Psalms 119
1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD.
(Yahweh is pleased with/Happy are) those about whom no one can say truthfully that they have done things that are wrong, those who always obey the laws of Yahweh.
2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.
Yahweh is pleased with those who (obey his requirements/do what he has instructed them to do), those who request him with their entire inner beings to help them [to do that].
3 They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways.
They do not do things that are wrong; they behave like Yahweh wants them to.
4 You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently.
Yahweh, you have given [us] (your principles of behavior/all the things that you have declared that we should do), [and you told us] to obey them carefully.
5 Oh, that my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes!
I desire that I will faithfully/always obey all (your statutes/that you have said that [we] should do).
6 Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments.
If I continually (heed/pay attention to) all (your commands/that you have commanded), I will not be disgraced/ashamed.
7 I will praise You with an upright heart when I learn Your righteous judgments.
When I learn [all of] (your regulations/the rules that you have given [to us)], I will praise you with a pure inner being [IDM].
8 I will keep Your statutes; do not utterly forsake me.
I will obey all (your statutes/that you have decreed that [we] should do); do not desert/abandon me!
9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.
[I know] [RHQ] how a youth can (keep his life pure/avoid sinning); it is by obeying what you have told us to do.
10 With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments.
I try to serve you with my entire inner being; do not allow me to (wander away from obeying/disobey) (your commands/what you have commanded).
11 I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
I have (memorized/stored in my mind) [many of] (your words/what you have promised) in order that I will not sin against you.
12 Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.
Yahweh, I praise you; teach me (your statutes/what you have declared).
13 With my lips I proclaim all the judgments of Your mouth.
I [MTY] tell others (the regulations/the rules that you have given [to us)].
14 I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches.
I like to obey (your requirements/what you have instructed [us to do)]; I enjoy that more than being very rich.
15 I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways.
I will (study/think about) (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do), and I will pay attention to what you have showed [me].
16 I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.
I will be happy [to obey] (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do), and I will not forget your words.
17 Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your word.
Do good things for me, who serve you, in order that I may continue to live and obey (your words/what you have told us to do) during all my life.
18 Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.
Open my mind in order that I may know the wonderful things that [are written] in your laws.
19 I am a stranger on the earth; do not hide Your commandments from me.
I am living [here] on the earth for only a short time; (do not prevent me from [understanding]/help me to understand) [LIT] (your commands/what you have commanded).
20 My soul is consumed with longing for Your judgments at all times.
In my inner being I strongly desire to know (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us) all the time.
21 You rebuke the arrogant— the cursed who stray from Your commandments.
You rebuke those who are proud; cursed are those who disobey (your commands/what you have commanded).
22 Remove my scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.
Do not allow them to continue to insult and scorn me; [I request this] because I have obeyed what you have instructed us to do.
23 Though rulers sit and slander me, Your servant meditates on Your statutes.
Rulers gather together and plan ways to harm me, but I will (meditate on/study) (your statutes/what you have decreed).
24 Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.
I am delighted with (your requirements/what you have instructed [us to do)]; [it is as though] they are my advisors.
25 My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to Your word.
[I think that] I will soon die [IDM]; revive/heal me, as you have told me that you would.
26 I recounted my ways, and You answered me; teach me Your statutes.
When I told you about my behavior, you answered me; teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do).
27 Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders.
Help me to understand (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do), and [then] I will (meditate on/think about) the wonderful things that you [have done].
28 My soul melts with sorrow; strengthen me according to Your word.
I am very sad/sorrowful [IDM], with the result that I have no strength; enable me to be strong [again], like you promised me that you would do.
29 Remove me from the path of deceit and graciously grant me Your law.
Prevent me from doing what is wrong, and be kind to me by teaching me your laws.
30 I have chosen the way of truth; I have set Your ordinances before me.
I have decided that I will faithfully/always [obey you]; I have (paid attention to/heeded) (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us).
31 I cling to Your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame.
Yahweh, I try to carefully hold fast to what you have instructed [us to do]; do not [abandon me, with the result that] I would become disgraced.
32 I run in the path of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart.
I will eagerly obey [IDM] (your commands/what you have commanded), because you have enabled me to understand more [what you want me to do].
33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, and I will keep them to the end.
Yahweh, teach me the meaning of (your statutes/the things that you have decreed that we should do), and [then] I will obey them, every one of them.
34 Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.
Help me to understand your laws in order that I may obey them with all my inner being.
35 Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight.
I am happy with (your commands/what you have commanded), so (lead me along the paths/enable me to walk on the road) that you [have chosen for me].
36 Turn my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetous gain.
Cause me to want to obey your rules and not to want to become rich.
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things; revive me with Your word.
Do not allow me to look at things that are worthless, and allow me to continue to live, like you promised that you would do.
38 Establish Your word to Your servant, to produce reverence for You.
[Because] I serve you, do what you promised to do for me, which is what you also promise to do for [all] those who revere you.
39 Turn away the disgrace I dread, for Your judgments are good.
[People] insult me; protect me from those insults, [because] I hate them. The (regulations/rules that you have given [to us]) are [very] good!
40 How I long for Your precepts! Revive me in Your righteousness.
I very much desire [to obey] (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do); because you are righteous, allow me to continue to live (OR, be good to me).
41 May Your loving devotion come to me, O LORD, Your salvation, according to Your promise.
Yahweh, show me that you faithfully love me, and rescue/save me, like you have said/promised that you would.
42 Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word.
After you do that, I will be able to reply to those who insult me, because I trust in (your word/what you have promised that you would do).
43 Never take Your word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments.
Always enable me to [LIT] speak your truth, because I have confidence in (your regulations/the rules that you have given us).
44 I will always obey Your law, forever and ever.
I will always obey your laws, forever.
45 And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts.
I will be free [from (affliction/my enemies’ attacks)], because I have tried [to obey] (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
46 I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.
I will tell to kings (your requirements/what you have instructed us to do); and [because I did not abandon you], those kings will not cause me to be ashamed.
47 I delight in Your commandments because I love them.
I am delighted to [obey] (your commands/what you have commanded), and I love them.
48 I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes.
I respect/revere [IDM] (your commands/what you have commanded), and I love them, and I will (meditate on/think about) (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
49 Remember Your word to Your servant, upon which You have given me hope.
Do not forget what you said/promised to do for me, who serve you, [because] what you have said has caused me to confidently expect [good things from you].
50 This is my comfort in affliction, that Your promise has given me life.
When I have been suffering, you comforted me; you did what you promised me, and that [PRS] revived me.
51 The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.
Proud people are always making fun of me, but I do not (turn away from/stop) [obeying] your laws.
52 I remember Your judgments of old, O LORD, and in them I find comfort.
Yahweh, when I think about (your regulations/the rules) that you gave to us long ago, I am comforted/encouraged.
53 Rage has taken hold of me because of the wicked who reject Your law.
When [I see that] wicked people have disregarded your laws, I become very angry.
54 Your statutes are songs to me in the house of my pilgrimage.
While I have been living here for a short time on the earth, I have written songs about (your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do).
55 In the night, O LORD, I remember Your name, that I may keep Your law.
Yahweh, during the night I think about you [MTY], and [so] I obey your laws.
56 This is my practice, for I obey Your precepts.
What I have always done is to obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
57 The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words.
Yahweh, you are the one whom I have chosen, and I promise to (obey your words/do what you have told us to do).
58 I have sought Your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your promise.
With all my inner being I plead with you to be good to me; be kind to me, like you promised/said that you would do.
59 I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies.
I have thought about my behavior, and I [have decided to] return to [obeying] (your requirements/what you have instructed us to do).
60 I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments.
I hurry to obey (your commands/what you have commanded); I do not delay [at all].
61 Though the ropes of the wicked bind me, I do not forget Your law.
Wicked people have [tried to] seize me, [like a hunter tries to catch an animal] with a net [MET], but I do not forget your laws.
62 At midnight I rise to give You thanks for Your righteous judgments.
In the middle of the night I wake up, and I praise you for (your commands/the rules that you have given us to do); they are fair/just.
63 I am a friend to all who fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts.
I am a friend of all those who revere you, those who obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
64 The earth is filled with Your loving devotion, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.
Yahweh, you faithfully/always love [people] all over the earth; teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
65 You are good to Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word.
Yahweh, you have done good things for me, like you promised/said that you would do.
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.
Teach me to think carefully before I decide what to do, and [teach me other things that I need to] know, because I believe [that it is good for us to obey] (your commands/what you have commanded).
67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.
Before you afflicted/punished me, I did things that were wrong, but now I obey (your words/what you have told us to do).
68 You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.
You are [very] good, and what you do is good; teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my heart.
Proud people have told many lies about me, but [the truth is that] with all my inner being I obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
70 Their hearts are hard and callous, but I delight in Your law.
Those proud people (are stupid/do not understand your laws) [IDM], but [as for me], I am delighted with your laws.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.
It was good for me that [you] afflicted/punished me, because the result was that I learned (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
72 The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
The laws that you [MTY] gave/told [to us] are [worth] more to me than gold, more than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
73 Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
You created me and formed my body (OR, kept me safe); help me to be wise in order that I may learn (your commands/what you have commanded).
74 May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word.
Those who have an awesome respect for you will see [what you have done for] me, and they will rejoice, because [they will see that] I have trusted in (your words/what you told us).
75 I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
Yahweh, I know that (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us) are right/fair and that you have afflicted/punished me because you faithfully do [what you have promised].
76 May Your loving devotion comfort me, I pray, according to Your promise to Your servant.
Cause me to be comforted/encouraged by [knowing that] you faithfully love [me], like you said to me that you would do.
77 May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight.
Be merciful to me in order that I may [continue to] live, because I am delighted with your laws.
78 May the arrogant be put to shame for subverting me with a lie; I will meditate on Your precepts.
Cause the proud people who falsely accuse me to be ashamed, [but] as for me, I will [continue] (meditating on/thinking about) (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
79 May those who fear You turn to me, those who know Your testimonies.
Cause those who revere you to come [back] to me in order that they may (OR, specifically, those who) know (your requirements/what you have instructed [us to do]).
80 May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.
Enable me to perfectly [obey] (your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do) in order that I may not be ashamed [because of not doing that].
81 My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.
I am very tired/exhausted while I wait for you to save [me from my enemies]; [but] I confidently expect that you will tell [me what you will do].
82 My eyes fail, looking for Your promise; I ask, “When will You comfort me?”
My eyes are tired from waiting a long time for you to do what you promised/said that you would do, and I ask, “When will you help/encourage me?”
83 Though I am like a wineskin dried up by smoke, I do not forget Your statutes.
I have become [as useless as] [MET] a wineskin that is [shriveled from hanging a long time] in the smoke [inside a house], but I have not forgotten (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
84 How many days must Your servant wait? When will You execute judgment on my persecutors?
How long must I wait? When will you punish those who (persecute/cause trouble for) me?
85 The arrogant have dug pits for me in violation of Your law.
[It is as though] proud people have dug deep pits for me [to fall into], people who do not obey your laws.
86 All Your commandments are faithful; I am persecuted without cause—help me!
All (your commands are/what you have commanded is) trustworthy; [but] people are (persecuting/causing trouble for) me by telling lies [about me, so please] help me!
87 They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken Your precepts.
Those people have almost killed me, but I have not stopped [obeying] (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
88 Revive me according to Your loving devotion, that I may obey the testimony of Your mouth.
Because you faithfully love [me], allow me [to continue] to live in order that I may [continue to] obey (your rules/what you have instructed [us to do]).
89 Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.
Yahweh, your words will last forever; they will last as long as heaven lasts.
90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures.
You will faithfully [continue doing] ([for people who are not yet born/in every generation]) what you have (promised/said that you would do); you have put the earth in its place, and it remains firmly [there].
91 Your ordinances stand to this day, for all things are servants to You.
To this day, [all things on the earth] remain because you decided that they should remain; everything [on the earth] serves you.
92 If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction.
If I had not been delighted [in obeying] your laws, I would have died because of what I was suffering.
93 I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have revived me.
I will never forget (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do), because as a result of [my obeying them] you have enabled me to [continue to] live.
94 I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.
I belong to you; save/rescue me [from my enemies], because I have tried to obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
95 The wicked wait to destroy me, but I will ponder Your testimonies.
Wicked [men] are waiting to kill me, but I [will] think about what you have instructed [us to do].
96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commandment is without limit.
I have learned that there is a limit/end for everything, but what you command (has no limits/never ends).
97 Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my (meditation)
I love your laws very much. I (meditate on/think about) them all during the day.
98 Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.
Because I know (your commands/what you have commanded), and because I think about them all the time, I have become wiser than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my (meditation)
I understand more than my teachers do, because I (meditate on/think about) (your requirements/what you have instructed us to do).
100 I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.
I understand more than [many] old people do, because I obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
101 I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word.
I have avoided all evil behavior in order that I may obey (your words/what you have told us to do).
102 I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me.
I have not (turned away from/quit) [obeying] (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us), because you have taught me [while I have studied them].
103 How sweet are Your words to my taste— sweeter than honey in my mouth!
[When I read] your words, they are like [MET] sweet things that I taste/eat, [yes], they are even sweeter than honey.
104 I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.
Because [I have learned] (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do), I am able to understand [many things]; therefore, I hate all evil things [that some people do].
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Your words are [like] [MET] a lamp to guide me; they are [like] a light [MET] to show me the path [that I should walk on].
106 I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.
I have solemnly promised, and I am solemnly promising it again, that I will [always] obey your (regulations/rules that you have given to us), and they are [all] fair/just.
107 I am severely afflicted, O LORD; revive me through Your word.
Yahweh, I am suffering very much; cause me to be strong/healthy [again], as you have promised to do.
108 Accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me Your judgments.
Yahweh, when I thank you while I pray, it is [like] [MET] a sacrifice to you; [please] accept it, and teach me your (regulations/rules that you have given to us).
109 I constantly take my life in my hands, yet I do not forget Your law.
[My enemies are] often trying to kill me [IDM], but I do not forget your laws.
110 The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts.
Wicked [people] have tried to seize me [like a hunter tries to catch an animal] with a trap [MET], but I have not disobeyed (your principles of behavior/what you declared that we should do).
111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
(Your requirements/What you have instructed us to do) are my possession forever; because of them [PRS], I am joyful.
112 I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes, even to the very end.
I (have decided/am determined) [IDM] to obey (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do) until the day that I die [MTY].
113 The double-minded I despise, but Your law I love.
I hate people who are [only] partly committed to you, but I love your laws.
114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.
You are [like] a place where I can hide [from my enemies], and you are [like] a shield [MET] [behind which I am protected from them], and I trust in your promises.
115 Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God.
You evil people, stay away from me in order than I may obey (my God’s commands/what my God has commanded)!
116 Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Enable me to be strong, as you promised/said that you would do, in order that I may [continue to] live. I am confidently expecting [that you will restore me]; (do not disappoint me/do not allow me to be disappointed).
117 Uphold me, and I will be saved, that I may always regard Your statutes.
Hold me up, in order that I will be safe and always (pay attention to/heed) (your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do).
118 You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceitfulness is in vain.
You reject all those who disobey (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do); but what they deceitfully plan to do will be (useless/in vain).
119 All the wicked on earth You discard like dross; therefore I love Your testimonies.
You get rid of all the wicked [people] on the earth like [SIM] [people throw away] trash; therefore I love what you have instructed us to do.
120 My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.
I [SYN] tremble because I am afraid of you; I am afraid [because you punish those who do not obey] (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us).
121 I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
[But] I have done what is right and fair/just; [so] do not allow people to oppress/mistreat me.
122 Ensure Your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
Promise me that you will do good things for me and do not allow proud [people] to oppress me.
123 My eyes fail, looking for Your salvation, and for Your righteous promise.
My eyes are tired from waiting a long time for you to rescue [me], for you to save [me] like you promised/said that you would.
124 Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion, and teach me Your statutes.
Do something for me to show that you faithfully love [me], and teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do).
125 I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.
I am one who serves you; enable me to understand [what you want me to know] in order that I will know (your requirements/what you have instructed us to do).
126 It is time for the LORD to act, for they have broken Your law.
Yahweh, now is the time for you to [punish people] because they have disobeyed your laws.
127 Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.
Truly, I love (your commands/what you have commanded) more than I love gold; I love them more than I love [very] pure gold.
128 Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.
So I conduct my life by (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do), and I hate all the evil things that [some people do].
129 Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them.
(Your requirements are/All the things that you have instructed us to do are) wonderful, so I obey them with all my inner being.
130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
When someone explains (your words/what you have said), [it is as though] they are lighting a light; what they say causes [even] people who have not learned your laws to be wise.
131 I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.
I eagerly desire to know (your commands/what you have commanded), like [SIM] a [dog] that pants with its mouth open [wanting to be fed].
132 Turn to me and show me mercy, as You do to those who love Your name.
Listen to me and act kindly to me, like you do to [all] those who love you [MTY].
133 Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.
Guide me as you promised/said that you would do and help me not to fall/sin; do not allow evil [people] to control what I do.
134 Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your precepts.
Rescue/Save me from those who oppress me in order that I may obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
135 Make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes.
Be kind to me and teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
136 My eyes shed streams of tears because Your law is not obeyed.
I cry very much because [many] people do not obey your laws.
137 Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments.
Yahweh, you are righteous and (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us) are just/fair.
138 The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.
(Your requirements/All the things that you have instructed us to do) are true and are all very right and fair.
139 My zeal has consumed me because my foes forget Your words.
I am (furious/very angry) because my enemies disregard (your words/what you have told us to do).
140 Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.
(Your promises are/All the things that you have said that you will do are) dependable and I love them.
141 I am lowly and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.
I am not important and people despise me, but I do not forget (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
142 Your righteousness is everlasting and Your law is true.
You are righteous and you will be righteous forever, and your laws will never be changed.
143 Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight.
I [constantly] have troubles/difficulties and I am worried, but (your commands cause/what you have commanded causes) me to be happy.
144 Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.
(Your requirements are/All the things that you have instructed us to do are) always fair; help me to understand them in order that I may [continue to] live.
145 I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes.
Yahweh, with all my inner being I call out to you; answer me and I will obey (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
146 I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies.
I call out to you; save/rescue me in order that I [can continue to] obey [all] (your requirements/the things that you have instructed us to do).
147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope.
[Each morning] I arise before dawn and call to you to help me; I confidently expect you to do what you have (promised/said that you will do).
148 My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.
All during the night I am awake, and I (meditate on/think about) what you have (promised/said that you would do).
149 Hear my voice, O LORD, according to Your loving devotion; give me life according to Your justice.
Yahweh, because you faithfully love me, listen to me [while I pray], and keep me safe because of [my obeying] (your regulations/what you have told us to do).
150 Those who follow after wickedness draw near; they are far from Your law.
Those evil people who oppress/persecute me are coming closer to me; they do not pay any attention to your laws.
151 You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true.
But Yahweh, you are near to me, and [I know that] (your commands/what you command) will never be changed.
152 Long ago I learned from Your testimonies that You have established them forever.
Long ago I found out about (your requirements/all the things that you have instructed us to do), and [I know that] you intended them to last forever.
153 Look upon my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your law.
Look at me and see that I am suffering [very much], and heal me, because I do not forget your laws.
154 Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.
Defend me [when others accuse me], and rescue me [from them]; allow me to [continue to] live, as you promised/said that you would.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes.
Wicked [people] do not obey (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do), so you will certainly not save them.
156 Great are Your mercies, O LORD; revive me according to Your ordinances.
Yahweh, you are very merciful; allow me to [continue to] live because of [my obeying] (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us).
157 Though my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned from Your testimonies.
Many [people] are my enemies and [many people] (cause me to suffer/persecute me), but I (do not turn aside from/have not stopped obeying) [LIT] (your requirements/what you have instructed us to do).
158 I look on the faithless with loathing because they do not keep Your word.
When I look at those who are not faithful to you, I am disgusted because they do not obey (your requirements/what you have instructed [us] to do).
159 Consider how I love Your precepts, O LORD; give me life according to Your loving devotion.
[Yahweh], notice that I love (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do); because you faithfully love [me], allow me to [continue to] live.
160 The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.
All that you have said is truth, and all (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us) will endure forever.
161 Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart fears only Your word.
Rulers persecute me for no reason, but in my inner being I revere (your words/what you have said).
162 I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.
I am happy about (your words/what you have promised [to do for me)], as happy as someone who has found a great treasure.
163 I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love.
I thoroughly hate [DOU] [all] lies but I love your laws.
164 Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments.
Seven/Many times each day I thank you for (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us), and they are [all] just/fair.
165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing can make them stumble.
Things go well for those who love your laws; there is nothing adverse/bad that will happen to them.
166 I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments.
Yahweh, I confidently expect that you will rescue me [from my troubles], and I obey (your commands/what you have commanded us).
167 I obey Your testimonies and love them greatly.
I obey (what you require/what you have instructed) us to do; I love it [all] very much.
168 I obey Your precepts and Your testimonies, for all my ways are before You.
I obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do), and you see everything that I do.
169 May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word.
Yahweh, listen while I pray [for you to help me]; help me to understand [(your words/what you have told us to do)].
170 May my plea come before You; rescue me according to Your promise.
Hear me while I pray and rescue/save me as you promised/said that you would.
171 My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes.
I [MTY] will always praise you because you teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
172 My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.
I will sing about (your words/what you have promised to do) because (all your commands are/everything that you have commanded is) just/fair.
173 May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts.
I ask you [SYN] to [always] be ready to help me because I have chosen [to obey] (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
174 I long for Your salvation, O LORD, and Your law is my delight.
Yahweh, I eagerly desire for you to rescue/save me [from my enemies]; I am delighted with your laws.
175 Let me live to praise You; may Your judgments sustain me.
Allow me to [continue to] live in order that I can [continue to] praise you, and that your regulations/rules [that you have given to us] will continue to help me.
176 I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.
I have [wandered away from you] like [SIM] a sheep that has become lost; search for me, because I have not forgotten (your commands/what you have commanded us).
