| Holman Christian Standard Bible | NET Bible |
| 1How happy are those whose way is blameless, who live according to the LORD's instruction! | 1How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the LORD. |
| 2Happy are those who keep His decrees and seek Him with all their heart. | 2How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart, |
| 3They do nothing wrong; they follow His ways. | 3who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps. |
| 4You have commanded that Your precepts be diligently kept. | 4You demand that your precepts be carefully kept. |
| 5If only my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes! | 5If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes! |
| 6Then I would not be ashamed when I think about all Your commands. | 6Then I would not be ashamed, if I were focused on all your commands. |
| 7I will praise You with a sincere heart when I learn Your righteous judgments. | 7I will give you sincere thanks, when I learn your just regulations. |
| 8I will keep Your statutes; never abandon me. | 8I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me! |
| 9How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping Your word. | 9How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions! |
| 10I have sought You with all my heart; don't let me wander from Your commands. | 10With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands! |
| 11I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You. | 11In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you. |
| 12 LORD, may You be praised; teach me Your statutes. | 12You deserve praise, O LORD! Teach me your statutes! |
| 13With my lips I proclaim all the judgments from Your mouth. | 13With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed. |
| 14I rejoice in the way revealed by Your decrees as much as in all riches. | 14I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds. |
| 15I will meditate on Your precepts and think about Your ways. | 15I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior. |
| 16I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. | 16I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions. |
| 17Deal generously with Your servant so that I might live; then I will keep Your word. | 17Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep your instructions. |
| 18Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wonderful things from Your instruction. | 18Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law! |
| 19I am a stranger on earth; do not hide Your commands from me. | 19I am like a foreigner in this land. Do not hide your commands from me! |
| 20I am continually overcome with longing for Your judgments. | 20I desperately long to know your regulations at all times. |
| 21You rebuke the proud, the ones under a curse, who wander from Your commands. | 21You reprimand arrogant people. Those who stray from your commands are doomed. |
| 22Take insult and contempt away from me, for I have kept Your decrees. | 22Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules. |
| 23Though princes sit together speaking against me, Your servant will think about Your statutes; | 23Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes. |
| 24Your decrees are my delight and my counselors. | 24Yes, I find delight in your rules; they give me guidance. |
| 25My life is down in the dust; give me life through Your word. | 25I collapse in the dirt. Revive me with your word! |
| 26I told You about my life, and You listened to me; teach me Your statutes. | 26I told you about my ways and you answered me. Teach me your statutes! |
| 27Help me understand the meaning of Your precepts so that I can meditate on Your wonders. | 27Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings. |
| 28I am weary from grief; strengthen me through Your word. | 28I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word! |
| 29Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me Your instruction. | 29Remove me from the path of deceit! Graciously give me your law! |
| 30I have chosen the way of truth; I have set Your ordinances before me. | 30I choose the path of faithfulness; I am committed to your regulations. |
| 31I cling to Your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame. | 31I hold fast to your rules. O LORD, do not let me be ashamed! |
| 32I pursue the way of Your commands, for You broaden my understanding. | 32I run along the path of your commands, for you enable me to do so. |
| 33Teach me, LORD, the meaning of Your statutes, and I will always keep them. | 33Teach me, O LORD, the lifestyle prescribed by your statutes, so that I might observe it continually. |
| 34Help me understand Your instruction, and I will obey it and follow it with all my heart. | 34Give me understanding so that I might observe your law, and keep it with all my heart. |
| 35Help me stay on the path of Your commands, for I take pleasure in it. | 35Guide me in the path of your commands, for I delight to walk in it. |
| 36Turn my heart to Your decrees and not to material gain. | 36Give me a desire for your rules, rather than for wealth gained unjustly. |
| 37Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; give me life in Your ways. | 37Turn my eyes away from what is worthless! Revive me with your word! |
| 38Confirm what You said to Your servant, for it produces reverence for You. | 38Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you. |
| 39Turn away the disgrace I dread; indeed, Your judgments are good. | 39Take away the insults that I dread! Indeed, your regulations are good. |
| 40How I long for Your precepts! Give me life through Your righteousness. | 40Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance! |
| 41Let Your faithful love come to me, LORD, Your salvation, as You promised. | 41May I experience your loyal love, O LORD, and your deliverance, as you promised. |
| 42Then I can answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in Your word. | 42Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word. |
| 43Never take the word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments. | 43Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice. |
| 44I will always obey Your instruction, forever and ever. | 44Then I will keep your law continually now and for all time. |
| 45I will walk freely in an open place because I seek Your precepts. | 45I will be secure, for I seek your precepts. |
| 46I will speak of Your decrees before kings and not be ashamed. | 46I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed. |
| 47I delight in Your commands, which I love. | 47I will find delight in your commands, which I love. |
| 48I will lift up my hands to Your commands, which I love, and will meditate on Your statutes. | 48I will lift my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. |
| 49Remember Your word to Your servant; You have given me hope through it. | 49Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. |
| 50This is my comfort in my affliction: Your promise has given me life. | 50This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me. |
| 51The arrogant constantly ridicule me, but I do not turn away from Your instruction. | 51Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law. |
| 52 LORD, I remember Your judgments from long ago and find comfort. | 52I remember your ancient regulations, O LORD, and console myself. |
| 53Rage seizes me because of the wicked who reject Your instruction. | 53Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law. |
| 54Your statutes are the theme of my song during my earthly life. | 54Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live. |
| 55Yahweh, I remember Your name in the night, and I obey Your instruction. | 55I remember your name during the night, O LORD, and I will keep your law. |
| 56This is my practice: I obey Your precepts. | 56This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts. |
| 57The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. | 57The LORD is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions. |
| 58I have sought Your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your promise. | 58I seek your favor with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you promised! |
| 59I thought about my ways and turned my steps back to Your decrees. | 59I consider my actions and follow your rules. |
| 60I hurried, not hesitating to keep Your commands. | 60I keep your commands eagerly and without delay. |
| 61Though the ropes of the wicked were wrapped around me, I did not forget Your instruction. | 61The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law. |
| 62I rise at midnight to thank You for Your righteous judgments. | 62In the middle of the night I arise to thank you for your just regulations. |
| 63I am a friend to all who fear You, to those who keep Your precepts. | 63I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts. |
| 64 LORD, the earth is filled with Your faithful love; teach me Your statutes. | 64O LORD, your loyal love fills the earth. Teach me your statutes! |
| 65 LORD, You have treated Your servant well, just as You promised. | 65You are good to your servant, O LORD, just as you promised. |
| 66Teach me good judgment and discernment, for I rely on Your commands. | 66Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable. |
| 67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word. | 67Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions. |
| 68You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes. | 68You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes! |
| 69The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey Your precepts with all my heart. | 69Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart. |
| 70Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in Your instruction. | 70Their hearts are calloused, but I find delight in your law. |
| 71It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn Your statutes. | 71It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes. |
| 72Instruction from Your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. | 72The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. |
| 73Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding so that I can learn Your commands. | 73Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding so that I might learn your commands. |
| 74Those who fear You will see me and rejoice, for I put my hope in Your word. | 74Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me, for I find hope in your word. |
| 75I know, LORD, that Your judgments are just and that You have afflicted me fairly. | 75I know, LORD, that your regulations are just. You disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me. |
| 76May Your faithful love comfort me as You promised Your servant. | 76May your loyal love console me, as you promised your servant. |
| 77May Your compassion come to me so that I may live, for Your instruction is my delight. | 77May I experience your compassion, so I might live! For I find delight in your law. |
| 78Let the arrogant be put to shame for slandering me with lies; I will meditate on Your precepts. | 78May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts. |
| 79Let those who fear You, those who know Your decrees, turn to me. | 79May your loyal followers turn to me, those who know your rules. |
| 80May my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes so that I will not be put to shame. | 80May I be fully committed to your statutes, so that I might not be ashamed. |
| 81I long for Your salvation; I put my hope in Your word. | 81I desperately long for your deliverance. I find hope in your word. |
| 82My eyes grow weary looking for what You have promised; I ask, "When will You comfort me?" | 82My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say, "When will you comfort me?" |
| 83Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke, I do not forget Your statutes. | 83For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke. I do not forget your statutes. |
| 84How many days must Your servant wait? When will You execute judgment on my persecutors? | 84How long must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who pursue me? |
| 85The arrogant have dug pits for me; they violate Your instruction. | 85The arrogant dig pits to trap me, which violates your law. |
| 86All Your commands are true; people persecute me with lies--help me! | 86All your commands are reliable. I am pursued without reason. Help me! |
| 87They almost ended my life on earth, but I did not abandon Your precepts. | 87They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts. |
| 88Give me life in accordance with Your faithful love, and I will obey the decree You have spoken. | 88Revive me with your loyal love, that I might keep the rules you have revealed. |
| 89 LORD, Your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven. | 89O LORD, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven. |
| 90Your faithfulness is for all generations; You established the earth, and it stands firm. | 90You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations. You established the earth and it stood firm. |
| 91They stand today in accordance with Your judgments, for all things are Your servants. | 91Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants. |
| 92If Your instruction had not been my delight, I would have died in my affliction. | 92If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow. |
| 93I will never forget Your precepts, for You have given me life through them. | 93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me. |
| 94I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts. | 94I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts. |
| 95The wicked hope to destroy me, but I contemplate Your decrees. | 95The wicked prepare to kill me, yet I concentrate on your rules. |
| 96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your command is without limit. | 96I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension. |
| 97How I love Your instruction! It is my meditation all day long. | 97O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it. |
| 98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. | 98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them. |
| 99I have more insight than all my teachers because Your decrees are my meditation. | 99I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules. |
| 100I understand more than the elders because I obey Your precepts. | 100I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts. |
| 101I have kept my feet from every evil path to follow Your word. | 101I stay away from the evil path, so that I might keep your instructions. |
| 102I have not turned from Your judgments, for You Yourself have instructed me. | 102I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me. |
| 103How sweet Your word is to my taste-- sweeter than honey in my mouth. | 103Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey! |
| 104I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. | 104Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions. |
| 105Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. | 105Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path. |
| 106I have solemnly sworn to keep Your righteous judgments. | 106I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations. |
| 107I am severely afflicted; LORD, give me life through Your word. | 107I am suffering terribly. O LORD, revive me with your word! |
| 108 LORD, please accept my willing offerings of praise, and teach me Your judgments. | 108O LORD, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise! Teach me your regulations! |
| 109My life is constantly in danger, yet I do not forget Your instruction. | 109My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law. |
| 110The wicked have set a trap for me, but I have not wandered from Your precepts. | 110The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts. |
| 111I have Your decrees as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart. | 111I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy. |
| 112I am resolved to obey Your statutes to the very end. | 112I am determined to obey your statutes at all times, to the very end. |
| 113I hate those who are double-minded, but I love Your instruction. | 113I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law. |
| 114You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in Your word. | 114You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word. |
| 115Depart from me, you evil ones, so that I may obey my God's commands. | 115Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God. |
| 116Sustain me as You promised, and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope. | 116Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me! |
| 117Sustain me so that I can be safe and always be concerned about Your statutes. | 117Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually. |
| 118You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceit is a lie. | 118You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable. |
| 119You remove all the wicked on earth as if they were dross; therefore, I love Your decrees. | 119You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules. |
| 120I tremble in awe of You; I fear Your judgments. | 120My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments. |
| 121I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. | 121I do what is fair and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors! |
| 122Guarantee Your servant's well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me. | 122Guarantee the welfare of your servant! Do not let the arrogant oppress me! |
| 123My eyes grow weary looking for Your salvation and for Your righteous promise. | 123My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance, for your reliable promise to be fulfilled. |
| 124Deal with Your servant based on Your faithful love; teach me Your statutes. | 124Show your servant your loyal love! Teach me your statutes! |
| 125I am Your servant; give me understanding so that I may know Your decrees. | 125I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules. |
| 126It is time for the LORD to act, for they have violated Your instruction. | 126It is time for the LORD to act--they break your law! |
| 127Since I love Your commands more than gold, even the purest gold, | 127For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold. |
| 128I carefully follow all Your precepts and hate every false way. | 128For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions. |
| 129Your decrees are wonderful; therefore I obey them. | 129Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them. |
| 130The revelation of Your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced. | 130Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained. |
| 131I open my mouth and pant because I long for Your commands. | 131I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands. |
| 132Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is Your practice toward those who love Your name. | 132Turn toward me and extend mercy to me, as you typically do to your loyal followers. |
| 133Make my steps steady through Your promise; don't let any sin dominate me. | 133Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me! |
| 134Redeem me from human oppression, and I will keep Your precepts. | 134Deliver me from oppressive men, so that I can keep your precepts. |
| 135Show favor to Your servant, and teach me Your statutes. | 135Smile on your servant! Teach me your statutes! |
| 136My eyes pour out streams of tears because people do not follow Your instruction. | 136Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law. |
| 137You are righteous, LORD, and Your judgments are just. | 137You are just, O LORD, and your judgments are fair. |
| 138The decrees You issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy. | 138The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable. |
| 139My anger overwhelms me because my foes forget Your words. | 139My zeal consumes me, for my enemies forget your instructions. |
| 140Your word is completely pure, and Your servant loves it. | 140Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it! |
| 141I am insignificant and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts. | 141I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. |
| 142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Your instruction is true. | 142Your justice endures, and your law is reliable. |
| 143Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but Your commands are my delight. | 143Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands. |
| 144Your decrees are righteous forever. Give me understanding, and I will live. | 144Your rules remain just. Give me insight so that I can live. |
| 145I call with all my heart; answer me, LORD. I will obey Your statutes. | 145I cried out with all my heart, "Answer me, O LORD! I will observe your statutes." |
| 146I call to You; save me, and I will keep Your decrees. | 146I cried out to you, "Deliver me, so that I can keep your rules." |
| 147I rise before dawn and cry out for help; I put my hope in Your word. | 147I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word. |
| 148I am awake through each watch of the night to meditate on Your promise. | 148My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word. |
| 149In keeping with Your faithful love, hear my voice. LORD, give me life in keeping with Your justice. | 149Listen to me because of your loyal love! O LORD, revive me, as you typically do! |
| 150Those who pursue evil plans come near; they are far from Your instruction. | 150Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law. |
| 151You are near, LORD, and all Your commands are true. | 151You are near, O LORD, and all your commands are reliable. |
| 152Long ago I learned from Your decrees that You have established them forever. | 152I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last. |
| 153Consider my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your instruction. | 153See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law. |
| 154Defend my cause and redeem me; give me life as You promised. | 154Fight for me and defend me! Revive me with your word! |
| 155Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes. | 155The wicked have no chance for deliverance, for they do not seek your statutes. |
| 156Your compassions are many, LORD; give me life according to Your judgments. | 156Your compassion is great, O LORD. Revive me, as you typically do! |
| 157My persecutors and foes are many. I have not turned from Your decrees. | 157The enemies who chase me are numerous. Yet I do not turn aside from your rules. |
| 158I have seen the disloyal and feel disgust because they do not keep Your word. | 158I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions. |
| 159Consider how I love Your precepts; LORD, give me life according to Your faithful love. | 159See how I love your precepts! O LORD, revive me with your loyal love! |
| 160The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever. | 160Your instructions are totally reliable; all your just regulations endure. |
| 161Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears only Your word. | 161Rulers pursue me for no reason, yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions. |
| 162I rejoice over Your promise like one who finds vast treasure. | 162I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder. |
| 163I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love Your instruction. | 163I hate and despise deceit; I love your law. |
| 164I praise You seven times a day for Your righteous judgments. | 164Seven times a day I praise you because of your just regulations. |
| 165Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing makes them stumble. | 165Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble. |
| 166 LORD, I hope for Your salvation and carry out Your commands. | 166I hope for your deliverance, O LORD, and I obey your commands. |
| 167I obey Your decrees and love them greatly. | 167I keep your rules; I love them greatly. |
| 168I obey Your precepts and decrees, for all my ways are before You. | 168I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do. |
| 169Let my cry reach You, LORD; give me understanding according to Your word. | 169Listen to my cry for help, O LORD! Give me insight by your word! |
| 170Let my plea reach You; rescue me according to Your promise. | 170Listen to my appeal for mercy! Deliver me, as you promised. |
| 171My lips pour out praise, for You teach me Your statutes. | 171May praise flow freely from my lips, for you teach me your statutes. |
| 172My tongue sings about Your promise, for all Your commands are righteous. | 172May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just. |
| 173May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts. | 173May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts. |
| 174I long for Your salvation, LORD, and Your instruction is my delight. | 174I long for your deliverance, O LORD; I find delight in your law. |
| 175Let me live, and I will praise You; may Your judgments help me. | 175May I live and praise you! May your regulations help me! |
| 176I wander like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I do not forget Your commands. | 176I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commands. |
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