Psalms 119
1 ALEPH. Happy are they that are upright in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk in the law of Yahweh.
2 Happy are they that keep His testimonies, that seek Him with the whole heart.
Blessed are they who keep his solemn commands, who seek him with all their heart.
3 Yea, they do no unrighteousness; they walk in His ways.
They do no wrong; they walk in his ways.
4 Thou hast ordained Thy precepts, that we should observe them diligently.
You have commanded us to keep your instructions so that we should carefully observe them.
5 Oh that my ways were directed to observe Thy statutes!
Oh, that I would be firmly established in the observance of your statutes!
6 Then should I not be ashamed, when I have regard unto all Thy commandments.
Then I would not be put to shame when I think of all your commandments.
7 I will give thanks unto Thee with uprightness of heart, when I learn Thy righteous ordinances.
I will give thanks to you with an upright heart when I learn your righteous decrees.
8 I will observe Thy statutes; O forsake me not utterly.
I will observe your statutes; do not leave me alone.
9 BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man keep his way pure? By taking heed thereto according to Thy word.
How can a young person keep his path pure? By obeying your word.
10 With my whole heart have I sought Thee; O let me not err from Thy commandments.
With my whole heart I seek you; Do not let me stray from your commandments.
11 Thy word have I laid up in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee.
I have stored up your word in my heart so that I might not sin against you.
12 Blessed art Thou, O LORD; teach me Thy statutes.
Blessed you are, Yahweh; teach me your statutes.
13 With my lips have I told all the ordinances of Thy mouth.
With my mouth I have declared all the righteous decrees that you have revealed.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
I rejoice in the way of your covenant decrees more than in all riches.
15 I will meditate in Thy precepts, and have respect unto Thy ways.
I will meditate on your instructions and pay attention to your ways.
16 I will delight myself in Thy statutes; I will not forget Thy word.
I delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
17 GIMEL. Deal bountifully with Thy servant that I may live, and I will observe Thy word.
Be kind to your servant so that I may live and keep your word.
18 Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law.
Open my eyes so that I may see marvelous things in your law.
19 I am a sojourner in the earth; hide not Thy commandments from me.
I am a foreigner in the land; do not hide your commandments from me.
20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto Thine ordinances at all times.
My desires are crushed by the longing to know your righteous decrees at all times.
21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, that do err from Thy commandments.
You rebuke the proud, who are cursed, who wander from your commandments.
22 Take away from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept Thy testimonies.
Spare me from disgrace and humiliation, for I have obeyed your covenant decrees.
23 Even though princes sit and talk against me, thy servant doth meditate in Thy statutes.
Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes.
24 Yea, Thy testimonies are my delight, they are my counsellors.
Your covenant decrees are my delight, and they are my counselors.
25 DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust; quicken Thou me according to Thy word.
My life clings to the dust! Give me life by your word.
26 I told of my ways, and Thou didst answer me; teach me Thy statutes.
I told you my ways, and you answered me; teach me your statutes.
27 Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts, that I may talk of Thy wondrous works.
Make me understand the ways of your instructions, so that I can meditate on your wondrous teachings.
28 My soul melteth away for heaviness; sustain me according unto Thy word.
I am overwhelmed with grief! Strengthen me by your word.
29 Remove from me the way of falsehood; and grant me Thy law graciously.
Turn from me the path of deceit; graciously teach me your law.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; Thine ordinances have I set before me.
I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have always kept your righteous decrees before me.
31 I cleave unto Thy testimonies; O LORD, put me not to shame.
I cling to your covenant decrees; Yahweh, do not let me be shamed.
32 I will run the way of Thy commandments, for Thou dost enlarge my heart.
I will run in the path of your commandments, for you enlarge my heart to do so.
33 HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of Thy statutes; and I will keep it at every step.
Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes, and I will keep them to the end.
34 Give me understanding, that I keep Thy law and observe it with my whole heart.
Give me understanding, and I will keep your law; I will observe it with all my heart.
35 Make me to tread in the path of Thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
Guide me in the path of your commandments, for I delight to walk in it.
36 Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
Direct my heart toward your covenant decrees and away from unrighteous gain.
37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken me in Thy ways.
Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; revive me in your ways.
38 Confirm Thy word unto Thy servant, which pertaineth unto the fear of Thee.
Carry out for your servant your promise that you made to those who honor you.
39 Turn away my reproach which I dread; for Thine ordinances are good.
Take away the insults I dread, for your righteous judgments are good.
40 Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts; quicken me in Thy righteousness.
See, I have longed for your instructions; revive me in your righteousness.
41 VAV. Let Thy mercies also come unto me, O LORD, even Thy salvation, according to Thy word;
Yahweh, give me your unfailing love— your salvation, according to your promise;
42 That I may have an answer for him that taunteth me; for I trust in Thy word.
then I will have a reply for the one who mocks me, for I trust in your word.
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I hope in Thine ordinances;
Do not take the word of truth from my mouth, for my hope is in your righteous decrees.
44 So shall I observe Thy law continually for ever and ever;
I will observe your law continually, forever and ever.
45 And I will walk at ease, for I have sought Thy precepts;
I will walk securely, for I seek your instructions.
46 I will also speak of Thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed.
I will speak of your solemn commands before kings and will not be ashamed.
47 And I will delight myself in Thy commandments, which I have loved.
I delight in your commandments, which I love dearly.
48 I will lift up my hands also unto Thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in Thy statutes.
I will lift up my hands to your commandments, which I love; I will meditate on your statutes.
49 ZAIN. Remember the word unto Thy servant, because Thou hast made me to hope.
Call to mind your promise to your servant because you have given me hope.
50 This is my comfort in my affliction, that Thy word hath quickened me.
This is my comfort in my affliction: that your promise has kept me alive.
51 The proud have had me greatly in derision; yet have I not turned aside from Thy law.
The proud have scoffed at me, yet I have not turned away from your law.
52 I have remembered Thine ordinances which are of old, O LORD, and have comforted myself.
I have thought about your righteous decrees from ancient times, Yahweh, and I comfort myself.
53 Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me, because of the wicked that forsake Thy law.
Hot anger has taken hold of me because of the wicked who reject your law.
54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I temporarily live.
55 I have remembered Thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have observed Thy law.
I think about your name during the night, Yahweh, and I keep your law.
56 This I have had, that I have kept Thy precepts.
This has been my practice because I have observed your instructions.
57 HETH. My portion is the LORD, I have said that I would observe Thy words.
Yahweh is my portion; I have determined to observe your words.
58 I have entreated Thy favour with my whole heart; be gracious unto me according to Thy word.
I earnestly request your favor with my whole heart; be merciful to me, as your word promised.
59 I considered my ways, and turned my feet unto Thy testimonies.
I examined my ways and turned my feet to your covenant decrees.
60 I made haste, and delayed not, to observe Thy commandments.
I hurry and do not delay to keep your commandments.
61 The bands of the wicked have enclosed me; but I have not forgotten Thy law.
The cords of the wicked have ensnared me; I have not forgotten your law.
62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto Thee because of Thy righteous ordinances.
At midnight I rise to give thanks to you because of your righteous decrees.
63 I am a companion of all them that fear Thee, and of them that observe Thy precepts.
I am a companion of all who honor you, to all who observe your instructions.
64 The earth, O LORD, is full of Thy mercy; teach me Thy statutes.
The earth, Yahweh, is full of your covenant faithfulness; teach me your statutes.
65 TETH. Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O LORD, according unto Thy word.
You have done good to your servant, Yahweh, by means of your word.
66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge; for I have believed Thy commandments.
Teach me proper discernment and understanding, for I have believed in your commandments.
67 Before I was afflicted, I did err; but now I observe Thy word.
Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I observe your word.
68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me Thy statutes.
You are good, and you are one who does good; teach me your statutes.
69 The proud have forged a lie against me; but I with my whole heart will keep Thy precepts.
The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I keep your instructions with my whole heart.
70 Their heart is gross like fat; but I delight in Thy law.
Their hearts are hardened, but I delight in your law.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, in order that I might learn Thy statutes.
It is good for me that I have suffered so that I would learn your statutes.
72 The law of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Instruction from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
73 JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn Thy commandments.
Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding so that I may learn your commandments.
74 They that fear Thee shall see me and be glad, because I have hope in Thy word.
Those who honor you will be glad when they see me because I find hope in your word.
75 I know, O LORD, that Thy judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness Thou hast afflicted me.
I know, Yahweh, that your decrees are just, and that in faithfulness you afflicted me.
76 Let, I pray Thee, Thy lovingkindness be ready to comfort me, according to Thy promise unto Thy servant.
Let your covenant faithfulness comfort me, as you promised your servant.
77 Let Thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; for Thy law is my delight.
Show me compassion so that I may live, for your law is my delight.
78 Let the proud be put to shame, for they have distorted my cause with falsehood; but I will meditate in Thy precepts.
Let the proud be put to shame, for they have slandered me; but I will meditate on your instructions.
79 Let those that fear Thee return unto me, and they that know Thy testimonies.
May those who honor you turn to me, those who know your covenant decrees.
80 Let my heart be undivided in Thy statutes, in order that I may not be put to shame.
May my heart be blameless with respect to your statutes so that I may not be put to shame.
81 CAPH. My soul pineth for Thy salvation; in Thy word do I hope.
I faint with longing that you might rescue me! I hope in your word.
82 Mine eyes fail for Thy word, saying: 'When wilt Thou comfort me?'
My eyes long to see your promise; when will you comfort me?
83 For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; yet do I not forget Thy statutes.
For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke; I do not forget your statutes.
84 How many are the days of Thy servant? When wilt Thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
How long must your servant endure this; when will you judge those who persecute me?
85 The proud have digged pits for me, which is not according to Thy law.
The proud have dug pits for me, defying your law.
86 All Thy commandments are faithful; they persecute me for nought; help Thou me.
All your commandments are reliable; those people persecute me wrongfully; help me.
87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but as for me, I forsook not Thy precepts.
They have almost made an end to me on earth, but I do not reject your instructions.
88 Quicken me after Thy lovingkindness, and I will observe the testimony of Thy mouth.
By your steadfast love, keep me alive, so that I may obey your commands.
89 LAMED. For ever, O LORD, Thy word standeth fast in heaven.
Yahweh, your word stands forever; your word is established firmly in heaven.
90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations; Thou hast established the earth, and it standeth.
Your faithfulness lasts for all generations; you have established the earth, and it remains.
91 They stand this day according to Thine ordinances; for all things are Thy servants.
All things continue to this day, just as you said in your righteous decrees, for all things are your servants.
92 Unless Thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget Thy precepts; for with them Thou hast quickened me.
I will never forget your instructions, for through them you have kept me alive.
94 I am Thine, save me; for I have sought Thy precepts.
I am yours; save me, for I seek your instructions.
95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me; but I will consider Thy testimonies.
The wicked prepare to destroy me, but I will seek to understand your covenant decrees.
96 I have seen an end to every purpose; but Thy commandment is exceeding broad.
I have seen that everything has its limits, but your commandments are broad, beyond limits.
97 MEM. O how love I Thy law! It is my meditation all the day.
Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all day long.
98 Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers; for Thy testimonies are my (meditation)
I have more understanding than all my teachers, for I meditate on your covenant decrees.
100 I understand more than mine elders, because I have keep Thy precepts.
I understand more than those older than I am; this is because I have kept your instructions.
101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, in order that I might observe Thy word.
I have kept my feet back from every evil path so that I might observe your word.
102 I have not turned aside from Thine ordinances; for Thou hast instructed me.
I have not turned aside from your righteous decrees, for you have instructed me.
103 How sweet are Thy words unto my palate! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
How sweet are your words to my taste, yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 From Thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.
Through your instructions I gain discernment; therefore I hate every false way.
105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
106 I have sworn, and have confirmed it, to observe Thy righteous ordinances.
I have sworn and have confirmed it, that I will observe your righteous decrees.
107 I am afflicted very much; quicken me, O LORD, according unto Thy word.
I am very afflicted; keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised in your word.
108 Accept, I beseech Thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me Thine ordinances.
Yahweh, please accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, and teach me your righteous decrees.
109 My soul is continually in my hand; yet have I not forgotten Thy law.
My life is always in my hand, yet I do not forget your law.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me; yet went I not astray from Thy precepts.
The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your instructions.
111 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
I claim your covenant decrees as my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
112 I have inclined my heart to perform Thy statutes, for ever, at every step.
My heart is set on obeying your statutes forever to the very end.
113 SAMECH. I hate them that are of a double mind; but Thy law do I love.
I hate those who have a double mind, but I love your law.
114 Thou art my covert and my shield; in Thy word do I hope.
You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.
115 Depart from me, ye evildoers; that I may keep the commandments of my God.
Get away from me, you evil doers, so that I may observe the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according unto Thy word, that I may live; and put me not to shame in my hope.
Sustain me by your word so that I may live and not be ashamed of my hope.
117 Support Thou me, and I shall be saved; and I will occupy myself with Thy statutes continually.
Support me, and I will be safe; I will always meditate on your statutes.
118 Thou hast made light of all them that err from Thy statutes; for their deceit is vain.
You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for those people are deceptive and unreliable.
119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love Thy testimonies.
You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag; therefore I love your solemn commands.
120 My flesh shuddereth for fear of Thee; and I am afraid of Thy judgments.
My body trembles in fear of you, and I am afraid of your righteous decrees.
121 AIN. I have done justice and righteousness; leave me not to mine oppressors.
I do what is just and right; do not abandon me to my oppressors.
122 Be surety for Thy servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.
Guarantee the welfare of your servant; do not let the proud oppress me.
123 Mine eyes fail for Thy salvation, and for Thy righteous word.
My eyes grow tired as I wait for your salvation and for your righteous word.
124 Deal with Thy servant according unto Thy mercy, and teach me Thy statutes.
Show your servant your covenant faithfulness, and teach me your statutes.
125 I am Thy servant, give me understanding, that I may know Thy testimonies.
I am your servant; give me understanding so that I may know your covenant decrees.
126 It is time for the LORD to work; they have made void Thy law.
It is time for Yahweh to act, for people have broken your law.
127 Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.
Truly I love your commandments more than gold, more than fine gold.
128 Therefore I esteem all Thy precepts concerning all things to be right; every false way I hate.
Therefore I carefully follow all your instructions, and I hate every path of falsehood.
129 PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul keep them.
Your rules are wonderful, that is why I obey them.
130 The opening of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the untrained.
131 I opened wide my mouth, and panted; for I longed for Thy commandments.
I open my mouth and pant, for I long for your commandments.
132 Turn Thee towards me, and be gracious unto me, as is Thy wont to do unto those that love Thy name.
Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do for those who love your name.
133 Order my footsteps by Thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Direct my footsteps by your word; do not let any sin rule me.
134 Redeem me from the oppression of man, and I will observe Thy precepts.
Redeem me from human oppression so that I may observe your instructions.
135 Make Thy face to shine upon Thy servant; and teach me Thy statutes.
Let your face shine on your servant, and teach me your statutes.
136 Mine eyes run down with rivers of water, because they observe not Thy law.
Streams of tears run down from my eyes because people do not observe your law.
137 TZADE. Righteous art Thou, O LORD, and upright are Thy judgments.
You are righteous, Yahweh, and your decrees are fair.
138 Thou hast commanded Thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness.
You have given your covenant decrees righteously and faithfully.
139 My zeal hath undone me, because mine adversaries have forgotten Thy words.
Anger has destroyed me because my adversaries forget your words.
140 Thy word is tried to the uttermost, and Thy servant loveth it.
Your word has been tested very much, and your servant loves it.
141 I am small and despised; yet have I not forgotten Thy precepts.
I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your instructions.
142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Thy law is the truth.
Your justice is forever right, and your law is trustworthy.
143 Trouble and anguish have overtaken me; yet Thy commandments are my delight.
Though distress and anguish have found me, your commandments are still my delight.
144 Thy testimonies are righteous for ever; give me understanding, and I shall live.
Your covenant decrees are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.
145 KOPH. I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD; I will keep Thy statutes.
I cried out with my whole heart, “Answer me, Yahweh, I will keep your statutes.
146 I have called Thee, save me, and I will observe Thy testimonies.
I call to you; save me, and I will observe your covenant decrees.”
147 I rose early at dawn, and cried; I hoped in Thy word.
I rise before the dawn of the morning and cry for help. I hope in your words.
148 Mine eyes forestalled the night-watches, that I might meditate in Thy word.
My eyes are open before the night watches change so that I might meditate on your word.
149 Hear my voice according unto Thy lovingkindness; quicken me, O LORD, as Thou art wont.
Hear my voice in your covenant faithfulness; keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised in your righteous decrees.
150 They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; they are far from Thy law.
Those who are persecuting me are coming closer to me, but they are far from your law.
151 Thou art nigh, O LORD; and all Thy commandments are truth.
You are near, Yahweh, and all your commandments are trustworthy.
152 Of old have I known from Thy testimonies that Thou hast founded them for ever.
Long ago I learned from your covenant decrees that you had set them in place forever.
153 RESH. O see mine affliction, and rescue me; for I do not forget Thy law.
Look on my affliction and help me, for I do not forget your law.
154 Plead Thou my cause, and redeem me; quicken me according to Thy word.
Plead my cause and redeem me; keep me, as you have promised in your word.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not Thy statutes.
Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not love your statutes.
156 Great are Thy compassions, O LORD; quicken me as Thou art wont.
Great are your merciful actions, Yahweh; keep me alive, as you always do.
157 Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; yet have I not turned aside from Thy testimonies.
My persecutors and my foes are many, yet I have not turned from your covenant decrees.
158 I beheld them that were faithless, and strove with them; because they observed not Thy word.
I view the treacherous with disgust because they do not keep your word.
159 O see how I love Thy precepts; quicken me, O LORD, according to Thy lovingkindness.
See how I love your instructions; keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised by your covenant faithfulness.
160 The beginning of Thy word is truth; and all Thy righteous ordinance endureth for ever.
The essence of your word is truth; every one of your righteous decrees lasts forever.
161 SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of Thy words.
Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your word.
162 I rejoice at Thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
I rejoice at your word like one who finds great plunder.
163 I hate and abhor falsehood; Thy law do I love.
I hate and despise falsehood, but I love your law.
164 Seven times a day do I praise Thee, because of Thy righteous ordinances.
Seven times a day I praise you because of your righteous decrees.
165 Great peace have they that love Thy law; and there is no stumbling for them.
Great peace they have, those who love your law; nothing makes them stumble.
166 I have hoped for Thy salvation, O LORD, and have done Thy commandments.
I hope for your salvation, Yahweh, and I obey your commandments.
167 My soul hath observed Thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
I observe your solemn commands, and I love them greatly.
168 I have observed Thy precepts and Thy testimonies; for all my ways are before Thee.
I keep your instructions and your solemn commands, for you are aware of everything I do.
169 TAV. Let my cry come near before Thee, O LORD; give me understanding according to Thy word.
Listen to my cry for help, Yahweh; give me understanding into your word.
170 Let my supplication come before Thee; deliver me according to Thy word.
May my plea come before you; help me, as you have promised in your word.
171 Let my lips utter praise: because Thou teachest me Thy statutes.
May my lips pour out praise, for you teach me your statutes.
172 Let my tongue sing of Thy word; for all Thy commandments are righteousness.
Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commandments are right.
173 Let Thy hand be ready to help me; for I have chosen Thy precepts.
May your hand help me, for I have chosen your instructions.
174 I have longed for Thy salvation, O LORD; and Thy law is my delight.
I long for your rescue, Yahweh, and your law is my delight.
175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee; and let Thine ordinances help me.
May I live and praise you, and may your righteous decrees help me.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Thy servant; for I have not forgotten Thy commandments.
I have wandered off like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments.
