Psalms 119
1 ALEPH Happy are they who are without sin in their ways, walking 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 Happy are they who keep his unchanging word, searching after 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 evil; they go in his ways.
They do not do things that are wrong; they behave like Yahweh wants them to.
4 You have put your orders into our hearts, so that we might keep them with care.
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 If only my ways were ordered so that I might keep your rules!
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 put to shame, as long as I have respect for all your teaching.
If I continually (heed/pay attention to) all (your commands/that you have commanded), I will not be disgraced/ashamed.
7 I will give you praise with an upright heart in learning your right decisions.
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 rules: O give me not up completely.
I will obey all (your statutes/that you have decreed that [we] should do); do not desert/abandon me!
9 BETH How may a young man make his way clean? by guiding it after 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 I have made search for you with all my heart: O let me not go wandering far from your teaching.
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 kept your sayings secretly in my heart, so that I might do no 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 Praise be to you, O Lord: give me knowledge of your rules.
Yahweh, I praise you; teach me (your statutes/what you have declared).
13 With my lips have I made clear all the decisions of your mouth.
I [MTY] tell others (the regulations/the rules that you have given [to us)].
14 I have taken as much delight in the way of your unchanging word, as in all wealth.
I like to obey (your requirements/what you have instructed [us to do)]; I enjoy that more than being very rich.
15 I will give thought to your orders, and have respect for 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 have delight in your rules; I will not let your word go out of my mind.
I will be happy [to obey] (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do), and I will not forget your words.
17 GIMEL Give me, your servant, the reward of life, so that I may 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 Let my eyes be open to see the wonders of your law.
Open my mind in order that I may know the wonderful things that [are written] in your laws.
19 I am living in a strange land: do not let your teachings be kept secret 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 broken with desire for your decisions 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 Your hand has been against the men of pride, a curse is on those who go wandering out of your way.
You rebuke those who are proud; cursed are those who disobey (your commands/what you have commanded).
22 Take away from me shame and bitter words; for I have kept your unchanging word in my heart.
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 Rulers make evil designs against me; but your servant gives thought to your rules.
Rulers gather together and plan ways to harm me, but I will (meditate on/study) (your statutes/what you have decreed).
24 Your unchanging word is my delight, and the guide of my footsteps.
I am delighted with (your requirements/what you have instructed [us to do)]; [it is as though] they are my advisors.
25 DALETH My soul is joined to the dust: O give me life, in keeping with your word.
[I think that] I will soon die [IDM]; revive/heal me, as you have told me that you would.
26 I put the record of my ways before you, and you gave me an answer: O give me knowledge of your rules.
When I told you about my behavior, you answered me; teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do).
27 Make the way of your orders clear to me; then my thoughts will be ever 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 is wasted with sorrow; give me strength again in keeping with 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 Take from me every false way; and in mercy give me your law.
Prevent me from doing what is wrong, and be kind to me by teaching me your laws.
30 I have taken the way of faith: I have kept your decisions 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 have been true to your unchanging word; O Lord, do not put me 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 will go quickly in the way of your teaching, because you have given me a free 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 HE O Lord, let me see the way of your rules, and I will keep it 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 wisdom, so that I may keep your law; going after it with all my heart.
Help me to understand your laws in order that I may obey them with all my inner being.
35 Make me go in the way of your teachings; for they are my 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 Let my heart be turned to your unchanging word, and not to evil desire.
Cause me to want to obey your rules and not to want to become rich.
37 Let my eyes be turned away from what is false; give me life in your ways.
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 Give effect to your word to your servant, in whose heart is the fear of 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 Take away the shame which is my fear; for your decisions 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 See how great is my desire for your orders: give me life 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 VAU Let your mercies come to me, O Lord, even your salvation, as you have said.
Yahweh, show me that you faithfully love me, and rescue/save me, like you have said/promised that you would.
42 So that I may have an answer for the man who would put me to shame; for I have faith 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 Take not your true word quite out of my mouth; for I have put my hope in your decisions.
Always enable me to [LIT] speak your truth, because I have confidence in (your regulations/the rules that you have given us).
44 So that I may keep your law for ever and ever;
I will always obey your laws, forever.
45 So that my way may be in a wide place: because my search has been for your orders.
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 So that I may give knowledge of your unchanging word before kings, and not be put to shame.
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 And so that I may take delight in your teachings, to which I have given my love.
I am delighted to [obey] (your commands/what you have commanded), and I love them.
48 And so that my hands may be stretched out to you; and I will give thought to your rules.
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 ZAIN Keep in mind your word to your servant, for on it has my hope been fixed.
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 my trouble; that your sayings have given me life.
When I have been suffering, you comforted me; you did what you promised me, and that [PRS] revived me.
51 The men of pride have made great sport of me; but I have not been turned from your law.
Proud people are always making fun of me, but I do not (turn away from/stop) [obeying] your laws.
52 I have kept the memory of your decisions from times past, O Lord; and they have been my comfort.
Yahweh, when I think about (your regulations/the rules) that you gave to us long ago, I am comforted/encouraged.
53 I am burning with wrath, because of the sinners who have given up your law.
When [I see that] wicked people have disregarded your laws, I become very angry.
54 Your rules have been melodies to me, while I have been living in strange lands.
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 I have given thought to your name in the night, O Lord, and have kept your law.
Yahweh, during the night I think about you [MTY], and [so] I obey your laws.
56 This has been true of me, that I have kept your orders in my heart.
What I have always done is to obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
57 CHETH The Lord is my heritage: I have said that I would be ruled by 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 given my mind to do your pleasure with all my heart; have mercy on me, as you have said.
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 gave thought to my steps, and my feet were turned into the way of your unchanging word.
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 was quick to do your orders, and let no time be wasted.
I hurry to obey (your commands/what you have commanded); I do not delay [at all].
61 The cords of evil-doers are round me; but I have kept in mind 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 In the middle of the night I will get up to give you praise, because of all your right decisions.
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 keep company with all your worshippers, and those who have your orders in their memory.
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, O Lord, is full of your mercy: give me knowledge of your rules.
Yahweh, you faithfully/always love [people] all over the earth; teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
65 TETH You have done good to your servant, O Lord, in keeping with your word.
Yahweh, you have done good things for me, like you promised/said that you would do.
66 Give me knowledge and good sense; for I have put my faith in your teachings.
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 in trouble I went out of the way; 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 your works are good; give me knowledge of your rules.
You are [very] good, and what you do is good; teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
69 The men of pride have said false things about me; but I will keep your orders in 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 shut up with fat; but my delight is 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 is good for me to have been through trouble; so that I might come to the knowledge of your rules.
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 of your mouth is better to me than thousands 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 JOD Your hands have made me, and given me form: give me wisdom, so that I may have knowledge of your teaching.
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 Your worshippers will see me and be glad; because my hope has been 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 have seen, O Lord, that your decisions are right, and that in unchanging faith you have sent trouble on 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 Let your mercy now be my comfort, as you have said 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 Let your gentle mercies come to me, so that I may have life; 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 Let the men of pride be shamed; because they have falsely given decision against me; but I will give thought to your orders.
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 Let your worshippers be turned to me, and those who have knowledge of your words.
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 Let all my heart be given to your orders, so 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 CAPH My soul is wasted with desire for your salvation: but I have hope in 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 are full of weariness with searching for your word, saying, When will you give me comfort?
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 For I have become like a wine-skin black with smoke; but I still keep the memory of your rules.
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 short is the life of your servant! when will you give your decision against those who are attacking me?
How long must I wait? When will you punish those who (persecute/cause trouble for) me?
85 The men of pride, who are turned away from your law, have put nets for me.
[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 teachings are certain; they go after me with evil design; give me your help.
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 had almost put an end to me on earth; but I did not give up your orders.
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 Give me life in your mercy; so that I may be ruled by the unchanging word 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 LAMED For ever, O Lord, your word is fixed in heaven.
Yahweh, your words will last forever; they will last as long as heaven lasts.
90 Your faith is unchanging from generation to generation: you have put the earth in its place, and it is not moved.
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 They are ruled this day by your decisions; for all things are your servants.
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, my troubles would have put an end to me.
If I had not been delighted [in obeying] your laws, I would have died because of what I was suffering.
93 I will ever keep your orders in mind; for in them I have life.
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, O be my saviour; for my desire has been for your rules.
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 sinners have been waiting for me to give me up to destruction; but I will give all my mind to your unchanging ward.
Wicked [men] are waiting to kill me, but I [will] think about what you have instructed [us to do].
96 I have seen that nothing on earth is complete; but your teaching is very wide.
I have learned that there is a limit/end for everything, but what you command (has no limits/never ends).
97 MEM O what love I have for your law! I give thought to it all the day.
I love your laws very much. I (meditate on/think about) them all during the day.
98 Your teaching has made me wiser than my haters: for it is mine for ever.
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 knowledge than all my teachers, because I give thought to your unchanging word.
I understand more than my teachers do, because I (meditate on/think about) (your requirements/what you have instructed us to do).
100 I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.
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 back my feet from all evil ways, so that I might be true to your word.
I have avoided all evil behavior in order that I may obey (your words/what you have told us to do).
102 My heart has not been turned away from your decisions; for you have been my teacher.
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 sayings to my taste! truly, they are 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 Through your orders I get wisdom; for this reason I am a hater of 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 NUN Your word is a light for my feet, ever shining on my way.
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 made an oath and kept it, to be guided by your upright decisions.
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 greatly troubled, O Lord, give me life in keeping with your word.
Yahweh, I am suffering very much; cause me to be strong/healthy [again], as you have promised to do.
108 Take, O Lord, the free offerings of my mouth, and give me knowledge of your decisions.
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 My soul is ever in danger; but I still keep the memory of your law.
[My enemies are] often trying to kill me [IDM], but I do not forget your laws.
110 Sinners have put a net to take me; but I was true to your orders.
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 I have taken your unchanging word as an eternal heritage; for it is 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 My heart is ever ready to keep your rules, even to the 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 SAMECH I am a hater of men of doubting mind; but I am a lover of your law.
I hate people who are [only] partly committed to you, but I love your laws.
114 You are my secret place and my breastplate against danger; my hope is 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 Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings 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 Be my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame.
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 Let me not be moved, and I will be safe, and ever take delight in your rules.
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 have overcome all those who are wandering from your rules; for all their thoughts are false.
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 sinners of the earth are like waste metal in your eyes; and for this cause I give my love to your unchanging word.
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 is moved for fear of you; I give honour to your decisions.
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 AIN I have done what is good and right: you will not give me into the hands of those who are working against me.
[But] I have done what is right and fair/just; [so] do not allow people to oppress/mistreat me.
122 Take your servant's interests into your keeping; let me not be crushed by the men of pride.
Promise me that you will do good things for me and do not allow proud [people] to oppress me.
123 My eyes are wasted with desire for your salvation, and for the word of your righteousness.
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 Be good to your servant in your mercy, and give me teaching in your rules.
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 wisdom, so that I may have knowledge of your unchanging word.
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, O Lord, for you to let your work be seen; for they have made your law without effect.
Yahweh, now is the time for you to [punish people] because they have disobeyed your laws.
127 For this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining 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 Because of it I keep straight in all things by your orders; and I am a hater of 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 PE Your unchanging word is full of wonder; for this reason my soul keeps it.
(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 opening of your words gives light; it gives good sense to 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 My mouth was open wide, waiting with great desire for your teachings.
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 Let your eyes be turned to me, and have mercy on me, as it is right for you to do to those who are lovers of your name.
Listen to me and act kindly to me, like you do to [all] those who love you [MTY].
133 Let my steps be guided by your word; and let not sin have control 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 Make me free from the cruel rule of man; then I will keep your orders.
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 Let your servant see the shining of your face; give me knowledge of your rules.
Be kind to me and teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
136 Rivers of water are flowing from my eyes, because men do not keep your law.
I cry very much because [many] people do not obey your laws.
137 TZADE O Lord, great is your righteousness, and upright are your decisions.
Yahweh, you are righteous and (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us) are just/fair.
138 You have given your unchanging word in righteousness, and it is for ever.
(Your requirements/All the things that you have instructed us to do) are true and are all very right and fair.
139 My passion has overcome me; because my haters are turned away from your words.
I am (furious/very angry) because my enemies disregard (your words/what you have told us to do).
140 Your word is of tested value; and it is dear to your servant.
(Your promises are/All the things that you have said that you will do are) dependable and I love them.
141 I am small and of no account; but I keep your orders in mind.
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 an unchanging righteousness, and your law is certain.
You are righteous and you will be righteous forever, and your laws will never be changed.
143 Pain and trouble have overcome me: but your teachings 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 The righteousness of your unchanging word is eternal; give me wisdom so that I may have life.
(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 KOPH I have made my prayer with all my heart; give answer to me, O Lord: I will keep your rules.
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 My cry has gone up to you; take me out of trouble, and I will be guided by your unchanging word.
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 Before the sun is up, my cry for help comes to your ear; my hope is in your words.
[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 In the night watches I am awake, so that I may give thought to your saying.
All during the night I am awake, and I (meditate on/think about) what you have (promised/said that you would do).
149 Let my voice come to you, in your mercy; O Lord, by your decisions give me life.
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 have evil designs against me come 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 teachings are true.
But Yahweh, you are near to me, and [I know that] (your commands/what you command) will never be changed.
152 I have long had knowledge that your unchanging word is for ever.
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 RESH O see my trouble, and be my saviour; for I keep your law in my mind,
Look at me and see that I am suffering [very much], and heal me, because I do not forget your laws.
154 Undertake my cause, and come to my help, give me life, as you have said.
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 evil-doers; for they have made no search for your rules.
Wicked [people] do not obey (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do), so you will certainly not save them.
156 Great is the number of your mercies, O Lord; give me life in keeping with your decisions.
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 Great is the number of those who are against me; but I have not been turned away from your unchanging word.
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 saw with hate those who were untrue to you; for they did not keep your saying.
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 See how great is my love for your orders: give me life, O Lord, in keeping with your mercy.
[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 Your word is true from the first; and your upright decision is unchanging for ever.
All that you have said is truth, and all (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us) will endure forever.
161 SHIN Rulers have been cruel to me without cause; but I have the fear of your word in my heart.
Rulers persecute me for no reason, but in my inner being I revere (your words/what you have said).
162 I am delighted by your saying, like a man who makes discovery of great wealth.
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 am full of hate and disgust for false words; but I am a lover of your law.
I thoroughly hate [DOU] [all] lies but I love your laws.
164 Seven times a day do I give you praise, because of your upright decisions.
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 Great peace have lovers of your law; they have no cause for falling.
Things go well for those who love your laws; there is nothing adverse/bad that will happen to them.
166 Lord, my hope has been in your salvation; and I have kept your teachings.
Yahweh, I confidently expect that you will rescue me [from my troubles], and I obey (your commands/what you have commanded us).
167 My soul has kept your unchanging word; great is my love for it.
I obey (what you require/what you have instructed) us to do; I love it [all] very much.
168 I have been ruled by your orders; 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 TAU Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me wisdom in keeping with 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 Let my prayer come before you; take me out of trouble, as you have said.
Hear me while I pray and rescue/save me as you promised/said that you would.
171 Let my lips be flowing with praise, because you have given me knowledge of your rules.
I [MTY] will always praise you because you teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
172 Let my tongue make songs in praise of your word; for all your teachings are righteousness.
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 Let your hand be near for my help; for I have given my heart to your orders.
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 All my desire has been 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 Give life to my soul so that it may give you praise; and let your decisions be my support.
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 gone out of the way like a wandering sheep; make search for your servant; for I keep your teachings ever in mind.
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).
