Psalms 119
1 Aleph Happy are those who do what is right, who follow what the Lord says.
(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 those who keep his commandments, who sincerely want to follow him.
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 don't do what's wrong; they walk in his ways.
They do not do things that are wrong; they behave like Yahweh wants them to.
4 You have ordered us to follow your instructions carefully.
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 May I be reliable in the way I 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 won't be ashamed when I compare what I do to what you have said.
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 sincerely as I learn from you the right way to live.
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 observe your laws. Please never give up on me! Beth
I will obey all (your statutes/that you have decreed that [we] should do); do not desert/abandon me!
9 How does a young person remain pure? By following what you say.
[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 worship you sincerely; please don't let me stray from your commands.
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 keep what you say in mind so I won't 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 Thank you Lord! Teach me what to do!
Yahweh, I praise you; teach me (your statutes/what you have declared).
13 I repeat out loud your instructions.
I [MTY] tell others (the regulations/the rules that you have given [to us)].
14 I enjoy your laws more than having plenty of money.
I like to obey (your requirements/what you have instructed [us to do)]; I enjoy that more than being very rich.
15 I will think deeply about your teachings, and reflect on 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 take pleasure in following your directions; I won't forget what you say. Gimel
I will be happy [to obey] (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do), and I will not forget your words.
17 Be kind to your servant so I can live and follow what you teach.
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 so I may discover wonderful things in your law.
Open my mind in order that I may know the wonderful things that [are written] in your laws.
19 I'm only here for a short time—don't let me miss what you have to say.
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 I'm always so keen to know your instructions.
In my inner being I strongly desire to know (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us) all the time.
21 You reprimand those who are arrogant; those who don't follow your commandments are cursed.
You rebuke those who are proud; cursed are those who disobey (your commands/what you have commanded).
22 Don't let me be scorned and insulted, for I have kept your laws.
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 Even leaders sit down together and slander me, but I, your servant, will think seriously about your instructions.
Rulers gather together and plan ways to harm me, but I will (meditate on/study) (your statutes/what you have decreed).
24 Your laws make me happy—they are my wise advisors.
I am delighted with (your requirements/what you have instructed [us to do)]; [it is as though] they are my advisors.
25 I'm dying here, lying in the dust. Keep me alive as you promised.
[I think that] I will soon die [IDM]; revive/heal me, as you have told me that you would.
26 I explained my situation to you, and you answered me. Teach me to follow your directions.
When I told you about my behavior, you answered me; teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do).
27 Help me understand what your laws mean, and I will meditate on the wonderful things you do.
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 I'm weeping because I'm so sad; please encourage me as you promised.
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 Stop me fooling myself; kindly teach me your law.
Prevent me from doing what is wrong, and be kind to me by teaching me your laws.
30 I have chosen to trust in you. I always pay attention to what you say.
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 hold on to your teachings, Lord. Don't let me be ridiculed.
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 to follow your commands, for you have expanded my mind! He
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 the meaning of your laws, and I will always keep them.
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 Help me to understand so I can be totally committed to doing what you want.
Help me to understand your laws in order that I may obey them with all my inner being.
35 Lead me to follow your commands, for this is what I love to do
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 Help me to concentrate on what you say rather than on making a profit.
Cause me to want to obey your rules and not to want to become rich.
37 Don't let me focus on things that are worthless. Help me live 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 Please keep your promise to me, your servant, that you made to those who worship 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 I dread, for your law is 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 I always want to do what you say. Please let me live, for you do what is right. Waw
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 Lord, please love me with your trustworthy love; please give me the salvation you promised.
Yahweh, show me that you faithfully love me, and rescue/save me, like you have said/promised that you would.
42 Then I can reply to those who mock me, for I trust what you say.
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 Don't ever prevent me from being able to speak your words of truth, for I place my complete confidence in your just 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 continue to follow your teachings, forever and ever.
I will always obey your laws, forever.
45 I shall live in freedom, for I have committed myself to obeying you.
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 instruct kings about your laws—I won't be embarrassed.
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'm so happy for your instructions. I love them!
I am delighted to [obey] (your commands/what you have commanded), and I love them.
48 I lift up my hands in prayer, honoring your commandments. I will think deeply about all you say. Zayin
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 promise to me, your servant. It's my only 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 what brings me encouragement in my misery—your promise keeps me going!
When I have been suffering, you comforted me; you did what you promised me, and that [PRS] revived me.
51 Arrogant people mock me terribly, but I don't give up on your teachings.
Proud people are always making fun of me, but I do not (turn away from/stop) [obeying] your laws.
52 I think about the instructions you gave long ago, Lord, and they reassure me.
Yahweh, when I think about (your regulations/the rules) that you gave to us long ago, I am comforted/encouraged.
53 I am angry with the wicked because they have rejected your law.
When [I see that] wicked people have disregarded your laws, I become very angry.
54 Your instructions have been music to my ears wherever I have lived.
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 At night I think about the kind of person you are, Lord, and do what you say.
Yahweh, during the night I think about you [MTY], and [so] I obey your laws.
56 For this is how I live my life—by following your principles. Heth
What I have always done is to obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
57 Lord, you are mine! I have promised to do as you say.
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 My whole being wants your blessing—please be kind to me, as you have promised!
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 As I think about my life, I turn to follow what you have said.
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 hurry to keep your commandments without delay
I hurry to obey (your commands/what you have commanded); I do not delay [at all].
61 Even though wicked people try to tie me up, I won't forget your instructions.
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 I get up in the middle of the night to thank you for your good laws.
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 identify with all those who follow you, those who do what you tell them.
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 Lord, you love everyone on earth; please teach me what to do. Teth
Yahweh, you faithfully/always love [people] all over the earth; teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
65 Lord, you have been so good to me, your servant, as you have promised.
Yahweh, you have done good things for me, like you promised/said that you would do.
66 Now teach me wise judgment and discernment because I believe in your instructions.
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 Previously I was suffering, wandering away from you, but now I do what you say.
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 Since you are good, everything you do is good. Teach me your ways.
You are [very] good, and what you do is good; teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
69 Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies; but I whole-heartedly follow your commands.
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 They are cold and unfeeling, but I love your law.
Those proud people (are stupid/do not understand your laws) [IDM], but [as for me], I am delighted with your laws.
71 The suffering I went through was good for me, so I could think about what you have stipulated.
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 What you tell me to do is worth more to me than much gold and silver. Yodh
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 You created me and made me what I am; help me to learn and better understand 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 worship you be happy when they see me, for I place my confidence 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 Lord, I know that what you decide is right; you brought me down in order to help me because you are trustworthy.
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 trustworthy love comfort me as your promised me, 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 Be compassionate to me so I may live, for I love your teachings.
Be merciful to me in order that I may [continue to] live, because I am delighted with your laws.
78 Bring down those proud people who wronged me with their lies. I will spend time thinking about your instructions.
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 those who follow you turn to me, those who understand your laws.
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 I be innocent in the way I keep your rules so that I won't be ashamed. Kaph
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 I'm exhausted waiting for you to save me, but my hope is 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 I strain my eyes looking for you to keep your promises, asking “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 I've become like a wineskin that's been shriveled up by smoke, but I have not forgotten to do as you say.
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 long do I have to wait before you punish my persecutors?
How long must I wait? When will you punish those who (persecute/cause trouble for) me?
85 These arrogant people have dug pits to trap me, these people who don't care anything about 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 commands are trustworthy. Help me against these people who persecute me with their lies!
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 have almost killed me, but I have not given up on what you say.
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 Since you love me with your trustworthy love, don't let me die, so I can go on following the instructions you have given. Lamedh
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, Lord, lasts forever. It stands firm in the heavens.
Yahweh, your words will last forever; they will last as long as heaven lasts.
90 Your faithfulness lasts for all generations, as permanent as the earth you created.
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 judgments stand—they are as true today as ever—for everything serves your will.
To this day, [all things on the earth] remain because you decided that they should remain; everything [on the earth] serves you.
92 If I didn't love your teachings, my suffering would have killed me.
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 instructions, for through them you give me 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 belong to you, so please save me! I am committed to following 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 Even though wicked people are waiting to ambush and kill me, I will focus my mind on what you say.
Wicked [men] are waiting to kill me, but I [will] think about what you have instructed [us to do].
96 I recognize that human perfection has its limits, but your law is limitless. Mem
I have learned that there is a limit/end for everything, but what you command (has no limits/never ends).
97 I really love your law! I meditate on it all day long.
I love your laws very much. I (meditate on/think about) them all during the day.
98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for I'm always thinking about your instructions.
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 In fact I have a better insight than all of my teachers because I spend time concentrating on what you say.
I understand more than my teachers do, because I (meditate on/think about) (your requirements/what you have instructed us to do).
100 I even understand more than the elders because I follow your directions.
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 avoid any course of action that leads to evil, because I want to remain faithful 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 I have not disregarded your instructions because you yourself taught me what to do.
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 Your words taste so sweet to me! They are sweeter than honey to 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 what you say, so I hate any way of life that's just a lie. Nun
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 that shows me where to walk, it's a light for 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've made a promise, and I will keep it: I will keep your rules that are always right!
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 Lord, I'm really suffering! Please let me live, as you have promised.
Yahweh, I am suffering very much; cause me to be strong/healthy [again], as you have promised to do.
108 Lord, please accept my offerings of praise that I freely give you. Teach me your rules.
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 life is always at risk, but I will not forget your law.
[My enemies are] often trying to kill me [IDM], but I do not forget your laws.
110 Wicked people have set a trap for me, but I will not stray from your commandments.
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 will always hold on to what you say for your words make me really happy,
(Your requirements/What you have instructed us to do) are my possession forever; because of them [PRS], I am joyful.
112 I have made up my mind to follow your instructions to the very end. Samekh
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 I hate people who are two-faced, but I love your law.
I hate people who are [only] partly committed to you, but I love your laws.
114 You keep me safe and you defend me, your word gives me reason to hope.
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 Leave me alone, you evil people, and let me keep 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 Support me, Lord, as you promised, so I can live. Don't let my hope turn into discouragement.
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 Support me, so I can be saved and always pay attention to your instructions.
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 those who don't follow your instructions—they're fooling themselves by living a lie.
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 You treat the wicked people on earth as something worthless to be discarded; therefore I love your laws.
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 I have goose bumps thinking of you—I'm in awe! I'm scared of your judgments! Ayin
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's fair and right, so please don't abandon me to my enemies.
[But] I have done what is right and fair/just; [so] do not allow people to oppress/mistreat me.
122 Please promise you'll take care of me, your servant. Don't let these arrogant people mistreat me.
Promise me that you will do good things for me and do not allow proud [people] to oppress me.
123 I strain my eyes looking for your salvation, watching for you to fulfill your promise to make everything good.
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 Please treat me, your servant, according to your trustworthy love. Teach me what you want me to do.
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. Please give me discernment so I can understand your instructions.
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 Lord, it's time for you to act, for these people have broken your laws.
Yahweh, now is the time for you to [punish people] because they have disobeyed your laws.
127 This is why I love your commandments more than gold, more than the finest 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 All of your rules are right in every way, and so I hate any way of life that's just a lie. Pe
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 Your laws are truly wonderful—that's why I keep 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 Studying your words brings light so that even the uneducated can understand.
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 With keen desire I long for what you have to say.
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 Please pay attention to me and be kind to me, as you are with those who love you.
Listen to me and act kindly to me, like you do to [all] those who love you [MTY].
133 Tell me by your word the way I should go, and don't let any kind of evil control 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 Save me from cruel people so I can follow your instructions.
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 Please look favorably on me, your servant, teach me what I should do.
Be kind to me and teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
136 My tears stream down as I weep for those who don't keep your law. Tsadhe
I cry very much because [many] people do not obey your laws.
137 Lord, you are right, and what you decide is just!
Yahweh, you are righteous and (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us) are just/fair.
138 You have given your instructions which are fair and totally trustworthy.
(Your requirements/All the things that you have instructed us to do) are true and are all very right and fair.
139 My devotion is burning me up inside because my enemies ignore your words.
I am (furious/very angry) because my enemies disregard (your words/what you have told us to do).
140 Your promises have been proved true, and that's why I, your servant, love them.
(Your promises are/All the things that you have said that you will do are) dependable and I love them.
141 I may be unimportant and looked down on, but I don't forget your commandments.
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 goodness and justice last forever; and your law is the truth.
You are righteous and you will be righteous forever, and your laws will never be changed.
143 When I have problems and sadness, your commands make me happy.
I [constantly] have troubles/difficulties and I am worried, but (your commands cause/what you have commanded causes) me to be happy.
144 Your laws are always right; help me to understand what they mean so I can live. Qoph
(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 My whole being is crying out! Lord, please answer me! I will follow your instructions.
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 pray to you, asking, “Please save me!” so I can do what you say.
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 get up before dawn, and call out to you for help and put my hope in your word.
[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 During the night I stay awake, meditating 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 Listen to what I have to say, Lord, because of your trustworthy love. Keep me alive, Lord, because you always do what's right.
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 Evil people come running to attack me—they totally disregard your law.
Those evil people who oppress/persecute me are coming closer to me; they do not pay any attention to your laws.
151 But you, Lord, are close beside me; 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 realized that your laws will last forever. Resh
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 Please look at my suffering and save me! I have not forgotten your teachings.
Look at me and see that I am suffering [very much], and heal me, because I do not forget your laws.
154 Plead my case, and save me as you promised! Let me live!
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 Wicked people can't be saved, because they don't care about what you say.
Wicked [people] do not obey (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do), so you will certainly not save them.
156 Lord, your mercy is so great! Because you are always fair, please let me live!
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 Despite the many people who persecute and mistreat me, I have not strayed from your laws.
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 Watching these unfaithful people disgusts me because they take no notice of 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 See how much I love your commandments, Lord. Please let me live because of your trustworthy love.
[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 can be summed up in one word: truth! All of your just laws will last forever. Shin
All that you have said is truth, and all (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us) will endure forever.
161 Leaders persecute me for no reason, but I am in awe only of your word.
Rulers persecute me for no reason, but in my inner being I revere (your words/what you have said).
162 Your word makes me so happy—I'm like someone who discovers immense treasure.
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 detest lies, but I love your teachings.
I thoroughly hate [DOU] [all] lies but I love your laws.
164 I praise you seven times a day because your laws are good.
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 Those who love your teachings have wonderful peace and nothing trips them up.
Things go well for those who love your laws; there is nothing adverse/bad that will happen to them.
166 Lord, I look forward to your salvation. I keep 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 laws and love them very much.
I obey (what you require/what you have instructed) us to do; I love it [all] very much.
168 I keep your commandments and laws because you see everything I do. Taw
I obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do), and you see everything that I do.
169 Lord, please listen to my sad cry; help me to understand, as you promised.
Yahweh, listen while I pray [for you to help me]; help me to understand [(your words/what you have told us to do)].
170 Please hear what I have to say to you, and save me, as you promised.
Hear me while I pray and rescue/save me as you promised/said that you would.
171 Let me pour out my words of praise, for you teach me what to do.
I [MTY] will always praise you because you teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
172 I will sing about your word, for all your commandments are right.
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 Please be ready to help me, for I have chosen to follow your instructions.
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, Lord; your teachings make me happy.
Yahweh, I eagerly desire for you to rescue/save me [from my enemies]; I am delighted with your laws.
175 May I live my life in praise to you, and may your instructions help 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 wandered away like a lost sheep, so please come looking for me, 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).
