| English Standard Version | New Living Translation |
| 1Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD! | 1Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD. |
| 2Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, | 2Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. |
| 3who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! | 3They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. |
| 4You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. | 4You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. |
| 5Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! | 5Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! |
| 6Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments. | 6Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. |
| 7I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules. | 7As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! |
| 8I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me! | 8I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! Beth |
| 9How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. | 9How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. |
| 10With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! | 10I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. |
| 11I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. | 11I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. |
| 12Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes! | 12I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees. |
| 13With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth. | 13I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. |
| 14In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. | 14I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. |
| 15I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. | 15I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. |
| 16I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. | 16I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Gimel |
| 17Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. | 17Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word. |
| 18Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. | 18Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. |
| 19I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me! | 19I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me! |
| 20My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times. | 20I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations. |
| 21You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments. | 21You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed. |
| 22Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies. | 22Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws. |
| 23Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. | 23Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees. |
| 24Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. | 24Your laws please me; they give me wise advice. Daleth |
| 25My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! | 25I lie in the dust; revive me by your word. |
| 26When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes! | 26I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees. |
| 27Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. | 27Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. |
| 28My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word! | 28I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. |
| 29Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law! | 29Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. |
| 30I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me. | 30I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. |
| 31I cling to your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame! | 31I cling to your laws. LORD, don’t let me be put to shame! |
| 32I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart! | 32I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding. He |
| 33Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end. | 33Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them to the end. |
| 34Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. | 34Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. |
| 35Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. | 35Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. |
| 36Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! | 36Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! |
| 37Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. | 37Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. |
| 38Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared. | 38Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you. |
| 39Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good. | 39Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. |
| 40Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life! | 40I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. Waw |
| 41Let your steadfast love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise; | 41LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. |
| 42then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word. | 42Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. |
| 43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules. | 43Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope. |
| 44I will keep your law continually, forever and ever, | 44I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever. |
| 45and I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts. | 45I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. |
| 46I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame, | 46I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed. |
| 47for I find my delight in your commandments, which I love. | 47How I delight in your commands! How I love them! |
| 48I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. | 48I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. Zayin |
| 49Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. | 49Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. |
| 50This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. | 50Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. |
| 51The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law. | 51The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. |
| 52When I think of your rules from of old, I take comfort, O LORD. | 52I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me. |
| 53Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake your law. | 53I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions. |
| 54Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my sojourning. | 54Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. |
| 55I remember your name in the night, O LORD, and keep your law. | 55I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions. |
| 56This blessing has fallen to me, that I have kept your precepts. | 56This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. Heth |
| 57The LORD is my portion; I promise to keep your words. | 57LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words! |
| 58I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. | 58With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised. |
| 59When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; | 59I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws. |
| 60I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments. | 60I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. |
| 61Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law. | 61Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions. |
| 62At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous rules. | 62I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations. |
| 63I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts. | 63I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments. |
| 64The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes! | 64O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees. Teth |
| 65You have dealt well with your servant, O LORD, according to your word. | 65You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised. |
| 66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. | 66I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. |
| 67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word. | 67I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word. |
| 68You are good and do good; teach me your statutes. | 68You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees. |
| 69The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts; | 69Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart. |
| 70their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law. | 70Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions. |
| 71It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes. | 71My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. |
| 72The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. | 72Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Yodh |
| 73Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments. | 73You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. |
| 74Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word. | 74May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. |
| 75I know, O LORD, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. | 75I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it. |
| 76Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant. | 76Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant. |
| 77Let your mercy come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight. | 77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight. |
| 78Let the insolent be put to shame, because they have wronged me with falsehood; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts. | 78Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments. |
| 79Let those who fear you turn to me, that they may know your testimonies. | 79Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws. |
| 80May my heart be blameless in your statutes, that I may not be put to shame! | 80May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed. Kaph |
| 81My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. | 81I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. |
| 82My eyes long for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me?” | 82My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me? |
| 83For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes. | 83I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees. |
| 84How long must your servant endure? When will you judge those who persecute me? | 84How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me? |
| 85The insolent have dug pitfalls for me; they do not live according to your law. | 85These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me. |
| 86All your commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me! | 86All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause. |
| 87They have almost made an end of me on earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts. | 87They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments. |
| 88In your steadfast love give me life, that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth. | 88In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. Lamedh |
| 89Forever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. | 89Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven. |
| 90Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. | 90Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. |
| 91By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants. | 91Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans. |
| 92If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. | 92If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. |
| 93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. | 93I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. |
| 94I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts. | 94I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments. |
| 95The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I consider your testimonies. | 95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws. |
| 96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad. | 96Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit. Mem |
| 97Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. | 97Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long. |
| 98Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me. | 98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide. |
| 99I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. | 99Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws. |
| 100I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts. | 100I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments. |
| 101I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word. | 101I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word. |
| 102I do not turn aside from your rules, for you have taught me. | 102I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well. |
| 103How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! | 103How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey. |
| 104Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. | 104Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life. Nun |
| 105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. | 105Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. |
| 106I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. | 106I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. |
| 107I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to your word! | 107I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised. |
| 108Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me your rules. | 108LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. |
| 109I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget your law. | 109My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions. |
| 110The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts. | 110The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. |
| 111Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. | 111Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. |
| 112I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end. | 112I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. Samekh |
| 113I hate the double-minded, but I love your law. | 113I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. |
| 114You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. | 114You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. |
| 115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. | 115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. |
| 116Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope! | 116LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. |
| 117Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually! | 117Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. |
| 118You spurn all who go astray from your statutes, for their cunning is in vain. | 118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves. |
| 119All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross, therefore I love your testimonies. | 119You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws! |
| 120My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments. | 120I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations. Ayin |
| 121I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. | 121Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. |
| 122Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me. | 122Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me! |
| 123My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise. | 123My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. |
| 124Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes. | 124I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees. |
| 125I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies! | 125Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws. |
| 126It is time for the LORD to act, for your law has been broken. | 126LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions. |
| 127Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold. | 127Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. |
| 128Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right; I hate every false way. | 128Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. Pe |
| 129Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. | 129Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! |
| 130The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. | 130The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. |
| 131I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments. | 131I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. |
| 132Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name. | 132Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. |
| 133Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. | 133Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. |
| 134Redeem me from man’s oppression, that I may keep your precepts. | 134Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. |
| 135Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes. | 135Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. |
| 136My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law. | 136Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. Tsadhe |
| 137Righteous are you, O LORD, and right are your rules. | 137O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. |
| 138You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness. | 138Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. |
| 139My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words. | 139I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words. |
| 140Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it. | 140Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. |
| 141I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. | 141I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments. |
| 142Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true. | 142Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. |
| 143Trouble and anguish have found me out, but your commandments are my delight. | 143As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. |
| 144Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live. | 144Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Qoph |
| 145With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD! I will keep your statutes. | 145I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees. |
| 146I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies. | 146I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. |
| 147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words. | 147I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. |
| 148My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise. | 148I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. |
| 149Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O LORD, according to your justice give me life. | 149In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations. |
| 150They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from your law. | 150Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions. |
| 151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are true. | 151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true. |
| 152Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever. | 152I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. Resh |
| 153Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law. | 153Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions. |
| 154Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise! | 154Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised. |
| 155Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. | 155The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees. |
| 156Great is your mercy, O LORD; give me life according to your rules. | 156LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations. |
| 157Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from your testimonies. | 157Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws. |
| 158I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your commands. | 158Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word. |
| 159Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life according to your steadfast love. | 159See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love. |
| 160The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. | 160The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. Shin |
| 161Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words. | 161Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. |
| 162I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil. | 162I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. |
| 163I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law. | 163I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions. |
| 164Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules. | 164I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just. |
| 165Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. | 165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. |
| 166I hope for your salvation, O LORD, and I do your commandments. | 166I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands. |
| 167My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly. | 167I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. |
| 168I keep your precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before you. | 168Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. Taw |
| 169Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word! | 169O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. |
| 170Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word. | 170Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised. |
| 171My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes. | 171Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees. |
| 172My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right. | 172Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right. |
| 173Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. | 173Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments. |
| 174I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight. | 174O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight. |
| 175Let my soul live and praise you, and let your rules help me. | 175Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me. |
| 176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments. | 176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands. |
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