Psalms 119
Psalm 119
Delight in God’s Word
1How happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk according to the Lord’s instruction!23Happy are those who keep his decrees and seek him with all their heart.4
5They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways.6
7You have commanded that your precepts be diligently kept.8
9If only my ways were committed to keeping your statutes!10
11Then I would not be ashamed when I think about all your commands.12
13I will praise you with an upright heart when I learn your righteous judgments.14
15I will keep your statutes; never abandon me.16ב Beth
17How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping your word.18
19I have sought you with all my heart; don’t let me wander from your commands.20
21I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you.22
23Lord, may you be blessed; teach me your statutes.24
25With my lips I proclaim all the judgments from your mouth.26
27I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees as much as in all riches.28
29I will meditate on your precepts and think about your ways.30
31I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.32ג Gimel
33Deal generously with your servant so that I might live; then I will keep your word.34
35Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction.36
37I am a resident alien on earth; do not hide your commands from me.38
39I am continually overcome with longing for your judgments.40
41You rebuke the arrogant, the ones under a curse, who wander from your commands.42
43Take insult and contempt away from me, for I have kept your decrees.44
45Though princes sit together speaking against me, your servant will think about your statutes;46
47your decrees are my delight and my counselors.48ד Daleth
49My life is down in the dust; give me life through your word.50
51I told you about my life, and you answered me; teach me your statutes.52
53Help me understand the meaning of your precepts so that I can meditate on your wonders.54
55I am weary from grief; strengthen me through your word.56
57Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me your instruction.58
59I have chosen the way of truth; I have set your ordinances before me.60
61I cling to your decrees; Lord, do not put me to shame.62
63I pursue the way of your commands, for you broaden my understanding.64ה He
65Teach me, Lord, the meaning of your statutes, and I will always keep them.66
67Help me understand your instruction, and I will obey it and follow it with all my heart.68
69Help me stay on the path of your commands, for I take pleasure in it.70
71Turn my heart to your decrees and not to dishonest profit.72
73Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; give me life in your ways.74
75Confirm what you said to your servant, for it produces reverence for you.76
77Turn away the disgrace I dread; indeed, your judgments are good.78
79How I long for your precepts! Give me life through your righteousness.80ו Waw
81Let your faithful love come to me, Lord, your salvation, as you promised.82
83Then I can answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word.84
85Never take the word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in your judgments.86
87I will always obey your instruction, forever and ever.88
89I will walk freely in an open place because I study your precepts.90
91I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed.92
93I delight in your commands, which I love.94
95I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and will meditate on your statutes.96ז Zayin
97Remember your word to your servant; you have given me hope through it.98
99This is my comfort in my affliction: Your promise has given me life.100
101The arrogant constantly ridicule me, but I do not turn away from your instruction.102
103Lord, I remember your judgments from long ago and find comfort.104
105Fury seizes me because of the wicked who reject your instruction.106
107Your statutes are the theme of my song during my earthly life.108
109Lord, I remember your name in the night, and I obey your instruction.110
111This is my practice: I obey your precepts.112ח Cheth
113The Lord is my portion; I have promised to keep your words.114
115I have sought your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.116
117I thought about my ways and turned my steps back to your decrees.118
119I hurried, not hesitating to keep your commands.120
121Though the ropes of the wicked were wrapped around me, I did not forget your instruction.122
123I rise at midnight to thank you for your righteous judgments.124
125I am a friend to all who fear you, to those who keep your precepts.126
127Lord, the earth is filled with your faithful love; teach me your statutes.128ט Teth
129Lord, you have treated your servant well, just as you promised.130
131Teach me good judgment and discernment, for I rely on your commands.132
133Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.134
135You are good, and you do what is good; teach me your statutes.136
137The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey your precepts with all my heart.138
139Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in your instruction.140
141It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn your statutes.142
143Instruction from your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.144י Yod
145Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding so that I can learn your commands.146
147Those who fear you will see me and rejoice, for I put my hope in your word.148
149I know, Lord, that your judgments are just and that you have afflicted me fairly.150
151May your faithful love comfort me as you promised your servant.152
153May your compassion come to me so that I may live, for your instruction is my delight.154
155Let the arrogant be put to shame for slandering me with lies; I will meditate on your precepts.156
157Let those who fear you, those who know your decrees, turn to me.158
159May my heart be blameless regarding your statutes so that I will not be put to shame.160כ Kaph
161I long for your salvation; I put my hope in your word.162
163My eyes grow weary looking for what you have promised; I ask, “When will you comfort me?”164
165Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke, I do not forget your statutes.166
167How many days must your servant wait? When will you execute judgment on my persecutors?168
169The arrogant have dug pits for me; they violate your instruction.170
171All your commands are true; people persecute me with lies — help me!172
173They almost ended my life on earth, but I did not abandon your precepts.174
175Give me life in accordance with your faithful love, and I will obey the decree you have spoken.176ל Lamed
177Lord, your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven.178
179Your faithfulness is for all generations; you established the earth, and it stands firm.180
181Your judgments stand firm today, for all things are your servants.182
183If your instruction had not been my delight, I would have died in my affliction.184
185I will never forget your precepts, for you have given me life through them.186
187I am yours; save me, for I have studied your precepts.188
189The wicked hope to destroy me, but I contemplate your decrees.190
191I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your command is without limit.192מ Mem
193How I love your instruction! It is my meditation all day long.194
195Your command makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me.196
197I have more insight than all my teachers because your decrees are my meditation.198
199I understand more than the elders because I obey your precepts.200
201I have kept my feet from every evil path to follow your word.202
203I have not turned from your judgments, for you yourself have instructed me.204
205How sweet your word is to my taste — sweeter than honey in my mouth.206
207I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.208נ Nun
209Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.210
211I have solemnly sworn to keep your righteous judgments.212
213I am severely afflicted; Lord, give me life according to your word.214
215Lord, please accept my freewill offerings of praise, and teach me your judgments.216
217My life is constantly in danger, yet I do not forget your instruction.218
219The wicked have set a trap for me, but I have not wandered from your precepts.220
221I have your decrees as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart.222
223I am resolved to obey your statutes to the very end.224ס Samek
225I hate those who are double-minded, but I love your instruction.226
227You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in your word.228
229Depart from me, you evil ones, so that I may obey my God’s commands.230
231Sustain me as you promised, and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope.232
233Sustain me so that I can be safe and always be concerned about your statutes.234
235You reject all who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is a lie.236
237You remove all the wicked on earth as if they were dross from metal; therefore, I love your decrees.238
239I tremble in awe of you; I fear your judgments.240ע Ayin
241I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.242
243Guarantee your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.244
245My eyes grow weary looking for your salvation and for your righteous promise.246
247Deal with your servant based on your faithful love; teach me your statutes.248
249I am your servant; give me understanding so that I may know your decrees.250
251It is time for the Lord to act, for they have violated your instruction.252
253Since I love your commands more than gold, even the purest gold,254
255I carefully follow all your precepts and hate every false way.256פ Pe
257Your decrees are wondrous; therefore I obey them.258
259The revelation of your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced.260
261I open my mouth and pant because I long for your commands.262
263Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your practice toward those who love your name.264
265Make my steps steady through your promise; don’t let any sin dominate me.266
267Redeem me from human oppression, and I will keep your precepts.268
269Make your face shine on your servant, and teach me your statutes.270
271My eyes pour out streams of tears because people do not follow your instruction.272צ Tsade
273You are righteous, Lord, and your judgments are just.274
275The decrees you issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy.276
277My anger overwhelms me because my foes forget your words.278
279Your word is completely pure, and your servant loves it.280
281I am insignificant and despised, but I do not forget your precepts.282
283Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your instruction is true.284
285Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but your commands are my delight.286
287Your decrees are righteous forever. Give me understanding, and I will live.288ק Qoph
289I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord. I will obey your statutes.290
291I call to you; save me, and I will keep your decrees.292
293I rise before dawn and cry out for help; I put my hope in your word.294
295I am awake through each watch of the night to meditate on your promise.296
297In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice. Lord, give me life in keeping with your justice.298
299Those who pursue evil plans come near; they are far from your instruction.300
301You are near, Lord, and all your commands are true.302
303Long ago I learned from your decrees that you have established them forever.304ר Resh
305Consider my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instruction.306
307Champion my cause and redeem me; give me life as you promised.308
309Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not study your statutes.310
311Your compassions are many, Lord; give me life according to your judgments.312
313My persecutors and foes are many. I have not turned from your decrees.314
315I have seen the disloyal and feel disgust because they do not keep your word.316
317Consider how I love your precepts; Lord, give me life according to your faithful love.318
319The entirety of your word is truth, each of your righteous judgments endures forever.320שׂ Sin
321Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears only your word.322
323I rejoice over your promise like one who finds vast treasure.324
325I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your instruction.326
327I praise you seven times a day for your righteous judgments.328
329Abundant peace belongs to those who love your instruction; nothing makes them stumble.330
331Lord, I hope for your salvation and carry out your commands.332
333I obey your decrees and love them greatly.334
335I obey your precepts and decrees, for all my ways are before you.336ת Taw
337Let my cry reach you, Lord; give me understanding according to your word.338
339Let my plea reach you; rescue me according to your promise.340
341My lips pour out praise, for you teach me your statutes.342
343My tongue sings about your promise, for all your commands are righteous.344
345May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.346
347I long for your salvation, Lord, and your instruction is my delight.348
349Let me live, and I will praise you; may your judgments help me.350
351I wander like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commands.352