Psalms 119

1Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of Yahweh.

2Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with all their heart.

3who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways.

4You have laid down your precepts, that they should be kept diligently.

5Oh that my ways were steadfast in keeping your statutes!

6Then I would not be ashamed when I fix my eyes on all your commandments.

7I will praise you with an upright heart, as I learn your righteous ordinances.

8I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me.

9How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.

10With all my heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments.

11I have stored up your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you.

12Blessed are you, Yahweh; teach me your statutes.

13With my lips I recount all the ordinances of your mouth.

14I rejoice in the way of your testimonies as I do over all wealth.

15I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.

16I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.

17Do good to your servant, that I may live and keep your word.

18Open my eyes, that I may see wonders from your law.

19I am a sojourner on the earth; do not hide your commandments from me.

20My soul is crushed with longing for your ordinances at all times.

21You rebuke the arrogant, the accursed, who stray from your commandments.

22Take reproach and contempt away from me, for I have kept your testimonies.

23Though princes sit and speak against me, your servant meditates on your statutes.

24Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors.

25My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word.

26I recounted my ways, and you answered me; teach me your statutes.

27Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.

28My soul weeps with sorrow; sustain me according to your word.

29Keep me from the way of falsehood, and graciously grant me your law.

30I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set your ordinances before me.

31I cling to your testimonies, Yahweh; do not put me to shame.

32I will run in the way of your commandments, for you enlarge my heart.

33Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes, and I will keep it to the end.

34Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with all my heart.

35Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.

36Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain.

37Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things; give me life in your ways.

38Confirm your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.

39Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your ordinances are good.

40See, I long for your precepts; give me life in your righteousness.

41Let your steadfast love come to me, Yahweh, according to your promise—your salvation.

42then I will have an answer for the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word.

43Do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for I hope in your ordinances.

44I will keep your law continually, forever and ever.

45I will walk about in a wide-open place, for I have sought your precepts.

46I will speak of your testimonies before kings and will not be ashamed.

47I delight in your commandments, which I love.

48I lift up my hands to your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on your statutes.

49Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope.

50This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.

51The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law.

52I remember your ordinances from of old, Yahweh, and I take comfort.

53Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake your law.

54Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I sojourn.

55I remember your name in the night, Yahweh, and I keep your law.

56This has been mine, because I have kept your precepts.

57Yahweh is my portion; I have said that I will keep your words.

58I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.

59I have considered my ways and turned my feet toward your testimonies.

60I hurry and do not delay to keep your commandments.

61Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law.

62At midnight I rise to thank you for your righteous ordinances.

63I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts.

64The earth is full of your steadfast love, Yahweh; teach me your statutes.

65You have dealt well with your servant, Yahweh, according to your word.

66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.

67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.

68You are good and you do good; teach me your statutes.

69The arrogant smear me with lies, but with all my heart I keep your precepts.

70Their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law.

71It was good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.

72The law of your mouth is better for me than thousands of gold and silver.

73Your hands made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.

74Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word.

75I know, Yahweh, that your ordinances are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

76Please let your steadfast love comfort me, according to your promise to your servant.

77Let your mercy come to me, that I may live, for your law is my delight.

78Let the arrogant be put to shame, for they have wronged me falsely; but I will meditate on your precepts.

79Let those who fear you, who know your testimonies, turn to me.

80May my heart be blameless in your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.

81My soul faints for your salvation; I hope in your word.

82My eyes fail while waiting for your promise, saying, “When will you comfort me?”

83For I have become like a wineskin in smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes.

84How many are the days of your servant? When will you bring judgment on those who persecute me?

85The arrogant have dug pits for me, in defiance of your law.

86All your commandments are trustworthy; they persecute me with lies. Help me!

87They almost wiped me from the earth, but I did not forsake your precepts.

88In your steadfast love give me life, that I may keep the testimony of your mouth.

89Forever, Yahweh, your word stands firm in the heavens.

90Your faithfulness is from generation to generation; you established the earth, and it stands.

91According to your ordinances they stand today, for all things are your servants.

92If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have kept me alive.

94I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.

95The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I ponder your testimonies.

96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad.

97Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all day long.

98Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is mine forever.

99I have more insight than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

100I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts.

101I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word.

102I do not turn aside from your ordinances, for you yourself have taught me.

103How sweet your word is to my palate, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104Through your precepts I gain understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

106I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous ordinances.

107I am severely afflicted; give me life, Yahweh, according to your word.

108Accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, Yahweh, and teach me your ordinances.

109My life is continually in my hand, yet I do not forget your law.

110The wicked have set a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts.

111Your testimonies are my heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart.

112I have inclined my heart to carry out your statutes forever, to the very end.

113I hate the double-minded, but I love your law.

114You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.

115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

116Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and do not put me to shame in my hope.

117Hold me up, and I will be saved, and I will look to your statutes continually.

118You reject all who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is a lie.

119You discard all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love your testimonies.

120My flesh bristles with dread of you, and I fear your judgments.

121I have done justice and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors.

122Guarantee your servant's well-being; let not the arrogant oppress me.

123My eyes fail with watching for your salvation and for your righteous promise.

124Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes.

125I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

126It is time for Yahweh to act, for they have broken your law.

127Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.

128Therefore I hold all your precepts to be right in everything; I hate every false way.

129Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.

130The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

131I open wide my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments.

132Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.

133Establish my steps by your promise, and let no iniquity rule over me.

134Redeem me from human oppression, so that I may keep your precepts.

135Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes.

136Streams of water run down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.

137Righteous are you, Yahweh, and upright are your ordinances.

138You have commanded that your testimonies be righteous and utterly faithful.

139My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words.

140Your promise is thoroughly refined, and your servant loves it.

141I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

142Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true.

143Trouble and anguish have found me, but your commandments are my delight.

144Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding, that I may live.

145I called with my whole heart; answer me, Yahweh! I will keep your statutes.

146I called to you; save me, that I may keep your testimonies.

147I rose before dawn and cried for help; I hoped in your words.

148My eyes were awake before the night watches, to meditate on your promise.

149Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; according to your judgment, Yahweh, give me life.

150Those who pursue evil schemes draw near; they are far from your law.

151But you are near, Yahweh, and all your commandments are true.

152Long ago I knew from your testimonies that you established them forever.

153Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law.

154Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise.

155Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.

156Your mercies are many, Yahweh; give me life according to your ordinances.

157Many are my persecutors and my foes, but I do not turn away from your testimonies.

158I look on the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your word.

159Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life, Yahweh, according to your steadfast love.

160The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

161Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.

162I rejoice at your promise like one who finds great spoil.

163I hate and despise falsehood, but I love your law.

164Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous ordinances.

165Great peace have those who love your law, and there is no stumbling block for them.

166I hope for your salvation, Yahweh, and I obey your commandments.

167My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly.

168I keep your precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before you.

169Let my cry come before you, Yahweh; give me understanding according to your word.

170Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your promise.

171My lips will pour out praise, for you teach me your statutes.

172My tongue will sing of your promise, for all your commandments are righteous.

173May your hand help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

174I long for your salvation, Yahweh, and your law is my delight.

175Let me live and praise you, and let your ordinances help me.

176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments.