Psalms 119
1 blessed unblemished: blameless way: conduct [the] to go: walk in/on/with instruction LORD
Aleph Happy are those who do what is right, who follow what the Lord says.
2 blessed to watch testimony his in/on/with all heart to seek him
Happy are those who keep his commandments, who sincerely want to follow him.
3 also not to work injustice in/on/with way: conduct his to go: walk
They don't do what's wrong; they walk in his ways.
4 you(m. s.) to command precept your to/for to keep: obey much
You have ordered us to follow your instructions carefully.
5 O that! to establish: establish way: conduct my to/for to keep: obey statute: decree your
May I be reliable in the way I keep your rules!
6 then not be ashamed in/on/with to look I to(wards) all commandment your
Then I won't be ashamed when I compare what I do to what you have said.
7 to give thanks you in/on/with uprightness heart in/on/with to learn: learn I justice: judgement righteousness your
I will praise you sincerely as I learn from you the right way to live.
8 [obj] statute: decree your to keep: obey not to leave: forsake me till much
I will observe your laws. Please never give up on me! Beth
9 in/on/with what? to clean youth [obj] way his to/for to keep: guard like/as word your
How does a young person remain pure? By following what you say.
10 in/on/with all heart my to seek you not to wander me from commandment your
I worship you sincerely; please don't let me stray from your commands.
11 in/on/with heart my to treasure word your because not to sin to/for you
I keep what you say in mind so I won't sin against you.
12 to bless you(m. s.) LORD to learn: teach me statute: decree your
Thank you Lord! Teach me what to do!
13 in/on/with lips my to recount all justice: judgement lip your
I repeat out loud your instructions.
14 in/on/with way: conduct testimony your to rejoice like/as upon all substance
I enjoy your laws more than having plenty of money.
15 in/on/with precept your to muse and to look way your
I will think deeply about your teachings, and reflect on your ways.
16 in/on/with statute your to delight not to forget word your
I will take pleasure in following your directions; I won't forget what you say. Gimel
17 to wean upon servant/slave your to live and to keep: obey word your
Be kind to your servant so I can live and follow what you teach.
18 to reveal: uncover eye my and to look to wonder from instruction your
Open my eyes so I may discover wonderful things in your law.
19 sojourner I in/on/with land: country/planet not to hide from me commandment your
I'm only here for a short time—don't let me miss what you have to say.
20 to break soul my to/for longing to(wards) justice: judgement your in/on/with all time
I'm always so keen to know your instructions.
21 to rebuke arrogant to curse [the] to wander from commandment your
You reprimand those who are arrogant; those who don't follow your commandments are cursed.
22 to roll from upon me reproach and contempt for testimony your to watch
Don't let me be scorned and insulted, for I have kept your laws.
23 also to dwell ruler in/on/with me to speak: speak servant/slave your to muse in/on/with statute: decree your
Even leaders sit down together and slander me, but I, your servant, will think seriously about your instructions.
24 also testimony your delight my human counsel my
Your laws make me happy—they are my wise advisors.
25 to cleave to/for dust soul my to live me like/as word your
I'm dying here, lying in the dust. Keep me alive as you promised.
26 way: conduct my to recount and to answer me to learn: teach me statute: decree your
I explained my situation to you, and you answered me. Teach me to follow your directions.
27 way: conduct precept your to understand me and to muse in/on/with to wonder your
Help me understand what your laws mean, and I will meditate on the wonderful things you do.
28 to drip soul my from grief to arise: establish me like/as word your
I'm weeping because I'm so sad; please encourage me as you promised.
29 way: conduct deception to turn aside: remove from me and instruction your be gracious me
Stop me fooling myself; kindly teach me your law.
30 way: conduct faithfulness to choose justice: judgement your be like
I have chosen to trust in you. I always pay attention to what you say.
31 to cleave in/on/with testimony your LORD not be ashamed me
I hold on to your teachings, Lord. Don't let me be ridiculed.
32 way: conduct commandment your to run: run for to enlarge heart my
I run to follow your commands, for you have expanded my mind! He
33 to show me LORD way: conduct statute: decree your and to watch her consequence
Teach me the meaning of your laws, and I will always keep them.
34 to understand me and to watch instruction your and to keep: obey her in/on/with all heart
Help me to understand so I can be totally committed to doing what you want.
35 to tread me in/on/with path commandment your for in/on/with him to delight in
Lead me to follow your commands, for this is what I love to do
36 to stretch heart my to(wards) testimony your and not to(wards) unjust-gain
Help me to concentrate on what you say rather than on making a profit.
37 to pass: bring eye my from to see: see vanity: vain in/on/with way: conduct your to live me
Don't let me focus on things that are worthless. Help me live in your ways.
38 to arise: establish to/for servant/slave your word your which to/for fear your
Please keep your promise to me, your servant, that you made to those who worship you.
39 to pass: bring reproach my which to fear for justice: judgement your pleasant
Take away the shame I dread, for your law is good.
40 behold to long for to/for precept your in/on/with righteousness your to live me
I always want to do what you say. Please let me live, for you do what is right. Waw
41 and to come (in): come me kindness your LORD deliverance: salvation your like/as word your
Lord, please love me with your trustworthy love; please give me the salvation you promised.
42 and to answer to taunt me word: because for to trust in/on/with word your
Then I can reply to those who mock me, for I trust what you say.
43 and not to rescue from lip my word truth: true till much for to/for justice: judgement your to wait: hope
Don't ever prevent me from being able to speak your words of truth, for I place my complete confidence in your just judgments.
44 and to keep: obey instruction your continually to/for forever: enduring and perpetuity
I will continue to follow your teachings, forever and ever.
45 and to go: walk in/on/with broad: wide for precept your to seek
I shall live in freedom, for I have committed myself to obeying you.
46 and to speak: speak in/on/with testimony your before king and not be ashamed
I will instruct kings about your laws—I won't be embarrassed.
47 and to delight in/on/with commandment your which to love: lover
I'm so happy for your instructions. I love them!
48 and to lift: vow palm my to(wards) commandment your which to love: lover and to muse in/on/with statute: decree your
I lift up my hands in prayer, honoring your commandments. I will think deeply about all you say. Zayin
49 to remember word to/for servant/slave your upon which to wait: hope me
Remember your promise to me, your servant. It's my only hope.
50 this comfort my in/on/with affliction my for word your to live me
This is what brings me encouragement in my misery—your promise keeps me going!
51 arrogant to mock me till much from instruction your not to stretch
Arrogant people mock me terribly, but I don't give up on your teachings.
52 to remember justice: judgement your from forever: antiquity LORD and to be sorry: comfort
I think about the instructions you gave long ago, Lord, and they reassure me.
53 scorching to grasp me from wicked to leave: forsake instruction your
I am angry with the wicked because they have rejected your law.
54 song to be to/for me statute: decree your in/on/with house: home sojourning my
Your instructions have been music to my ears wherever I have lived.
55 to remember in/on/with night name your LORD and to keep: obey [emph?] instruction your
At night I think about the kind of person you are, Lord, and do what you say.
56 this to be to/for me for precept your to watch
For this is how I live my life—by following your principles. Heth
57 portion my LORD to say to/for to keep: obey word your
Lord, you are mine! I have promised to do as you say.
58 to beg face of your in/on/with all heart be gracious me like/as word your
My whole being wants your blessing—please be kind to me, as you have promised!
59 to devise: think way: conduct my and to return: return [emph?] foot my to(wards) testimony your
As I think about my life, I turn to follow what you have said.
60 to hasten and not to delay to/for to keep: obey commandment your
I hurry to keep your commandments without delay
61 cord wicked to uphold me instruction your not to forget
Even though wicked people try to tie me up, I won't forget your instructions.
62 middle night to arise: rise to/for to give thanks to/for you upon justice: judgement righteousness your
I get up in the middle of the night to thank you for your good laws.
63 companion I to/for all which to fear: revere you and to/for to keep: obey precept your
I identify with all those who follow you, those who do what you tell them.
64 kindness your LORD to fill [the] land: country/planet statute: decree your to learn: teach me
Lord, you love everyone on earth; please teach me what to do. Teth
65 good to make: do with servant/slave your LORD like/as word your
Lord, you have been so good to me, your servant, as you have promised.
66 goodness taste and knowledge to learn: teach me for in/on/with commandment your be faithful
Now teach me wise judgment and discernment because I believe in your instructions.
67 before to afflict I to go astray and now word your to keep: obey
Previously I was suffering, wandering away from you, but now I do what you say.
68 pleasant you(m. s.) and be good to learn: teach me statute: decree your
Since you are good, everything you do is good. Teach me your ways.
69 to smear upon me deception arrogant I in/on/with all heart to watch precept your
Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies; but I whole-heartedly follow your commands.
70 be insensitive like/as fat heart their I instruction your to delight
They are cold and unfeeling, but I love your law.
71 be pleasing to/for me for to afflict because to learn: learn statute: decree your
The suffering I went through was good for me, so I could think about what you have stipulated.
72 pleasant to/for me instruction lip your from thousand gold and silver: money
What you tell me to do is worth more to me than much gold and silver. Yodh
73 hand your to make me and to establish: make me to understand me and to learn: learn commandment your
You created me and made me what I am; help me to learn and better understand your commandments.
74 afraid your to see: see me and to rejoice for to/for word: because your to wait: hope
May those who worship you be happy when they see me, for I place my confidence in your word.
75 to know LORD for righteousness justice: judgement your and faithfulness to afflict me
Lord, I know that what you decide is right; you brought me down in order to help me because you are trustworthy.
76 to be please kindness your to/for to be sorry: comfort me like/as word your to/for servant/slave your
May your trustworthy love comfort me as your promised me, your servant.
77 to come (in): come me compassion your and to live for instruction your delight my
Be compassionate to me so I may live, for I love your teachings.
78 be ashamed arrogant for deception to pervert me I to muse in/on/with precept your
Bring down those proud people who wronged me with their lies. I will spend time thinking about your instructions.
79 to return: return to/for me afraid your (and to know *Q(K)*) testimony your
Let those who follow you turn to me, those who understand your laws.
80 to be heart my unblemished: blameless in/on/with statute: decree your because not be ashamed
May I be innocent in the way I keep your rules so that I won't be ashamed. Kaph
81 to end: decides to/for deliverance: salvation your soul my to/for word your to wait: hope
I'm exhausted waiting for you to save me, but my hope is in your word.
82 to end: decides eye my to/for word your to/for to say how to be sorry: comfort me
I strain my eyes looking for you to keep your promises, asking “When will you comfort me?”
83 for to be like/as wineskin in/on/with smoke statute: decree your not to forget
I've become like a wineskin that's been shriveled up by smoke, but I have not forgotten to do as you say.
84 like/as what? day servant/slave your how to make: [do] in/on/with to pursue me justice: judgement
How long do I have to wait before you punish my persecutors?
85 to pierce to/for me arrogant pit which not like/as instruction your
These arrogant people have dug pits to trap me, these people who don't care anything about your law.
86 all commandment your faithfulness deception to pursue me to help me
All your commands are trustworthy. Help me against these people who persecute me with their lies!
87 like/as little to end: finish me in/on/with land: country/planet and I not to leave: forsake precept your
They have almost killed me, but I have not given up on what you say.
88 like/as kindness your to live me and to keep: obey testimony lip your
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 to/for forever: enduring LORD word your to stand in/on/with heaven
Your word, Lord, lasts forever. It stands firm in the heavens.
90 to/for generation and generation faithfulness your to establish: establish land: country/planet and to stand: stand
Your faithfulness lasts for all generations, as permanent as the earth you created.
91 to/for justice: rule your to stand: stand [the] day for [the] all servant/slave your
Your judgments stand—they are as true today as ever—for everything serves your will.
92 unless instruction your delight my then to perish in/on/with affliction my
If I didn't love your teachings, my suffering would have killed me.
93 to/for forever: enduring not to forget precept your for in/on/with them to live me
I will never forget your instructions, for through them you give me life.
94 to/for you I to save me for precept your to seek
I belong to you, so please save me! I am committed to following your rules.
95 to/for me to await wicked to/for to perish me testimony your to understand
Even though wicked people are waiting to ambush and kill me, I will focus my mind on what you say.
96 to/for all perfection to see: see end broad: wide commandment your much
I recognize that human perfection has its limits, but your law is limitless. Mem
97 what? to love: lover instruction your all [the] day he/she/it meditation my
I really love your law! I meditate on it all day long.
98 from enemy my be wise me commandment your for to/for forever: enduring he/she/it to/for me
Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for I'm always thinking about your instructions.
99 from all to learn: teach me be prudent for testimony your meditation to/for me
In fact I have a better insight than all of my teachers because I spend time concentrating on what you say.
100 from old to understand for precept your to watch
I even understand more than the elders because I follow your directions.
101 from all way bad: evil to restrain foot my because to keep: obey word your
I avoid any course of action that leads to evil, because I want to remain faithful to your word.
102 from justice: judgement your not to turn aside: turn aside for you(m. s.) to show me
I have not disregarded your instructions because you yourself taught me what to do.
103 what? to smooth to/for palate my word your from honey to/for lip my
Your words taste so sweet to me! They are sweeter than honey to my mouth.
104 from precept your to understand upon so to hate all way deception
I gain understanding from what you say, so I hate any way of life that's just a lie. Nun
105 lamp to/for foot my word your and light to/for path my
Your word is a lamp that shows me where to walk, it's a light for my path.
106 to swear and to arise: establish [emph?] to/for to keep: obey justice: judgement righteousness your
I've made a promise, and I will keep it: I will keep your rules that are always right!
107 to afflict till much LORD to live me like/as word your
Lord, I'm really suffering! Please let me live, as you have promised.
108 voluntariness lip my to accept please LORD and justice: judgement your to learn: teach me
Lord, please accept my offerings of praise that I freely give you. Teach me your rules.
109 soul: life my in/on/with palm my continually and instruction your not to forget
My life is always at risk, but I will not forget your law.
110 to give: put wicked snare to/for me and from precept your not to go astray
Wicked people have set a trap for me, but I will not stray from your commandments.
111 to inherit testimony your to/for forever: enduring for rejoicing heart my they(masc.)
I will always hold on to what you say for your words make me really happy,
112 to stretch heart my to/for to make: do statute: decree your to/for forever: enduring consequence
I have made up my mind to follow your instructions to the very end. Samekh
113 divided to hate and instruction your to love: lover
I hate people who are two-faced, but I love your law.
114 secrecy my and shield my you(m. s.) to/for word your to wait: hope
You keep me safe and you defend me, your word gives me reason to hope.
115 to turn aside: depart from me be evil and to watch commandment God my
Leave me alone, you evil people, and let me keep the commandments of my God.
116 to support me like/as word your and to live and not be ashamed me from hope my
Support me, Lord, as you promised, so I can live. Don't let my hope turn into discouragement.
117 to support me and to save and to gaze in/on/with statute: decree your continually
Support me, so I can be saved and always pay attention to your instructions.
118 to reject all to wander from statute: decree your for deception deceitfulness their
You reject all those who don't follow your instructions—they're fooling themselves by living a lie.
119 dross to cease all wicked land: country/planet to/for so to love: lover testimony your
You treat the wicked people on earth as something worthless to be discarded; therefore I love your laws.
120 to bristle up from dread your flesh my and from justice: judgement your to fear
I have goose bumps thinking of you—I'm in awe! I'm scared of your judgments! Ayin
121 to make: do justice and righteousness not to rest me to/for to oppress me
I have done what's fair and right, so please don't abandon me to my enemies.
122 to pledge servant/slave your to/for good not to oppress me arrogant
Please promise you'll take care of me, your servant. Don't let these arrogant people mistreat me.
123 eye my to end: decides to/for salvation your and to/for word righteousness your
I strain my eyes looking for your salvation, watching for you to fulfill your promise to make everything good.
124 to make: do with servant/slave your like/as kindness your and statute: decree your to learn: teach me
Please treat me, your servant, according to your trustworthy love. Teach me what you want me to do.
125 servant/slave your I to understand me and to know testimony your
I am your servant. Please give me discernment so I can understand your instructions.
126 time to/for to make: do to/for LORD to break instruction your
Lord, it's time for you to act, for these people have broken your laws.
127 upon so to love: lover commandment your from gold and from pure gold
This is why I love your commandments more than gold, more than the finest gold.
128 upon so all precept all to smooth all way deception to hate
All of your rules are right in every way, and so I hate any way of life that's just a lie. Pe
129 wonder testimony your upon so to watch them soul my
Your laws are truly wonderful—that's why I keep them!
130 opening word your to light to understand simple
Studying your words brings light so that even the uneducated can understand.
131 lip my to open and to long for [emph?] for to/for commandment your to long
With keen desire I long for what you have to say.
132 to turn to(wards) me and be gracious me like/as justice: custom to/for to love: lover name your
Please pay attention to me and be kind to me, as you are with those who love you.
133 beat my to establish: establish in/on/with word your and not to domineer in/on/with me all evil: wickedness
Tell me by your word the way I should go, and don't let any kind of evil control me.
134 to ransom me from oppression man and to keep: obey precept your
Save me from cruel people so I can follow your instructions.
135 face your to light in/on/with servant/slave your and to learn: teach me [obj] statute: decree your
Please look favorably on me, your servant, teach me what I should do.
136 stream water to go down eye my upon not to keep: obey instruction your
My tears stream down as I weep for those who don't keep your law. Tsadhe
137 righteous you(m. s.) LORD and upright justice: judgement your
Lord, you are right, and what you decide is just!
138 to command righteousness testimony your and faithfulness much
You have given your instructions which are fair and totally trustworthy.
139 to destroy me jealousy my for to forget word your enemy my
My devotion is burning me up inside because my enemies ignore your words.
140 to refine word your much and servant/slave your to love: lover her
Your promises have been proved true, and that's why I, your servant, love them.
141 little I and to despise precept your not to forget
I may be unimportant and looked down on, but I don't forget your commandments.
142 righteousness your righteousness to/for forever: enduring and instruction your truth: certain
Your goodness and justice last forever; and your law is the truth.
143 distress and distress to find me commandment your delight my
When I have problems and sadness, your commands make me happy.
144 righteousness testimony your to/for forever: enduring to understand me and to live
Your laws are always right; help me to understand what they mean so I can live. Qoph
145 to call: call to in/on/with all heart to answer me LORD statute: decree your to watch
My whole being is crying out! Lord, please answer me! I will follow your instructions.
146 to call: call to you to save me and to keep: obey testimony your
I pray to you, asking, “Please save me!” so I can do what you say.
147 to meet in/on/with twilight and to cry [emph?] (to/for word your *Q(K)*) to wait: hope
I get up before dawn, and call out to you for help and put my hope in your word.
148 to meet eye my watch to/for to muse in/on/with word your
During the night I stay awake, meditating on your word.
149 voice my to hear: hear [emph?] like/as kindness your LORD like/as justice your to live me
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 to present: come to pursue wickedness from instruction your to remove
Evil people come running to attack me—they totally disregard your law.
151 near you(m. s.) LORD and all commandment your truth: certain
But you, Lord, are close beside me; all your commandments are true.
152 front: old to know from testimony your for to/for forever: enduring to found them
Long ago I realized that your laws will last forever. Resh
153 to see: see affliction my and to rescue me for instruction your not to forget
Please look at my suffering and save me! I have not forgotten your teachings.
154 to contend [emph?] strife my and to redeem: redeem me to/for word your to live me
Plead my case, and save me as you promised! Let me live!
155 distant from wicked salvation for statute: decree your not to seek
Wicked people can't be saved, because they don't care about what you say.
156 compassion your many LORD like/as justice: judgement your to live me
Lord, your mercy is so great! Because you are always fair, please let me live!
157 many to pursue me and enemy my from testimony your not to stretch
Despite the many people who persecute and mistreat me, I have not strayed from your laws.
158 to see: see to act treacherously and to loath [emph?] which word your not to keep: obey
Watching these unfaithful people disgusts me because they take no notice of your word.
159 to see: examine for precept your to love: lover LORD like/as kindness your to live me
See how much I love your commandments, Lord. Please let me live because of your trustworthy love.
160 head: group word your truth: true and to/for forever: enduring all justice: judgement righteousness your
Your word can be summed up in one word: truth! All of your just laws will last forever. Shin
161 ruler to pursue me for nothing (and from word your *Q(K)*) to dread heart my
Leaders persecute me for no reason, but I am in awe only of your word.
162 to rejoice I upon word your like/as to find spoil many
Your word makes me so happy—I'm like someone who discovers immense treasure.
163 deception to hate and to abhor instruction your to love: lover
I hate and detest lies, but I love your teachings.
164 seven in/on/with day to boast: praise you upon justice: judgement righteousness your
I praise you seven times a day because your laws are good.
165 peace many to/for to love: lover instruction your and nothing to/for them stumbling
Those who love your teachings have wonderful peace and nothing trips them up.
166 to await to/for salvation your LORD and commandment your to make: do
Lord, I look forward to your salvation. I keep your commandments.
167 to keep: obey soul my testimony your and to love: lover them much
I obey your laws and love them very much.
168 to keep: obey precept your and testimony your for all way: conduct my before you
I keep your commandments and laws because you see everything I do. Taw
169 to present: come cry my to/for face: before your LORD like/as word your to understand me
Lord, please listen to my sad cry; help me to understand, as you promised.
170 to come (in): come supplication my to/for face: before your like/as word your to rescue me
Please hear what I have to say to you, and save me, as you promised.
171 to bubble lips my praise for to learn: teach me statute: decree your
Let me pour out my words of praise, for you teach me what to do.
172 to sing tongue my word your for all commandment your righteousness
I will sing about your word, for all your commandments are right.
173 to be hand: power your to/for to help me for precept your to choose
Please be ready to help me, for I have chosen to follow your instructions.
174 to long for to/for salvation your LORD and instruction your delight my
I long for your salvation, Lord; your teachings make me happy.
175 to live soul my and to boast: praise you and justice: judgement your to help me
May I live my life in praise to you, and may your instructions help me.
176 to go astray like/as sheep to perish to seek servant/slave your for commandment your not to forget
I have wandered away like a lost sheep, so please come looking for me, for I have not forgotten your commandments.
