Psalms 119
1 Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
ALEPH. Blessed [are] the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, that seek him with the whole heart.
Blessed [are] they that keep his testimonies, [and that] seek him with the whole heart.
3 Yea, they do no unrighteousness; they walk in his ways.
They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.
4 Thou hast commanded [us] thy precepts, that we should observe them diligently.
Thou hast commanded [us] to keep thy precepts diligently.
5 Oh that my ways were established to observe thy statutes!
O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect to all thy commandments.
7 I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, when I learn thy righteous judgments.
I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
8 I will observe thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed [thereto] according to thy word.
BETH. Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed [to it], according to thy word.
10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
11 Thy word have I laid up in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.
12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.
Blessed [art] thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.
13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as [much as] in all riches.
15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect to thy ways.
16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live; so will I observe thy word.
GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant, [that] I may live, and keep thy word.
18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
Open thou my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
19 I am a sojourner in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
I [am] a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
My soul breaketh for the longing [that it hath] to thy judgments at all times.
21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do wander from thy commandments.
Thou hast rebuked the proud [that are] cursed, who do err from thy commandments.
22 Take away from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
23 Princes also sat and talked against me: [but] thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
Princes also did sit [and] speak against me: [but] thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
24 Thy testimonies also are my delight [and] my counsellors.
Thy testimonies also [are] my delight, [and] my counselors.
25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
DALETH. My soul cleaveth to the dust: revive thou me according to thy word.
26 I declared my ways, and thou answeredst me: teach me thy statutes.
I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.
27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I meditate of thy wondrous works.
Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
28 My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.
My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according to thy word.
29 Remove from me the way of falsehood: and grant me thy law graciously.
Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness: thy judgments have I set [before me].
I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid [before me].
31 I cleave unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.
I have adhered to thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.
32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.
HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it [to] the end.
34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yes, I shall observe it with [my] whole heart.
35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for in that do I delight.
36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
Incline my heart to thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken me in thy ways.
Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity; [and] revive thou me in thy way.
38 Confirm thy word unto thy servant, which [belongeth] unto the fear of thee.
Establish thy word to thy servant, who [is devoted] to thy fear.
39 Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; for thy judgments are good.
Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments [are] good.
40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: revive me in thy righteousness.
41 Let thy mercies also come unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
VAU. Let thy mercies come also to me, O LORD, [even] thy salvation, according to thy word.
42 So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; for I trust in thy word.
So shall I have with which to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
44 So shall I observe thy law continually for ever and ever.
So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.
45 And I will walk at liberty; for I have sought thy precepts.
And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.
46 I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed.
I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.
47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
48 I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.
My hands also will I lift to thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.
49 Remember the word unto thy servant, because thou hast made me to hope.
ZAIN. Remember the word to thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
This [is] my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath revived me.
51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: [yet] have I not swerved from thy law.
The proud have had me greatly in derision: [yet] I have not declined from thy law.
52 I have remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD, and have comforted myself.
I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.
53 Hot indignation hath taken hold upon me, because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
55 I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have observed thy law.
I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law.
56 This I have had, because I kept thy precepts.
This I had, because I kept thy precepts.
57 The LORD is my portion: I have said that I would observe thy words.
CHETH. [Thou art] my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.
58 I entreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
I entreated thy favor with [my] whole heart: be merciful to me according to thy word.
59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
I thought on my ways, and turned my feet to thy testimonies.
60 I made haste, and delayed not, to observe thy commandments.
I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
61 The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; [but] I have not forgotten thy law.
The bands of the wicked have robbed me: [but] I have not forgotten thy law.
62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.
At midnight I will rise to give thanks to thee, because of thy righteous judgments.
63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that observe thy precepts.
I [am] a companion of all [them] that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
64 The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.
The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.
65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.
TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according to thy word.
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge; for I have believed in thy commandments.
Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now I observe thy word.
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
Thou [art] good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
69 The proud have forged a lie against me: with my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.
The proud have forged a lie against me: [but] I will keep thy precepts with [my] whole heart.
70 Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
Their heart is as gross as fat; [but] I delight in thy law.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
[It is] good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
The law of thy mouth [is] better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
74 They that fear thee shall see me and be glad; because I have hoped in thy word.
They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
75 I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.
I know, O LORD, that thy judgments [are] right, and [that] thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
76 Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word to thy servant.
77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.
Let thy tender mercies come to me, that I may live: for thy law [is] my delight.
78 Let the proud be ashamed; for they have overthrown me wrongfully: [but] I will meditate in thy precepts.
Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: [but] I will meditate in thy precepts.
79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and they shall know thy testimonies.
Let those that fear thee turn to me, and those that have known thy testimonies.
80 Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.
Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I may not be ashamed.
81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: [but] I hope in thy word.
CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: [but] I hope in thy word.
82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, while I say, When wilt thou comfort me?
My eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.
For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; [yet] I do not forget thy statutes.
84 How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
How many [are] the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
85 The proud have digged pits for me, who are not after thy law.
The proud have digged pits for me, which [are] not according to thy law.
86 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
All thy commandments [are] faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.
They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.
88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth.
Revive me after thy loving-kindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.
Thy faithfulness [is] to all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.
91 They abide this day according to thine ordinances; for all things are thy servants.
They continue this day according to thy ordinances: for all [are] thy servants.
92 Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
Unless thy law [had been] my delights, I should then have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget thy precepts; for with them thou hast quickened me.
I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast revived me.
94 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
I [am] thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me; [but] I will consider thy testimonies.
The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: [but] I will consider thy testimonies.
96 I have seen an end of all perfection; [but] thy commandment is exceeding broad.
I have seen an end of all perfection: [but] thy commandment [is] exceeding broad.
97 Oh how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
MEM. O how I love thy law! it [is] my meditation all the day.
98 Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me.
Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than my enemies: for they [are] ever 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 thy testimonies [are] my (meditation)
100 I understand more than the aged, because I have kept thy precepts.
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might observe thy word.
I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
102 I have not turned aside from thy judgments; for thou hast taught me.
I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.
103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! [yea, sweeter] than honey to my mouth!
How sweet are thy words to my taste! [yes, sweeter] than honey to my mouth!
104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and light unto my path,
NUN. Thy word [is] a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.
106 I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will observe thy righteous judgments.
I have sworn, and I will perform [it], that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.
I am afflicted very much: revive me, O LORD, according to thy word.
108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.
Accept, I beseech thee, the free-will-offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.
109 My soul is continually in my hand; yet do I not forget thy law.
My soul [is] continually in my hand: yet I do not forget thy law.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me; yet went I not astray from thy precepts.
The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.
111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they [are] the rejoicing of my heart.
112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes, for ever, even unto the end.
I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes always, [even to] the end.
113 I hate them that are of a double mind; but thy law do I love.
SAMECH. I hate [vain] thoughts: but thy law do I love.
114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
Thou [art] my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
115 Depart from me, ye evil-doers; that I may keep the commandments of my God.
Depart from me, ye evil-doers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Uphold me according to thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, and shall have respect unto thy statutes continually.
Support me, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect to thy statutes continually.
118 Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; for their deceit is falsehood.
Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.
119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.
Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth [like] dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.
120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
121 I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.
AIN. I have done judgment and justice; leave me not to my oppressors.
122 Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for thy righteous word.
My eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.
Deal with thy servant according to thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.
125 I am thy servant, give me understanding; that I may know thy testimonies.
I [am] thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
126 It is time for the LORD to work; [for] they have made void thy law.
[It is] time for [thee], LORD, to work: [for] they have made void thy law.
127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yes, above fine gold.
128 Therefore I esteem all [thy] precepts concerning all [things] to be right; [and] I hate every false way.
Therefore I esteem all [thy] precepts [concerning] all [things to be] right; [and] I hate every false way.
129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
PE. Thy testimonies [are] wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
130 The opening of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding to the simple.
131 I opened wide my mouth, and panted; for I longed for thy commandments.
I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
132 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
Look thou upon me, and be merciful to me, as thou usest to do to those that love thy name.
133 Order my footsteps in thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
134 Redeem me from the oppression of man: so will I observe thy precepts.
Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.
Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: and teach me thy statutes.
136 Mine eyes run down with rivers of water, because they observe not thy law.
Rivers of waters run down my eyes, because they keep not thy law.
137 Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.
TSADDI. Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, and upright [are] thy judgments.
138 Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness and very faithfulness.
Thy testimonies [that] thou hast commanded [are] righteous and very faithful.
139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.
My zeal hath consumed me; because my enemies have forgotten thy words.
140 Thy word is very pure; therefore thy servant loveth it.
Thy word [is] very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.
141 I am small and despised: [yet] do not I forget thy precepts.
I [am] small and despised: [yet] I do not forget thy precepts.
142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is truth.
Thy righteousness [is] an everlasting righteousness, and thy law [is] the truth.
143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: [yet] thy commandments are my delight.
Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: [yet] thy commandments [are] my delights.
144 Thy testimonies are righteous for ever: give me understanding, and I shall live.
The righteousness of thy testimonies [is] everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
145 I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.
KOPH. I cried with [my] whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.
146 I have called unto thee; save me, and I shall observe thy testimonies.
I cried to thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.
I came before the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
148 Mine eyes prevented the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
My eyes anticipated the [night] watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy judgments.
Hear my voice, according to thy loving-kindness: O LORD, revive me according to thy judgment.
150 They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; they are far from thy law.
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
151 Thou art nigh, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.
Thou [art] near, O LORD; and all thy commandments [are] truth.
152 Of old have I known from thy testimonies, that thou hast founded them for ever.
Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
153 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me; for I do not forget thy law.
RESH. Consider my affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.
154 Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: quicken me according to thy word.
Plead my cause, and deliver me: revive me according to thy word.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not thy statutes.
Salvation [is] far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.
156 Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.
Great [are] thy tender mercies, O LORD: revive me according to thy judgments.
157 Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; [yet] have I not swerved from they testimonies.
Many [are] my persecutors and my enemies; [yet] I do not decline from thy testimonies.
158 I beheld the treacherous dealers, and was grieved; because they observed not thy word.
I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
159 Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.
Consider how I love thy precepts: revive me, O LORD, according to thy loving-kindness.
160 The sum of thy word is truth; and every one of thy righteous judgments [endureth] for ever.
Thy word [is] true [from] the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments [endureth] for ever.
161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of thy words.
SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
163 I hate and abhor falsehood; [but] thy law do I love.
I hate and abhor lying: [but] thy law do I love.
164 Seven times a day do I praise thee, because of thy righteous judgments.
Seven times a day do I praise thee, because of thy righteous judgments.
165 Great peace have they which love thy law; and they have none occasion of stumbling.
Great peace have they who love thy law: and nothing shall cause them to stumble.
166 I have hoped for thy salvation, O LORD, and have done thy commandments.
LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and performed thy commandments.
167 My soul hath observed thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
168 I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies; for all my ways are before thee.
I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways [are] before thee.
169 Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
171 Let my lips utter praise; for thou teachest me thy statutes.
My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
172 Let my tongue sing of thy word; for all thy commandments are righteousness.
My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments [are] righteousness.
173 Let thine hand be ready to help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.
Let thy hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.
174 I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.
I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law [is] my delight.
175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
