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Psalm 119
1599 Geneva Bible
Psalm 119
1599 Geneva Bible
119 1 The Prophet exhorteth the children of God to frame their lives according to his holy word. 123 Also he showeth wherein the true service of God standeth, that is, when we serve him according to his word, and not after our own fantasies.
ALEPH
1 Blessed are [a]those that are upright in their way, and walk in the Law of the Lord.
2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and seek him with their whole heart.
3 Surely they work [b]none iniquity, but walk in his ways.
4 Thou hast commanded to keep thy precepts diligently.
5 [c]Oh that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
6 Then should I not be confounded, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
7 I will praise thee with an upright [d]heart, when I shall learn the [e]judgments of thy righteousness.
8 I will keep thy statutes: forsake me not [f]overlong.
BETH
9 Wherewith shall a [g]young man redress his way? in taking heed thereto according to thy word.
10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: let me not wander from thy commandments.
11 I have [h]hid thy promise in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
12 Blessed art thou, O Lord: teach me thy statutes.
13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
14 I have had as great [i]delight in the way of thy testimonies, as in all riches.
15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and consider thy ways.
16 I will delight in thy statutes, and I will not forget thy word.
GIMEL
17 Be beneficial unto thy servant, that I may [j]live and keep thy word.
18 Open mine eyes, that I may see the wonders of thy Law.
19 I am a [k]stranger upon earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
20 Mine heart breaketh for the desire to thy judgments always.
21 Thou [l]hast destroyed the proud: cursed are they that do err from thy commandments.
22 Remove from me shame and contempt: for I have kept thy testimonies.
23 [m]Princes also did sit, and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
24 Also thy testimonies are my delight, and my counselors.
DALETH
25 My soul cleaveth to the [n]dust: quicken me according to thy word.
26 I have [o]declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.
27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts, and I will meditate in thy wondrous works.
28 My soul melteth for heaviness: raise me up according to thy [p]word.
29 Take from me the [q]way of lying, and grant me graciously thy Law.
30 I have chosen the way of truth, and thy judgments have I laid before me.
31 I have cleaved to thy testimonies, O Lord: confound me not.
32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou [r]shalt enlarge mine heart.
HE
33 Teach [s]me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes, and I will keep it unto the end.
34 Give me understanding and I will keep thy Law, yea, I will keep it with my whole [t]heart.
35 Direct me in the path of thy commandments: for therein is my delight.
36 Incline mine heart unto thy testimonies: and not to [u]covetousness.
37 Turn away mine [v]eyes from regarding vanity, and quicken me in thy way.
38 Stablish thy promise to thy servant, because he feareth thee.
39 Take away [w]my rebuke that I fear: for thy judgments are good.
40 Behold, I desire thy commandments: [x]quicken me in thy righteousness.
VAU
41 And let thy loving [y]kindness come unto me, O Lord, and thy salvation according to thy promise.
42 So shall I [z]make answer unto my blasphemers: for I trust in thy word.
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth: for I wait for thy judgments.
44 So shall I always keep thy Law forever and ever.
45 And I will [aa]walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.
46 I will speak also of thy testimonies before [ab]Kings, and will not be ashamed.
47 And my delight shall be in thy Commandments, which I have loved.
48 Mine hands also will I lift up unto thy Commandments, which I have loved, and I will meditate in thy statutes.
ZAIN
49 Remember [ac]the promise made to thy servant, wherein thou hast caused me to trust.
50 It is my comfort in my trouble; for thy promise hath quickened me.
51 The [ad]proud have had me exceedingly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy Law.
52 I remembered thy [ae]judgments of old, O Lord, and have been comforted.
53 [af]Fear is come upon me for the wicked, that forsake thy Law.
54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my [ag]pilgrimage.
55 I have remembered thy Name, O Lord, in the [ah]night, and have kept thy Law.
56 [ai]This I had because I kept thy precepts.
CHETH
57 O Lord, that art my [aj]portion, I have determined to keep thy words.
58 I made my supplication in thy presence with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy promise.
59 I have considered my [ak]ways, and turned my feet into thy testimonies.
60 I made haste and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
61 The bands of the wicked have [al]robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy Law.
62 At midnight will I rise to give thanks unto thee, because of thy righteous judgments.
63 I am [am]companion of all them that fear thee, and keep thy precepts.
64 The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy: [an]teach me thy statutes.
TETH
65 O Lord, thou hast dealt [ao]graciously with thy servant, according unto thy word.
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
67 Before I was [ap]afflicted, I went astray: but now I keep thy word.
68 Thou art good and gracious: teach me thy statutes.
69 The proud have imagined a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
70 [aq]Their heart is fat as grease, but my delight is in thy Law.
71 It is [ar]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.
JOD
73 Thine hands have [as]made me and fashioned me: give me understanding therefore, that I may learn thy commandments.
74 So they that [at]fear thee, seeing me, shall rejoice, because I have trusted in thy word.
75 I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right, and that thou hast afflicted me [au]justly.
76 I pray thee that thy mercy may comfort me, according to thy promise unto thy servant.
77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may [av]live: for thy Law is my delight.
78 Let the proud be ashamed: for they have dealt wickedly and falsely with me: but I meditate in thy precepts.
79 Let such as fear thee [aw]turn unto me, and they that [ax]know thy testimonies.
80 Let mine heart be upright in thy statutes, that I be not ashamed.
CAPH
81 My soul [ay]fainted for thy salvation: yet I wait for thy word.
82 Mine eyes fail for thy promise, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
83 For I am like a [az]bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.
84 How many are the [ba]days of thy servant? When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
85 The proud have [bb]dug pits for me, which is not after thy Law.
86 All thy commandments are true: they persecute me falsely: [bc]help me.
87 They had almost consumed [bd]me upon the earth: but I forsook not thy precepts.
88 Quicken me according to thy loving kindness: so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
LAMED
89 O Lord, thy word endureth forever in [be]heaven.
90 Thy truth is from generation to generation: thou hast laid the foundation of the earth, and it abideth.
91 They [bf]continue even to this day by thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.
92 Except thy law had been my delight, I should now have perished in mine affliction.
93 I will never forget thy precepts: for by them thou hast quickened me.
94 I am [bg]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.
96 I [bh]have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding large.
MEM
97 Oh how love I thy law! it is my meditation [bi]continually.
98 By thy commandments thou hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
99 I have had more [bj]understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
100 I understood more than the ancient, because I kept thy precepts.
101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
102 I have not declined from thy judgments: for [bk]thou didst teach me.
103 How sweet are thy promises unto my mouth! yea, more than honey unto my mouth.
104 By thy precepts I have gotten understanding: therefore I hate all the ways of falsehood.
NUN
105 Thy word is a [bl]lantern unto my feet, and a light unto my paths.
106 I have [bm]sworn and will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
107 I am very sore afflicted: O Lord, quicken me according to thy word.
108 O Lord, I beseech thee, accept the [bn]free offering of my mouth, and teach me thy judgments.
109 My [bo]soul is continually in mine hand: yet do I not forget thy law.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: but I swerved not from thy precepts.
111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an [bp]heritage forever: for they are the joy of mine heart.
112 I have applied mine heart to fulfill thy statutes always, even unto the end.
SAMECH
113 I hate [bq]vain inventions: but thy Law do I love.
114 Thou art my refuge and shield, and I trust in thy word.
115 [br]Away from me, ye wicked: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
116 Stablish me according to thy promise, that I may live, and disappoint me not of mine hope.
117 [bs]Stay thou me, and I shall be safe, and I will delight continually in thy statutes.
118 Thou hast trodden down all them that depart from thy statutes: for their [bt]deceit is vain.
119 Thou hast taken away all the wicked of the earth like [bu]dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.
120 My flesh [bv]trembleth for fear of thee, and I am afraid of thy judgments.
AIN
121 I have executed judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressor.
122 [bw]Answer for thy servant in that which is good, and let not the proud oppress me.
123 Mine eyes have failed in waiting for thy salvation, and for thy just promise.
124 Deal with thy [bx]servant according to thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.
125 I am thy servant: grant me therefore understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
126 It is [by]time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have destroyed thy Law.
127 Therefore love I thy commandments above gold, yea, above most fine gold.
128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts most just, and hate all false [bz]ways.
PE
129 Thy testimonies are [ca]wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
130 The entrance into thy [cb]words showeth light, and giveth understanding to the simple.
131 I opened my mouth, and [cc]panted, because I loved thy commandments.
132 Look upon me and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy Name.
133 Direct my steps in thy word, and let none iniquity have dominion over me.
134 Deliver me from the oppression of men, and I will keep thy precepts.
135 Show the light of thy countenance upon thy servant, and teach me thy statute.
136 Mine eyes gush [cd]out with rivers of water, because they keep not thy Law.
TZADDI
137 Righteous art thou, O Lord, and just are thy judgments.
138 Thou hast commanded [ce]justice by thy testimonies and truth especially.
139 (A)My zeal hath even consumed me: because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
140 Thy word is proved [cf]most pure, and thy servant loveth it.
141 I am [cg]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 are come upon me: yet are the commandments my delight.
144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: grant me understanding, and I shall [ch]live.
KOPH
145 I have [ci]cried with my whole heart: hear me, O Lord, and I will keep thy statutes.
146 I called upon thee: save me, and I will keep thy testimonies.
147 I prevented the morning light, and cried: for I waited on thy word.
148 Mine eyes [cj]prevent the night watches, to meditate in thy word.
149 Hear my voice according to thy loving kindness: O Lord, quicken me according to thy [ck]judgment.
150 They draw near that follow after [cl]malice, and are far from thy Law.
151 Thou art near, O Lord: for all thy commandments are true.
152 I have known long since [cm]by thy testimonies, that thou hast established them forever.
RESH
153 Behold mine affliction, and deliver me: for I have not forgotten thy law.
154 Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according unto thy [cn]word.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked, because they seek not thy statutes.
156 Great art thy tender mercies, O Lord: quicken me according to thy [co]judgments.
157 My persecutors and mine oppressors are many: yet do I not swerve from thy testimonies.
158 I saw the transgressors and was [cp]grieved, because they kept not thy word.
159 Consider, O Lord, how I [cq]love thy precepts: quicken me according to thy loving kindness.
160 The [cr]beginning of thy word is truth, and all the judgments of thy righteousness endure forever.
SCHIN
161 Princes have [cs]persecuted me without cause: but mine heart stood in awe of thy words.
162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth a great spoil.
163 I hate falsehood and abhor it, but thy Law do I love.
164 [ct]Seven times a day do I praise thee, because of thy righteous judgments.
165 They that [cu]love thy law, shall have great prosperity, and they shall have none hurt.
166 Lord, I have [cv]trusted in thy salvation, and have done thy commandments.
167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies: for I love them exceedingly.
168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: [cw]for all my ways are before thee.
TAU
169 Let my complaint come before thee, O Lord, and give me understanding [cx]according unto thy word.
170 Let my supplication come before thee, and deliver me according to thy promise.
171 My lips shall [cy]speak praise, when thou hast [cz]taught me thy statutes.
172 My tongue shall entreat of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteous.
173 Let thine hand help me: for I have chosen thy precepts.
174 I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord, and thy Law is my delight.
175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee, and thy [da]judgments shall help me.
176 I have [db]gone astray like a lost sheep: seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy commandments.
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:1 Here they are not called blessed, which think themselves wise in their own judgment, nor which imagine to themselves a certain holiness, but they whose conversation is without hypocrisy.
- Psalm 119:3 For they are ruled by God’s Spirit and embrace no doctrine but his.
- Psalm 119:5 David acknowledgeth his imperfection, desiring God to reform it, that his life may be conformable to God’s word.
- Psalm 119:7 For true religion standeth in serving God without hypocrisy.
- Psalm 119:7 That is, thy precepts, which contain perfect righteousness.
- Psalm 119:8 He refuseth not to be tried by tentations, but he feareth to faint, if God succor not his infirmity in time.
- Psalm 119:9 Because youth is most given to licentiousness, he chiefly warneth them to frame their lives betimes to God’s word.
- Psalm 119:11 If God’s word be graven in our hearts, we shall be more able to resist the assaults of Satan: and therefore the Prophet desireth God to instruct him daily more and more therein.
- Psalm 119:14 The Prophet not boast of his virtues, but setteth forth an example for others to follow God’s word, and leave worldly vanities.
- Psalm 119:17 He showeth that we ought not to desire to live but to serve God, and that we cannot serve him aright except he open our eyes and minds.
- Psalm 119:19 Seeing man’s life in this world is but a passage, what should become of him, if thy word were not his guide?
- Psalm 119:21 In all ages thou hast plagued all such which maliciously and contemptuously depart from thy truth.
- Psalm 119:23 When the powers of the world gave false sentence against me, thy word was a guide and counselor to teach me what to do, and to comfort me.
- Psalm 119:25 That is, it is almost brought to the grave, and without thy word I cannot live.
- Psalm 119:26 I have confessed mine offences, and now depend wholly on thee.
- Psalm 119:28 If God did not maintain us by his word, our life would drop away like water.
- Psalm 119:29 Instruct me in thy word, whereby my mind may be purged from vanity, and taught to obey thy will.
- Psalm 119:32 By this he showeth that we can neither choose good, cleave to God’s word, nor turn forward in his way, except he make our hearts large to receive grace, and willing to obey.
- Psalm 119:33 He showeth that he cannot follow on to the end, except God teach him ofttimes, and lead him forward.
- Psalm 119:34 Not only in outward conversation, but also with inward affection.
- Psalm 119:36 Hereby meaning all other vices, because that covetousness is the root of all evil.
- Psalm 119:37 Meaning, all his senses.
- Psalm 119:39 Let me not fall to thy dishonor, but let mine heart still delight in thy gracious word.
- Psalm 119:40 Give me strength to continue in thy word even to the end.
- Psalm 119:41 He showeth that God’s mercy and love is the first cause of our salvation.
- Psalm 119:42 By trusting in God’s word he assureth himself to be able to confute the slanders of his adversaries.
- Psalm 119:45 They that simply walk after God’s word, have no lets to entangle them, whereas they that do contrary, are ever in nets and snares.
- Psalm 119:46 He showeth that the children of God ought not to suffer their father’s glory to be obscured by the vain pomp of princes.
- Psalm 119:49 Though he feel God’s hand still to lie upon him, yet he resteth on his promise, and comforteth himself therein.
- Psalm 119:51 Meaning, the wicked, which contemn God’s word, and tread his Religion under foot.
- Psalm 119:52 That is, the examples, whereby thou declarest thyself to be judge of the world.
- Psalm 119:53 That is, a vehement zeal to thy glory and indignation against the wicked.
- Psalm 119:54 In the course of this life and sorrowful exit.
- Psalm 119:55 Even when others sleep.
- Psalm 119:56 That is, all these benefits.
- Psalm 119:57 I am persuaded that to keep thy Law is an heritage and great gain for me.
- Psalm 119:59 He showeth that none can embrace the word of God, except he consider his own imperfections and ways.
- Psalm 119:61 They have gone about to draw me into their company.
- Psalm 119:63 Not only in mutual consent, but also with aid and succor.
- Psalm 119:64 For the knowledge of God’s word is a singular token of his favor.
- Psalm 119:65 Having proved by experience that God was true in his promise, he desireth that he would increase in him knowledge and judgment.
- Psalm 119:67 So Jeremiah saith, that before the Lord touched him, he was like a calf untamed: so that the use of God’s rod is to call us home to God.
- Psalm 119:70 Their heart is indurated and hardened, puffed up with prosperity and vain estimation of themselves.
- Psalm 119:71 He confesseth that before that he was chastened, he was rebellious, as man by nature is.
- Psalm 119:73 Because God leaveth not his work that he hath begun, he desireth a new grace: that is, that he would continue his mercies.
- Psalm 119:74 When God showeth his grace toward any, he testifieth to others, that he faileth not them that trust in him.
- Psalm 119:75 Hebrew, in truth.
- Psalm 119:77 He declareth, that when he felt not God’s mercies, he was as dead.
- Psalm 119:79 That is, be comforted by mine example.
- Psalm 119:79 He showeth that there can be no true fear of God without the knowledge of his word.
- Psalm 119:81 Though my strength fail me, yet my soul groaneth and sigheth, resting still in thy word.
- Psalm 119:83 Like a skin bottle or bladder that is parched in the smoke.
- Psalm 119:84 How long wilt thou afflict thy servant.
- Psalm 119:85 They have not only oppressed me violently, but also craftily conspired against me.
- Psalm 119:86 He assureth himself, that God will deliver his, and destroy such as unjustly persecute them.
- Psalm 119:87 Finding no help in earth, he lifteth up his eyes to heaven.
- Psalm 119:89 Because none should esteem God’s word according to the changes of things in this world, he showeth that it abideth in heaven, and therefore is immutable.
- Psalm 119:91 Seeing the earth and all creatures remain in that estate wherein thou hast created them, much more thy truth remaineth constant and unchangeable.
- Psalm 119:94 He proveth by effect that he is God’s child, because he seeketh to understand his word.
- Psalm 119:96 There is nothing so perfect in earth, but it hath an end, only God’s word lasteth forever.
- Psalm 119:97 He showeth that we cannot love God’s word, except we exercise ourselves therein and practice it.
- Psalm 119:99 Whosoever doth submit himself only to God’s word, shall not only be safe against the practices of his enemies, but also learn more wisdom than they that profess it, and are men of experience.
- Psalm 119:102 So then of ourselves we can do nothing: but when God doth inwardly instruct us with his spirit, we feel his graces sweeter than honey.
- Psalm 119:105 Of ourselves we are but darkness and cannot see except we be lightened with God’s Word.
- Psalm 119:106 So all the faithful ought to bind themselves to God by a solemn oath and promises, to stir up their zeal to embrace God’s word.
- Psalm 119:108 That is, my prayers and thanksgiving which sacrifice Hosea calleth the calves of the lips, Hos. 14:3.
- Psalm 119:109 That is, I am in continual danger of my life.
- Psalm 119:111 I esteemed no worldly things, but made thy word mine inheritance.
- Psalm 119:113 Whosoever will embrace God’s word aright, must abhor all fantasies and imaginations both of himself and others.
- Psalm 119:115 And hinder me not to keep the Law of the Lord.
- Psalm 119:117 He desireth God’s continual assistance, lest he should faint in this race, which he had begun.
- Psalm 119:118 The crafty practices of them that contemn thy Law, shall be brought to naught.
- Psalm 119:119 Which infected thy people, as dross doth the metal.
- Psalm 119:120 Thy judgments do not only teach me obedience, but cause me to fear, considering mine own weakness, which fear causeth repentance.
- Psalm 119:122 Put thyself between mine enemies and me, as if thou were my pledge.
- Psalm 119:124 He boasteth not that he is God’s servant, but hereby putteth God in mind that as he made him his by his grace, so he would continue his favor toward him.
- Psalm 119:126 The Prophet showeth that when the wicked have brought all things to confusion, and God’s word to utter contempt, then it is God’s time to help and send remedy.
- Psalm 119:128 That is, whatsoever dissenteth from the purity of thy word.
- Psalm 119:129 Containing high and secret mysteries, so that I am moved with admiration and reverence.
- Psalm 119:130 The simple idiots that submit themselves to God, have their eyes opened and their minds illuminated, so soon as they begin to read God’s word.
- Psalm 119:131 My zeal toward thy word was so great.
- Psalm 119:136 He showeth what ought to be the zeal of God’s children, when they see his word contemned.
- Psalm 119:138 We cannot confess God to be righteous, except we live uprightly and truly, as he hath commanded.
- Psalm 119:140 Gold hath need to be fined, but thy word is perfection itself.
- Psalm 119:141 This is the true trial, to praise God in adversity.
- Psalm 119:144 So that the life of man without the knowledge of God, is death.
- Psalm 119:145 He showeth that all his affections and whole heart were bent to Godward for to have help in his dangers.
- Psalm 119:148 He was more earnest in the study of God’s word, than they that kept the watch were in their charge.
- Psalm 119:149 Or, custom.
- Psalm 119:150 He showeth the nature of the wicked to be to persecute against their conscience.
- Psalm 119:152 His faith is grounded upon God’s word, that he would ever be at hand when his children be oppressed.
- Psalm 119:154 For without God’s promise there is no hope of deliverance.
- Psalm 119:156 According to thy promise made in the law, which because the wicked lack, they can have no hope of salvation.
- Psalm 119:158 My zeal consumed me when I saw their malice and contempt of thy glory.
- Psalm 119:159 It is a sure sign of our adoption, when we love the Law of God.
- Psalm 119:160 Since thou first promised it, even to the end all thy sayings are true.
- Psalm 119:161 The threatenings and persecutions of princes could not cause me to shrink to confess thee whom I more fear than men.
- Psalm 119:164 That is, often and sundry times.
- Psalm 119:165 For their conscience assureth them that they please thee, whereas they that love not thee, have the contrary.
- Psalm 119:166 He showeth that we must first have faith before we can work and please God.
- Psalm 119:168 I had no respect of men, but set thee always before mine eyes, as the judge of my doings.
- Psalm 119:169 As thou hast promised to be the schoolmaster unto all them that depend upon thee.
- Psalm 119:171 The word signifieth to pour forth continually.
- Psalm 119:171 All his prayer and desire is to profit in the word of God.
- Psalm 119:175 That is, thy provident care over me, and wherewith thou wilt judge mine enemies.
- Psalm 119:176 Being chased to and fro by mine enemies, and having no place to rest in.
Psalm 119
New International Version
Psalm 119
New International Version
Psalm 119[a]
א Aleph
1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,(A)
who walk(B) according to the law of the Lord.(C)
2 Blessed(D) are those who keep his statutes(E)
and seek him(F) with all their heart—(G)
3 they do no wrong(H)
but follow his ways.(I)
4 You have laid down precepts(J)
that are to be fully obeyed.(K)
5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast
in obeying your decrees!(L)
6 Then I would not be put to shame(M)
when I consider all your commands.(N)
7 I will praise you with an upright heart
as I learn your righteous laws.(O)
8 I will obey your decrees;
do not utterly forsake me.(P)
ב Beth
9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity?(Q)
By living according to your word.(R)
10 I seek you with all my heart;(S)
do not let me stray from your commands.(T)
11 I have hidden your word in my heart(U)
that I might not sin(V) against you.
12 Praise be(W) to you, Lord;
teach me(X) your decrees.(Y)
13 With my lips I recount
all the laws that come from your mouth.(Z)
14 I rejoice in following your statutes(AA)
as one rejoices in great riches.
15 I meditate on your precepts(AB)
and consider your ways.
16 I delight(AC) in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word.
ג Gimel
17 Be good to your servant(AD) while I live,
that I may obey your word.(AE)
18 Open my eyes that I may see
wonderful things in your law.
19 I am a stranger on earth;(AF)
do not hide your commands from me.
20 My soul is consumed(AG) with longing
for your laws(AH) at all times.
21 You rebuke the arrogant,(AI) who are accursed,(AJ)
those who stray(AK) from your commands.
22 Remove from me their scorn(AL) and contempt,
for I keep your statutes.(AM)
23 Though rulers sit together and slander me,
your servant will meditate on your decrees.
24 Your statutes are my delight;
they are my counselors.
ד Daleth
25 I am laid low in the dust;(AN)
preserve my life(AO) according to your word.(AP)
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
teach me your decrees.(AQ)
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.(AR)
28 My soul is weary with sorrow;(AS)
strengthen me(AT) according to your word.(AU)
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;(AV)
be gracious to me(AW) and teach me your law.
30 I have chosen(AX) the way of faithfulness;(AY)
I have set my heart(AZ) on your laws.
31 I hold fast(BA) to your statutes, Lord;
do not let me be put to shame.
32 I run in the path of your commands,
for you have broadened my understanding.
ה He
33 Teach me,(BB) Lord, the way of your decrees,
that I may follow it to the end.[b]
34 Give me understanding,(BC) so that I may keep your law(BD)
and obey it with all my heart.(BE)
35 Direct me(BF) in the path of your commands,(BG)
for there I find delight.(BH)
36 Turn my heart(BI) toward your statutes
and not toward selfish gain.(BJ)
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
preserve my life(BK) according to your word.[c](BL)
38 Fulfill your promise(BM) to your servant,
so that you may be feared.
39 Take away the disgrace(BN) I dread,
for your laws are good.
40 How I long(BO) for your precepts!
In your righteousness preserve my life.(BP)
ו Waw
41 May your unfailing love(BQ) come to me, Lord,
your salvation, according to your promise;(BR)
42 then I can answer(BS) anyone who taunts me,(BT)
for I trust in your word.
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,(BU)
for I have put my hope(BV) in your laws.
44 I will always obey your law,(BW)
for ever and ever.
45 I will walk about in freedom,
for I have sought out your precepts.(BX)
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings(BY)
and will not be put to shame,(BZ)
47 for I delight(CA) in your commands
because I love them.(CB)
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
that I may meditate(CC) on your decrees.
ז Zayin
49 Remember your word(CD) to your servant,
for you have given me hope.(CE)
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life.(CF)
51 The arrogant mock me(CG) unmercifully,
but I do not turn(CH) from your law.
52 I remember,(CI) Lord, your ancient laws,
and I find comfort in them.
53 Indignation grips me(CJ) because of the wicked,
who have forsaken your law.(CK)
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song(CL)
wherever I lodge.
55 In the night, Lord, I remember(CM) your name,
that I may keep your law.(CN)
56 This has been my practice:
I obey your precepts.(CO)
ח Heth
57 You are my portion,(CP) Lord;
I have promised to obey your words.(CQ)
58 I have sought(CR) your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me(CS) according to your promise.(CT)
59 I have considered my ways(CU)
and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60 I will hasten and not delay
to obey your commands.(CV)
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
I will not forget(CW) your law.
62 At midnight(CX) I rise to give you thanks
for your righteous laws.(CY)
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,(CZ)
to all who follow your precepts.(DA)
64 The earth is filled with your love,(DB) Lord;
teach me your decrees.(DC)
ט Teth
65 Do good(DD) to your servant
according to your word,(DE) Lord.
66 Teach me knowledge(DF) and good judgment,
for I trust your commands.
67 Before I was afflicted(DG) I went astray,(DH)
but now I obey your word.(DI)
68 You are good,(DJ) and what you do is good;
teach me your decrees.(DK)
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,(DL)
I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70 Their hearts are callous(DM) and unfeeling,
but I delight in your law.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted(DN)
so that I might learn your decrees.
72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me
than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.(DO)
י Yodh
73 Your hands made me(DP) and formed me;
give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice(DQ) when they see me,
for I have put my hope in your word.(DR)
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,(DS)
and that in faithfulness(DT) you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love(DU) be my comfort,
according to your promise(DV) to your servant.
77 Let your compassion(DW) come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.(DX)
78 May the arrogant(DY) be put to shame for wronging me without cause;(DZ)
but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes.(EA)
80 May I wholeheartedly follow(EB) your decrees,(EC)
that I may not be put to shame.(ED)
כ Kaph
81 My soul faints(EE) with longing for your salvation,(EF)
but I have put my hope(EG) in your word.
82 My eyes fail,(EH) looking for your promise;(EI)
I say, “When will you comfort me?”
83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
I do not forget(EJ) your decrees.
84 How long(EK) must your servant wait?
When will you punish my persecutors?(EL)
85 The arrogant(EM) dig pits(EN) to trap me,
contrary to your law.
86 All your commands are trustworthy;(EO)
help me,(EP) for I am being persecuted(EQ) without cause.(ER)
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
but I have not forsaken(ES) your precepts.
88 In your unfailing love(ET) preserve my life,(EU)
that I may obey the statutes(EV) of your mouth.
ל Lamedh
89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;(EW)
it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness(EX) continues through all generations;(EY)
you established the earth, and it endures.(EZ)
91 Your laws endure(FA) to this day,
for all things serve you.(FB)
92 If your law had not been my delight,(FC)
I would have perished in my affliction.(FD)
93 I will never forget(FE) your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life.(FF)
94 Save me,(FG) for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts.(FH)
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,(FI)
but I will ponder your statutes.(FJ)
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
but your commands are boundless.(FK)
מ Mem
97 Oh, how I love your law!(FL)
I meditate(FM) on it all day long.
98 Your commands are always with me
and make me wiser(FN) than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.(FO)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.(FP)
101 I have kept my feet(FQ) from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.(FR)
102 I have not departed from your laws,(FS)
for you yourself have taught(FT) me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey(FU) to my mouth!(FV)
104 I gain understanding(FW) from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.(FX)
נ Nun
105 Your word is a lamp(FY) for my feet,
a light(FZ) on my path.
106 I have taken an oath(GA) and confirmed it,
that I will follow your righteous laws.(GB)
107 I have suffered much;
preserve my life,(GC) Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,(GD)
and teach me your laws.(GE)
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,(GF)
I will not forget(GG) your law.
110 The wicked have set a snare(GH) for me,
but I have not strayed(GI) from your precepts.
111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.(GJ)
112 My heart is set(GK) on keeping your decrees
to the very end.[d](GL)
ס Samekh
113 I hate double-minded people,(GM)
but I love your law.(GN)
114 You are my refuge and my shield;(GO)
I have put my hope(GP) in your word.
115 Away from me,(GQ) you evildoers,
that I may keep the commands of my God!
116 Sustain me,(GR) my God, according to your promise,(GS) and I will live;
do not let my hopes be dashed.(GT)
117 Uphold me,(GU) and I will be delivered;(GV)
I will always have regard for your decrees.(GW)
118 You reject all who stray(GX) from your decrees,
for their delusions come to nothing.
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;(GY)
therefore I love your statutes.(GZ)
120 My flesh trembles(HA) in fear of you;(HB)
I stand in awe(HC) of your laws.
ע Ayin
121 I have done what is righteous and just;(HD)
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;(HE)
do not let the arrogant oppress me.(HF)
123 My eyes fail,(HG) looking for your salvation,(HH)
looking for your righteous promise.(HI)
124 Deal with your servant according to your love(HJ)
and teach me your decrees.(HK)
125 I am your servant;(HL) give me discernment
that I may understand your statutes.(HM)
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
your law is being broken.(HN)
127 Because I love your commands(HO)
more than gold,(HP) more than pure gold,(HQ)
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,(HR)
I hate every wrong path.(HS)
פ Pe
129 Your statutes are wonderful;(HT)
therefore I obey them.(HU)
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;(HV)
it gives understanding to the simple.(HW)
131 I open my mouth and pant,(HX)
longing for your commands.(HY)
132 Turn to me(HZ) and have mercy(IA) on me,
as you always do to those who love your name.(IB)
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;(IC)
let no sin rule(ID) over me.
134 Redeem me from human oppression,(IE)
that I may obey your precepts.(IF)
135 Make your face shine(IG) on your servant
and teach me your decrees.(IH)
136 Streams of tears(II) flow from my eyes,
for your law is not obeyed.(IJ)
צ Tsadhe
137 You are righteous,(IK) Lord,
and your laws are right.(IL)
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;(IM)
they are fully trustworthy.(IN)
139 My zeal wears me out,(IO)
for my enemies ignore your words.
140 Your promises(IP) have been thoroughly tested,(IQ)
and your servant loves them.(IR)
141 Though I am lowly and despised,(IS)
I do not forget your precepts.(IT)
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
and your law is true.(IU)
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
but your commands give me delight.(IV)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
give me understanding(IW) that I may live.
ק Qoph
145 I call with all my heart;(IX) answer me, Lord,
and I will obey your decrees.(IY)
146 I call out to you; save me(IZ)
and I will keep your statutes.
147 I rise before dawn(JA) and cry for help;
I have put my hope in your word.
148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,(JB)
that I may meditate on your promises.
149 Hear my voice(JC) in accordance with your love;(JD)
preserve my life,(JE) Lord, according to your laws.
150 Those who devise wicked schemes(JF) are near,
but they are far from your law.
151 Yet you are near,(JG) Lord,
and all your commands are true.(JH)
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes(JI)
that you established them to last forever.(JJ)
ר Resh
153 Look on my suffering(JK) and deliver me,(JL)
for I have not forgotten(JM) your law.
154 Defend my cause(JN) and redeem me;(JO)
preserve my life(JP) according to your promise.(JQ)
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek out(JR) your decrees.
156 Your compassion, Lord, is great;(JS)
preserve my life(JT) according to your laws.(JU)
157 Many are the foes who persecute me,(JV)
but I have not turned(JW) from your statutes.
158 I look on the faithless with loathing,(JX)
for they do not obey your word.(JY)
159 See how I love your precepts;
preserve my life,(JZ) Lord, in accordance with your love.
160 All your words are true;
all your righteous laws are eternal.(KA)
ש Sin and Shin
161 Rulers persecute me(KB) without cause,
but my heart trembles(KC) at your word.
162 I rejoice(KD) in your promise
like one who finds great spoil.(KE)
163 I hate and detest(KF) falsehood
but I love your law.(KG)
164 Seven times a day I praise you
for your righteous laws.(KH)
165 Great peace(KI) have those who love your law,
and nothing can make them stumble.(KJ)
166 I wait for your salvation,(KK) Lord,
and I follow your commands.
167 I obey your statutes,
for I love them(KL) greatly.
168 I obey your precepts(KM) and your statutes,(KN)
for all my ways are known(KO) to you.
ת Taw
169 May my cry come(KP) before you, Lord;
give me understanding(KQ) according to your word.(KR)
170 May my supplication come(KS) before you;
deliver me(KT) according to your promise.(KU)
171 May my lips overflow with praise,(KV)
for you teach me(KW) your decrees.
172 May my tongue sing(KX) of your word,
for all your commands are righteous.(KY)
173 May your hand be ready to help(KZ) me,
for I have chosen(LA) your precepts.
174 I long for your salvation,(LB) Lord,
and your law gives me delight.(LC)
175 Let me live(LD) that I may praise you,
and may your laws sustain me.
176 I have strayed like a lost sheep.(LE)
Seek your servant,
for I have not forgotten(LF) your commands.
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
- Psalm 119:33 Or follow it for its reward
- Psalm 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way
- Psalm 119:112 Or decrees / for their enduring reward
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