| New King James Version | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1 ALEPH Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD! | 1How happy are those whose way is blameless, who live according to the LORD's instruction! |
| 2Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart! | 2Happy are those who keep His decrees and seek Him with all their heart. |
| 3They also do no iniquity; They walk in His ways. | 3They do nothing wrong; they follow His ways. |
| 4You have commanded us To keep Your precepts diligently. | 4You have commanded that Your precepts be diligently kept. |
| 5Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes! | 5If only my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes! |
| 6Then I would not be ashamed, When I look into all Your commandments. | 6Then I would not be ashamed when I think about all Your commands. |
| 7I will praise You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments. | 7I will praise You with a sincere heart when I learn Your righteous judgments. |
| 8I will keep Your statutes; Oh, do not forsake me utterly! | 8I will keep Your statutes; never abandon me. |
| 9How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. | 9How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping Your word. |
| 10With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! | 10I have sought You with all my heart; don't let me wander from Your commands. |
| 11Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. | 11I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You. |
| 12Blessed are You, O LORD! Teach me Your statutes. | 12 LORD, may You be praised; teach me Your statutes. |
| 13With my lips I have declared All the judgments of Your mouth. | 13With my lips I proclaim all the judgments from Your mouth. |
| 14I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. | 14I rejoice in the way revealed by Your decrees as much as in all riches. |
| 15I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways. | 15I will meditate on Your precepts and think about Your ways. |
| 16I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. | 16I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. |
| 17Deal bountifully with Your servant, That 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, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law. | 18Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wonderful things from Your instruction. |
| 19I am a stranger in the earth; Do not hide Your commandments from me. | 19I am a stranger on earth; do not hide Your commands from me. |
| 20My soul breaks with longing For Your judgments at all times. | 20I am continually overcome with longing for Your judgments. |
| 21You rebuke the proud—the cursed, Who stray from Your commandments. | 21You rebuke the proud, the ones under a curse, who wander from Your commands. |
| 22Remove from me reproach and contempt, For I have kept Your testimonies. | 22Take insult and contempt away from me, for I have kept Your decrees. |
| 23Princes also sit and speak against me, But Your servant meditates on Your statutes. | 23Though princes sit together speaking against me, Your servant will think about Your statutes; |
| 24Your testimonies also are my delight And 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 declared my ways, and You answered me; Teach me Your statutes. | 26I told You about my life, and You listened to me; teach me Your statutes. |
| 27Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works. | 27Help me understand the meaning of Your precepts so that I can meditate on Your wonders. |
| 28My soul melts from heaviness; Strengthen me according to Your word. | 28I am weary from grief; strengthen me through Your word. |
| 29Remove from me the way of lying, And grant me Your law graciously. | 29Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me Your instruction. |
| 30I have chosen the way of truth; Your judgments I have laid before me. | 30I have chosen the way of truth; I have set Your ordinances before me. |
| 31I cling to Your testimonies; O LORD, do not put me to shame! | 31I cling to Your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame. |
| 32I will run the course of Your commandments, For You shall enlarge my heart. | 32I pursue the way of Your commands, for You broaden my understanding. |
| 33Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, And I shall keep it to the end. | 33Teach me, LORD, the meaning of Your statutes, and I will always keep them. |
| 34Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart. | 34Help me understand Your instruction, and I will obey it and follow it with all my heart. |
| 35Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it. | 35Help me stay on the path of Your commands, for I take pleasure in it. |
| 36Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness. | 36Turn my heart to Your decrees and not to material gain. |
| 37Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way. | 37Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; give me life in Your ways. |
| 38Establish Your word to Your servant, Who is devoted to fearing You. | 38Confirm what You said to Your servant, for it produces reverence for You. |
| 39Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your judgments are good. | 39Turn away the disgrace I dread; indeed, Your judgments are good. |
| 40Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness. | 40How I long for Your precepts! Give me life through Your righteousness. |
| 41Let Your mercies come also to me, O LORD— Your salvation according to Your word. | 41Let Your faithful love come to me, LORD, Your salvation, as You promised. |
| 42So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word. | 42Then I can answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in Your word. |
| 43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I have hoped in Your ordinances. | 43Never take the word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments. |
| 44So shall I keep Your law continually, Forever and ever. | 44I will always obey Your instruction, forever and ever. |
| 45And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts. | 45I will walk freely in an open place because I seek Your precepts. |
| 46I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings, And will not be ashamed. | 46I will speak of Your decrees before kings and not be ashamed. |
| 47And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love. | 47I delight in Your commands, which I love. |
| 48My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments, 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 the word to Your servant, Upon which You have caused me to hope. | 49Remember Your word to Your servant; You have given me hope through it. |
| 50This is my comfort in my affliction, For Your word has given me life. | 50This is my comfort in my affliction: Your promise has given me life. |
| 51The proud have me in great derision, Yet I do not turn aside from Your law. | 51The arrogant constantly ridicule me, but I do not turn away from Your instruction. |
| 52I remembered Your judgments of old, O LORD, And have comforted myself. | 52 LORD, I remember Your judgments from long ago and find comfort. |
| 53Indignation has taken hold of me Because of the wicked, who forsake Your law. | 53Rage seizes me because of the wicked who reject Your instruction. |
| 54Your statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage. | 54Your statutes are the theme of my song during my earthly life. |
| 55I remember Your name in the night, O LORD, And I keep Your law. | 55Yahweh, I remember Your name in the night, and I obey Your instruction. |
| 56This has become mine, Because I kept Your precepts. | 56This is my practice: I obey Your precepts. |
| 57You are my portion, O LORD; I have said that I would keep Your words. | 57The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. |
| 58I entreated Your favor with my whole heart; Be merciful to me according to Your word. | 58I have sought Your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your promise. |
| 59I thought about my ways, And turned my feet to Your testimonies. | 59I thought about my ways and turned my steps back to Your decrees. |
| 60I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments. | 60I hurried, not hesitating to keep Your commands. |
| 61The cords of the wicked have bound me, But I have not forgotten Your law. | 61Though the ropes of the wicked were wrapped around me, I did not forget Your instruction. |
| 62At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, Because of Your righteous judgments. | 62I rise at midnight to thank You for Your righteous judgments. |
| 63I am a companion of all who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts. | 63I am a friend to all who fear You, to those who keep Your precepts. |
| 64The earth, O LORD, is full of Your mercy; Teach me Your statutes. | 64 LORD, the earth is filled with Your faithful love; teach me Your statutes. |
| 65You have dealt well with Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word. | 65 LORD, You have treated Your servant well, just as You promised. |
| 66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, For I believe Your commandments. | 66Teach me good judgment and discernment, for I rely on Your commands. |
| 67Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word. | 67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word. |
| 68You are good, and do good; Teach me Your statutes. | 68You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes. |
| 69The proud have forged a lie against me, But I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart. | 69The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey Your precepts with all my heart. |
| 70Their heart is as fat as grease, But I delight in Your law. | 70Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in Your instruction. |
| 71It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. | 71It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn Your statutes. |
| 72The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of coins of gold and silver. | 72Instruction from Your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. |
| 73Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. | 73Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding so that I can learn Your commands. |
| 74Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, Because 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, O LORD, that Your judgments are right, And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. | 75I know, LORD, that Your judgments are just and that You have afflicted me fairly. |
| 76Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant. | 76May Your faithful love comfort me as You promised Your servant. |
| 77Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; For Your law is my delight. | 77May Your compassion come to me so that I may live, for Your instruction is my delight. |
| 78Let the proud be ashamed, For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood; But I will meditate on Your precepts. | 78Let the arrogant be put to shame for slandering me with lies; I will meditate on Your precepts. |
| 79Let those who fear You turn to me, Those who know Your testimonies. | 79Let those who fear You, those who know Your decrees, turn to me. |
| 80Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes, That I may not be ashamed. | 80May my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes so that I will not be put to shame. |
| 81My soul faints for Your salvation, But I hope in Your word. | 81I long for Your salvation; I put my hope in Your word. |
| 82My eyes fail from searching Your word, Saying, “When will You comfort me?” | 82My eyes grow weary looking for what You have promised; I ask, "When will You comfort me?" |
| 83For I have become like a wineskin in smoke, Yet I do not forget Your statutes. | 83Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke, I do not forget Your statutes. |
| 84How many are the days of Your servant? When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me? | 84How many days must Your servant wait? When will You execute judgment on my persecutors? |
| 85The proud have dug pits for me, Which is not according to Your law. | 85The arrogant have dug pits for me; they violate Your instruction. |
| 86All Your commandments are faithful; They persecute me wrongfully; Help me! | 86All Your commands are true; people persecute me with lies--help me! |
| 87They almost made an end of me on earth, But I did not forsake Your precepts. | 87They almost ended my life on earth, but I did not abandon Your precepts. |
| 88Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth. | 88Give me life in accordance with Your faithful love, and I will obey the decree You have spoken. |
| 89Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. | 89 LORD, Your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven. |
| 90Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides. | 90Your faithfulness is for all generations; You established the earth, and it stands firm. |
| 91They continue this day according to Your ordinances, For all are Your servants. | 91They stand today in accordance with Your judgments, for all things are Your servants. |
| 92Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished 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 by them You have given me life. | 93I will never forget Your precepts, for You have given me life through them. |
| 94I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts. | 94I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts. |
| 95The wicked wait for me to destroy me, But I will consider Your testimonies. | 95The wicked hope to destroy me, but I contemplate Your decrees. |
| 96I have seen the consummation of all perfection, But Your commandment is exceedingly broad. | 96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your command is without limit. |
| 97Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. | 97How I love Your instruction! It is my meditation all day long. |
| 98You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; For they are ever with me. | 98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. |
| 99I have more understanding than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation. | 99I have more insight than all my teachers because Your decrees are my meditation. |
| 100I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep Your precepts. | 100I understand more than the elders because I obey Your precepts. |
| 101I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word. | 101I have kept my feet from every evil path to follow Your word. |
| 102I have not departed from Your judgments, For You Yourself have taught me. | 102I have not turned from Your judgments, for You Yourself have instructed me. |
| 103How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth! | 103How sweet Your word is to my taste-- sweeter than honey in my mouth. |
| 104Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. | 104I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. |
| 105Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. | 105Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. |
| 106I have sworn and confirmed That I will keep Your righteous judgments. | 106I have solemnly sworn to keep Your righteous judgments. |
| 107I am afflicted very much; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your word. | 107I am severely afflicted; LORD, give me life through Your word. |
| 108Accept, I pray, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, And teach me Your judgments. | 108 LORD, please accept my willing offerings of praise, and teach me Your judgments. |
| 109My life is continually in my hand, Yet I do not forget Your law. | 109My life is constantly in danger, yet I do not forget Your instruction. |
| 110The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I have not strayed from Your precepts. | 110The wicked have set a trap for me, but I have not wandered from Your precepts. |
| 111Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart. | 111I have Your decrees as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart. |
| 112I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes Forever, to the very end. | 112I am resolved to obey Your statutes to the very end. |
| 113I hate the double-minded, But I love Your law. | 113I hate those who are double-minded, but I love Your instruction. |
| 114You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. | 114You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in Your word. |
| 115Depart from me, you evildoers, For I will keep the commandments of my God! | 115Depart from me, you evil ones, so that I may obey my God's commands. |
| 116Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; And 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. |
| 117Hold me up, and I shall be safe, And I shall observe Your statutes continually. | 117Sustain me so that I can be safe and always be concerned about Your statutes. |
| 118You reject all those who stray from Your statutes, For their deceit is falsehood. | 118You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceit is a lie. |
| 119You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross; Therefore I love Your testimonies. | 119You remove all the wicked on earth as if they were dross; therefore, I love Your decrees. |
| 120My flesh trembles for fear of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments. | 120I tremble in awe of You; I fear Your judgments. |
| 121I have done justice and righteousness; Do not leave me to my oppressors. | 121I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. |
| 122Be surety for Your servant for good; Do not let the proud oppress me. | 122Guarantee Your servant's well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me. |
| 123My eyes fail from seeking Your salvation And Your righteous word. | 123My eyes grow weary looking for Your salvation and for Your righteous promise. |
| 124Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy, And teach me Your statutes. | 124Deal with Your servant based on Your faithful love; teach me Your statutes. |
| 125I am Your servant; Give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies. | 125I am Your servant; give me understanding so that I may know Your decrees. |
| 126It is time for You to act, O LORD, For they have regarded Your law as void. | 126It is time for the LORD to act, for they have violated Your instruction. |
| 127Therefore I love Your commandments More than gold, yes, than fine gold! | 127Since I love Your commands more than gold, even the purest gold, |
| 128Therefore all Your precepts concerning all things I consider to be right; I hate every false way. | 128I carefully follow all Your precepts and hate every false way. |
| 129Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul keeps them. | 129Your decrees are wonderful; therefore I obey them. |
| 130The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. | 130The revelation of Your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced. |
| 131I opened my mouth and panted, For I longed for Your commandments. | 131I open my mouth and pant because I long for Your commands. |
| 132Look upon me and be merciful to me, As Your custom is toward 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 steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me. | 133Make my steps steady through Your promise; don't let any sin dominate me. |
| 134Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I may keep Your precepts. | 134Redeem me from human oppression, and I will keep Your precepts. |
| 135Make Your face shine upon Your servant, And teach me Your statutes. | 135Show favor to Your servant, and teach me Your statutes. |
| 136Rivers of water run down from my eyes, Because men do not keep Your law. | 136My eyes pour out streams of tears because people do not follow Your instruction. |
| 137Righteous are You, O LORD, And upright are Your judgments. | 137You are righteous, LORD, and Your judgments are just. |
| 138Your testimonies, which You have commanded, Are righteous and very faithful. | 138The decrees You issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy. |
| 139My zeal has consumed me, Because my enemies have forgotten Your words. | 139My anger overwhelms me because my foes forget Your words. |
| 140Your word is very pure; Therefore Your servant loves it. | 140Your word is completely pure, and Your servant loves it. |
| 141I am small and despised, Yet I do not forget Your precepts. | 141I am insignificant and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts. |
| 142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And Your law is truth. | 142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Your instruction is true. |
| 143Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, Yet Your commandments are my delights. | 143Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but Your commands are my delight. |
| 144The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; Give me understanding, and I shall live. | 144Your decrees are righteous forever. Give me understanding, and I will live. |
| 145I cry out with my whole heart; Hear me, O LORD! I will keep Your statutes. | 145I call with all my heart; answer me, LORD. I will obey Your statutes. |
| 146I cry out to You; Save me, and I will keep Your testimonies. | 146I call to You; save me, and I will keep Your decrees. |
| 147I rise before the dawning of the morning, And cry for help; I hope in Your word. | 147I rise before dawn and cry out for help; I put my hope in Your word. |
| 148My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word. | 148I am awake through each watch of the night to meditate on Your promise. |
| 149Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness; O LORD, revive me according to Your justice. | 149In keeping with Your faithful love, hear my voice. LORD, give me life in keeping with Your justice. |
| 150They draw near who follow after wickedness; They are far from Your law. | 150Those who pursue evil plans come near; they are far from Your instruction. |
| 151You are near, O LORD, And all Your commandments are truth. | 151You are near, LORD, and all Your commands are true. |
| 152Concerning Your testimonies, I have known of old that You have founded them forever. | 152Long ago I learned from Your decrees that You have established them forever. |
| 153Consider my affliction and deliver me, For I do not forget Your law. | 153Consider my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your instruction. |
| 154Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word. | 154Defend my cause and redeem me; give me life as You promised. |
| 155Salvation is far from the wicked, For they do not seek Your statutes. | 155Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes. |
| 156Great are Your tender mercies, O LORD; Revive me according to Your judgments. | 156Your compassions are many, LORD; give me life according to Your judgments. |
| 157Many are my persecutors and my enemies, Yet I do not turn from Your testimonies. | 157My persecutors and foes are many. I have not turned from Your decrees. |
| 158I see the treacherous, and am disgusted, Because they do not keep Your word. | 158I have seen the disloyal and feel disgust because they do not keep Your word. |
| 159Consider how I love Your precepts; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your lovingkindness. | 159Consider how I love Your precepts; LORD, give me life according to Your faithful love. |
| 160The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever. | 160The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever. |
| 161Princes persecute me without a cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your word. | 161Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears only Your word. |
| 162I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure. | 162I rejoice over Your promise like one who finds vast treasure. |
| 163I hate and abhor lying, But I love Your law. | 163I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love Your instruction. |
| 164Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous judgments. | 164I praise You seven times a day for Your righteous judgments. |
| 165Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. | 165Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing makes them stumble. |
| 166LORD, I hope for Your salvation, And I do Your commandments. | 166 LORD, I hope for Your salvation and carry out Your commands. |
| 167My soul keeps Your testimonies, And I love them exceedingly. | 167I obey Your decrees and love them greatly. |
| 168I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies, For all my ways are before You. | 168I obey Your precepts and decrees, for all my ways are before You. |
| 169Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word. | 169Let my cry reach You, LORD; give me understanding according to Your word. |
| 170Let my supplication come before You; Deliver me according to Your word. | 170Let my plea reach You; rescue me according to Your promise. |
| 171My lips shall utter praise, For You teach me Your statutes. | 171My lips pour out praise, for You teach me Your statutes. |
| 172My tongue shall speak of Your word, For all Your commandments are righteousness. | 172My tongue sings about Your promise, for all Your commands are righteous. |
| 173Let Your hand become my help, For I have chosen Your precepts. | 173May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts. |
| 174I long for Your salvation, O LORD, And Your law is my delight. | 174I long for Your salvation, LORD, and Your instruction is my delight. |
| 175Let my soul live, and it shall praise You; And let Your judgments help me. | 175Let me live, and I will praise You; may Your judgments help me. |
| 176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments. | 176I wander like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I do not forget Your commands. |
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