Psalm 119
1 ALEPH. Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.NHEB — Psalm 119:1
2 Blessed are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart.NHEB — Psalm 119:2
3 Yes, they do nothing wrong. They walk in his ways.NHEB — Psalm 119:3
4 You have commanded your precepts, that we should fully obey them.NHEB — Psalm 119:4
5 Oh that my ways were steadfast to obey your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:5
6 Then I wouldn't be disappointed, when I consider all of your commandments.NHEB — Psalm 119:6
7 I will give thanks to you with uprightness of heart, when I learn your righteous judgments.NHEB — Psalm 119:7
8 I will observe your statutes. Do not utterly forsake me.NHEB — Psalm 119:8
9 BET. How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:9
10 With my whole heart, I have sought you. Do not let me wander from your commandments.NHEB — Psalm 119:10
11 In my heart I have hidden your word, that I might not sin against you.NHEB — Psalm 119:11
12 Blessed are you, LORD. Teach me your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:12
13 With my lips, I have declared all the ordinances of your mouth.NHEB — Psalm 119:13
14 I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, as much as in all riches.NHEB — Psalm 119:14
15 I will meditate on your precepts, and consider your ways.NHEB — Psalm 119:15
16 I will delight myself in your statutes. I will not forget your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:16
17 GIMEL. Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:17
18 Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your Law.NHEB — Psalm 119:18
19 I am a stranger on the earth. Do not hide your commandments from me.NHEB — Psalm 119:19
20 My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times.NHEB — Psalm 119:20
21 You have rebuked the proud who are cursed, who wander from your commandments.NHEB — Psalm 119:21
22 Take reproach and contempt away from me, for I have kept your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:22
23 Though princes sit and slander me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:23
24 Indeed your statutes are my delight, and my counselors.NHEB — Psalm 119:24
25 DALET. My soul is laid low in the dust. Revive me according to your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:25
26 I declared my ways, and you answered me. Teach me your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:26
27 Let me understand the teaching of your precepts. Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.NHEB — Psalm 119:27
28 My soul is weary with sorrow: strengthen me according to your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:28
29 Keep me from the way of deceit. Grant me your Law graciously.NHEB — Psalm 119:29
30 I have chosen the way of truth. I have set your ordinances before me.NHEB — Psalm 119:30
31 I cling to your statutes, LORD. Do not let me be disappointed.NHEB — Psalm 119:31
32 I run in the path of your commandments, for you have set my heart free.NHEB — Psalm 119:32
33 HEY Teach me, LORD, the way of your statutes. I will keep them to the end.NHEB — Psalm 119:33
34 Give me understanding, and I will keep your Law. Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.NHEB — Psalm 119:34
35 Direct me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in them.NHEB — Psalm 119:35
36 Turn my heart toward your statutes, not toward selfish gain.NHEB — Psalm 119:36
37 Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways.NHEB — Psalm 119:37
38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, that you may be feared.NHEB — Psalm 119:38
39 Take away my disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good.NHEB — Psalm 119:39
40 Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me in your righteousness.NHEB — Psalm 119:40
41 WAW. Let your loving kindness also come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:41
42 So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:42
43 Do not snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, for I put my hope in your ordinances.NHEB — Psalm 119:43
44 So I will obey your Law continually, forever and ever.NHEB — Psalm 119:44
45 I will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts.NHEB — Psalm 119:45
46 I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.NHEB — Psalm 119:46
47 I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.NHEB — Psalm 119:47
48 I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:48
49 ZAYIN. Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.NHEB — Psalm 119:49
50 This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.NHEB — Psalm 119:50
51 The arrogant mock me excessively, but I do not swerve from your Law.NHEB — Psalm 119:51
52 I remember your ordinances of old, LORD, and have comforted myself.NHEB — Psalm 119:52
53 Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your Law.NHEB — Psalm 119:53
54 Your statutes have been my songs, in the house where I live.NHEB — Psalm 119:54
55 I have remembered your name, LORD, in the night, and I obey your Law.NHEB — Psalm 119:55
56 This is my way, that I keep your precepts.NHEB — Psalm 119:56
57 HET. The LORD is my portion. I promised to obey your words.NHEB — Psalm 119:57
58 I sought your favor with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:58
59 I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:59
60 I will hurry, and not delay, to obey your commandments.NHEB — Psalm 119:60
61 The ropes of the wicked bind me, but I won't forget your Law.NHEB — Psalm 119:61
62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you, because of your righteous ordinances.NHEB — Psalm 119:62
63 I am a friend of all those who fear you, of those who observe your precepts.NHEB — Psalm 119:63
64 The earth is full of your loving kindness, LORD. Teach me your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:64
65 TET. Do good to your servant, according to your word, LORD.NHEB — Psalm 119:65
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.NHEB — Psalm 119:66
67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:67
68 You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:68
69 The proud have smeared a lie upon me. With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts.NHEB — Psalm 119:69
70 Their heart is as callous as the fat, but I delight in your Law.NHEB — Psalm 119:70
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:71
72 The Law you have spoken is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.NHEB — Psalm 119:72
73 YOD Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.NHEB — Psalm 119:73
74 Those who fear you will see me and be glad, because I have put my hope in your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:74
75 LORD, I know that your judgments are righteous, that in faithfulness you have humbled me.NHEB — Psalm 119:75
76 Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.NHEB — Psalm 119:76
77 Let your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; for your Law is my delight.NHEB — Psalm 119:77
78 Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully. I will meditate on your precepts.NHEB — Psalm 119:78
79 Let those who fear you turn to me. They will know your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:79
80 Let my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be disappointed.NHEB — Psalm 119:80
81 KAPH. My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:81
82 My eyes fail for your word. I say, "When will you comfort me?"NHEB — Psalm 119:82
83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I do not forget your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:83
84 How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?NHEB — Psalm 119:84
85 The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your Law.NHEB — Psalm 119:85
86 All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me.NHEB — Psalm 119:86
87 They had almost wiped me from the earth, but I did not forsake your precepts.NHEB — Psalm 119:87
88 Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth.NHEB — Psalm 119:88
89 LAMED. LORD, your word is settled in heaven forever.NHEB — Psalm 119:89
90 Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains.NHEB — Psalm 119:90
91 Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.NHEB — Psalm 119:91
92 Unless your Law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.NHEB — Psalm 119:92
93 I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.NHEB — Psalm 119:93
94 I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.NHEB — Psalm 119:94
95 The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:95
96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.NHEB — Psalm 119:96
97 MEM. How I love your Law. It is my meditation all day.NHEB — Psalm 119:97
98 Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.NHEB — Psalm 119:98
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.NHEB — Psalm 119:99
100 I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.NHEB — Psalm 119:100
101 I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:101
102 I have not turned aside from your ordinances, for you have taught me.NHEB — Psalm 119:102
103 How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth.NHEB — Psalm 119:103
104 Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.NHEB — Psalm 119:104
105 NUN. Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.NHEB — Psalm 119:105
106 I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.NHEB — Psalm 119:106
107 I am afflicted very much. Revive me, LORD, according to your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:107
108 Please accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, LORD, and teach me your ordinances.NHEB — Psalm 119:108
109 My soul is continually in my hand, yet I won't forget your Law.NHEB — Psalm 119:109
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven't gone astray from your precepts.NHEB — Psalm 119:110
111 I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.NHEB — Psalm 119:111
112 I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end.NHEB — Psalm 119:112
113 SAMEKH. I hate double-minded men, but I love your Law.NHEB — Psalm 119:113
114 You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:114
115 Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.NHEB — Psalm 119:115
116 Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.NHEB — Psalm 119:116
117 Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually.NHEB — Psalm 119:117
118 You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is in vain.NHEB — Psalm 119:118
119 You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I love your testimonies.NHEB — Psalm 119:119
120 My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments.NHEB — Psalm 119:120
121 AYIN. I have done what is just and righteous. Do not leave me to my oppressors.NHEB — Psalm 119:121
122 Ensure your servant's well-being. Do not let the proud oppress me.NHEB — Psalm 119:122
123 My eyes fail looking for your salvation, for your righteous word.NHEB — Psalm 119:123
124 Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:124
125 I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.NHEB — Psalm 119:125
126 It is time to act, LORD, for they break your Law.NHEB — Psalm 119:126
127 Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.NHEB — Psalm 119:127
128 Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way.NHEB — Psalm 119:128
129 PEY. Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.NHEB — Psalm 119:129
130 The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.NHEB — Psalm 119:130
131 I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments.NHEB — Psalm 119:131
132 Turn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.NHEB — Psalm 119:132
133 Establish my footsteps in your word. Do not let any iniquity have dominion over me.NHEB — Psalm 119:133
134 Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.NHEB — Psalm 119:134
135 Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:135
136 Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they do not observe your Law.NHEB — Psalm 119:136
137 TZADE. You are righteous, LORD. Your judgments are upright.NHEB — Psalm 119:137
138 You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.NHEB — Psalm 119:138
139 My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.NHEB — Psalm 119:139
140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.NHEB — Psalm 119:140
141 I am small and despised. I do not forget your precepts.NHEB — Psalm 119:141
142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your Law is truth.NHEB — Psalm 119:142
143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.NHEB — Psalm 119:143
144 Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.NHEB — Psalm 119:144
145 QOPH. I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, LORD. I will keep your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:145
146 I have called to you. Save me. I will obey your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:146
147 I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.NHEB — Psalm 119:147
148 My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:148
149 Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, LORD, according to your ordinances.NHEB — Psalm 119:149
150 They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your Law.NHEB — Psalm 119:150
151 You are near, LORD. All your commandments are truth.NHEB — Psalm 119:151
152 Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.NHEB — Psalm 119:152
153 RESH. Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I do not forget your Law.NHEB — Psalm 119:153
154 Plead my cause, and redeem me. Revive me according to your promise.NHEB — Psalm 119:154
155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:155
156 Great are your tender mercies, LORD. Revive me according to your ordinances.NHEB — Psalm 119:156
157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven't swerved from your testimonies.NHEB — Psalm 119:157
158 I look at the faithless with loathing, because they do not observe your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:158
159 Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, LORD, according to your loving kindness.NHEB — Psalm 119:159
160 All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.NHEB — Psalm 119:160
161 SIN and SHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.NHEB — Psalm 119:161
162 I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great spoil.NHEB — Psalm 119:162
163 I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your Law.NHEB — Psalm 119:163
164 Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.NHEB — Psalm 119:164
165 Those who love your Law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.NHEB — Psalm 119:165
166 I have hoped for your salvation, LORD. I have done your commandments.NHEB — Psalm 119:166
167 My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.NHEB — Psalm 119:167
168 I have obeyed your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you.NHEB — Psalm 119:168
169 TAW. Let my cry come before you, LORD. Give me understanding according to your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:169
170 Let my petition come before you. Deliver me according to your word.NHEB — Psalm 119:170
171 Let my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes.NHEB — Psalm 119:171
172 Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness.NHEB — Psalm 119:172
173 Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.NHEB — Psalm 119:173
174 I have longed for your salvation, LORD. Your Law is my delight.NHEB — Psalm 119:174
175 Let my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me.NHEB — Psalm 119:175
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.NHEB — Psalm 119:176