Psalms 119
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| 1 | ALEPH. Happy are they that are upright in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. |
| 2 | Happy are they that keep His testimonies, that seek Him with the whole heart. |
| 3 | Yea, they do no unrighteousness; they walk in His ways. |
| 4 | Thou hast ordained Thy precepts, that we should observe them diligently. |
| 5 | Oh that my ways were directed to observe Thy statutes! |
| 6 | Then should I not be ashamed, when I have regard unto all Thy commandments. |
| 7 | I will give thanks unto Thee with uprightness of heart, when I learn Thy righteous ordinances. . |
| 8 | I will observe Thy statutes; O forsake me not utterly. |
| 9 | BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man keep his way pure? By taking heed thereto according to Thy word. |
| 10 | With my whole heart have I sought Thee; O let me not err from Thy commandments. |
| 11 | Thy word have I laid up in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee. |
| 12 | Blessed art Thou, O LORD; Teach me Thy statutes. |
| 13 | With my lips have I told All the ordinances of Thy mouth. |
| 14 | I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, As much as in all riches. |
| 15 | I will meditate in Thy precepts, And have respect unto Thy ways. |
| 16 | I will delight myself in Thy statutes; I will not forget Thy word. |
| 17 | GIMEL. Deal bountifully with Thy servant that I may live, and I will observe Thy word. |
| 18 | Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law. |
| 19 | I am a sojourner in the earth; hide not Thy commandments from me. |
| 20 | My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto Thine ordinances at all times. |
| 21 | Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, that do err from Thy commandments. |
| 22 | Take away from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept Thy testimonies. |
| 23 | Even though princes sit and talk against me, Thy servant doth meditate in Thy statutes. |
| 24 | Yea, Thy testimonies are my delight, they are my counsellors. DALETH. |
| 25 | My soul cleaveth unto the dust; quicken Thou me according to Thy word. |
| 26 | I told of my ways, and Thou didst answer me; teach me Thy statutes. |
| 27 | Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts, that I may talk of Thy wondrous works. |
| 28 | My soul melteth away for heaviness; sustain me according unto Thy word. |
| 29 | Remove from me the way of falsehood; and grant me Thy law graciously. |
| 30 | I have chosen the way of faithfulness; Thine ordinances have I set [before me]. |
| 31 | I cleave unto Thy testimonies; O LORD, put me not to shame. |
| 32 | I will run the way of Thy commandments, For Thou dost enlarge my heart. |
| 33 | HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of Thy statutes; And I will keep it at every step. |
| 34 | Give me understanding, that I keep Thy law and observe it with my whole heart. |
| 35 | Make me to tread in the path of Thy commandments; for therein do I delight. |
| 36 | Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. |
| 37 | Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken me in Thy ways. |
| 38 | Confirm Thy word unto Thy servant, which pertaineth unto the fear of Thee. |
| 39 | Turn away my reproach which I dread; for Thine ordinances are good. |
| 40 | Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts; quicken me in Thy righteousness. |
| 41 | VAV. Let Thy mercies also come unto me, O LORD, even Thy salvation, according to Thy word; |
| 42 | That I may have an answer for him that taunteth me; for I trust in Thy word. |
| 43 | And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I hope in Thine ordinances; |
| 44 | So shall I observe Thy law continually for ever and ever; |
| 45 | And I will walk at ease, for I have sought Thy precepts; |
| 46 | I will also speak of Thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed. |
| 47 | And I will delight myself in Thy commandments, which I have loved. |
| 48 | I will lift up my hands also unto Thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate in Thy statutes. |
| 49 | ZAIN. Remember the word unto Thy servant, Because Thou hast made me to hope. |
| 50 | This is my comfort in my affliction, that Thy word hath quickened me. |
| 51 | The proud have had me greatly in derision; yet have I not turned aside from Thy law. |
| 52 | I have remembered Thine ordinances which are of old, O LORD, and have comforted myself. . |
| 53 | Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me, because of the wicked that forsake Thy law. |
| 54 | Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. |
| 55 | I have remembered Thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have observed Thy law. |
| 56 | This I have had, that I have kept Thy precepts. |
| 57 | HETH. My portion is the LORD, I have said that I would observe Thy words. |
| 58 | I have entreated Thy favour with my whole heart; be gracious unto me according to Thy word. |
| 59 | I considered my ways, and turned my feet unto Thy testimonies. |
| 60 | I made haste, and delayed not, to observe Thy commandments. |
| 61 | The bands of the wicked have enclosed me; but I have not forgotten Thy law. |
| 62 | At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto Thee because of Thy righteous ordinances. |
| 63 | I am a companion of all them that fear Thee, and of them that observe Thy precepts. |
| 64 | The earth, O LORD, is full of Thy mercy; teach me Thy statutes. |
| 65 | TETH. Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O LORD, according unto Thy word. |
| 66 | Teach me good discernment and knowledge; for I have believed in Thy commandments. |
| 67 | Before I was afflicted, I did err; But now I observe Thy word. |
| 68 | Thou art good, and doest good; Teach me Thy statutes. |
| 69 | The proud have forged a lie against me; But I with my whole heart will keep Thy precepts. |
| 70 | Their heart is gross like fat; But I delight in Thy law. |
| 71 | It is good for me that I have been afflicted, In order that I might learn Thy statutes. |
| 72 | The law of Thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. |
| 73 | JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Thy commandments. |
| 74 | They that fear Thee shall see me and be glad, because I have hope in Thy word. |
| 75 | I know, O LORD, that Thy judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness Thou hast afflicted me. . |
| 76 | Let, I pray Thee, Thy lovingkindness be ready to comfort me, According to Thy promise unto Thy servant. |
| 77 | Let Thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; for Thy law is my delight. |
| 78 | Let the proud be put to shame, for they have distorted my cause with falsehood; but I will meditate in Thy precepts. |
| 79 | Let those that fear Thee return unto me, and they that know Thy testimonies. |
| 80 | Let my heart be undivided in Thy statutes, in order that I may not be put to shame. |
| 81 | CAPH. My soul pineth for Thy salvation; in Thy word do I hope. |
| 82 | Mine eyes fail for Thy word, Saying: 'When wilt Thou comfort me?' |
| 83 | For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; yet do I not forget Thy statutes. |
| 84 | How many are the days of Thy servant? When wilt Thou execute judgment on them that persecute me? |
| 85 | The proud have digged pits for me, which is not according to Thy law. |
| 86 | All Thy commandments are faithful; they persecute me for nought; help Thou me. |
| 87 | They had almost consumed me upon earth; but as for me, I forsook not Thy precepts. |
| 88 | Quicken me after Thy lovingkindness, and I will observe the testimony of Thy mouth. |
| 89 | LAMED. For ever, O LORD, Thy word standeth fast in heaven. |
| 90 | Thy faithfulness is unto all generations; Thou hast established the earth, and it standeth. |
| 91 | They stand this day according to Thine ordinances; for all things are Thy servants. |
| 92 | Unless Thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction. |
| 93 | I will never forget Thy precepts; for with them Thou hast quickened me. |
| 94 | I am Thine, save me; for I have sought Thy precepts. |
| 95 | The wicked have waited for me to destroy me; but I will consider Thy testimonies. |
| 96 | I have seen an end to every purpose; but Thy commandment is exceeding broad. |
| 97 | MEM. O how love I Thy law! It is my meditation all the day. |
| 98 | Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies: For they are ever with me. |
| 99 | I have more understanding than all my teachers; For Thy testimonies are my meditation. |
| 100 | I understand more than mine elders, because I have keep Thy precepts. |
| 101 | I have refrained my feet from every evil way, in order that I might observe Thy word. |
| 102 | I have not turned aside from Thine ordinances; For Thou hast instructed me. |
| 103 | How sweet are Thy words unto my palate! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! |
| 104 | From Thy precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. |
| 105 | NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path. |
| 106 | I have sworn, and have confirmed it, To observe Thy righteous ordinances. |
| 107 | I am afflicted very much; Quicken me, O LORD, according unto Thy word. |
| 108 | Accept, I beseech Thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O LORD, And teach me Thine ordinances. |
| 109 | My soul is continually in my hand; yet have I not forgotten Thy law. |
| 110 | The wicked have laid a snare for me; yet went I not astray from Thy precepts. |
| 111 | Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart. |
| 112 | I have inclined my heart to perform Thy statutes, for ever, at every step. |
| 113 | SAMECH. I hate them that are of a double mind; but Thy law do I love. |
| 114 | Thou art my covert and my shield; in Thy word do I hope. |
| 115 | Depart from me, ye evildoers; that I may keep the commandments of my God. |
| 116 | Uphold me according unto Thy word, that I may live; and put me not to shame in my hope. |
| 117 | Support Thou me, and I shall be saved; and I will occupy myself with Thy statutes continually. |
| 118 | Thou hast made light of all them that err from Thy statutes; for their deceit is vain. |
| 119 | Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love Thy testimonies. |
| 120 | My flesh shuddereth for fear of Thee; And I am afraid of Thy judgments. |
| 121 | AIN. I have done justice and righteousness; Leave me not to mine oppressors. |
| 122 | Be surety for Thy servant for good; Let not the proud oppress me. |
| 123 | Mine eyes fail for Thy salvation, and for Thy righteous word. |
| 124 | Deal with Thy servant according unto Thy mercy, and teach me Thy statutes. |
| 125 | I am Thy servant, give me understanding, that I may know Thy testimonies. |
| 126 | It is time for the LORD to work; They have made void Thy law. |
| 127 | Therefore I love Thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold. |
| 128 | Therefore I esteem all [Thy] precepts concerning all things to be right; Every false way I hate. |
| 129 | PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them. |
| 130 | The opening of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. |
| 131 | I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for Thy commandments. |
| 132 | Turn Thee towards me, and be gracious unto me, As is Thy wont to do unto those that love Thy name. |
| 133 | Order my footsteps by Thy word; And let not any iniquity have dominion over me. |
| 134 | Redeem me from the oppression of man, And I will observe Thy precepts. |
| 135 | Make Thy face to shine upon Thy servant; And teach me Thy statutes. |
| 136 | Mine eyes run down with rivers of water, Because they observe not Thy law. |
| 137 | TZADE. Righteous art Thou, O LORD, And upright are Thy judgments. |
| 138 | Thou hast commanded Thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness. |
| 139 | My zeal hath undone me, because mine adversaries have forgotten Thy words. |
| 140 | Thy word is tried to the uttermost, and Thy servant loveth it. |
| 141 | I am small and despised; yet have I not forgotten Thy precepts. |
| 142 | Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Thy law is truth. |
| 143 | Trouble and anguish have overtaken me; yet Thy commandments are my delight. |
| 144 | Thy testimonies are righteous for ever; give me understanding, and I shall live. |
| 145 | KOPH. I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD; I will keep Thy statutes. |
| 146 | I have called Thee, save me, and I will observe Thy testimonies. |
| 147 | I rose early at dawn, and cried; I hoped in Thy word. |
| 148 | Mine eyes forestalled the night-watches, that I might meditate in Thy word. |
| 149 | Hear my voice according unto Thy lovingkindness; Quicken me, O LORD, as Thou art wont. |
| 150 | They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; they are far from Thy law. |
| 151 | Thou art nigh, O LORD; and all Thy commandments are truth. |
| 152 | Of old have I known from Thy testimonies that Thou hast founded them for ever. |
| 153 | RESH. O see mine affliction, and rescue me; For I do not forget Thy law. |
| 154 | Plead Thou my cause, and redeem me; Quicken me according to Thy word. |
| 155 | Salvation is far from the wicked; For they seek not Thy statutes. |
| 156 | Great are Thy compassions, O LORD; Quicken me as Thou art wont. |
| 157 | Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; Yet have I not turned aside from Thy testimonies. |
| 158 | I beheld them that were faithless, and strove with them; Because they observed not Thy word. |
| 159 | O see how I love Thy precepts; Quicken me, O LORD, according to Thy lovingkindness. |
| 160 | The beginning of Thy word is truth; And all Thy righteous ordinance endureth for ever. |
| 161 | SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; But my heart standeth in awe of Thy words. |
| 162 | I rejoice at Thy word, As one that findeth great spoil. |
| 163 | I hate and abhor falsehood; Thy law do I love. . |
| 164 | Seven times a day do I praise Thee, because of Thy righteous ordinances. |
| 165 | Great peace have they that love Thy law; And there is no stumbling for them. |
| 166 | I have hoped for Thy salvation, O LORD, And have done Thy commandments. |
| 167 | My soul hath observed Thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly. |
| 168 | I have observed Thy precepts and Thy testimonies; For all my ways are before Thee. |
| 169 | TAV. Let my cry come near before Thee, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Thy word. |
| 170 | Let my supplication come before Thee; deliver me according to Thy word. |
| 171 | Let my lips utter praise: Because Thou teachest me Thy statutes. |
| 172 | Let my tongue sing of Thy word; For all Thy commandments are righteousness. |
| 173 | Let Thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen Thy precepts. |
| 174 | I have longed for Thy salvation, O LORD; And Thy law is my delight. |
| 175 | Let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee; And let Thine ordinances help me. |
| 176 | I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Thy servant; For I have not forgotten Thy commandments. |