lit. pieces Yod ISV — Psalm 119:72
73 Your hands made and formed me; give me understanding, that I may learn your commands. ISV — Psalm 119:73
74 May those who fear you see me and be glad, for I have hoped in your word. ISV — Psalm 119:74
75 I know, LORD, that your decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me. ISV — Psalm 119:75
76 May your gracious love comfort me in accordance with your promise to your servant. ISV — Psalm 119:76
77 May your mercies come to me that I may live, for your instruction bb119:77 Or Law is my delight. ISV — Psalm 119:77
78 May the arrogant become ashamed, because they have subverted me with deceit; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts. ISV — Psalm 119:78
79 May those who fear you turn to me, along with those who know your decrees. ISV — Psalm 119:79
80 May my heart be blameless with respect to your statutes so that I may not become ashamed. Kaf ISV — Psalm 119:80
81 I long for your deliverance; I have looked to your word, placing my hope in it. ISV — Psalm 119:81
82 My eyes grow weary with respect to what you have promised— I keep asking, “When will you comfort me?” ISV — Psalm 119:82
83 Though I have become like a water skin dried by cc119:83 The Heb. lacks dried by smoke, I have not forgotten your statutes. ISV — Psalm 119:83
84 How many days must your servant endure this? dd119:84 The Heb. lacks this When will you judge those who persecute me? ISV — Psalm 119:84
85 The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me disobeying your instruction. ee119:85 Or Law ISV — Psalm 119:85
86 All of your commands are reliable. I am persecuted without cause—help me! ISV — Psalm 119:86
87 Though the arrogant ff119:87 Lit. they nearly destroyed me on earth, I did not abandon your precepts. ISV — Psalm 119:87
88 Revive me according to your gracious love; and I will keep the decrees that you have proclaimed. Lamed ISV — Psalm 119:88
89 Your word is forever, LORD; it is firmly established in heaven. ISV — Psalm 119:89
90 Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation. You established the earth, and it stands firm. ISV — Psalm 119:90
91 To this day they stand by means of your rulings, for all things serve you. ISV — Psalm 119:91
92 Had your instruction gg119:92 Or Law not been my pleasure, I would have died in my affliction. ISV — Psalm 119:92
93 I will never forget your precepts, for you have revived me with them. ISV — Psalm 119:93
94 I am yours, so save me, since I have sought your precepts. ISV — Psalm 119:94
95 The wicked lay in wait to destroy me, while I ponder your decrees. ISV — Psalm 119:95
96 I have observed that all things have their limit, but your commandment is very broad. Mem ISV — Psalm 119:96
97 How I love your instruction! hh119:97 Or Law Every day it is my meditation. ISV — Psalm 119:97
98 Your commands make me wiser than my adversaries, since they are always with me. ISV — Psalm 119:98
99 I am more insightful than my teachers, because your decrees are my meditations. ISV — Psalm 119:99
100 I have more common sense than the elders, for I observe your precepts. ISV — Psalm 119:100
101 I keep away from every evil choice ii119:101 Lit. way so that I may keep your word. jj119:101 So MT DSS 5QPs; LXX reads words ISV — Psalm 119:101
102 I do not avoid your judgments, for you pointed them out to me. ISV — Psalm 119:102
103 How pleasing is what you have to say to me— tasting better than honey. ISV — Psalm 119:103
104 I obtain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. Nun ISV — Psalm 119:104
105 Your word is kk119:105 So MT and LXX; the DSS 11QPs reads words are a lamp for my feet, a light for my pathway. ISV — Psalm 119:105
106 I have given my word and affirmed it, to keep your righteous judgments. ISV — Psalm 119:106
107 I am severely afflicted. Revive me, LORD, according to your word. ISV — Psalm 119:107
108 LORD, please accept my voluntary offerings of praise, ll119:108 Lit. of my mouth and teach me your judgments. ISV — Psalm 119:108
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I do not forget your instruction. mm119:109 Or Law ISV — Psalm 119:109
110 Though the wicked lay a trap for me, I haven’t wandered away from your precepts. ISV — Psalm 119:110
111 I have inherited your decrees forever, because they are the joy of my heart. ISV — Psalm 119:111
112 As a result, I am determined to carry out your statutes forever. Samek ISV — Psalm 119:112
113 I despise the double-minded, but I love your instruction. nn119:113 Or Law ISV — Psalm 119:113
114 You are my fortress and shield; I hope in your word. ISV — Psalm 119:114
115 Leave me, you who practice evil, that I may observe the commands of my God. ISV — Psalm 119:115
116 Sustain me, God, oo119:116 The Heb. lacks God as you have promised, and I will live. Do not let me be ashamed of my hope. ISV — Psalm 119:116
117 Support me, that I may be saved, and I will carry out your statutes consistently. ISV — Psalm 119:117
118 You reject all who wander from your statutes, since their deceitfulness is vain. ISV — Psalm 119:118
119 You remove pp119:119 So MT; Hieronymus Aquila Symmachus read You consider; LXX reads I considered; DSS 11QPs reads I consider all the wicked of the earth like qq119:119 The Heb. lacks like dross; therefore I love your decrees. ISV — Psalm 119:119
120 My flesh trembles out of fear of you, and I am in awe of rr119:120 Or I fear your judgments. Ayin ISV — Psalm 119:120
121 I have acted with justice and righteousness; do not abandon me to my oppressors. ISV — Psalm 119:121
122 Back up your servant in a positive way; do not let the arrogant oppress me. ISV — Psalm 119:122
123 My eyes fail as I look ss119:123 The Heb. lacks as I look for your salvation and for your righteous promise. ISV — Psalm 119:123
124 Act toward your servant consistent with your gracious love, and teach me your statutes. ISV — Psalm 119:124
125 Since I am your servant, give me understanding, so I will know your decrees. ISV — Psalm 119:125
126 It is time for the LORD to act, since they have violated your instruction. tt119:126 Or Law ISV — Psalm 119:126
127 I truly love your commands more than gold, including fine gold. ISV — Psalm 119:127
128 I truly consider all of your precepts—all of them—to be just, while I despise every false way. Peyh ISV — Psalm 119:128
129 Your decrees are wonderful— that’s why I observe them. ISV — Psalm 119:129
130 The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple. ISV — Psalm 119:130
131 I open my mouth and pant as I long for your commands. ISV — Psalm 119:131
132 Turn in my direction and show mercy to me, as you have decreed regarding those who love your name. ISV — Psalm 119:132
133 Direct my footsteps by your promise, and do not let any kind of iniquity rule over me. ISV — Psalm 119:133
134 Deliver me from human oppression and I will keep your precepts. ISV — Psalm 119:134
135 Show favor to uu119:135 Lit. Make your face shine on your servant, and teach me your statutes. ISV — Psalm 119:135
136 My eyes shed rivers of tears, when others do not obey your instruction. vv119:136 Or Law Tsade ISV — Psalm 119:136
137 LORD, you are righteous, and your judgments are right. ISV — Psalm 119:137
138 You have ordered your decrees to us rightly, and they are very faithful. ISV — Psalm 119:138
139 My zeal consumes me because my enemies forget your words. ISV — Psalm 119:139
140 Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it. ISV — Psalm 119:140
141 Though I may be small and despised, I do not neglect your precepts. ISV — Psalm 119:141
142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, and your instruction ww119:142 Or Law is true. ISV — Psalm 119:142
143 Though trouble and anguish overwhelm me, your commands remain my delight. ISV — Psalm 119:143
144 Your righteous decrees are eternal; give me understanding, and I will live. Qof ISV — Psalm 119:144
145 I have cried out with all of my heart. Answer me, LORD! I will observe your statutes. ISV — Psalm 119:145
146 I have called out to you, “Save me, so I may keep your decrees.” ISV — Psalm 119:146
147 I get up before dawn and cry for help; I place my hope in your word. ISV — Psalm 119:147
148 I look forward to the night watches, when I may meditate on what you have said. ISV — Psalm 119:148
149 Hear my voice according to your gracious love. LORD, revive me in keeping with your justice. ISV — Psalm 119:149
150 Those who pursue wickedness draw near; they remain far from your instruction. xx119:150 Or Law ISV — Psalm 119:150
151 You are near, LORD, and all of your commands are true. ISV — Psalm 119:151
152 I discovered long ago about your decrees that you have confirmed them forever. Resh ISV — Psalm 119:152
153 Look on my misery, and rescue me, for I do not ignore your instruction. yy119:153 Or Law ISV — Psalm 119:153
154 Defend my case and redeem me; revive me according to your promise. ISV — Psalm 119:154
155 Deliverance remains remote from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. ISV — Psalm 119:155
156 Your mercies are magnificent, LORD; revive me according to your judgments. ISV — Psalm 119:156
157 Though my persecutors and adversaries are numerous, I do not turn aside from your decrees. ISV — Psalm 119:157
158 I watch the treacherous, and despise them, because they do not do what you have said. ISV — Psalm 119:158
159 Look how I love your precepts, LORD; revive me according to your gracious love. ISV — Psalm 119:159
160 The sum zz119:160 So MT; LXX reads beginning of your word aaa119:160 So MT; LXX Hieronymous DSS 11QPs read words is truth, and each righteous ordinance of yours is everlasting. Sin/Shin ISV — Psalm 119:160
161 Though nobles persecute me for no reason, my heart stands in awe of your words. ISV — Psalm 119:161
162 I find joy at what you have said like one who has discovered a great treasure. ISV — Psalm 119:162
163 I despise and hate falsehood, but bbb119:163 So LXX Syr DSS 11QPs; the Heb. lacks but I love your instruction. ccc119:163 Or Law ISV — Psalm 119:163
164 I praise you seven times a day because of your righteous ordinances. ISV — Psalm 119:164
165 Great peace belongs to those who love your instruction, ddd119:165 Or Law and nothing makes them stumble. ISV — Psalm 119:165
166 I am looking in hope for your deliverance, LORD, as I carry out your commands. ISV — Psalm 119:166
167 My soul treasures eee119:167 Lit. guards your decrees, and I love them deeply. ISV — Psalm 119:167
168 I keep your precepts and your decrees because all of my ways are before you. Tav ISV — Psalm 119:168
169 May my cry arise before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word. ISV — Psalm 119:169
170 Let my request come before you; deliver me, as you have promised. ISV — Psalm 119:170
171 May my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes. ISV — Psalm 119:171
172 May my tongue sing about your promise, for all of your commands are right. ISV — Psalm 119:172
173 May your hand stand ready to assist me, for I have chosen your precepts. ISV — Psalm 119:173
174 I am longing for your deliverance, LORD, and your instruction fff119:174 Or Law is my joy. ISV — Psalm 119:174
175 Let me live, and I will praise you; let your ordinances ggg119:175 So LXX Targ DSS 11QPs (original); MT reads ordinance help me. ISV — Psalm 119:175
176 I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come find your servant, for I do not forget your commands. ISV — Psalm 119:176