Psalms 119
1 (Yahweh is pleased with/Happy are) those about whom no one can say truthfully that they have done things that are wrong, those who always obey the laws of Yahweh.
ALEPH Happy are they who are without sin in their ways, walking in the law of the Lord.
2 Yahweh is pleased with those who (obey his requirements/do what he has instructed them to do), those who request him with their entire inner beings to help them [to do that].
Happy are they who keep his unchanging word, searching after him with all their heart.
3 They do not do things that are wrong; they behave like Yahweh wants them to.
They do no evil; they go in his ways.
4 Yahweh, you have given [us] (your principles of behavior/all the things that you have declared that we should do), [and you told us] to obey them carefully.
You have put your orders into our hearts, so that we might keep them with care.
5 I desire that I will faithfully/always obey all (your statutes/that you have said that [we] should do).
If only my ways were ordered so that I might keep your rules!
6 If I continually (heed/pay attention to) all (your commands/that you have commanded), I will not be disgraced/ashamed.
Then I would not be put to shame, as long as I have respect for all your teaching.
7 When I learn [all of] (your regulations/the rules that you have given [to us)], I will praise you with a pure inner being [IDM].
I will give you praise with an upright heart in learning your right decisions.
8 I will obey all (your statutes/that you have decreed that [we] should do); do not desert/abandon me!
I will keep your rules: O give me not up completely.
9 [I know] [RHQ] how a youth can (keep his life pure/avoid sinning); it is by obeying what you have told us to do.
BETH How may a young man make his way clean? by guiding it after your word.
10 I try to serve you with my entire inner being; do not allow me to (wander away from obeying/disobey) (your commands/what you have commanded).
I have made search for you with all my heart: O let me not go wandering far from your teaching.
11 I have (memorized/stored in my mind) [many of] (your words/what you have promised) in order that I will not sin against you.
I have kept your sayings secretly in my heart, so that I might do no sin against you.
12 Yahweh, I praise you; teach me (your statutes/what you have declared).
Praise be to you, O Lord: give me knowledge of your rules.
13 I [MTY] tell others (the regulations/the rules that you have given [to us)].
With my lips have I made clear all the decisions of your mouth.
14 I like to obey (your requirements/what you have instructed [us to do)]; I enjoy that more than being very rich.
I have taken as much delight in the way of your unchanging word, as in all wealth.
15 I will (study/think about) (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do), and I will pay attention to what you have showed [me].
I will give thought to your orders, and have respect for your ways.
16 I will be happy [to obey] (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do), and I will not forget your words.
I will have delight in your rules; I will not let your word go out of my mind.
17 Do good things for me, who serve you, in order that I may continue to live and obey (your words/what you have told us to do) during all my life.
GIMEL Give me, your servant, the reward of life, so that I may keep your word;
18 Open my mind in order that I may know the wonderful things that [are written] in your laws.
Let my eyes be open to see the wonders of your law.
19 I am living [here] on the earth for only a short time; (do not prevent me from [understanding]/help me to understand) [LIT] (your commands/what you have commanded).
I am living in a strange land: do not let your teachings be kept secret from me.
20 In my inner being I strongly desire to know (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us) all the time.
My soul is broken with desire for your decisions at all times.
21 You rebuke those who are proud; cursed are those who disobey (your commands/what you have commanded).
Your hand has been against the men of pride, a curse is on those who go wandering out of your way.
22 Do not allow them to continue to insult and scorn me; [I request this] because I have obeyed what you have instructed us to do.
Take away from me shame and bitter words; for I have kept your unchanging word in my heart.
23 Rulers gather together and plan ways to harm me, but I will (meditate on/study) (your statutes/what you have decreed).
Rulers make evil designs against me; but your servant gives thought to your rules.
24 I am delighted with (your requirements/what you have instructed [us to do)]; [it is as though] they are my advisors.
Your unchanging word is my delight, and the guide of my footsteps.
25 [I think that] I will soon die [IDM]; revive/heal me, as you have told me that you would.
DALETH My soul is joined to the dust: O give me life, in keeping with your word.
26 When I told you about my behavior, you answered me; teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do).
I put the record of my ways before you, and you gave me an answer: O give me knowledge of your rules.
27 Help me to understand (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do), and [then] I will (meditate on/think about) the wonderful things that you [have done].
Make the way of your orders clear to me; then my thoughts will be ever on your wonders.
28 I am very sad/sorrowful [IDM], with the result that I have no strength; enable me to be strong [again], like you promised me that you would do.
My soul is wasted with sorrow; give me strength again in keeping with your word
29 Prevent me from doing what is wrong, and be kind to me by teaching me your laws.
Take from me every false way; and in mercy give me your law.
30 I have decided that I will faithfully/always [obey you]; I have (paid attention to/heeded) (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us).
I have taken the way of faith: I have kept your decisions before me.
31 Yahweh, I try to carefully hold fast to what you have instructed [us to do]; do not [abandon me, with the result that] I would become disgraced.
I have been true to your unchanging word; O Lord, do not put me to shame.
32 I will eagerly obey [IDM] (your commands/what you have commanded), because you have enabled me to understand more [what you want me to do].
I will go quickly in the way of your teaching, because you have given me a free heart.
33 Yahweh, teach me the meaning of (your statutes/the things that you have decreed that we should do), and [then] I will obey them, every one of them.
HE O Lord, let me see the way of your rules, and I will keep it to the end.
34 Help me to understand your laws in order that I may obey them with all my inner being.
Give me wisdom, so that I may keep your law; going after it with all my heart.
35 I am happy with (your commands/what you have commanded), so (lead me along the paths/enable me to walk on the road) that you [have chosen for me].
Make me go in the way of your teachings; for they are my delight.
36 Cause me to want to obey your rules and not to want to become rich.
Let my heart be turned to your unchanging word, and not to evil desire.
37 Do not allow me to look at things that are worthless, and allow me to continue to live, like you promised that you would do.
Let my eyes be turned away from what is false; give me life in your ways.
38 [Because] I serve you, do what you promised to do for me, which is what you also promise to do for [all] those who revere you.
Give effect to your word to your servant, in whose heart is the fear of you.
39 [People] insult me; protect me from those insults, [because] I hate them. The (regulations/rules that you have given [to us]) are [very] good!
Take away the shame which is my fear; for your decisions are good.
40 I very much desire [to obey] (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do); because you are righteous, allow me to continue to live (OR, be good to me).
See how great is my desire for your orders: give me life in your righteousness.
41 Yahweh, show me that you faithfully love me, and rescue/save me, like you have said/promised that you would.
VAU Let your mercies come to me, O Lord, even your salvation, as you have said.
42 After you do that, I will be able to reply to those who insult me, because I trust in (your word/what you have promised that you would do).
So that I may have an answer for the man who would put me to shame; for I have faith in your word.
43 Always enable me to [LIT] speak your truth, because I have confidence in (your regulations/the rules that you have given us).
Take not your true word quite out of my mouth; for I have put my hope in your decisions.
44 I will always obey your laws, forever.
So that I may keep your law for ever and ever;
45 I will be free [from (affliction/my enemies’ attacks)], because I have tried [to obey] (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
So that my way may be in a wide place: because my search has been for your orders.
46 I will tell to kings (your requirements/what you have instructed us to do); and [because I did not abandon you], those kings will not cause me to be ashamed.
So that I may give knowledge of your unchanging word before kings, and not be put to shame.
47 I am delighted to [obey] (your commands/what you have commanded), and I love them.
And so that I may take delight in your teachings, to which I have given my love.
48 I respect/revere [IDM] (your commands/what you have commanded), and I love them, and I will (meditate on/think about) (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
And so that my hands may be stretched out to you; and I will give thought to your rules.
49 Do not forget what you said/promised to do for me, who serve you, [because] what you have said has caused me to confidently expect [good things from you].
ZAIN Keep in mind your word to your servant, for on it has my hope been fixed.
50 When I have been suffering, you comforted me; you did what you promised me, and that [PRS] revived me.
This is my comfort in my trouble; that your sayings have given me life.
51 Proud people are always making fun of me, but I do not (turn away from/stop) [obeying] your laws.
The men of pride have made great sport of me; but I have not been turned from your law.
52 Yahweh, when I think about (your regulations/the rules) that you gave to us long ago, I am comforted/encouraged.
I have kept the memory of your decisions from times past, O Lord; and they have been my comfort.
53 When [I see that] wicked people have disregarded your laws, I become very angry.
I am burning with wrath, because of the sinners who have given up your law.
54 While I have been living here for a short time on the earth, I have written songs about (your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do).
Your rules have been melodies to me, while I have been living in strange lands.
55 Yahweh, during the night I think about you [MTY], and [so] I obey your laws.
I have given thought to your name in the night, O Lord, and have kept your law.
56 What I have always done is to obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
This has been true of me, that I have kept your orders in my heart.
57 Yahweh, you are the one whom I have chosen, and I promise to (obey your words/do what you have told us to do).
CHETH The Lord is my heritage: I have said that I would be ruled by your words.
58 With all my inner being I plead with you to be good to me; be kind to me, like you promised/said that you would do.
I have given my mind to do your pleasure with all my heart; have mercy on me, as you have said.
59 I have thought about my behavior, and I [have decided to] return to [obeying] (your requirements/what you have instructed us to do).
I gave thought to my steps, and my feet were turned into the way of your unchanging word.
60 I hurry to obey (your commands/what you have commanded); I do not delay [at all].
I was quick to do your orders, and let no time be wasted.
61 Wicked people have [tried to] seize me, [like a hunter tries to catch an animal] with a net [MET], but I do not forget your laws.
The cords of evil-doers are round me; but I have kept in mind your law.
62 In the middle of the night I wake up, and I praise you for (your commands/the rules that you have given us to do); they are fair/just.
In the middle of the night I will get up to give you praise, because of all your right decisions.
63 I am a friend of all those who revere you, those who obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
I keep company with all your worshippers, and those who have your orders in their memory.
64 Yahweh, you faithfully/always love [people] all over the earth; teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
The earth, O Lord, is full of your mercy: give me knowledge of your rules.
65 Yahweh, you have done good things for me, like you promised/said that you would do.
TETH You have done good to your servant, O Lord, in keeping with your word.
66 Teach me to think carefully before I decide what to do, and [teach me other things that I need to] know, because I believe [that it is good for us to obey] (your commands/what you have commanded).
Give me knowledge and good sense; for I have put my faith in your teachings.
67 Before you afflicted/punished me, I did things that were wrong, but now I obey (your words/what you have told us to do).
Before I was in trouble I went out of the way; but now I keep your word.
68 You are [very] good, and what you do is good; teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
You are good, and your works are good; give me knowledge of your rules.
69 Proud people have told many lies about me, but [the truth is that] with all my inner being I obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
The men of pride have said false things about me; but I will keep your orders in my heart.
70 Those proud people (are stupid/do not understand your laws) [IDM], but [as for me], I am delighted with your laws.
Their hearts are shut up with fat; but my delight is in your law.
71 It was good for me that [you] afflicted/punished me, because the result was that I learned (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
It is good for me to have been through trouble; so that I might come to the knowledge of your rules.
72 The laws that you [MTY] gave/told [to us] are [worth] more to me than gold, more than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
73 You created me and formed my body (OR, kept me safe); help me to be wise in order that I may learn (your commands/what you have commanded).
JOD Your hands have made me, and given me form: give me wisdom, so that I may have knowledge of your teaching.
74 Those who have an awesome respect for you will see [what you have done for] me, and they will rejoice, because [they will see that] I have trusted in (your words/what you told us).
Your worshippers will see me and be glad; because my hope has been in your word.
75 Yahweh, I know that (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us) are right/fair and that you have afflicted/punished me because you faithfully do [what you have promised].
I have seen, O Lord, that your decisions are right, and that in unchanging faith you have sent trouble on me.
76 Cause me to be comforted/encouraged by [knowing that] you faithfully love [me], like you said to me that you would do.
Let your mercy now be my comfort, as you have said to your servant.
77 Be merciful to me in order that I may [continue to] live, because I am delighted with your laws.
Let your gentle mercies come to me, so that I may have life; for your law is my delight.
78 Cause the proud people who falsely accuse me to be ashamed, [but] as for me, I will [continue] (meditating on/thinking about) (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
Let the men of pride be shamed; because they have falsely given decision against me; but I will give thought to your orders.
79 Cause those who revere you to come [back] to me in order that they may (OR, specifically, those who) know (your requirements/what you have instructed [us to do]).
Let your worshippers be turned to me, and those who have knowledge of your words.
80 Enable me to perfectly [obey] (your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do) in order that I may not be ashamed [because of not doing that].
Let all my heart be given to your orders, so that I may not be put to shame.
81 I am very tired/exhausted while I wait for you to save [me from my enemies]; [but] I confidently expect that you will tell [me what you will do].
CAPH My soul is wasted with desire for your salvation: but I have hope in your word.
82 My eyes are tired from waiting a long time for you to do what you promised/said that you would do, and I ask, “When will you help/encourage me?”
My eyes are full of weariness with searching for your word, saying, When will you give me comfort?
83 I have become [as useless as] [MET] a wineskin that is [shriveled from hanging a long time] in the smoke [inside a house], but I have not forgotten (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
For I have become like a wine-skin black with smoke; but I still keep the memory of your rules.
84 How long must I wait? When will you punish those who (persecute/cause trouble for) me?
How short is the life of your servant! when will you give your decision against those who are attacking me?
85 [It is as though] proud people have dug deep pits for me [to fall into], people who do not obey your laws.
The men of pride, who are turned away from your law, have put nets for me.
86 All (your commands are/what you have commanded is) trustworthy; [but] people are (persecuting/causing trouble for) me by telling lies [about me, so please] help me!
All your teachings are certain; they go after me with evil design; give me your help.
87 Those people have almost killed me, but I have not stopped [obeying] (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
They had almost put an end to me on earth; but I did not give up your orders.
88 Because you faithfully love [me], allow me [to continue] to live in order that I may [continue to] obey (your rules/what you have instructed [us to do]).
Give me life in your mercy; so that I may be ruled by the unchanging word of your mouth.
89 Yahweh, your words will last forever; they will last as long as heaven lasts.
LAMED For ever, O Lord, your word is fixed in heaven.
90 You will faithfully [continue doing] ([for people who are not yet born/in every generation]) what you have (promised/said that you would do); you have put the earth in its place, and it remains firmly [there].
Your faith is unchanging from generation to generation: you have put the earth in its place, and it is not moved.
91 To this day, [all things on the earth] remain because you decided that they should remain; everything [on the earth] serves you.
They are ruled this day by your decisions; for all things are your servants.
92 If I had not been delighted [in obeying] your laws, I would have died because of what I was suffering.
If your law had not been my delight, my troubles would have put an end to me.
93 I will never forget (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do), because as a result of [my obeying them] you have enabled me to [continue to] live.
I will ever keep your orders in mind; for in them I have life.
94 I belong to you; save/rescue me [from my enemies], because I have tried to obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
I am yours, O be my saviour; for my desire has been for your rules.
95 Wicked [men] are waiting to kill me, but I [will] think about what you have instructed [us to do].
The sinners have been waiting for me to give me up to destruction; but I will give all my mind to your unchanging ward.
96 I have learned that there is a limit/end for everything, but what you command (has no limits/never ends).
I have seen that nothing on earth is complete; but your teaching is very wide.
97 I love your laws very much. I (meditate on/think about) them all during the day.
MEM O what love I have for your law! I give thought to it all the day.
98 Because I know (your commands/what you have commanded), and because I think about them all the time, I have become wiser than my enemies.
Your teaching has made me wiser than my haters: for it is mine for ever.
99 I understand more than my teachers do, because I (meditate on/think about) (your requirements/what you have instructed us to do).
I have more knowledge than all my teachers, because I give thought to your unchanging word.
100 I understand more than [many] old people do, because I obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.
101 I have avoided all evil behavior in order that I may obey (your words/what you have told us to do).
I have kept back my feet from all evil ways, so that I might be true to your word.
102 I have not (turned away from/quit) [obeying] (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us), because you have taught me [while I have studied them].
My heart has not been turned away from your decisions; for you have been my teacher.
103 [When I read] your words, they are like [MET] sweet things that I taste/eat, [yes], they are even sweeter than honey.
How sweet are your sayings to my taste! truly, they are sweeter than honey in my mouth!
104 Because [I have learned] (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do), I am able to understand [many things]; therefore, I hate all evil things [that some people do].
Through your orders I get wisdom; for this reason I am a hater of every false way.
105 Your words are [like] [MET] a lamp to guide me; they are [like] a light [MET] to show me the path [that I should walk on].
NUN Your word is a light for my feet, ever shining on my way.
106 I have solemnly promised, and I am solemnly promising it again, that I will [always] obey your (regulations/rules that you have given to us), and they are [all] fair/just.
I have made an oath and kept it, to be guided by your upright decisions.
107 Yahweh, I am suffering very much; cause me to be strong/healthy [again], as you have promised to do.
I am greatly troubled, O Lord, give me life in keeping with your word.
108 Yahweh, when I thank you while I pray, it is [like] [MET] a sacrifice to you; [please] accept it, and teach me your (regulations/rules that you have given to us).
Take, O Lord, the free offerings of my mouth, and give me knowledge of your decisions.
109 [My enemies are] often trying to kill me [IDM], but I do not forget your laws.
My soul is ever in danger; but I still keep the memory of your law.
110 Wicked [people] have tried to seize me [like a hunter tries to catch an animal] with a trap [MET], but I have not disobeyed (your principles of behavior/what you declared that we should do).
Sinners have put a net to take me; but I was true to your orders.
111 (Your requirements/What you have instructed us to do) are my possession forever; because of them [PRS], I am joyful.
I have taken your unchanging word as an eternal heritage; for it is the joy of my heart.
112 I (have decided/am determined) [IDM] to obey (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do) until the day that I die [MTY].
My heart is ever ready to keep your rules, even to the end.
113 I hate people who are [only] partly committed to you, but I love your laws.
SAMECH I am a hater of men of doubting mind; but I am a lover of your law.
114 You are [like] a place where I can hide [from my enemies], and you are [like] a shield [MET] [behind which I am protected from them], and I trust in your promises.
You are my secret place and my breastplate against danger; my hope is in your word.
115 You evil people, stay away from me in order than I may obey (my God’s commands/what my God has commanded)!
Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God.
116 Enable me to be strong, as you promised/said that you would do, in order that I may [continue to] live. I am confidently expecting [that you will restore me]; (do not disappoint me/do not allow me to be disappointed).
Be my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame.
117 Hold me up, in order that I will be safe and always (pay attention to/heed) (your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do).
Let me not be moved, and I will be safe, and ever take delight in your rules.
118 You reject all those who disobey (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do); but what they deceitfully plan to do will be (useless/in vain).
You have overcome all those who are wandering from your rules; for all their thoughts are false.
119 You get rid of all the wicked [people] on the earth like [SIM] [people throw away] trash; therefore I love what you have instructed us to do.
All the sinners of the earth are like waste metal in your eyes; and for this cause I give my love to your unchanging word.
120 I [SYN] tremble because I am afraid of you; I am afraid [because you punish those who do not obey] (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us).
My flesh is moved for fear of you; I give honour to your decisions.
121 [But] I have done what is right and fair/just; [so] do not allow people to oppress/mistreat me.
AIN I have done what is good and right: you will not give me into the hands of those who are working against me.
122 Promise me that you will do good things for me and do not allow proud [people] to oppress me.
Take your servant's interests into your keeping; let me not be crushed by the men of pride.
123 My eyes are tired from waiting a long time for you to rescue [me], for you to save [me] like you promised/said that you would.
My eyes are wasted with desire for your salvation, and for the word of your righteousness.
124 Do something for me to show that you faithfully love [me], and teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do).
Be good to your servant in your mercy, and give me teaching in your rules.
125 I am one who serves you; enable me to understand [what you want me to know] in order that I will know (your requirements/what you have instructed us to do).
I am your servant; give me wisdom, so that I may have knowledge of your unchanging word.
126 Yahweh, now is the time for you to [punish people] because they have disobeyed your laws.
It is time, O Lord, for you to let your work be seen; for they have made your law without effect.
127 Truly, I love (your commands/what you have commanded) more than I love gold; I love them more than I love [very] pure gold.
For this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining gold.
128 So I conduct my life by (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do), and I hate all the evil things that [some people do].
Because of it I keep straight in all things by your orders; and I am a hater of every false way.
129 (Your requirements are/All the things that you have instructed us to do are) wonderful, so I obey them with all my inner being.
PE Your unchanging word is full of wonder; for this reason my soul keeps it.
130 When someone explains (your words/what you have said), [it is as though] they are lighting a light; what they say causes [even] people who have not learned your laws to be wise.
The opening of your words gives light; it gives good sense to the simple.
131 I eagerly desire to know (your commands/what you have commanded), like [SIM] a [dog] that pants with its mouth open [wanting to be fed].
My mouth was open wide, waiting with great desire for your teachings.
132 Listen to me and act kindly to me, like you do to [all] those who love you [MTY].
Let your eyes be turned to me, and have mercy on me, as it is right for you to do to those who are lovers of your name.
133 Guide me as you promised/said that you would do and help me not to fall/sin; do not allow evil [people] to control what I do.
Let my steps be guided by your word; and let not sin have control over me.
134 Rescue/Save me from those who oppress me in order that I may obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
Make me free from the cruel rule of man; then I will keep your orders.
135 Be kind to me and teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
Let your servant see the shining of your face; give me knowledge of your rules.
136 I cry very much because [many] people do not obey your laws.
Rivers of water are flowing from my eyes, because men do not keep your law.
137 Yahweh, you are righteous and (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us) are just/fair.
TZADE O Lord, great is your righteousness, and upright are your decisions.
138 (Your requirements/All the things that you have instructed us to do) are true and are all very right and fair.
You have given your unchanging word in righteousness, and it is for ever.
139 I am (furious/very angry) because my enemies disregard (your words/what you have told us to do).
My passion has overcome me; because my haters are turned away from your words.
140 (Your promises are/All the things that you have said that you will do are) dependable and I love them.
Your word is of tested value; and it is dear to your servant.
141 I am not important and people despise me, but I do not forget (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
I am small and of no account; but I keep your orders in mind.
142 You are righteous and you will be righteous forever, and your laws will never be changed.
Your righteousness is an unchanging righteousness, and your law is certain.
143 I [constantly] have troubles/difficulties and I am worried, but (your commands cause/what you have commanded causes) me to be happy.
Pain and trouble have overcome me: but your teachings are my delight.
144 (Your requirements are/All the things that you have instructed us to do are) always fair; help me to understand them in order that I may [continue to] live.
The righteousness of your unchanging word is eternal; give me wisdom so that I may have life.
145 Yahweh, with all my inner being I call out to you; answer me and I will obey (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
KOPH I have made my prayer with all my heart; give answer to me, O Lord: I will keep your rules.
146 I call out to you; save/rescue me in order that I [can continue to] obey [all] (your requirements/the things that you have instructed us to do).
My cry has gone up to you; take me out of trouble, and I will be guided by your unchanging word.
147 [Each morning] I arise before dawn and call to you to help me; I confidently expect you to do what you have (promised/said that you will do).
Before the sun is up, my cry for help comes to your ear; my hope is in your words.
148 All during the night I am awake, and I (meditate on/think about) what you have (promised/said that you would do).
In the night watches I am awake, so that I may give thought to your saying.
149 Yahweh, because you faithfully love me, listen to me [while I pray], and keep me safe because of [my obeying] (your regulations/what you have told us to do).
Let my voice come to you, in your mercy; O Lord, by your decisions give me life.
150 Those evil people who oppress/persecute me are coming closer to me; they do not pay any attention to your laws.
Those who have evil designs against me come near; they are far from your law.
151 But Yahweh, you are near to me, and [I know that] (your commands/what you command) will never be changed.
You are near, O Lord; and all your teachings are true.
152 Long ago I found out about (your requirements/all the things that you have instructed us to do), and [I know that] you intended them to last forever.
I have long had knowledge that your unchanging word is for ever.
153 Look at me and see that I am suffering [very much], and heal me, because I do not forget your laws.
RESH O see my trouble, and be my saviour; for I keep your law in my mind,
154 Defend me [when others accuse me], and rescue me [from them]; allow me to [continue to] live, as you promised/said that you would.
Undertake my cause, and come to my help, give me life, as you have said.
155 Wicked [people] do not obey (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do), so you will certainly not save them.
Salvation is far from evil-doers; for they have made no search for your rules.
156 Yahweh, you are very merciful; allow me to [continue to] live because of [my obeying] (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us).
Great is the number of your mercies, O Lord; give me life in keeping with your decisions.
157 Many [people] are my enemies and [many people] (cause me to suffer/persecute me), but I (do not turn aside from/have not stopped obeying) [LIT] (your requirements/what you have instructed us to do).
Great is the number of those who are against me; but I have not been turned away from your unchanging word.
158 When I look at those who are not faithful to you, I am disgusted because they do not obey (your requirements/what you have instructed [us] to do).
I saw with hate those who were untrue to you; for they did not keep your saying.
159 [Yahweh], notice that I love (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do); because you faithfully love [me], allow me to [continue to] live.
See how great is my love for your orders: give me life, O Lord, in keeping with your mercy.
160 All that you have said is truth, and all (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us) will endure forever.
Your word is true from the first; and your upright decision is unchanging for ever.
161 Rulers persecute me for no reason, but in my inner being I revere (your words/what you have said).
SHIN Rulers have been cruel to me without cause; but I have the fear of your word in my heart.
162 I am happy about (your words/what you have promised [to do for me)], as happy as someone who has found a great treasure.
I am delighted by your saying, like a man who makes discovery of great wealth.
163 I thoroughly hate [DOU] [all] lies but I love your laws.
I am full of hate and disgust for false words; but I am a lover of your law.
164 Seven/Many times each day I thank you for (your regulations/the rules that you have given to us), and they are [all] just/fair.
Seven times a day do I give you praise, because of your upright decisions.
165 Things go well for those who love your laws; there is nothing adverse/bad that will happen to them.
Great peace have lovers of your law; they have no cause for falling.
166 Yahweh, I confidently expect that you will rescue me [from my troubles], and I obey (your commands/what you have commanded us).
Lord, my hope has been in your salvation; and I have kept your teachings.
167 I obey (what you require/what you have instructed) us to do; I love it [all] very much.
My soul has kept your unchanging word; great is my love for it.
168 I obey (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do), and you see everything that I do.
I have been ruled by your orders; for all my ways are before you.
169 Yahweh, listen while I pray [for you to help me]; help me to understand [(your words/what you have told us to do)].
TAU Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me wisdom in keeping with your word.
170 Hear me while I pray and rescue/save me as you promised/said that you would.
Let my prayer come before you; take me out of trouble, as you have said.
171 I [MTY] will always praise you because you teach me (your statutes/what you have decreed that [we] should do).
Let my lips be flowing with praise, because you have given me knowledge of your rules.
172 I will sing about (your words/what you have promised to do) because (all your commands are/everything that you have commanded is) just/fair.
Let my tongue make songs in praise of your word; for all your teachings are righteousness.
173 I ask you [SYN] to [always] be ready to help me because I have chosen [to obey] (your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do).
Let your hand be near for my help; for I have given my heart to your orders.
174 Yahweh, I eagerly desire for you to rescue/save me [from my enemies]; I am delighted with your laws.
All my desire has been for your salvation, O Lord; and your law is my delight.
175 Allow me to [continue to] live in order that I can [continue to] praise you, and that your regulations/rules [that you have given to us] will continue to help me.
Give life to my soul so that it may give you praise; and let your decisions be my support.
176 I have [wandered away from you] like [SIM] a sheep that has become lost; search for me, because I have not forgotten (your commands/what you have commanded us).
I have gone out of the way like a wandering sheep; make search for your servant; for I keep your teachings ever in mind.
