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| 1 How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD! | 1How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the LORD. |
| 2How blessed are those who observe his decrees, who seek him with all of their heart, | 2How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart, |
| 3who practice no evil while they walk in his ways. | 3who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps. |
| 4You have commanded concerning your precepts, that they be guarded with diligence. | 4You demand that your precepts be carefully kept. |
| 5Oh, that my ways were steadfast, so I may keep your statutes. | 5If only I were predisposed to keep 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, if I were focused on all your commands. |
| 7I will praise you with an upright heart, as I learn your righteous decrees. | 7I will give you sincere thanks, when I learn your just regulations. |
| 8I will keep your statutes; do not ever abandon me. | 8I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me! |
| 9How can a young man keep his behavior pure? By guarding it in accordance with your word. | 9How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions! |
| 10I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands. | 10With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands! |
| 11I have stored what you have said in my heart, so I won't sin against you. | 11In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you. |
| 12Blessed are you, LORD! Teach me your statutes. | 12You deserve praise, O LORD! 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 regulations you have revealed. |
| 14I find joy in the path of your decrees, as if I owned all kinds of 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 I will respect your ways. | 15I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior. |
| 16I am delighted with your statutes; I will not forget your word. | 16I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions. |
| 17Deal kindly with your servant so I may live and keep your word. | 17Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep your instructions. |
| 18Open my eyes so that I will observe amazing things from your instruction. | 18Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law! |
| 19Since I am a stranger on the earth, do not hide your commands from me. | 19I am like a foreigner in this land. Do not hide your commands from me! |
| 20My soul is consumed with longing for your decrees at all times. | 20I desperately long to know your regulations at all times. |
| 21You rebuke the accursed ones, who wander from your commands. | 21You reprimand arrogant people. Those who stray from your commands are doomed. |
| 22Remove scorn and disrespect from me, for I observe your decrees. | 22Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules. |
| 23Though nobles take their seat and gossip about me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. | 23Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes. |
| 24I take joy in your decrees, for they are my counselors. | 24Yes, I find delight in your rules; they give me guidance. |
| 25My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word. | 25I collapse in the dirt. Revive me with your word! |
| 26I have talked about my ways, and you have answered me; Teach me your statutes. | 26I told you about my ways and you answered me. Teach me your statutes! |
| 27Help me understand how your precepts function, and I will meditate on your wondrous acts. | 27Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings. |
| 28I weep because of sorrow; fortify me according to your word. | 28I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word! |
| 29Remove false paths from me; and graciously give me your instruction. | 29Remove me from the path of deceit! Graciously give me your law! |
| 30I have chosen the faithful way; I have firmly placed 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 eagerly race along the way of your commands, for you enable me to do so. | 32I run along the path of your commands, for you enable me to do so. |
| 33Teach me, LORD, about the way of your statutes, and I will observe them without fail. | 33Teach me, O LORD, the lifestyle prescribed by your statutes, so that I might observe it continually. |
| 34Give me understanding and I will observe your instruction. I will keep it with all of my heart. | 34Give me understanding so that I might observe your law, and keep it with all my heart. |
| 35Help me live my life by your commands, because my joy is in them. | 35Guide me in the path of your commands, for I delight to walk in it. |
| 36Turn my heart to your decrees and away from unjust gain. | 36Give me a desire for your rules, rather than for wealth gained unjustly. |
| 37Turn my eyes away from gazing at worthless things, and revive me by your ways. | 37Turn my eyes away from what is worthless! Revive me with your word! |
| 38Confirm your promise to your servant, which is for those who fear you. | 38Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you. |
| 39Turn away the shame that I dread, because your ordinances are good. | 39Take away the insults that I dread! Indeed, your regulations are good. |
| 40Look, I long for your precepts; revive me through your righteousness. | 40Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance! |
| 41May your gracious love come to me, LORD, your salvation, just as you said. | 41May I experience your loyal love, O LORD, and your deliverance, as you promised. |
| 42Then I can answer the one who insults me, for I place my trust in your word. | 42Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word. |
| 43Never take your truthful words from me, For I wait for your ordinances. | 43Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice. |
| 44Then I will always keep your Law, forever and ever, | 44Then I will keep your law continually now and for all time. |
| 45I will walk in liberty, for I seek your precepts. | 45I will be secure, for I seek your precepts. |
| 46Then I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed. | 46I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed. |
| 47I will take 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 I will meditate on your statutes. | 48I will lift my hands to your commands, which I love, and I 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, for you have given me hope. |
| 50This is what comforts me in my troubles: that what you say revives me. | 50This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me. |
| 51Even though the arrogant utterly deride me, 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. |
| 52I have remembered your ancient ordinances, LORD, and I take comfort in them. | 52I remember your ancient regulations, O LORD, and console myself. |
| 53I burn with indignation because of the wicked who forsake your instruction. | 53Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law. |
| 54Your statutes are my songs, no matter where I make my home. | 54Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live. |
| 55In the night I remember your name, LORD, and keep your instruction. | 55I remember your name during the night, O LORD, and I will keep your law. |
| 56I have made it my personal responsibility to keep your precepts. | 56This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts. |
| 57The LORD is my inheritance; I have given my promise to keep your word. | 57The LORD is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions. |
| 58I have sought your favor with all of 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 examined my lifestyle and set my feet in the direction of your decrees. | 59I consider my actions and follow your rules. |
| 60I hurried and did not procrastinate to keep your commands. | 60I keep your commands eagerly and without delay. |
| 61Though the ropes of the wicked have ensnared me, I have not forgotten your instruction. | 61The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law. |
| 62At midnight I will get up to thank you for your righteous ordinances. | 62In the middle of the night I arise to thank you for your just regulations. |
| 63I am united with all who fear you, and with everyone who keeps your precepts. | 63I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts. |
| 64LORD, the earth overflows with your gracious love! Teach me your statutes. | 64O LORD, your loyal love fills the earth. Teach me your statutes! |
| 65LORD, you have dealt well with your servant, according to your word. | 65You are good to your servant, O LORD, just as you promised. |
| 66Teach me both knowledge and appropriate discretion, because I believe in your commands. | 66Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable. |
| 67Before I was humbled, I wandered away, but now I observe your words. | 67Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions. |
| 68LORD, you are good , and do what is good; teach me your statutes. | 68You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes! |
| 69The arrogant have accused me falsely; but I will observe your precepts wholeheartedly. | 69Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart. |
| 70Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction. | 70Their hearts are calloused, but I find delight in your law. |
| 71It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes. | 71It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes. |
| 72Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. | 72The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. |
| 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 might learn your commands. |
| 74May those who fear you see me and be glad, for I have hoped 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 decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me. | 75I know, LORD, that your regulations are just. You disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me. |
| 76May your gracious love comfort me in accordance with your promise to your servant. | 76May your loyal love console me, as you promised your servant. |
| 77May your mercies come to me 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. |
| 78May the arrogant become ashamed, because they have subverted me with deceit; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts. | 78May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts. |
| 79May those who fear you turn to me, along with those who know your decrees. | 79May your loyal followers turn to me, those who know your rules. |
| 80May my heart be blameless with respect to your statutes so that I may not become ashamed. | 80May I be fully committed to your statutes, so that I might not be ashamed. |
| 81I long for your deliverance; I have looked to your word, placing my hope in it. | 81I desperately long for your deliverance. I find 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 tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say, "When will you comfort me?" |
| 83Though I have become like a water skin dried by smoke, I have not forgotten your statutes. | 83For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke. I do not forget your statutes. |
| 84How many days must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who persecute me? | 84How long must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who pursue me? |
| 85The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me disobeying your instruction. | 85The arrogant dig pits to trap me, which violates your law. |
| 86All of your commands are reliable. I am persecuted without cause—help me! | 86All your commands are reliable. I am pursued without reason. Help me! |
| 87Though the arrogant nearly destroyed me on earth, I did not abandon your precepts. | 87They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts. |
| 88Revive me according to your gracious love; and I will keep the decrees that you have proclaimed. | 88Revive me with your loyal love, that I might keep the rules you have revealed. |
| 89Your word is forever, LORD; it is firmly established in heaven. | 89O LORD, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven. |
| 90Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation. You established the earth, and it stands firm. | 90You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations. You established the earth and it stood firm. |
| 91To this day they stand by means of your rulings, for all things serve you. | 91Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants. |
| 92Had your instruction not been my pleasure, 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 revived me with them. | 93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me. |
| 94I am yours, so save me, since I have sought your precepts. | 94I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts. |
| 95The wicked lay in wait to destroy me, while I ponder your decrees. | 95The wicked prepare to kill me, yet I concentrate on your rules. |
| 96I have observed that all things have their limit, but your commandment is very broad. | 96I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension. |
| 97How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation. | 97O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it. |
| 98Your commands make me wiser than my adversaries, since they are always with me. | 98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them. |
| 99I am more insightful than my teachers, because your decrees are my meditations. | 99I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules. |
| 100I have more common sense than the elders, for I observe your precepts. | 100I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts. |
| 101I keep away from every evil choice so that I may keep your word. | 101I stay away from the evil path, so that I might keep your instructions. |
| 102I do not avoid your judgments, for you pointed them out to me. | 102I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me. |
| 103How pleasing is what you have to say to me— tasting better than honey. | 103Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey! |
| 104I obtain 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, a light for my pathway. | 105Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path. |
| 106I have given my word and affirmed it, to keep your righteous judgments. | 106I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations. |
| 107I am severely afflicted. Revive me, LORD, according to your word. | 107I am suffering terribly. O LORD, revive me with your word! |
| 108LORD, please accept my voluntary offerings of praise, and teach me your judgments. | 108O LORD, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise! Teach me your regulations! |
| 109Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I do not forget your instruction. | 109My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law. |
| 110Though the wicked lay a trap for me, I haven't wandered away from your precepts. | 110The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts. |
| 111I have inherited your decrees forever, because they are the joy of my heart. | 111I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy. |
| 112As a result, I am determined to carry out your statutes forever. | 112I am determined to obey your statutes at all times, to the very end. |
| 113I despise the double-minded, but I love your instruction. | 113I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law. |
| 114You are my fortress and shield; I hope in your word. | 114You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word. |
| 115Leave me, you who practice evil, that I may observe the commands of my God. | 115Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God. |
| 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, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me! |
| 117Support me, that I may be saved, and I will carry out your statutes consistently. | 117Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually. |
| 118You reject all who wander from your statutes, since their deceitfulness is vain. | 118You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable. |
| 119You remove all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love your decrees. | 119You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules. |
| 120My flesh trembles out of fear of you, and I am in awe of your judgments. | 120My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments. |
| 121I have acted with justice and righteousness; do not abandon me to my oppressors. | 121I do what is fair and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors! |
| 122Back up your servant in a positive way; do not let the arrogant oppress me. | 122Guarantee the welfare of your servant! Do not let the arrogant oppress me! |
| 123My eyes fail as I look 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. |
| 124Act toward your servant consistent with your gracious love, and teach me your statutes. | 124Show your servant your loyal 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 insight, so that I can understand your rules. |
| 126It is time for the LORD to act, since they have violated your instruction. | 126It is time for the LORD to act--they break your law! |
| 127I truly love your commands more than gold, including fine gold. | 127For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold. |
| 128I truly consider all of your precepts—all of them—to be just, while I despise every false way. | 128For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions. |
| 129Your decrees are wonderful— that's why I observe them. | 129Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them. |
| 130The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple. | 130Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained. |
| 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 toward me and extend mercy to me, as you typically do to your loyal followers. |
| 133Direct my footsteps by your promise, and do not let any kind of iniquity rule over me. | 133Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me! |
| 134Deliver 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 shed rivers of tears, when others do not obey your instruction. | 136Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law. |
| 137LORD, you are righteous, and your judgments are right. | 137You are just, O LORD, and your judgments are fair. |
| 138You have ordered your decrees to us rightly, and they are very faithful. | 138The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable. |
| 139My zeal consumes me because my enemies forget your words. | 139My zeal consumes me, for my enemies forget your instructions. |
| 140Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it. | 140Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it! |
| 141Though I may be small and despised, I do not neglect your precepts. | 141I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. |
| 142Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, and your instruction is true. | 142Your justice endures, and your law is reliable. |
| 143Though trouble and anguish overwhelm me, your commands remain my delight. | 143Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands. |
| 144Your righteous decrees are eternal; give me understanding, and I will live. | 144Your rules remain just. Give me insight so that I can live. |
| 145I have cried out with all of my heart. Answer me, LORD! I will observe your statutes. | 145I cried out with all my heart, "Answer me, O LORD! I will observe your statutes." |
| 146I have called out to you, "Save me, so I may keep your decrees." | 146I cried out to you, "Deliver me, so that I can keep your rules." |
| 147I get up before dawn and cry for help; I place my hope in your word. | 147I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word. |
| 148I look forward to the night watches, when I may meditate on what you have said. | 148My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word. |
| 149Hear my voice according to your gracious love. LORD, revive me in keeping with your justice. | 149Listen to me because of your loyal love! O LORD, revive me, as you typically do! |
| 150Those who pursue wickedness draw near; they remain 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 of your commands are true. | 151You are near, O LORD, and all your commands are reliable. |
| 152I discovered long ago about your decrees that you have confirmed them forever. | 152I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last. |
| 153Look on my misery, and rescue me, for I do not ignore your instruction. | 153See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law. |
| 154Defend my case and redeem me; revive me according to your promise. | 154Fight for me and defend me! Revive me with your word! |
| 155Deliverance remains remote from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. | 155The wicked have no chance for deliverance, for they do not seek your statutes. |
| 156Your mercies are magnificent, LORD; revive me according to your judgments. | 156Your compassion is great, O LORD. Revive me, as you typically do! |
| 157Though my persecutors and adversaries are numerous, I do not turn aside from your decrees. | 157The enemies who chase me are numerous. Yet I do not turn aside from your rules. |
| 158I watch the treacherous, and despise them, because they do not do what you have said. | 158I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions. |
| 159Look how I love your precepts, LORD; revive me according to your gracious love. | 159See how I love your precepts! O LORD, revive me with your loyal love! |
| 160The sum of your word is truth, and each righteous ordinance of yours is everlasting. | 160Your instructions are totally reliable; all your just regulations endure. |
| 161Though nobles persecute me for no reason, my heart stands in awe of your words. | 161Rulers pursue me for no reason, yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions. |
| 162I find joy at what you have said like one who has discovered a great treasure. | 162I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder. |
| 163I despise and hate falsehood, but I love your instruction. | 163I hate and despise deceit; I love your law. |
| 164I praise you seven times a day because of your righteous ordinances. | 164Seven times a day I praise you because of your just regulations. |
| 165Great peace belongs to those who love your instruction, and nothing makes them stumble. | 165Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble. |
| 166I am looking in hope for your deliverance, LORD, as I carry out your commands. | 166I hope for your deliverance, O LORD, and I obey your commands. |
| 167My soul treasures your decrees, and I love them deeply. | 167I keep your rules; I love them greatly. |
| 168I keep your precepts and your decrees because all of my ways are before you. | 168I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do. |
| 169May my cry arise before 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 request come before you; deliver me, as you have promised. | 170Listen to my appeal for mercy! Deliver me, as you promised. |
| 171May my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes. | 171May praise flow freely from my lips, for you teach me your statutes. |
| 172May my tongue sing about your promise, for all of your commands are right. | 172May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just. |
| 173May your hand stand ready to assist me, for I have chosen your precepts. | 173May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts. |
| 174I am longing for your deliverance, LORD, and your instruction is my joy. | 174I long for your deliverance, O LORD; I find delight in your law. |
| 175Let me live, and I will praise you; let your ordinances help me. | 175May I live and praise you! May your regulations help me! |
| 176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come find 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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