| International Standard Version | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1 How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD! | 1How happy are those whose way is blameless, who live according to the LORD's instruction! |
| 2How blessed are those who observe his decrees, who seek him with all of their heart, | 2Happy are those who keep His decrees and seek Him with all their heart. |
| 3who practice no evil while they walk in his ways. | 3They do nothing wrong; they follow His ways. |
| 4You have commanded concerning your precepts, that they be guarded with diligence. | 4You have commanded that Your precepts be diligently kept. |
| 5Oh, that my ways were steadfast, so I may keep your statutes. | 5If only my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes! |
| 6Then I will not be ashamed, since my eyes will be fixed on all of your commands. | 6Then I would not be ashamed when I think about all Your commands. |
| 7I will praise you with an upright heart, as I learn your righteous decrees. | 7I will praise You with a sincere heart when I learn Your righteous judgments. |
| 8I will keep your statutes; do not ever abandon me. | 8I will keep Your statutes; never abandon me. |
| 9How can a young man keep his behavior pure? By guarding it in accordance with your word. | 9How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping Your word. |
| 10I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands. | 10I have sought You with all my heart; don't let me wander from Your commands. |
| 11I have stored what you have said in my heart, so I won't sin against you. | 11I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You. |
| 12Blessed are you, LORD! Teach me your statutes. | 12 LORD, may You be praised; teach me Your statutes. |
| 13I have spoken with my lips about all your decrees that you have announced. | 13With my lips I proclaim all the judgments from Your mouth. |
| 14I find joy in the path of your decrees, as if I owned all kinds of riches. | 14I rejoice in the way revealed by Your decrees as much as in all riches. |
| 15I will meditate on your precepts, and I will respect your ways. | 15I will meditate on Your precepts and think about Your ways. |
| 16I am delighted with your statutes; I will not forget your word. | 16I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. |
| 17Deal kindly with your servant so I may live and keep your word. | 17Deal generously with Your servant so that I might live; then I will keep Your word. |
| 18Open my eyes so that I will observe amazing things from your instruction. | 18Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wonderful things from Your instruction. |
| 19Since I am a stranger on the earth, do not hide your commands from me. | 19I am a stranger on earth; do not hide Your commands from me. |
| 20My soul is consumed with longing for your decrees at all times. | 20I am continually overcome with longing for Your judgments. |
| 21You rebuke the accursed ones, who wander from your commands. | 21You rebuke the proud, the ones under a curse, who wander from Your commands. |
| 22Remove scorn and disrespect from me, for I observe your decrees. | 22Take insult and contempt away from me, for I have kept Your decrees. |
| 23Though nobles take their seat and gossip about me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. | 23Though princes sit together speaking against me, Your servant will think about Your statutes; |
| 24I take joy in your decrees, for they are my counselors. | 24Your decrees are my delight and my counselors. |
| 25My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word. | 25My life is down in the dust; give me life through Your word. |
| 26I have talked about my ways, and you have answered me; Teach me your statutes. | 26I told You about my life, and You listened to me; teach me Your statutes. |
| 27Help me understand how your precepts function, and I will meditate on your wondrous acts. | 27Help me understand the meaning of Your precepts so that I can meditate on Your wonders. |
| 28I weep because of sorrow; fortify me according to your word. | 28I am weary from grief; strengthen me through Your word. |
| 29Remove false paths from me; and graciously give me your instruction. | 29Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me Your instruction. |
| 30I have chosen the faithful way; I have firmly placed your ordinances before me. | 30I have chosen the way of truth; I have set Your ordinances before me. |
| 31I cling to your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame. | 31I cling to Your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame. |
| 32I eagerly race along the way of your commands, for you enable me to do so. | 32I pursue the way of Your commands, for You broaden my understanding. |
| 33Teach me, LORD, about the way of your statutes, and I will observe them without fail. | 33Teach me, LORD, the meaning of Your statutes, and I will always keep them. |
| 34Give me understanding and I will observe your instruction. I will keep it with all of my heart. | 34Help me understand Your instruction, and I will obey it and follow it with all my heart. |
| 35Help me live my life by your commands, because my joy is in them. | 35Help me stay on the path of Your commands, for I take pleasure in it. |
| 36Turn my heart to your decrees and away from unjust gain. | 36Turn my heart to Your decrees and not to material gain. |
| 37Turn my eyes away from gazing at worthless things, and revive me by your ways. | 37Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; give me life in Your ways. |
| 38Confirm your promise to your servant, which is for those who fear you. | 38Confirm what You said to Your servant, for it produces reverence for You. |
| 39Turn away the shame that I dread, because your ordinances are good. | 39Turn away the disgrace I dread; indeed, Your judgments are good. |
| 40Look, I long for your precepts; revive me through your righteousness. | 40How I long for Your precepts! Give me life through Your righteousness. |
| 41May your gracious love come to me, LORD, your salvation, just as you said. | 41Let Your faithful love come to me, LORD, Your salvation, as You promised. |
| 42Then I can answer the one who insults me, for I place my trust in your word. | 42Then I can answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in Your word. |
| 43Never take your truthful words from me, For I wait for your ordinances. | 43Never take the word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments. |
| 44Then I will always keep your Law, forever and ever, | 44I will always obey Your instruction, forever and ever. |
| 45I will walk in liberty, for I seek your precepts. | 45I will walk freely in an open place because I seek Your precepts. |
| 46Then I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed. | 46I will speak of Your decrees before kings and not be ashamed. |
| 47I will take delight in your commands, which I love. | 47I delight in Your commands, which I love. |
| 48I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. | 48I will lift up my hands to Your commands, which I love, and will meditate on Your statutes. |
| 49Remember what you said to your servant, by which you caused me to hope. | 49Remember Your word to Your servant; You have given me hope through it. |
| 50This is what comforts me in my troubles: that what you say revives me. | 50This is my comfort in my affliction: Your promise has given me life. |
| 51Even though the arrogant utterly deride me, I do not turn away from your instruction. | 51The arrogant constantly ridicule me, but I do not turn away from Your instruction. |
| 52I have remembered your ancient ordinances, LORD, and I take comfort in them. | 52 LORD, I remember Your judgments from long ago and find comfort. |
| 53I burn with indignation because of the wicked who forsake your instruction. | 53Rage seizes me because of the wicked who reject Your instruction. |
| 54Your statutes are my songs, no matter where I make my home. | 54Your statutes are the theme of my song during my earthly life. |
| 55In the night I remember your name, LORD, and keep your instruction. | 55Yahweh, I remember Your name in the night, and I obey Your instruction. |
| 56I have made it my personal responsibility to keep your precepts. | 56This is my practice: I obey Your precepts. |
| 57The LORD is my inheritance; I have given my promise to keep your word. | 57The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. |
| 58I have sought your favor with all of my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. | 58I have sought Your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your promise. |
| 59I examined my lifestyle and set my feet in the direction of your decrees. | 59I thought about my ways and turned my steps back to Your decrees. |
| 60I hurried and did not procrastinate to keep your commands. | 60I hurried, not hesitating to keep Your commands. |
| 61Though the ropes of the wicked have ensnared me, I have not forgotten your instruction. | 61Though the ropes of the wicked were wrapped around me, I did not forget Your instruction. |
| 62At midnight I will get up to thank you for your righteous ordinances. | 62I rise at midnight to thank You for Your righteous judgments. |
| 63I am united with all who fear you, and with everyone who keeps your precepts. | 63I am a friend to all who fear You, to those who keep Your precepts. |
| 64LORD, the earth overflows with your gracious love! Teach me your statutes. | 64 LORD, the earth is filled with Your faithful love; teach me Your statutes. |
| 65LORD, you have dealt well with your servant, according to your word. | 65 LORD, You have treated Your servant well, just as You promised. |
| 66Teach me both knowledge and appropriate discretion, because I believe in your commands. | 66Teach me good judgment and discernment, for I rely on Your commands. |
| 67Before I was humbled, I wandered away, but now I observe your words. | 67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word. |
| 68LORD, you are good , and do what is good; teach me your statutes. | 68You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes. |
| 69The arrogant have accused me falsely; but I will observe your precepts wholeheartedly. | 69The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey Your precepts with all my heart. |
| 70Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction. | 70Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in Your instruction. |
| 71It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes. | 71It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn Your statutes. |
| 72Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. | 72Instruction from Your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. |
| 73Your hands made and formed me; give me understanding, that I may learn your commands. | 73Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding so that I can learn Your commands. |
| 74May those who fear you see me and be glad, for I have hoped in your word. | 74Those who fear You will see me and rejoice, for I put my hope in Your word. |
| 75I know, LORD, that your decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me. | 75I know, LORD, that Your judgments are just and that You have afflicted me fairly. |
| 76May your gracious love comfort me in accordance with your promise to your servant. | 76May Your faithful love comfort me as You promised Your servant. |
| 77May your mercies come to me that I may live, for your instruction is my delight. | 77May Your compassion come to me so that I may live, for Your instruction is my delight. |
| 78May the arrogant become ashamed, because they have subverted me with deceit; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts. | 78Let the arrogant be put to shame for slandering me with lies; I will meditate on Your precepts. |
| 79May those who fear you turn to me, along with those who know your decrees. | 79Let those who fear You, those who know Your decrees, turn to me. |
| 80May my heart be blameless with respect to your statutes so that I may not become ashamed. | 80May my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes so that I will not be put to shame. |
| 81I long for your deliverance; I have looked to your word, placing my hope in it. | 81I long for Your salvation; I put my hope in Your word. |
| 82My eyes grow weary with respect to what you have promised— I keep asking, "When will you comfort me?" | 82My eyes grow weary looking for what You have promised; I ask, "When will You comfort me?" |
| 83Though I have become like a water skin dried by smoke, I have not forgotten your statutes. | 83Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke, I do not forget Your statutes. |
| 84How many days must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who persecute me? | 84How many days must Your servant wait? When will You execute judgment on my persecutors? |
| 85The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me disobeying your instruction. | 85The arrogant have dug pits for me; they violate Your instruction. |
| 86All of your commands are reliable. I am persecuted without cause—help me! | 86All Your commands are true; people persecute me with lies--help me! |
| 87Though the arrogant nearly destroyed me on earth, I did not abandon your precepts. | 87They almost ended my life on earth, but I did not abandon Your precepts. |
| 88Revive me according to your gracious love; and I will keep the decrees that you have proclaimed. | 88Give me life in accordance with Your faithful love, and I will obey the decree You have spoken. |
| 89Your word is forever, LORD; it is firmly established in heaven. | 89 LORD, Your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven. |
| 90Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation. You established the earth, and it stands firm. | 90Your faithfulness is for all generations; You established the earth, and it stands firm. |
| 91To this day they stand by means of your rulings, for all things serve you. | 91They stand today in accordance with Your judgments, for all things are Your servants. |
| 92Had your instruction not been my pleasure, I would have died in my affliction. | 92If Your instruction had not been my delight, I would have died in my affliction. |
| 93I will never forget your precepts, for you have revived me with them. | 93I will never forget Your precepts, for You have given me life through them. |
| 94I am yours, so save me, since I have sought your precepts. | 94I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts. |
| 95The wicked lay in wait to destroy me, while I ponder your decrees. | 95The wicked hope to destroy me, but I contemplate Your decrees. |
| 96I have observed that all things have their limit, but your commandment is very broad. | 96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your command is without limit. |
| 97How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation. | 97How I love Your instruction! It is my meditation all day long. |
| 98Your commands make me wiser than my adversaries, since they are always with me. | 98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. |
| 99I am more insightful than my teachers, because your decrees are my meditations. | 99I have more insight than all my teachers because Your decrees are my meditation. |
| 100I have more common sense than the elders, for I observe your precepts. | 100I understand more than the elders because I obey Your precepts. |
| 101I keep away from every evil choice so that I may keep your word. | 101I have kept my feet from every evil path to follow Your word. |
| 102I do not avoid your judgments, for you pointed them out to me. | 102I have not turned from Your judgments, for You Yourself have instructed me. |
| 103How pleasing is what you have to say to me— tasting better than honey. | 103How sweet Your word is to my taste-- sweeter than honey in my mouth. |
| 104I obtain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. | 104I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. |
| 105Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my pathway. | 105Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. |
| 106I have given my word and affirmed it, to keep your righteous judgments. | 106I have solemnly sworn to keep Your righteous judgments. |
| 107I am severely afflicted. Revive me, LORD, according to your word. | 107I am severely afflicted; LORD, give me life through Your word. |
| 108LORD, please accept my voluntary offerings of praise, and teach me your judgments. | 108 LORD, please accept my willing offerings of praise, and teach me Your judgments. |
| 109Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I do not forget your instruction. | 109My life is constantly in danger, yet I do not forget Your instruction. |
| 110Though the wicked lay a trap for me, I haven't wandered away from your precepts. | 110The wicked have set a trap for me, but I have not wandered from Your precepts. |
| 111I have inherited your decrees forever, because they are the joy of my heart. | 111I have Your decrees as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart. |
| 112As a result, I am determined to carry out your statutes forever. | 112I am resolved to obey Your statutes to the very end. |
| 113I despise the double-minded, but I love your instruction. | 113I hate those who are double-minded, but I love Your instruction. |
| 114You are my fortress and shield; I hope in your word. | 114You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in Your word. |
| 115Leave me, you who practice evil, that I may observe the commands of my God. | 115Depart from me, you evil ones, so that I may obey my God's commands. |
| 116Sustain me, God, as you have promised, and I will live. Do not let me be ashamed of my hope. | 116Sustain me as You promised, and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope. |
| 117Support me, that I may be saved, and I will carry out your statutes consistently. | 117Sustain me so that I can be safe and always be concerned about Your statutes. |
| 118You reject all who wander from your statutes, since their deceitfulness is vain. | 118You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceit is a lie. |
| 119You remove all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love your decrees. | 119You remove all the wicked on earth as if they were dross; therefore, I love Your decrees. |
| 120My flesh trembles out of fear of you, and I am in awe of your judgments. | 120I tremble in awe of You; I fear Your judgments. |
| 121I have acted with justice and righteousness; do not abandon me to my oppressors. | 121I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. |
| 122Back up your servant in a positive way; do not let the arrogant oppress me. | 122Guarantee Your servant's well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me. |
| 123My eyes fail as I look for your salvation and for your righteous promise. | 123My eyes grow weary looking for Your salvation and for Your righteous promise. |
| 124Act toward your servant consistent with your gracious love, and teach me your statutes. | 124Deal with Your servant based on Your faithful love; teach me Your statutes. |
| 125Since I am your servant, give me understanding, so I will know your decrees. | 125I am Your servant; give me understanding so that I may know Your decrees. |
| 126It is time for the LORD to act, since they have violated your instruction. | 126It is time for the LORD to act, for they have violated Your instruction. |
| 127I truly love your commands more than gold, including fine gold. | 127Since I love Your commands more than gold, even the purest gold, |
| 128I truly consider all of your precepts—all of them—to be just, while I despise every false way. | 128I carefully follow all Your precepts and hate every false way. |
| 129Your decrees are wonderful— that's why I observe them. | 129Your decrees are wonderful; therefore I obey them. |
| 130The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple. | 130The revelation of Your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced. |
| 131I open my mouth and pant as I long for your commands. | 131I open my mouth and pant because I long for Your commands. |
| 132Turn in my direction and show mercy to me, as you have decreed regarding those who love your name. | 132Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is Your practice toward those who love Your name. |
| 133Direct my footsteps by your promise, and do not let any kind of iniquity rule over me. | 133Make my steps steady through Your promise; don't let any sin dominate me. |
| 134Deliver me from human oppression and I will keep your precepts. | 134Redeem me from human oppression, and I will keep Your precepts. |
| 135Show favor to your servant, and teach me your statutes. | 135Show favor to Your servant, and teach me Your statutes. |
| 136My eyes shed rivers of tears, when others do not obey your instruction. | 136My eyes pour out streams of tears because people do not follow Your instruction. |
| 137LORD, you are righteous, and your judgments are right. | 137You are righteous, LORD, and Your judgments are just. |
| 138You have ordered your decrees to us rightly, and they are very faithful. | 138The decrees You issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy. |
| 139My zeal consumes me because my enemies forget your words. | 139My anger overwhelms me because my foes forget Your words. |
| 140Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it. | 140Your word is completely pure, and Your servant loves it. |
| 141Though I may be small and despised, I do not neglect your precepts. | 141I am insignificant and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts. |
| 142Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, and your instruction is true. | 142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Your instruction is true. |
| 143Though trouble and anguish overwhelm me, your commands remain my delight. | 143Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but Your commands are my delight. |
| 144Your righteous decrees are eternal; give me understanding, and I will live. | 144Your decrees are righteous forever. Give me understanding, and I will live. |
| 145I have cried out with all of my heart. Answer me, LORD! I will observe your statutes. | 145I call with all my heart; answer me, LORD. I will obey Your statutes. |
| 146I have called out to you, "Save me, so I may keep your decrees." | 146I call to You; save me, and I will keep Your decrees. |
| 147I get up before dawn and cry for help; I place my hope in your word. | 147I rise before dawn and cry out for help; I put my hope in Your word. |
| 148I look forward to the night watches, when I may meditate on what you have said. | 148I am awake through each watch of the night to meditate on Your promise. |
| 149Hear my voice according to your gracious love. LORD, revive me in keeping with your justice. | 149In keeping with Your faithful love, hear my voice. LORD, give me life in keeping with Your justice. |
| 150Those who pursue wickedness draw near; they remain far from your instruction. | 150Those who pursue evil plans come near; they are far from Your instruction. |
| 151You are near, LORD, and all of your commands are true. | 151You are near, LORD, and all Your commands are true. |
| 152I discovered long ago about your decrees that you have confirmed them forever. | 152Long ago I learned from Your decrees that You have established them forever. |
| 153Look on my misery, and rescue me, for I do not ignore your instruction. | 153Consider my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your instruction. |
| 154Defend my case and redeem me; revive me according to your promise. | 154Defend my cause and redeem me; give me life as You promised. |
| 155Deliverance remains remote from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. | 155Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes. |
| 156Your mercies are magnificent, LORD; revive me according to your judgments. | 156Your compassions are many, LORD; give me life according to Your judgments. |
| 157Though my persecutors and adversaries are numerous, I do not turn aside from your decrees. | 157My persecutors and foes are many. I have not turned from Your decrees. |
| 158I watch the treacherous, and despise them, because they do not do what you have said. | 158I have seen the disloyal and feel disgust because they do not keep Your word. |
| 159Look how I love your precepts, LORD; revive me according to your gracious love. | 159Consider how I love Your precepts; LORD, give me life according to Your faithful love. |
| 160The sum of your word is truth, and each righteous ordinance of yours is everlasting. | 160The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever. |
| 161Though nobles persecute me for no reason, my heart stands in awe of your words. | 161Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears only Your word. |
| 162I find joy at what you have said like one who has discovered a great treasure. | 162I rejoice over Your promise like one who finds vast treasure. |
| 163I despise and hate falsehood, but I love your instruction. | 163I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love Your instruction. |
| 164I praise you seven times a day because of your righteous ordinances. | 164I praise You seven times a day for Your righteous judgments. |
| 165Great peace belongs to those who love your instruction, and nothing makes them stumble. | 165Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing makes them stumble. |
| 166I am looking in hope for your deliverance, LORD, as I carry out your commands. | 166 LORD, I hope for Your salvation and carry out Your commands. |
| 167My soul treasures your decrees, and I love them deeply. | 167I obey Your decrees and love them greatly. |
| 168I keep your precepts and your decrees because all of my ways are before you. | 168I obey Your precepts and decrees, for all my ways are before You. |
| 169May my cry arise before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word. | 169Let my cry reach You, LORD; give me understanding according to Your word. |
| 170Let my request come before you; deliver me, as you have promised. | 170Let my plea reach You; rescue me according to Your promise. |
| 171May my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes. | 171My lips pour out praise, for You teach me Your statutes. |
| 172May my tongue sing about your promise, for all of your commands are right. | 172My tongue sings about Your promise, for all Your commands are righteous. |
| 173May your hand stand ready to assist me, for I have chosen your precepts. | 173May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts. |
| 174I am longing for your deliverance, LORD, and your instruction is my joy. | 174I long for Your salvation, LORD, and Your instruction is my delight. |
| 175Let me live, and I will praise you; let your ordinances help me. | 175Let me live, and I will praise You; may Your judgments help me. |
| 176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come find your servant, for I do not forget your commands. | 176I wander like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I do not forget Your commands. |
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