| 119 | Psalms | ||
| 1 | Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD! | ? ALEF. My Help Cometh even from the Lord. | |
| 2 | Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, | ||
| 3 | who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! | ||
| 4 | Thou hast commanded thy precepts to be kept diligently. | ||
| 5 | O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping thy statutes! | ||
| 6 | Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all thy commandments. | ||
| 7 | I will praise thee with an upright heart, when I learn thy righteous ordinances. | ||
| 8 | I will observe thy statutes; O forsake me not utterly! | ||
| 9 | How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to thy word. | ב - BET. Obedience. | |
| 10 | With my whole heart I seek thee; let me not wander from thy commandments! | ||
| 11 | I have laid up thy word in my heart, that I might not sin against thee. | ||
| 12 | Blessed be thou, O LORD; teach me thy statutes! | ||
| 13 | With my lips I declare all the ordinances of thy mouth. | ||
| 14 | In the way of thy testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. | ||
| 15 | I will meditate on thy precepts, and fix my eyes on thy ways. | ||
| 16 | I will delight in thy statutes; I will not forget thy word. | ||
| 17 | Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live and observe thy word. | ? GIMEL. Happiness. | |
| 18 | Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. | ||
| 19 | I am a sojourner on earth; hide not thy commandments from me! | ||
| 20 | My soul is consumed with longing for thy ordinances at all times. | ||
| 21 | Thou dost rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from thy commandments; | ||
| 22 | take away from me their scorn and contempt, for I have kept thy testimonies. | ||
| 23 | Even though princes sit plotting against me, thy servant will meditate on thy statutes. | ||
| 24 | Thy testimonies are my delight, they are my counselors. | ||
| 25 | My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to thy word! | ד - DALET. Obedience. | |
| 26 | When I told of my ways, thou didst answer me; teach me thy statutes! | ||
| 27 | Make me understand the way of thy precepts, and I will meditate on thy wondrous works. | ||
| 28 | My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to thy word! | ||
| 29 | Put false ways far from me; and graciously teach me thy law! | ||
| 30 | I have chosen the way of faithfulness, I set thy ordinances before me. | ||
| 31 | I cleave to thy testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame! | ||
| 32 | I will run in the way of thy commandments when thou enlargest my understanding! | ||
| 33 | Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I will keep it to the end. | ה - HE. Understanding. | |
| 34 | Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law and observe it with my whole heart. | ||
| 35 | Lead me in the path of thy commandments, for I delight in it. | ||
| 36 | Incline my heart to thy testimonies, and not to gain! | ||
| 37 | Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; and give me life in thy ways. | ||
| 38 | Confirm to thy servant thy promise, which is for those who fear thee. | ||
| 39 | Turn away the reproach which I dread; for thy ordinances are good. | ||
| 40 | Behold, I long for thy precepts; in thy righteousness give me life! | ||
| 41 | Let thy steadfast love come to me, O LORD, thy salvation according to thy promise; | ? VAV. Trust. | |
| 42 | then shall I have an answer for those who taunt me, for I trust in thy word. | ||
| 43 | And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in thy ordinances. | ||
| 44 | I will keep thy law continually, for ever and ever; | ||
| 45 | and I shall walk at liberty, for I have sought thy precepts. | ||
| 46 | I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, and shall not be put to shame; | ||
| 47 | for I find my delight in thy commandments, which I love. | ||
| 48 | I revere thy commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on thy statutes. | ||
| 49 | Remember thy word to thy servant, in which thou hast made me hope. | ? ZAYIN. Confidence. | |
| 50 | This is my comfort in my affliction that thy promise gives me life. | ||
| 51 | Godless men utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from thy law. | ||
| 52 | When I think of thy ordinances from of old, I take comfort, O LORD. | ||
| 53 | Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake thy law. | ||
| 54 | Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. | ||
| 55 | I remember thy name in the night, O LORD, and keep thy law. | ||
| 56 | This blessing has fallen to me, that I have kept thy precepts. | ||
| 57 | The LORD is my portion; I promise to keep thy words. | ח - HET. Devotion. | |
| 58 | I entreat thy favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to thy promise. | ||
| 59 | When I thinks of thy ways, I turn my feet to thy testimonies; | ||
| 60 | I hasten and do not delay to keep thy commandments. | ||
| 61 | Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget thy law. | ||
| 62 | At midnight I rise to praise thee, because of thy righteous ordinances. | ||
| 63 | I am a companion of all who fear thee, of those who keep thy precepts. | ||
| 64 | The earth, O LORD, is full of thy steadfast love; teach me thy statutes! | ||
| 65 | Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according to thy word. | ? TET. Value. | |
| 66 | Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in thy commandments. | ||
| 67 | Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now I keep thy word. | ||
| 68 | Thou art good and doest good; teach me thy statutes. | ||
| 69 | The godless besmear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep thy precepts; | ||
| 70 | their heart is gross like fat, but I delight in thy law. | ||
| 71 | It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes. | ||
| 72 | The law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. | ||
| 73 | Thy hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn thy commandments. | ? YOD. Justice. | |
| 74 | Those who fear thee shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in thy word. | ||
| 75 | I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me. | ||
| 76 | Let thy steadfast love be ready to comfort me according to thy promise to thy servant. | ||
| 77 | Let thy mercy come to me, that I may live; for thy law is my delight. | ||
| 78 | Let the godless be put to shame, because they have subverted me with guile; as for me, I will meditate on thy precepts. | ||
| 79 | Let those who fear thee turn to me, that they may know thy testimonies. | ||
| 80 | May my heart be blameless in thy statutes, that I may not be put to shame! | ||
| 81 | My soul languishes for thy salvation; I hope in thy word. | כ - KAF. Deliverance. | |
| 82 | My eyes fail with watching for thy promise; I ask, "When wilt thou comfort me?" | ||
| 83 | For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten thy statutes. | ||
| 84 | How long must thy servant endure? When wilt thou judge those who persecute me? | ||
| 85 | Godless men have dug pitfalls for me, men who do not conform to thy law. | ||
| 86 | All thy commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me! | ||
| 87 | They have almost made an end of me on earth; but I have not forsaken thy precepts. | ||
| 88 | In thy steadfast love spare my life, that I may keep the testimonies of thy mouth. | ||
| 89 | For ever, O LORD, thy word is firmly fixed in the heavens. | ? LAMED. Faith. | |
| 90 | Thy faithfulness endures to all generations; thou hast established the earth, and it stands fast. | ||
| 91 | By thy appointment they stand this day; for all things are thy servants. | ||
| 92 | If thy law had not been my delight, I should have perished in my affliction. | ||
| 93 | I will never forget thy precepts; for by them thou hast given me life. | ||
| 94 | I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. | ||
| 95 | The wicked lie in wait to destroy me; but I consider thy testimonies. | ||
| 96 | I have seen a limit to all perfection, but thy commandment is exceedingly broad. | ||
| 97 | Oh, how I love thy law! It is my meditation all the day. | מ - MEM. Love. | |
| 98 | Thy commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me. | ||
| 99 | I have more understanding than all my teachers, for thy testimonies are my meditation. | ||
| 100 | I understand more than the aged, for I keep thy precepts. | ||
| 101 | I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep thy word. | ||
| 102 | I do not turn aside from thy ordinances, for thou hast taught me. | ||
| 103 | How sweet are thy words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! | ||
| 104 | Through thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. | ||
| 105 | Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. | נ - NUN. Light. | |
| 106 | I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe thy righteous ordinances. | ||
| 107 | I am sorely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to thy word! | ||
| 108 | Accept my offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me thy ordinances. | ||
| 109 | I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget thy law. | ||
| 110 | The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from thy precepts. | ||
| 111 | Thy testimonies are my heritage for ever; yea, they are the joy of my heart. | ||
| 112 | I incline my heart to perform thy statutes for ever, to the end. | ||
| 113 | I hate double-minded men, but I love thy law. | ס - SAMEKH. Safety. | |
| 114 | Thou art my hiding place and my shield; I hope in thy word. | ||
| 115 | Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. | ||
| 116 | Uphold me according to thy promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope! | ||
| 117 | Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for thy statutes continually! | ||
| 118 | Thou dost spurn all who go astray from thy statutes; yea, their cunning is in vain. | ||
| 119 | All the wicked of the earth thou dost count as dross; therefore I love thy testimonies. | ||
| 120 | My flesh trembles for fear of thee, and I am afraid of thy judgments. | ||
| 121 | I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. | ע - AYIN. Obedience. | |
| 122 | Be surety for thy servant for good; let not the godless oppress me. | ||
| 123 | My eyes fail with watching for thy salvation, and for the fulfilment of thy righteous promise. | ||
| 124 | Deal with thy servant according to thy steadfast love, and teach me thy statutes. | ||
| 125 | I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies! | ||
| 126 | It is time for the LORD to act, for thy law has been broken. | ||
| 127 | Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, above fine gold. | ||
| 128 | Therefore I direct my steps by all thy precepts; I hate every false way. | ||
| 129 | Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. | פ - PE. Desire. | |
| 130 | The unfolding of thy words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. | ||
| 131 | With open mouth I pant, because I long for thy commandments. | ||
| 132 | Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is thy wont toward those who love thy name. | ||
| 133 | Keep steady my steps according to thy promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. | ||
| 134 | Redeem me from man's oppression, that I may keep thy precepts. | ||
| 135 | Make thy face shine upon thy servant, and teach me thy statutes. | ||
| 136 | My eyes shed streams of tears, because men do not keep thy law. | ||
| 137 | Righteous art thou, O LORD, and right are thy judgments. | צ - TSADI. Justice. | |
| 138 | Thou hast appointed thy testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness. | ||
| 139 | My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget thy words. | ||
| 140 | Thy promise is well tried, and thy servant loves it. | ||
| 141 | I am small and despised, yet I do not forget thy precepts. | ||
| 142 | Thy righteousness is righteous for ever, and thy law is true. | ||
| 143 | Trouble and anguish have come upon me, but thy commandments are my delight. | ||
| 144 | Thy testimonies are righteous for ever; give me understanding that I may live. | ||
| 145 | With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD! I will keep thy statutes. | ? QOF. Deliverance. | |
| 146 | I cry to thee; save me, that I may observe thy testimonies. | ||
| 147 | I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in thy words. | ||
| 148 | My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate upon thy promise. | ||
| 149 | Hear my voice in thy steadfast love; O LORD, in thy justice preserve my life. | ||
| 150 | They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from thy law. | ||
| 151 | But thou art near, O LORD, and all thy commandments are true. | ||
| 152 | Long have I known from thy testimonies that thou hast founded them for ever. | ||
| 153 | Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget thy law. | ? RESH. Help. | |
| 154 | Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to thy promise! | ||
| 155 | Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek thy statutes. | ||
| 156 | Great is thy mercy, O LORD; give me life according to thy justice. | ||
| 157 | Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from thy testimonies. | ||
| 158 | I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep thy commands. | ||
| 159 | Consider how I love thy precepts! Preserve my life according to thy steadfast love. | ||
| 160 | The sum of thy word is truth; and every one of thy righteous ordinances endures for ever. | ||
| 161 | Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of thy words. | ש - SHIN. Dedication. | |
| 162 | I rejoice at thy word like one who finds great spoil. | ||
| 163 | I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love thy law. | ||
| 164 | Seven times a day I praise thee for thy righteous ordinances. | ||
| 165 | Great peace have those who love thy law; nothing can make them stumble. | ||
| 166 | I hope for thy salvation, O LORD, and I do thy commandments. | ||
| 167 | My soul keeps thy testimonies; I love them exceedingly. | ||
| 168 | I keep thy precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before thee. | ||
| 169 | Let my cry come before thee, O LORD; give me understanding according to thy word! | ת - TAV. Help. | |
| 170 | Let my supplication come before thee; deliver me according to thy word. | ||
| 171 | My lips will pour forth praise that thou dost teach me thy statutes. | ||
| 172 | My tongue will sing of thy word, for all thy commandments are right. | ||
| 173 | Let thy hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen thy precepts. | ||
| 174 | I long for thy salvation, O LORD, and thy law is my delight. | ||
| 175 | Let me live, that I may praise thee, and let thy ordinances help me. | ||
| 176 | I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy commandments. | ||
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