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