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| 1 ALEPH Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD! | 1 How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD! |
| 2Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart! | 2How blessed are those who observe his decrees, who seek him with all of their heart, |
| 3They also do no iniquity; They walk in His ways. | 3who practice no evil while they walk in his ways. |
| 4You have commanded us To keep Your precepts diligently. | 4You have commanded concerning your precepts, that they be guarded with diligence. |
| 5Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes! | 5Oh, that my ways were steadfast, so I may keep your statutes. |
| 6Then I would not be ashamed, When I look into all Your commandments. | 6Then I will not be ashamed, since my eyes will be fixed on all of your commands. |
| 7I will praise You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments. | 7I will praise you with an upright heart, as I learn your righteous decrees. |
| 8I will keep Your statutes; Oh, do not forsake me utterly! | 8I will keep your statutes; do not ever abandon me. |
| 9How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. | 9How can a young man keep his behavior pure? By guarding it in accordance with your word. |
| 10With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! | 10I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands. |
| 11Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. | 11I have stored what you have said in my heart, so I won't sin against you. |
| 12Blessed are You, O LORD! Teach me Your statutes. | 12Blessed are you, LORD! Teach me your statutes. |
| 13With my lips I have declared All the judgments of Your mouth. | 13I have spoken with my lips about all your decrees that you have announced. |
| 14I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. | 14I find joy in the path of your decrees, as if I owned all kinds of riches. |
| 15I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways. | 15I will meditate on your precepts, and I will respect your ways. |
| 16I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. | 16I am delighted with your statutes; I will not forget your word. |
| 17Deal bountifully with Your servant, That I may live and keep Your word. | 17Deal kindly with your servant so I may live and keep your word. |
| 18Open my eyes, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law. | 18Open my eyes so that I will observe amazing things from your instruction. |
| 19I am a stranger in the earth; Do not hide Your commandments from me. | 19Since I am a stranger on the earth, do not hide your commands from me. |
| 20My soul breaks with longing For Your judgments at all times. | 20My soul is consumed with longing for your decrees at all times. |
| 21You rebuke the proud—the cursed, Who stray from Your commandments. | 21You rebuke the accursed ones, who wander from your commands. |
| 22Remove from me reproach and contempt, For I have kept Your testimonies. | 22Remove scorn and disrespect from me, for I observe your decrees. |
| 23Princes also sit and speak against me, But Your servant meditates on Your statutes. | 23Though nobles take their seat and gossip about me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. |
| 24Your testimonies also are my delight And my counselors. | 24I take joy in your decrees, for they are my counselors. |
| 25My soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word. | 25My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word. |
| 26I have declared my ways, and You answered me; Teach me Your statutes. | 26I have talked about my ways, and you have answered me; Teach me your statutes. |
| 27Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works. | 27Help me understand how your precepts function, and I will meditate on your wondrous acts. |
| 28My soul melts from heaviness; Strengthen me according to Your word. | 28I weep because of sorrow; fortify me according to your word. |
| 29Remove from me the way of lying, And grant me Your law graciously. | 29Remove false paths from me; and graciously give me your instruction. |
| 30I have chosen the way of truth; Your judgments I have laid before me. | 30I have chosen the faithful way; I have firmly placed 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 eagerly race along the way of your commands, for you enable me to do so. |
| 33Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, And I shall keep it to the end. | 33Teach me, LORD, about the way of your statutes, and I will observe them without fail. |
| 34Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart. | 34Give me understanding and I will observe your instruction. I will keep it with all of my heart. |
| 35Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it. | 35Help me live my life by your commands, because my joy is in them. |
| 36Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness. | 36Turn my heart to your decrees and away from unjust gain. |
| 37Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way. | 37Turn my eyes away from gazing at worthless things, and revive me by your ways. |
| 38Establish Your word to Your servant, Who is devoted to fearing You. | 38Confirm your promise to your servant, which is for those who fear you. |
| 39Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your judgments are good. | 39Turn away the shame that I dread, because your ordinances are good. |
| 40Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness. | 40Look, I long for your precepts; revive me through your righteousness. |
| 41Let Your mercies come also to me, O LORD— Your salvation according to Your word. | 41May your gracious love come to me, LORD, your salvation, just as you said. |
| 42So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word. | 42Then I can answer the one who insults me, for I place my 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 your truthful words from me, For I wait for your ordinances. |
| 44So shall I keep Your law continually, Forever and ever. | 44Then I will always keep your Law, forever and ever, |
| 45And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts. | 45I will walk in liberty, for I seek your precepts. |
| 46I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings, And will not be ashamed. | 46Then I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed. |
| 47And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love. | 47I will take 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 I will meditate on your statutes. |
| 49Remember the word to Your servant, Upon which You have caused me to hope. | 49Remember what you said to your servant, by which you caused me to hope. |
| 50This is my comfort in my affliction, For Your word has given me life. | 50This is what comforts me in my troubles: that what you say revives me. |
| 51The proud have me in great derision, Yet I do not turn aside from Your law. | 51Even though the arrogant utterly deride me, I do not turn away from your instruction. |
| 52I remembered Your judgments of old, O LORD, And have comforted myself. | 52I have remembered your ancient ordinances, LORD, and I take comfort in them. |
| 53Indignation has taken hold of me Because of the wicked, who forsake Your law. | 53I burn with indignation because of the wicked who forsake your instruction. |
| 54Your statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage. | 54Your statutes are my songs, no matter where I make my home. |
| 55I remember Your name in the night, O LORD, And I keep Your law. | 55In the night I remember your name, LORD, and keep your instruction. |
| 56This has become mine, Because I kept Your precepts. | 56I have made it my personal responsibility to keep your precepts. |
| 57You are my portion, O LORD; I have said that I would keep Your words. | 57The LORD is my inheritance; I have given my promise to keep your word. |
| 58I entreated Your favor with my whole heart; Be merciful to me according to Your word. | 58I have sought your favor with all of my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. |
| 59I thought about my ways, And turned my feet to Your testimonies. | 59I examined my lifestyle and set my feet in the direction of your decrees. |
| 60I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments. | 60I hurried and did not procrastinate 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 have ensnared me, I have not forgotten your instruction. |
| 62At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, Because of Your righteous judgments. | 62At midnight I will get up to thank you for your righteous ordinances. |
| 63I am a companion of all who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts. | 63I am united with all who fear you, and with everyone who keeps your precepts. |
| 64The earth, O LORD, is full of Your mercy; Teach me Your statutes. | 64LORD, the earth overflows with your gracious love! Teach me your statutes. |
| 65You have dealt well with Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word. | 65LORD, you have dealt well with your servant, according to your word. |
| 66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, For I believe Your commandments. | 66Teach me both knowledge and appropriate discretion, because I believe in your commands. |
| 67Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word. | 67Before I was humbled, I wandered away, but now I observe your words. |
| 68You are good, and do good; Teach me Your statutes. | 68LORD, you are good , and 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 accused me falsely; but I will observe your precepts wholeheartedly. |
| 70Their heart is as fat as grease, But I delight in Your law. | 70Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction. |
| 71It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. | 71It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes. |
| 72The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of coins of gold and silver. | 72Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. |
| 73Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. | 73Your hands made and formed me; give me understanding, that I may learn your commands. |
| 74Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, Because I have hoped in Your word. | 74May those who fear you see me and be glad, for I have hoped 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 decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me. |
| 76Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant. | 76May your gracious love comfort me in accordance with your promise to your servant. |
| 77Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; For Your law is my delight. | 77May your mercies come to me 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. | 78May the arrogant become ashamed, because they have subverted me with deceit; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts. |
| 79Let those who fear You turn to me, Those who know Your testimonies. | 79May those who fear you turn to me, along with those who know your decrees. |
| 80Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes, That I may not be ashamed. | 80May my heart be blameless with respect to your statutes so that I may not become ashamed. |
| 81My soul faints for Your salvation, But I hope in Your word. | 81I long for your deliverance; I have looked to your word, placing my hope in it. |
| 82My eyes fail from searching Your word, Saying, “When will You comfort me?” | 82My eyes grow weary with respect to what you have promised— I keep asking, "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 water skin dried by smoke, I have not forgotten 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 endure this? When will you judge those who persecute me? |
| 85The proud have dug pits for me, Which is not according to Your law. | 85The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me disobeying your instruction. |
| 86All Your commandments are faithful; They persecute me wrongfully; Help me! | 86All of your commands are reliable. I am persecuted without cause—help me! |
| 87They almost made an end of me on earth, But I did not forsake Your precepts. | 87Though the arrogant nearly destroyed me on earth, I did not abandon your precepts. |
| 88Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth. | 88Revive me according to your gracious love; and I will keep the decrees that you have proclaimed. |
| 89Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. | 89Your word is forever, LORD; it is firmly established in heaven. |
| 90Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides. | 90Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation. You established the earth, and it stands firm. |
| 91They continue this day according to Your ordinances, For all are Your servants. | 91To this day they stand by means of your rulings, for all things serve you. |
| 92Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction. | 92Had your instruction not been my pleasure, 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 revived me with them. |
| 94I am Yours, save me; For I have sought Your precepts. | 94I am yours, so save me, since I have sought your precepts. |
| 95The wicked wait for me to destroy me, But I will consider Your testimonies. | 95The wicked lay in wait to destroy me, while I ponder your decrees. |
| 96I have seen the consummation of all perfection, But Your commandment is exceedingly broad. | 96I have observed that all things have their limit, but your commandment is very broad. |
| 97Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. | 97How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation. |
| 98You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; For they are ever with me. | 98Your commands make me wiser than my adversaries, since they are always with me. |
| 99I have more understanding than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation. | 99I am more insightful than my teachers, because your decrees are my meditations. |
| 100I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep Your precepts. | 100I have more common sense than the elders, for I observe your precepts. |
| 101I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word. | 101I keep away from every evil choice so that I may keep your word. |
| 102I have not departed from Your judgments, For You Yourself have taught me. | 102I do not avoid your judgments, for you pointed them out to me. |
| 103How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth! | 103How pleasing is what you have to say to me— tasting better than honey. |
| 104Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. | 104I obtain 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, a light for my pathway. |
| 106I have sworn and confirmed That I will keep Your righteous judgments. | 106I have given my word and affirmed it, to keep your righteous judgments. |
| 107I am afflicted very much; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your word. | 107I am severely afflicted. Revive me, LORD, according to your word. |
| 108Accept, I pray, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, And teach me Your judgments. | 108LORD, please accept my voluntary offerings of praise, and teach me your judgments. |
| 109My life is continually in my hand, Yet I do not forget Your law. | 109Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I do not forget your instruction. |
| 110The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I have not strayed from Your precepts. | 110Though the wicked lay a trap for me, I haven't wandered away from your precepts. |
| 111Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart. | 111I have inherited your decrees forever, because they are the joy of my heart. |
| 112I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes Forever, to the very end. | 112As a result, I am determined to carry out your statutes forever. |
| 113I hate the double-minded, But I love Your law. | 113I despise the double-minded, but I love your instruction. |
| 114You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. | 114You are my fortress and shield; I hope in your word. |
| 115Depart from me, you evildoers, For I will keep the commandments of my God! | 115Leave me, you who practice evil, that I may observe the commands of my God. |
| 116Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope. | 116Sustain me, God, as you have 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. | 117Support me, that I may be saved, and I will carry out your statutes consistently. |
| 118You reject all those who stray from Your statutes, For their deceit is falsehood. | 118You reject all who wander from your statutes, since their deceitfulness is vain. |
| 119You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross; Therefore I love Your testimonies. | 119You remove all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love your decrees. |
| 120My flesh trembles for fear of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments. | 120My flesh trembles out of fear of you, and I am in awe of your judgments. |
| 121I have done justice and righteousness; Do not leave me to my oppressors. | 121I have acted with justice and righteousness; do not abandon me to my oppressors. |
| 122Be surety for Your servant for good; Do not let the proud oppress me. | 122Back up your servant in a positive way; do not let the arrogant oppress me. |
| 123My eyes fail from seeking Your salvation And Your righteous word. | 123My eyes fail as I look for your salvation and for your righteous promise. |
| 124Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy, And teach me Your statutes. | 124Act toward your servant consistent with your gracious love, and teach me your statutes. |
| 125I am Your servant; Give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies. | 125Since I am your servant, give me understanding, so I will 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, since they have violated your instruction. |
| 127Therefore I love Your commandments More than gold, yes, than fine gold! | 127I truly love your commands more than gold, including fine gold. |
| 128Therefore all Your precepts concerning all things I consider to be right; I hate every false way. | 128I truly consider all of your precepts—all of them—to be just, while I despise every false way. |
| 129Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul keeps them. | 129Your decrees are wonderful— that's why I observe them. |
| 130The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. | 130The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple. |
| 131I opened my mouth and panted, For I longed for Your commandments. | 131I open my mouth and pant as I long for your commands. |
| 132Look upon me and be merciful to me, As Your custom is toward those who love Your name. | 132Turn in my direction and show mercy to me, as you have decreed regarding those who love your name. |
| 133Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me. | 133Direct my footsteps by your promise, and do not let any kind of iniquity rule over me. |
| 134Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I may keep Your precepts. | 134Deliver 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 shed rivers of tears, when others do not obey your instruction. |
| 137Righteous are You, O LORD, And upright are Your judgments. | 137LORD, you are righteous, and your judgments are right. |
| 138Your testimonies, which You have commanded, Are righteous and very faithful. | 138You have ordered your decrees to us rightly, and they are very faithful. |
| 139My zeal has consumed me, Because my enemies have forgotten Your words. | 139My zeal consumes me because my enemies forget your words. |
| 140Your word is very pure; Therefore Your servant loves it. | 140Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it. |
| 141I am small and despised, Yet I do not forget Your precepts. | 141Though I may be small and despised, I do not neglect your precepts. |
| 142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And Your law is truth. | 142Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, and your instruction is true. |
| 143Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, Yet Your commandments are my delights. | 143Though trouble and anguish overwhelm me, your commands remain my delight. |
| 144The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; Give me understanding, and I shall live. | 144Your righteous decrees are eternal; give me understanding, and I will live. |
| 145I cry out with my whole heart; Hear me, O LORD! I will keep Your statutes. | 145I have cried out with all of my heart. Answer me, LORD! I will observe your statutes. |
| 146I cry out to You; Save me, and I will keep Your testimonies. | 146I have called out to you, "Save me, so I may keep your decrees." |
| 147I rise before the dawning of the morning, And cry for help; I hope in Your word. | 147I get up before dawn and cry for help; I place my hope in your word. |
| 148My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word. | 148I look forward to the night watches, when I may meditate on what you have said. |
| 149Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness; O LORD, revive me according to Your justice. | 149Hear my voice according to your gracious love. LORD, revive me in keeping with your justice. |
| 150They draw near who follow after wickedness; They are far from Your law. | 150Those who pursue wickedness draw near; they remain far from your instruction. |
| 151You are near, O LORD, And all Your commandments are truth. | 151You are near, LORD, and all of your commands are true. |
| 152Concerning Your testimonies, I have known of old that You have founded them forever. | 152I discovered long ago about your decrees that you have confirmed them forever. |
| 153Consider my affliction and deliver me, For I do not forget Your law. | 153Look on my misery, and rescue me, for I do not ignore your instruction. |
| 154Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word. | 154Defend my case and redeem me; revive me according to your promise. |
| 155Salvation is far from the wicked, For they do not seek Your statutes. | 155Deliverance remains remote from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. |
| 156Great are Your tender mercies, O LORD; Revive me according to Your judgments. | 156Your mercies are magnificent, LORD; revive me according to your judgments. |
| 157Many are my persecutors and my enemies, Yet I do not turn from Your testimonies. | 157Though my persecutors and adversaries are numerous, I do not turn aside from your decrees. |
| 158I see the treacherous, and am disgusted, Because they do not keep Your word. | 158I watch the treacherous, and despise them, because they do not do what you have said. |
| 159Consider how I love Your precepts; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your lovingkindness. | 159Look how I love your precepts, LORD; revive me according to your gracious love. |
| 160The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever. | 160The sum of your word is truth, and each righteous ordinance of yours is everlasting. |
| 161Princes persecute me without a cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your word. | 161Though nobles persecute me for no reason, my heart stands in awe of your words. |
| 162I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure. | 162I find joy at what you have said like one who has discovered a great treasure. |
| 163I hate and abhor lying, But I love Your law. | 163I despise and hate 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 because of your righteous ordinances. |
| 165Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. | 165Great peace belongs to those who love your instruction, and nothing makes them stumble. |
| 166LORD, I hope for Your salvation, And I do Your commandments. | 166I am looking in hope for your deliverance, LORD, as I carry out your commands. |
| 167My soul keeps Your testimonies, And I love them exceedingly. | 167My soul treasures your decrees, and I love them deeply. |
| 168I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies, For all my ways are before You. | 168I keep your precepts and your decrees because all of my ways are before you. |
| 169Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word. | 169May my cry arise before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word. |
| 170Let my supplication come before You; Deliver me according to Your word. | 170Let my request come before you; deliver me, as you have promised. |
| 171My lips shall utter praise, For You teach me Your statutes. | 171May my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes. |
| 172My tongue shall speak of Your word, For all Your commandments are righteousness. | 172May my tongue sing about your promise, for all of your commands are right. |
| 173Let Your hand become my help, For I have chosen Your precepts. | 173May your hand stand ready to assist me, for I have chosen your precepts. |
| 174I long for Your salvation, O LORD, And Your law is my delight. | 174I am longing for your deliverance, LORD, and your instruction is my joy. |
| 175Let my soul live, and it shall praise You; And let Your judgments help me. | 175Let me live, and I will praise you; let your ordinances help me. |
| 176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments. | 176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come find your servant, for I do not forget your commands. |
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