Psalms 119
1 Alleluia. Blessed are the blameless in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.
Aleph Happy are those who do what is right, who follow what the Lord says.
2 Blessed are they that search out his testimonies: they will diligently seek him with the whole heart.
Happy are those who keep his commandments, who sincerely want to follow him.
3 For they that work iniquity have not walked in his ways.
They don't do what's wrong; they walk in his ways.
4 You have commanded [us] diligently to keep your precepts.
You have ordered us to follow your instructions carefully.
5 O that my ways were directed to keep your ordinances.
May I be reliable in the way I keep your rules!
6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect to all your commandments.
Then I won't be ashamed when I compare what I do to what you have said.
7 I will give you thanks with uprightness of heart, when I have learned the judgments of your righteousness.
I will praise you sincerely as I learn from you the right way to live.
8 I will keep your ordinances: O forsake me not greatly.
I will observe your laws. Please never give up on me! Beth
9 Wherewith shall a young man direct his way? by keeping your words.
How does a young person remain pure? By following what you say.
10 With my whole heart have I diligently sought you: cast me not away from your commandments.
I worship you sincerely; please don't let me stray from your commands.
11 I have hidden your oracles in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
I keep what you say in mind so I won't sin against you.
12 Blessed are you, O Lord: teach me your ordinances.
Thank you Lord! Teach me what to do!
13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of your mouth.
I repeat out loud your instructions.
14 I have delighted in the way of your testimonies, [as much] as in all riches.
I enjoy your laws more than having plenty of money.
15 I will meditate on your commandments, and consider your ways.
I will think deeply about your teachings, and reflect on your ways.
16 I will meditate on your ordinances: I will not forget your words.
I will take pleasure in following your directions; I won't forget what you say. Gimel
17 Render a recompense to your servant: [so] shall I live, and keep your words.
Be kind to your servant so I can live and follow what you teach.
18 Unveil you mine eyes, and I shall perceive wondrous things of your law.
Open my eyes so I may discover wonderful things in your law.
19 I am a stranger in the earth: hide not your commandments from me.
I'm only here for a short time—don't let me miss what you have to say.
20 My soul has longed exceedingly for your judgments at all times.
I'm always so keen to know your instructions.
21 You have rebuked the proud: cursed are they that turn aside from your commandments.
You reprimand those who are arrogant; those who don't follow your commandments are cursed.
22 Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have sought out your testimonies.
Don't let me be scorned and insulted, for I have kept your laws.
23 For princes sat and spoke against me: but your servant was meditating on your ordinances.
Even leaders sit down together and slander me, but I, your servant, will think seriously about your instructions.
24 For your testimonies are my (meditation) and your ordinances are my counselors.
Your laws make me happy—they are my wise advisors.
25 My soul has cleaved to the ground; quicken you me according to your word.
I'm dying here, lying in the dust. Keep me alive as you promised.
26 I declared my ways, and you did hear me: teach me your ordinances.
I explained my situation to you, and you answered me. Teach me to follow your directions.
27 Instruct me in the way of your ordinances; and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
Help me understand what your laws mean, and I will meditate on the wonderful things you do.
28 My soul has slumbered for sorrow; strengthen you me with your words.
I'm weeping because I'm so sad; please encourage me as you promised.
29 Remove from me the way of iniquity; and be merciful to me by your law.
Stop me fooling myself; kindly teach me your law.
30 I have chosen the way of truth; and have not forgotten your judgments.
I have chosen to trust in you. I always pay attention to what you say.
31 I have cleaved to your testimonies, O Lord; put me not to shame.
I hold on to your teachings, Lord. Don't let me be ridiculed.
32 I ran the way of your commandments, when you did enlarge my heart.
I run to follow your commands, for you have expanded my mind! He
33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your ordinances, and I will seek it out continually.
Teach me the meaning of your laws, and I will always keep them.
34 Instruct me, and I will search out your law, and will keep it with my whole heart.
Help me to understand so I can be totally committed to doing what you want.
35 Guide me in the path of your commandments; for I have delighted in it.
Lead me to follow your commands, for this is what I love to do
36 Incline mine heart to your testimonies, and not to covetousness.
Help me to concentrate on what you say rather than on making a profit.
37 Turn away mine eyes that I may not behold vanity: quicken you me in your way.
Don't let me focus on things that are worthless. Help me live in your ways.
38 Confirm your oracle to your servant, that he may fear you.
Please keep your promise to me, your servant, that you made to those who worship you.
39 Take away my reproach which I have feared: for your judgments are good.
Take away the shame I dread, for your law is good.
40 Behold, I have desired your commandments: quicken me in your righteousness.
I always want to do what you say. Please let me live, for you do what is right. Waw
41 And let your mercy come upon me, O Lord; [even] your salvation, according to your word.
Lord, please love me with your trustworthy love; please give me the salvation you promised.
42 And [so] I shall render an answer to them that reproach me: for I have trusted in your words.
Then I can reply to those who mock me, for I trust what you say.
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in your judgments. So shall I keep your law continually, for ever and ever.
Don't ever prevent me from being able to speak your words of truth, for I place my complete confidence in your just judgments.
I will continue to follow your teachings, forever and ever.
45 I walked also at large: for I sought out your commandments.
I shall live in freedom, for I have committed myself to obeying you.
46 And I spoke of your testimonies before kings, and was not ashamed.
I will instruct kings about your laws—I won't be embarrassed.
47 And I meditated on your commandments, which I loved exceedingly.
I'm so happy for your instructions. I love them!
48 And I lifted up my hands to your commandments which I loved; and I meditated in your ordinances.
I lift up my hands in prayer, honoring your commandments. I will think deeply about all you say. Zayin
49 Remember your words to your servant, wherein you have made me hope.
Remember your promise to me, your servant. It's my only hope.
50 This has comforted me in mine affliction: for your oracle has quickened me.
This is what brings me encouragement in my misery—your promise keeps me going!
51 The proud have transgressed exceedingly; but I swerved not from your law.
Arrogant people mock me terribly, but I don't give up on your teachings.
52 I remembered your judgments of old, O Lord; and was comforted.
I think about the instructions you gave long ago, Lord, and they reassure me.
53 Despair took hold upon me, because of the sinners who forsake your law.
I am angry with the wicked because they have rejected your law.
54 Your ordinances were my songs in the place of my sojourning.
Your instructions have been music to my ears wherever I have lived.
55 I remembered your name, O Lord, in the night, and kept your law.
At night I think about the kind of person you are, Lord, and do what you say.
56 This I had, because I diligently sought your ordinances.
For this is how I live my life—by following your principles. Heth
57 You are my portion, O Lord: I said that I would keep your law.
Lord, you are mine! I have promised to do as you say.
58 I implored your favor with my whole heart: have mercy upon me according to your word.
My whole being wants your blessing—please be kind to me, as you have promised!
59 I thought on your ways, and turned my feet to your testimonies.
As I think about my life, I turn to follow what you have said.
60 I prepared myself, (and was not terrified, ) to keep your commandments.
I hurry to keep your commandments without delay
61 The snares of sinners entangled me: but I forgot not your law.
Even though wicked people try to tie me up, I won't forget your instructions.
62 At midnight I arose, to give thanks to you for the judgments of your righteousness.
I get up in the middle of the night to thank you for your good laws.
63 I am a companion of all them that fear you, and of them that keep your commandments.
I identify with all those who follow you, those who do what you tell them.
64 O Lord, the earth is full of your mercy: teach me your ordinances.
Lord, you love everyone on earth; please teach me what to do. Teth
65 You have wrought kindly with your servant, o Lord, according to your word.
Lord, you have been so good to me, your servant, as you have promised.
66 Teach me kindness, and instruction, and knowledge: for I have believed your commandments.
Now teach me wise judgment and discernment because I believe in your instructions.
67 Before I was afflicted, I transgressed; therefore have I kept your word.
Previously I was suffering, wandering away from you, but now I do what you say.
68 Good are you, O Lord; therefore in your goodness teach me your ordinances.
Since you are good, everything you do is good. Teach me your ways.
69 The injustice of the proud has been multiplied against me: but I will search out your commandments with all my heart.
Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies; but I whole-heartedly follow your commands.
70 Their heart has been curdled like milk; but I have meditated on your law.
They are cold and unfeeling, but I love your law.
71 [It is] good for me that you have afflicted me; that I might learn your ordinances.
The suffering I went through was good for me, so I could think about what you have stipulated.
72 The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
What you tell me to do is worth more to me than much gold and silver. Yodh
73 Your hands have made me, and fashioned me: instruct me, that I may learn your commandments.
You created me and made me what I am; help me to learn and better understand your commandments.
74 They that fear you will see me and rejoice: for I have hoped in your words.
May those who worship you be happy when they see me, for I place my confidence in your word.
75 I know, O Lord, that your judgments are righteousness, and [that] you in truthfulness have afflicted me.
Lord, I know that what you decide is right; you brought me down in order to help me because you are trustworthy.
76 Let, I pray you, your mercy be to comfort me, according to your word to your servant.
May your trustworthy love comfort me as your promised me, your servant.
77 Let your compassions come to me, that I may live: for your law is my (meditation)
Be compassionate to me so I may live, for I love your teachings.
78 Let the proud be ashamed; for they transgressed against me unjustly: but I will meditate in your commandments.
Bring down those proud people who wronged me with their lies. I will spend time thinking about your instructions.
79 Let those that fear you, and those that know your testimonies, turn to me.
Let those who follow you turn to me, those who understand your laws.
80 Let mine heart be blameless in your ordinances, that I may not be ashamed.
May I be innocent in the way I keep your rules so that I won't be ashamed. Kaph
81 My soul faints for your salvation: I have hoped in your words.
I'm exhausted waiting for you to save me, but my hope is in your word.
82 Mine eyes failed [in waiting] for your word, saying, When will you comfort me?
I strain my eyes looking for you to keep your promises, asking “When will you comfort me?”
83 For I am become as a bottle in the frost: [yet] I have not forgotten your ordinances.
I've become like a wineskin that's been shriveled up by smoke, but I have not forgotten to do as you say.
84 How many are the days of your servant? when will you execute judgment for me on them that persecute me?
How long do I have to wait before you punish my persecutors?
85 Transgressors told me [idle tales]; but not according to your law, O Lord.
These arrogant people have dug pits to trap me, these people who don't care anything about your law.
86 All your commandments are truth; they persecuted me unjustly; help you me.
All your commands are trustworthy. Help me against these people who persecute me with their lies!
87 They nearly made an end of me in the earth; but I forsook not your commandments.
They have almost killed me, but I have not given up on what you say.
88 Quicken me according to your mercy; so shall I keep the testimonies of your mouth.
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
89 Your word, O Lord, abides in heaven for ever.
Your word, Lord, lasts forever. It stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your truth [endures] to all generations; you have founded the earth, and it abides.
Your faithfulness lasts for all generations, as permanent as the earth you created.
91 The day continues by your arrangement; for all things are your servants.
Your judgments stand—they are as true today as ever—for everything serves your will.
92 Were it not that your law is my (meditation) then I should have perished in mine affliction.
If I didn't love your teachings, my suffering would have killed me.
93 I will never forget your ordinances; for with them you have quickened me.
I will never forget your instructions, for through them you give me life.
94 I am your, save me; for I have sought out your ordinances.
I belong to you, so please save me! I am committed to following your rules.
95 Sinners laid wait for me to destroy me; [but] I understood your testimonies.
Even though wicked people are waiting to ambush and kill me, I will focus my mind on what you say.
96 have seen an end of all perfection; [but] your commandment is very broad.
I recognize that human perfection has its limits, but your law is limitless. Mem
97 How I have loved your law, O Lord! it is my meditation all the day.
I really love your law! I meditate on it all day long.
98 You have made me wiser than mine enemies [in] your commandment; for it is mine for ever.
Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for I'm always thinking about your instructions.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers; for your testimonies are my medication.
In fact I have a better insight than all of my teachers because I spend time concentrating on what you say.
100 I understand more that the aged; because I have sought out your commandments.
I even understand more than the elders because I follow your directions.
101 I have kept back my feet from every evil way, that I might keep your words.
I avoid any course of action that leads to evil, because I want to remain faithful to your word.
102 I have not declined from your judgments; for you have instructed me.
I have not disregarded your instructions because you yourself taught me what to do.
103 How sweet are your oracles to my throat! more so than honey to my mouth!
Your words taste so sweet to me! They are sweeter than honey to my mouth.
104 I gain understanding by your commandments: therefore I have hated every way of unrighteousness.
I gain understanding from what you say, so I hate any way of life that's just a lie. Nun
105 Your law is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my paths.
Your word is a lamp that shows me where to walk, it's a light for my path.
106 I have sworn and determined to keep the judgments of your righteousness.
I've made a promise, and I will keep it: I will keep your rules that are always right!
107 I have been very greatly afflicted, O Lord: quicken me, according to your word.
Lord, I'm really suffering! Please let me live, as you have promised.
108 Accept, I pray you, O Lord, the free will offerings of my mouth, and teach me your judgments.
Lord, please accept my offerings of praise that I freely give you. Teach me your rules.
109 My soul is continually in your hands; and I have not forgotten your law.
My life is always at risk, but I will not forget your law.
110 Sinners spread a snare for me; but I erred not from your commandments.
Wicked people have set a trap for me, but I will not stray from your commandments.
111 I have inherited your testimonies for ever; for they are the joy of my heart.
I will always hold on to what you say for your words make me really happy,
112 I have inclined my heart to perform your ordinances for ever, in return [for your mercies].
I have made up my mind to follow your instructions to the very end. Samekh
113 I have hated transgressors; but I have loved your law.
I hate people who are two-faced, but I love your law.
114 You are my helper and my supporter; I have hoped in your words.
You keep me safe and you defend me, your word gives me reason to hope.
115 Depart from me, you evil-doers; for I will search out the commandments of my God.
Leave me alone, you evil people, and let me keep the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according to your word, and quicken me; and make me not ashamed of my expectation.
Support me, Lord, as you promised, so I can live. Don't let my hope turn into discouragement.
117 Help me, and I shall be saved; and I will meditate in your ordinances continually.
Support me, so I can be saved and always pay attention to your instructions.
118 You have brought to nothing all that depart from your ordinances; for their inward thought is unrighteous.
You reject all those who don't follow your instructions—they're fooling themselves by living a lie.
119 I have reckoned all the sinners of the earth as transgressors; therefore have I loved your testimonies.
You treat the wicked people on earth as something worthless to be discarded; therefore I love your laws.
120 Penetrate my flesh with your fear; for I am afraid of your judgments.
I have goose bumps thinking of you—I'm in awe! I'm scared of your judgments! Ayin
121 I have done judgment and justice; deliver me not up to them that injure me.
I have done what's fair and right, so please don't abandon me to my enemies.
122 Receive your servant for good: let not the proud accuse me falsely.
Please promise you'll take care of me, your servant. Don't let these arrogant people mistreat me.
123 Mine eyes have failed for your salvation, and for the word of your righteousness.
I strain my eyes looking for your salvation, watching for you to fulfill your promise to make everything good.
124 Deal with your servant according to your mercy, and teach me your ordinances.
Please treat me, your servant, according to your trustworthy love. Teach me what you want me to do.
125 I am your servant; instruct me, and I shall know your testimonies.
I am your servant. Please give me discernment so I can understand your instructions.
126 [It is] time for the Lord to work: they have utterly broken your law.
Lord, it's time for you to act, for these people have broken your laws.
127 Therefore have I loved your commandments more than gold, or the topaz.
This is why I love your commandments more than gold, more than the finest gold.
128 Therefore I directed myself [according] to all your commandments: I have hated every unjust way.
All of your rules are right in every way, and so I hate any way of life that's just a lie. Pe
129 Your testimonies are wonderful: therefore my soul has sought them out.
Your laws are truly wonderful—that's why I keep them!
130 The manifestation of your words will enlighten, and instruct the simple.
Studying your words brings light so that even the uneducated can understand.
131 I opened my mouth, and drew breath: for I earnestly longed after your commandments.
With keen desire I long for what you have to say.
132 Look upon me and have mercy upon me, after the manner of them that love your name.
Please pay attention to me and be kind to me, as you are with those who love you.
133 Order my steps according to your word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Tell me by your word the way I should go, and don't let any kind of evil control me.
134 Deliver me from the false accusation of men: so will I keep your commandments.
Save me from cruel people so I can follow your instructions.
135 Cause your face to shine upon your servant: and teach me your ordinances.
Please look favorably on me, your servant, teach me what I should do.
136 Mine eyes have been bathed in streams of water, because I kept not your law.
My tears stream down as I weep for those who don't keep your law. Tsadhe
137 Righteous are you, O Lord, and upright are your judgments.
Lord, you are right, and what you decide is just!
138 You has commanded righteousness and perfect truth, [as] your testimonies.
You have given your instructions which are fair and totally trustworthy.
139 Your zeal has quite wasted me: because mine enemies have forgotten your words.
My devotion is burning me up inside because my enemies ignore your words.
140 Your word [has been] very fully tried; and your servant loves it.
Your promises have been proved true, and that's why I, your servant, love them.
141 I am young and despised: [yet] I have not forgotten your ordinances.
I may be unimportant and looked down on, but I don't forget your commandments.
142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is truth.
Your goodness and justice last forever; and your law is the truth.
143 Afflictions and distresses found me: [but] your commandments [were] my (meditation)
When I have problems and sadness, your commands make me happy.
144 Your testimonies [are] an everlasting righteousness: instruct me, and I shall live.
Your laws are always right; help me to understand what they mean so I can live. Qoph
145 I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord: I will search out your ordinances.
My whole being is crying out! Lord, please answer me! I will follow your instructions.
146 I cried to you; save me, and I will keep your testimonies.
I pray to you, asking, “Please save me!” so I can do what you say.
147 I arose before the dawn, and cried: I hoped in your words.
I get up before dawn, and call out to you for help and put my hope in your word.
148 Mine eyes prevented the dawn, that I might meditate on your oracles.
During the night I stay awake, meditating on your word.
149 Hear my voice, O Lord, according to your mercy; quicken me according to your judgment.
Listen to what I have to say, Lord, because of your trustworthy love. Keep me alive, Lord, because you always do what's right.
150 They have drawn near who persecuted me unlawfully; and they are far removed from your law.
Evil people come running to attack me—they totally disregard your law.
151 You are near, O Lord; and all your ways are truth.
But you, Lord, are close beside me; all your commandments are true.
152 I have known of old concerning your testimonies, that you have founded them for ever.
Long ago I realized that your laws will last forever. Resh
153 Look upon mine affliction, and rescue me; for I have not forgotten your law.
Please look at my suffering and save me! I have not forgotten your teachings.
154 Plead my cause, and ransom me: quicken me because of your word.
Plead my case, and save me as you promised! Let me live!
155 Salvation is far from sinners: for they have not searched out your ordinances.
Wicked people can't be saved, because they don't care about what you say.
156 Your mercies, O Lord, are many: quicken me according to your judgment.
Lord, your mercy is so great! Because you are always fair, please let me live!
157 Many are they that persecute me and oppress me: [but] I have not declined from your testimonies.
Despite the many people who persecute and mistreat me, I have not strayed from your laws.
158 I saw men acting foolishly, and I pined away; for they kept not your oracles.
Watching these unfaithful people disgusts me because they take no notice of your word.
159 Behold, I have loved your commandments, O Lord: quicken me in your mercy.
See how much I love your commandments, Lord. Please let me live because of your trustworthy love.
160 The beginning of your words is truth; and all the judgments of your righteousness [endure] for ever.
Your word can be summed up in one word: truth! All of your just laws will last forever. Shin
161 Princes persecuted me without a cause, but my heart feared because of your words.
Leaders persecute me for no reason, but I am in awe only of your word.
162 I will exult because of your oracles, as one that finds much spoil.
Your word makes me so happy—I'm like someone who discovers immense treasure.
163 I hate and abhor unrighteousness; but I love your law.
I hate and detest lies, but I love your teachings.
164 Seven times in a day have I praised you because of the judgments of your righteousness.
I praise you seven times a day because your laws are good.
165 Great peace have they that love your law: and there is no stumbling block to them.
Those who love your teachings have wonderful peace and nothing trips them up.
166 I waited for your salvation, O Lord, and have loved your commandments.
Lord, I look forward to your salvation. I keep your commandments.
167 My soul has kept your testimonies, and loved them exceedingly.
I obey your laws and love them very much.
168 I have kept your commandments and your testimonies; for all my ways are before you, O Lord.
I keep your commandments and laws because you see everything I do. Taw
169 Let my supplication come near before you, o Lord; instruct me according to your oracle.
Lord, please listen to my sad cry; help me to understand, as you promised.
170 Let my petition come in before you, O Lord; deliver me according to your oracle.
Please hear what I have to say to you, and save me, as you promised.
171 Let my lips utter a hymn, when you shall have taught me your ordinances.
Let me pour out my words of praise, for you teach me what to do.
172 Let my tongue utter your oracles; for all your commandments are righteous.
I will sing about your word, for all your commandments are right.
173 Let your hand be [prompt] to save me; for I have chosen your commandments.
Please be ready to help me, for I have chosen to follow your instructions.
174 I have longed after your salvation, O Lord; and your law is my (meditation)
I long for your salvation, Lord; your teachings make me happy.
175 My soul shall live, and shall praise you; and your judgments shall help me.
May I live my life in praise to you, and may your instructions help me.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant; for I have not forgotten your commandments.
I have wandered away like a lost sheep, so please come looking for me, for I have not forgotten your commandments.
