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| 1 How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD! | 1Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD. |
| 2How blessed are those who observe his decrees, who seek him with all of their heart, | 2Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. |
| 3who practice no evil while they walk in his ways. | 3They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. |
| 4You have commanded concerning your precepts, that they be guarded with diligence. | 4You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. |
| 5Oh, that my ways were steadfast, so I may keep your statutes. | 5Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! |
| 6Then I will not be ashamed, since my eyes will be fixed on all of your commands. | 6Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. |
| 7I will praise you with an upright heart, as I learn your righteous decrees. | 7As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! |
| 8I will keep your statutes; do not ever abandon me. | 8I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! Beth |
| 9How can a young man keep his behavior pure? By guarding it in accordance with your word. | 9How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. |
| 10I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands. | 10I have tried hard to find you— 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 hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. |
| 12Blessed are you, LORD! Teach me your statutes. | 12I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees. |
| 13I have spoken with my lips about all your decrees that you have announced. | 13I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. |
| 14I find joy in the path of your decrees, as if I owned all kinds of riches. | 14I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. |
| 15I will meditate on your precepts, and I will respect your ways. | 15I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. |
| 16I am delighted with your statutes; I will not forget your word. | 16I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Gimel |
| 17Deal kindly with your servant so I may live and keep your word. | 17Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word. |
| 18Open my eyes so that I will observe amazing things from your instruction. | 18Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. |
| 19Since I am a stranger on the earth, do not hide your commands 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 decrees at all times. | 20I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations. |
| 21You rebuke the accursed ones, who wander from your commands. | 21You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed. |
| 22Remove scorn and disrespect from me, for I observe your decrees. | 22Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws. |
| 23Though nobles take their seat and gossip about me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. | 23Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees. |
| 24I take joy in your decrees, for they are my counselors. | 24Your laws please me; they give me wise advice. Daleth |
| 25My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word. | 25I lie in the dust; revive me by your word. |
| 26I have talked about my ways, and you have answered me; Teach me your statutes. | 26I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees. |
| 27Help me understand how your precepts function, and I will meditate on your wondrous acts. | 27Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. |
| 28I weep because of sorrow; fortify me according to your word. | 28I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. |
| 29Remove false paths from me; and graciously give me your instruction. | 29Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. |
| 30I have chosen the faithful way; I have firmly placed your ordinances before me. | 30I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. |
| 31I cling to your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame. | 31I cling to your laws. LORD, don’t let me be put to shame! |
| 32I eagerly race along the way of your commands, for you enable me to do so. | 32I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding. He |
| 33Teach me, LORD, about the way of your statutes, and I will observe them without fail. | 33Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them to the end. |
| 34Give me understanding and I will observe your instruction. I will keep it with all of my heart. | 34Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. |
| 35Help me live my life by your commands, because my joy is in them. | 35Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. |
| 36Turn my heart to your decrees and away from unjust gain. | 36Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! |
| 37Turn my eyes away from gazing at worthless things, and revive me by your ways. | 37Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. |
| 38Confirm your promise to your servant, which is for those who fear you. | 38Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you. |
| 39Turn away the shame that I dread, because your ordinances are good. | 39Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. |
| 40Look, I long for your precepts; revive me through your righteousness. | 40I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. Waw |
| 41May your gracious love come to me, LORD, your salvation, just as you said. | 41LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. |
| 42Then I can answer the one who insults me, for I place my trust in your word. | 42Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. |
| 43Never take your truthful words from me, For I wait for your ordinances. | 43Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope. |
| 44Then I will always keep your Law, forever and ever, | 44I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever. |
| 45I will walk in liberty, for I seek your precepts. | 45I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. |
| 46Then I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed. | 46I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed. |
| 47I will take delight in your commands, which I love. | 47How I delight in your commands! How I love them! |
| 48I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. | 48I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. Zayin |
| 49Remember what you said to your servant, by which you caused me to hope. | 49Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. |
| 50This is what comforts me in my troubles: that what you say revives me. | 50Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. |
| 51Even though the arrogant utterly deride me, I do not turn away from your instruction. | 51The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. |
| 52I have remembered your ancient ordinances, LORD, and I take comfort in them. | 52I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me. |
| 53I burn with indignation because of the wicked who forsake your instruction. | 53I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions. |
| 54Your statutes are my songs, no matter where I make my home. | 54Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. |
| 55In the night I remember your name, LORD, and keep your instruction. | 55I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions. |
| 56I have made it my personal responsibility to keep your precepts. | 56This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. Heth |
| 57The LORD is my inheritance; I have given my promise to keep your word. | 57LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words! |
| 58I have sought your favor with all of my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. | 58With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised. |
| 59I examined my lifestyle and set my feet in the direction of your decrees. | 59I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws. |
| 60I hurried and did not procrastinate to keep your commands. | 60I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. |
| 61Though the ropes of the wicked have ensnared me, I have not forgotten your instruction. | 61Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions. |
| 62At midnight I will get up to thank you for your righteous ordinances. | 62I rise at midnight 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 anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments. |
| 64LORD, the earth overflows with your gracious love! Teach me your statutes. | 64O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees. Teth |
| 65LORD, you have dealt well with your servant, according to your word. | 65You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised. |
| 66Teach me both knowledge and appropriate discretion, because I believe in your commands. | 66I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. |
| 67Before I was humbled, I wandered away, but now I observe your words. | 67I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word. |
| 68LORD, you are good , and do what is good; teach me your statutes. | 68You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees. |
| 69The arrogant have accused me falsely; but I will observe your precepts wholeheartedly. | 69Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart. |
| 70Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction. | 70Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions. |
| 71It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes. | 71My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. |
| 72Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. | 72Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Yodh |
| 73Your hands made and formed me; give me understanding, that I may learn your commands. | 73You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. |
| 74May those who fear you see me and be glad, for 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, LORD, that your decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me. | 75I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it. |
| 76May your gracious love comfort me in accordance with your promise to your servant. | 76Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant. |
| 77May your mercies come to me that I may live, for your instruction is my delight. | 77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight. |
| 78May the arrogant become ashamed, because they have subverted me with deceit; 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. |
| 79May those who fear you turn to me, along with those who know your decrees. | 79Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws. |
| 80May my heart be blameless with respect to your statutes so that I may not become ashamed. | 80May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed. Kaph |
| 81I long for your deliverance; I have looked to your word, placing my hope in it. | 81I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have 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 are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me? |
| 83Though I have become like a water skin dried by smoke, 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 many days must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who persecute me? | 84How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me? |
| 85The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me disobeying your instruction. | 85These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me. |
| 86All of your commands are reliable. I am persecuted without cause—help me! | 86All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause. |
| 87Though the arrogant nearly destroyed me on earth, I did not abandon your precepts. | 87They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments. |
| 88Revive me according to your gracious love; and I will keep the decrees that you have proclaimed. | 88In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. Lamedh |
| 89Your word is forever, LORD; it is firmly established in heaven. | 89Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven. |
| 90Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation. You established the earth, and it stands firm. | 90Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. |
| 91To this day they stand by means of your rulings, for all things serve you. | 91Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans. |
| 92Had your instruction not been my pleasure, I would have died 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 you have revived me with them. | 93I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. |
| 94I am yours, so save me, since I have sought your precepts. | 94I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments. |
| 95The wicked lay in wait to destroy me, while I ponder your decrees. | 95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws. |
| 96I have observed that all things have their limit, but your commandment is very broad. | 96Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit. Mem |
| 97How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation. | 97Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them 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 my constant guide. |
| 99I am more insightful than my teachers, because your decrees are my meditations. | 99Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws. |
| 100I have more common sense than the elders, for I observe your precepts. | 100I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments. |
| 101I keep away from every evil choice so that I may keep your word. | 101I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word. |
| 102I do not avoid your judgments, for you pointed them out to me. | 102I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well. |
| 103How pleasing is what you have to say to me— tasting better than honey. | 103How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey. |
| 104I obtain understanding from your precepts; 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 for my feet, a light for my pathway. | 105Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. |
| 106I have given my word and affirmed it, to keep your righteous judgments. | 106I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. |
| 107I am severely afflicted. Revive me, LORD, according to your word. | 107I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised. |
| 108LORD, please accept my voluntary offerings of praise, and teach me your judgments. | 108LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. |
| 109Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I do not forget your instruction. | 109My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions. |
| 110Though the wicked lay a trap for me, I haven't wandered away from your precepts. | 110The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. |
| 111I have inherited your decrees forever, because they are the joy of my heart. | 111Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. |
| 112As a result, I am determined to carry out your statutes forever. | 112I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. Samekh |
| 113I despise the double-minded, but I love your instruction. | 113I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. |
| 114You are my fortress and shield; I hope in your word. | 114You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. |
| 115Leave me, you who practice evil, that I may observe the commands of my God. | 115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey 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. | 116LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. |
| 117Support me, that I may be saved, and I will carry out your statutes consistently. | 117Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. |
| 118You reject all who wander from your statutes, since their deceitfulness is vain. | 118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves. |
| 119You remove all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love your decrees. | 119You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws! |
| 120My flesh trembles out of fear of you, and I am in awe of your judgments. | 120I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations. Ayin |
| 121I have acted with justice and righteousness; do not abandon me to my oppressors. | 121Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. |
| 122Back up your servant in a positive way; do not let the arrogant oppress me. | 122Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me! |
| 123My eyes fail as I look for your salvation and for your righteous promise. | 123My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. |
| 124Act toward your servant consistent with your gracious love, and teach me your statutes. | 124I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees. |
| 125Since I am your servant, give me understanding, so I will know your decrees. | 125Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws. |
| 126It is time for the LORD to act, since they have violated your instruction. | 126LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions. |
| 127I truly love your commands more than gold, including fine gold. | 127Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. |
| 128I truly consider all of your precepts—all of them—to be just, while I despise every false way. | 128Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. Pe |
| 129Your decrees are wonderful— that's why I observe them. | 129Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! |
| 130The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple. | 130The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. |
| 131I open my mouth and pant as I long for your commands. | 131I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. |
| 132Turn in my direction and show mercy to me, as you have decreed regarding those who love your name. | 132Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. |
| 133Direct my footsteps by your promise, and do not let any kind of iniquity rule over me. | 133Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. |
| 134Deliver me from human oppression and I will keep your precepts. | 134Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. |
| 135Show favor to your servant, and teach me your statutes. | 135Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. |
| 136My eyes shed rivers of tears, when others do not obey your instruction. | 136Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. Tsadhe |
| 137LORD, you are righteous, and your judgments are right. | 137O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. |
| 138You have ordered your decrees to us rightly, and they are very faithful. | 138Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. |
| 139My zeal consumes me because my enemies forget your words. | 139I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words. |
| 140Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it. | 140Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. |
| 141Though I may be small and despised, I do not neglect your precepts. | 141I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments. |
| 142Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, and your instruction is true. | 142Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. |
| 143Though trouble and anguish overwhelm me, your commands remain my delight. | 143As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. |
| 144Your righteous decrees are eternal; give me understanding, and I will live. | 144Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Qoph |
| 145I have cried out with all of my heart. Answer me, LORD! I will observe your statutes. | 145I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees. |
| 146I have called out to you, "Save me, so I may keep your decrees." | 146I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. |
| 147I get up before dawn and cry for help; I place my hope in your word. | 147I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. |
| 148I look forward to the night watches, when I may meditate on what you have said. | 148I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. |
| 149Hear my voice according to your gracious love. LORD, revive me in keeping with your justice. | 149In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations. |
| 150Those who pursue wickedness draw near; they remain far from your instruction. | 150Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions. |
| 151You are near, LORD, and all of your commands are true. | 151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true. |
| 152I discovered long ago about your decrees that you have confirmed them forever. | 152I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. Resh |
| 153Look on my misery, and rescue me, for I do not ignore your instruction. | 153Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions. |
| 154Defend my case and redeem me; revive me according to your promise. | 154Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised. |
| 155Deliverance remains remote from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. | 155The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees. |
| 156Your mercies are magnificent, LORD; revive me according to your judgments. | 156LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations. |
| 157Though my persecutors and adversaries are numerous, I do not turn aside from your decrees. | 157Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws. |
| 158I watch the treacherous, and despise them, because they do not do what you have said. | 158Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word. |
| 159Look how I love your precepts, LORD; revive me according to your gracious 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 each righteous ordinance of yours is everlasting. | 160The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. Shin |
| 161Though nobles persecute me for no reason, my heart stands in awe of your words. | 161Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. |
| 162I find joy at what you have said like one who has discovered a great treasure. | 162I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. |
| 163I despise and hate falsehood, but I love your instruction. | 163I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions. |
| 164I praise you seven times a day because of your righteous ordinances. | 164I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just. |
| 165Great peace belongs to those who love your instruction, and nothing makes them stumble. | 165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. |
| 166I am looking in hope for your deliverance, LORD, as I carry out your commands. | 166I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands. |
| 167My soul treasures your decrees, and I love them deeply. | 167I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. |
| 168I keep your precepts and your decrees because all of my ways are before you. | 168Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. Taw |
| 169May my cry arise before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word. | 169O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. |
| 170Let my request come before you; deliver me, as you have promised. | 170Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised. |
| 171May my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes. | 171Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees. |
| 172May my tongue sing about your promise, for all of your commands are right. | 172Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right. |
| 173May your hand stand ready to assist me, for I have chosen your precepts. | 173Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments. |
| 174I am longing for your deliverance, LORD, and your instruction is my joy. | 174O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight. |
| 175Let me live, and I will praise you; let your ordinances help me. | 175Let me live so I can praise you, and 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 away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands. |
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