1Blessed are those who live without blame. They live in keeping with the law of the LORD.2Blessed are those who obey his covenant laws. They trust in him with all their hearts.3They don’t do anything wrong. They live as he wants them to live.4You have given me rules that I must obey completely.5I hope I will always stand firm in following your orders.6Then I won’t be put to shame when I think about all your commands.7I will praise you with an honest heart as I learn about how fair your decisions are.8I will obey your orders. Please don’t leave me all alone.9How can a young person keep their life pure? By living according to your word.10I trust in you with all my heart. Don’t let me wander away from your commands.11I have hidden your word in my heart so that I won’t sin against you.12LORD, I give praise to you. Teach me your orders.13With my lips I talk about all the decisions you have made.14Following your covenant laws gives me joy just as great riches give joy to others.15I spend time thinking about your rules. I consider how you want me to live.16I take delight in your orders. I won’t fail to obey your word.17Be good to me while I am alive. Do this so that I may obey your word.18Open my eyes so that I can see the wonderful truths in your law.19I’m a stranger on earth. Don’t hide your commands from me.20My heart is filled with longing for your laws at all times.21You correct proud people. They are under your curse. They wander away from your commands.22I obey your covenant laws. So don’t let evil people laugh at me or hate me.23Even if rulers sit together and tell lies about me, I will spend time thinking about your orders.24Your covenant laws are my delight. They give me wise advice.25I lie in the dust. I’m about to die. Keep me alive as you have promised.26I told you how I’ve lived, and you gave me your answer. Teach me your orders.27Help me understand how your rules direct me to live. Then I may think deeply about the wonderful things you have done.28My sadness has worn me out. Give me strength as you have promised.29Keep me from cheating and telling lies. Be kind to me and teach me your law.30I have chosen to be faithful to you. I put my trust in your laws.31LORD, I’m careful to obey your covenant laws. Don’t let me be put to shame.32I am quick to follow your commands, because you have added to my understanding.33LORD, teach me how your orders direct me to live. Then I will live that way to the very end.34Help me understand your law so that I may follow it. I will obey it with all my heart.35Teach me to live as you command, because that makes me very happy.36Make me want to follow your covenant laws instead of wanting to gain things only for myself.37Turn my eyes away from things that are worthless. Keep me alive as you have promised.38Keep your promise to me. Then other people will have respect for you.39Please don’t let me be put to shame. Your laws are good.40I really want to follow your rules. Keep me alive, because you do what is right.41LORD, show me your faithful love. Save me as you have promised.42Then I can answer anyone who makes fun of me, because I trust in your word.43Help me always to tell the truth about how faithful you are. I have put my hope in your laws.44I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.45I will lead a full and happy life, because I’ve tried to obey your rules.46I will talk about your covenant laws to kings. I will not be put to shame.47I take delight in obeying your commands because I love them.48I reach out for your commands that I love. I do this so that I may think deeply about your orders.49Remember what you have said to me. You have given me hope.50Even when I suffer, I am comforted because you promised to keep me alive.51Proud people make fun of me without mercy. But I don’t turn away from your law.52LORD, I remember the laws you gave long ago. I find comfort in them.53I am very angry because evil people have turned away from your law.54No matter where I live, I sing about your orders.55LORD, during the night I remember who you are. That’s why I keep your law.56I have really done my best to obey your rules.57LORD, you are everything I need. I have promised to obey your words.58I have looked to you with all my heart. Be kind to me as you have promised.59I have thought about the way I live. And I have decided to follow your covenant laws.60I won’t waste any time. I will be quick to obey your commands.61Evil people may tie me up with ropes. But I won’t forget to obey your law.62At midnight I get up to give you thanks because your decisions are very fair.63I’m a friend to everyone who has respect for you. I’m a friend to everyone who follows your rules.64LORD, the earth is filled with your love. Teach me your orders.65LORD, be good to me as you have promised.66Increase my knowledge and give me good sense, because I trust your commands.67Before I went through suffering, I went down the wrong path. But now I obey your word.68You are good, and what you do is good. Teach me your orders.69The lies of proud people have taken away my good name. But I follow your rules with all my heart.70Their unfeeling hearts are hard and stubborn. But I take delight in your law.71It was good for me to suffer. That’s what helped me to understand your orders.72The law you gave is worth more to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.73You made me and formed me with your own hands. Give me understanding so that I can learn your commands.74May those who have respect for you be filled with joy when they see me. I have put my hope in your word.75LORD, I know that your laws are right. You were faithful to your promise when you made me suffer.76May your faithful love comfort me as you have promised me.77Show me your tender love so that I can live. I take delight in your law.78May proud people be put to shame for treating me badly for no reason. I will think deeply about your rules.79May those who have respect for you come to me. Then I can teach them your covenant laws.80May I follow your orders with all my heart. Then I won’t be put to shame.81I deeply long for you to save me. I have put my hope in your word.82My eyes grow tired looking for what you have promised. I say, ‘When will you comfort me?’83I’m as useless as a wineskin that smoke has dried up. But I don’t forget to follow your orders.84How long do I have to wait? When will you punish those who attack me?85Proud people do what is against your law. They dig pits for me to fall into.86All your commands can be trusted. Help me, because people attack me without any reason.87They almost wiped me off the face of the earth. But I have not turned away from your rules.88Keep me alive, because of your faithful love. Do this so that I may obey the covenant laws you have given.89LORD, your word lasts for ever. It stands firm in the heavens.90You will be faithful for all time to come. You made the earth, and it continues to exist.91Your laws continue to this very day, because all things serve you.92If I had not taken delight in your law, I would have died because of my suffering.93I will never forget your rules. You have kept me alive, because I obey them.94Save me, because I belong to you. I’ve tried to obey your rules.95Sinful people are waiting to destroy me. But I will spend time thinking about your covenant laws.96I’ve learned that everything has its limits. But your commands are perfect. They are always there when I need them.97LORD, I really love your law! All day long I spend time thinking about it.98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, because your commands are always in my heart.99I know more than all my teachers do, because I spend time thinking about your covenant laws.100I understand more than the elders do, because I obey your rules.101I’ve kept my feet from every path that sinners take so that I might obey your word.102I haven’t turned away from your laws, because you yourself have taught me.103Your words are very sweet to my taste! They are sweeter than honey to me.104I gain understanding from your rules. So I hate every path that sinners take.105Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way. It is like a light that guides me.106I have made a promise to follow your laws, because they are right.107I have suffered very much. LORD, keep me alive as you have promised.108LORD, accept the praise I freely give you. Teach me your laws.109I keep putting my life in danger. But I won’t forget to obey your law.110Evil people have set a trap for me. But I haven’t wandered away from your rules.111Your covenant laws are your gift to me for ever. They fill my heart with joy.112I have decided to obey your orders to the very end.113I hate people who can’t make up their minds. But I love your law.114You are my place of safety. You are like a shield that keeps me safe. I have put my hope in your word.115Get away from me, you who do evil! Then I can do what my God commands me to do.116My God, keep me going as you have promised. Then I shall live. Don’t let me lose all hope.117Take good care of me, and I shall be saved. I shall always honour your orders.118You turn your back on all those who wander away from your orders. Their wrong thoughts will be proved to be wrong.119You throw away all the sinners on earth as if they were rubbish. So I love your covenant laws.120My body trembles because I have respect for you. I have great respect for your laws.121I have done what is right and fair. So don’t leave me to those who treat me badly.122Make sure that everything goes well with me. Don’t let proud people treat me badly.123My eyes grow tired as I look to you to save me. Please save me as you have promised.124Be good to me, because you love me. Teach me your orders.125I serve you, so help me to understand what is right. Then I will understand your covenant laws.126LORD, it’s time for you to act. People are breaking your law.127I love your commands more than gold. I love them more than pure gold.128I consider all your rules to be right. So I hate every path that sinners take.129Your covenant laws are wonderful. So I obey them.130When your words are made clear, they bring light. They bring understanding to childish people.131I open my mouth and pant like a dog, because I long to know your commands.132Turn to me and have mercy on me. That’s what you’ve always done for those who love you.133Teach me how to live as you have promised. Don’t let any sin be my master.134Set me free from people who treat me badly. Then I will obey your rules.135Have mercy on me. Teach me your orders.136Streams of tears flow from my eyes, because people don’t obey your law.137LORD, you do what is fair. And your laws are right.138The laws you have made are fair. They can be completely trusted.139My anger is wearing me out, because my enemies don’t pay any attention to your words.140Your promises have proved to be true. I love them.141I’m not important. People look down on me. But I don’t forget to obey your rules.142You always do what is right. And your law is true.143I’ve had my share of trouble and suffering. But your commands give me delight.144Your covenant laws are always right. Help me to understand them. Then I will live.145LORD, I call out to you with all my heart. Answer me, and I will obey your orders.146I call out to you. Save me, and I will keep your covenant laws.147I get up before the sun rises. I cry out for help. I’ve put my hope in your word.148My eyes stay open all night long. I spend my time thinking about your promises.149Listen to me, because you love me. LORD, keep me alive as you have promised.150Those who think up evil plans are near. They have wandered far away from your law.151But LORD, you are near. All your commands are true.152Long ago I learned from your covenant laws that you made them to last for ever.153Look at how I’m suffering! Save me, because I haven’t forgotten to obey your law.154Stand up for me and set me free. Keep me alive as you have promised.155Those who are evil are far from being saved. They don’t want to obey your orders.156LORD, you have deep concern for me. Keep me alive as you have promised.157Many enemies attack me. But I haven’t turned away from your covenant laws.158I get very angry when I see people who aren’t faithful to you. They don’t obey your word.159See how I love your rules! LORD, keep me alive, because you love me.160All your words are true. All your laws are right. They last for ever.161Rulers attack me for no reason. But I tremble because of your word.162I’m filled with joy because of your promise. It’s like finding a great fortune.163I hate lies with a deep hatred. But I love your law.164Seven times a day I praise you for your laws, because they are right.165Those who love your law enjoy great peace. Nothing can make them trip and fall.166LORD, I wait for you to save me. I follow your commands.167I obey your covenant laws, because I love them greatly.168I obey your rules and your covenant laws, because you know all about how I live.169LORD, may you hear my cry. Give me understanding, just as you said you would.170May you hear my prayer. Save me, just as you promised.171May my lips pour out praise to you, because you teach me your orders.172May my tongue sing about your word, because all your commands are right.173May your hand be ready to help me, because I have chosen to obey your rules.174LORD, I long for you to save me. Your law gives me delight.175Let me live so that I can praise you. May your laws keep me going.176Like a lost sheep, I’ve gone down the wrong path. Come and look for me, because I haven’t forgotten to obey your commands.
Psalm 119
English Standard Version
Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
1Aleph: [1] Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! (Ge 17:1; Ps 101:2; Ps 101:6; Ps 128:1; Pr 11:20; Pr 13:6)2Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, (2Ch 15:2; Ps 78:5; Ps 119:10; Ps 119:22)3who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! (1Jo 3:9; 1Jo 5:18)4You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. (Ps 19:8)5Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! (Ps 37:23; Pr 16:9; Jer 10:23)6Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments. (Ps 119:80; 1Jo 2:28)7I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.[2] (Ex 24:3; Ps 119:62; Ps 119:106)8I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me! (Ps 38:21; Ps 71:9; Ps 71:18)9Beth: How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. (Ps 25:7)10With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! (2Ch 15:2; Ps 119:21; Ps 119:118)11I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. (Ps 37:31; Lu 2:19; Lu 2:51)12Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes! (Ps 25:4; Ps 119:26; Ps 119:64; Ps 119:68; Ps 119:108; Ps 119:124; Ps 119:135; Ps 119:171)13With my lips I declare all the rules[3] of your mouth. (De 6:7; Ps 40:9)14In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. (Ps 119:111; Ps 119:162; Pr 3:13; Pr 8:10; Pr 8:18)15I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. (Ps 25:4; Ps 119:23; Ps 119:78; Ps 119:97)16I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. (Ps 119:24; Ps 119:47; Ps 119:70; Ps 119:77; Ps 119:92; Ps 119:143; Ps 119:174)17Gimel: Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. (Ps 13:6; Ps 119:144)18Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.19I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me! (Ps 39:12; Isa 6:9)20My soul is consumed with longing for your rules[4] at all times. (Ps 42:1; Ps 119:40; Ps 119:131; Ps 119:174)21You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments. (De 27:26; Ps 119:10; Ps 119:51)22Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies. (Ps 44:13; Ps 119:2)23Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. (Ps 119:15; Ps 119:27; Ps 119:161; Da 6:4)24Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. (Ps 119:16; Ps 119:104; Ro 7:22)25Daleth: My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! (Ps 44:25; Ps 71:20; Ps 119:37; Ps 119:40; Ps 119:65; Ps 119:88; Ps 119:107; Ps 119:149; Ps 119:154; Ps 119:156; Ps 119:159)26When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes! (Ps 37:5; Ps 119:12)27Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. (Job 32:8; Ps 119:15; Ps 119:18; Ps 119:23; Ps 119:34; Ps 119:73; Ps 119:78; Ps 119:125; Ps 119:144; Ps 119:169)28My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word! (Ps 22:14)29Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law! (Ps 119:27)30I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me. (Ps 16:8)31I cling to your testimonies, O Lord; let me not be put to shame! (Ps 119:116)32I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart![5] (1Ki 4:29; Isa 60:5; 2Co 6:11; 2Co 6:13)33He: Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end.[6] (Ps 119:12; Ps 119:26; Ps 119:112; Mt 10:22; Heb 3:6; Re 2:26)34Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. (Ps 119:27; Pr 2:6; Jas 1:5)35Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. (Ps 1:2; Ps 25:4; Ps 119:16)36Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! (1Ki 8:58; Ps 119:112; Ps 141:4; Lu 12:15; 1Ti 6:10; Heb 13:5)37Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. (Ps 119:25; Pr 23:5; Isa 33:15)38Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared. (2Sa 7:25; Ps 25:10; Ps 112:1; Ps 128:1; Ps 130:4)39Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good. (Ps 119:22)40Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life! (Ps 119:20; Ps 119:149; Ps 119:156)41Waw: Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise; (Ps 106:4; Ps 119:58; Ps 119:65; Ps 119:76; Ps 119:77; Ps 119:116; Ps 119:170)42then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word. (Ps 119:39; Pr 27:11)43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules. (Ps 31:24; Ps 119:49; Ps 119:74; Ps 119:81; Ps 119:114; Ps 119:147)44I will keep your law continually, forever and ever,45and I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts. (Ps 119:94; Ps 119:155; Pr 4:12)46I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame, (Mt 10:18; Ac 26:1)47for I find my delight in your commandments, which I love. (Ps 119:16)48I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. (Ps 28:2; Ps 119:13)49Zayin: Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. (Ps 119:41; Ps 119:43)50This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. (Ps 71:20; Ps 119:25; Ro 15:4)51The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law. (Job 23:11; Ps 42:3; Ps 44:18; Ps 119:69; Ps 119:78; Ps 119:85; Ps 119:122; Ps 119:157; Ps 123:4; Jer 20:7)52When I think of your rules from of old, I take comfort, O Lord.53Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake your law. (Ne 13:25)54Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my sojourning. (Ps 39:12)55I remember your name in the night, O Lord, and keep your law. (Ps 42:8)56This blessing has fallen to me, that I have kept your precepts. (Ps 119:22; Ps 119:69; Ps 119:100)57Heth: The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words. (Ps 16:5)58I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. (Ps 45:12; Ps 119:41)59When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; (Lu 15:17)60I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.61Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law. (Ps 119:83; Ps 119:110)62At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous rules. (Ps 119:7; Ac 16:25)63I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts. (Ps 101:6)64The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes! (Ps 33:5; Ps 119:12)65Teth: You have dealt well with your servant, O Lord, according to your word. (Ps 119:41)66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. (Php 1:9; Jas 1:5)67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word. (Ps 119:71; Ps 119:75; Jer 31:18; Heb 12:5)68You are good and do good; teach me your statutes. (Ps 106:1; Ps 119:12)69The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts; (Job 13:4; Ps 109:2; Ps 119:51; Ps 119:56)70their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law. (Ps 17:10; Ps 119:16; Isa 6:10)71It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes. (Ps 119:67)72The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. (Ps 19:10; Ps 119:127; Pr 8:10)73Yodh: Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments. (Job 10:8; Job 31:15; Ps 95:6; Ps 119:27)74Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word. (Ps 34:2; Ps 35:27; Ps 107:42; Ps 119:43; Ps 130:5)75I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. (Ps 33:4; Ps 119:67; Ps 119:138)76Let 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. (Ps 119:24; Ps 119:41; Ps 119:47; Ps 119:174)78Let the insolent be put to shame, because they have wronged me with falsehood; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts. (Ps 25:3; Ps 119:15; Ps 119:23; Ps 119:51; Ps 119:86)79Let those who fear you turn to me, that they may know your testimonies. (Jer 15:19)80May my heart be blameless in your statutes, that I may not be put to shame! (Ps 119:1; Ps 119:6)81Kaph: My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. (Ps 84:2; Ps 119:74; Ps 119:114)82My eyes long for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me?” (Ps 69:3; Ps 101:2)83For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes. (Job 30:30; Mt 9:17; Mr 2:22)84How long must your servant endure?[7] When will you judge those who persecute me? (Ps 39:4; Zec 1:12; Re 6:10)85The insolent have dug pitfalls for me; they do not live according to your law. (Ps 7:15; Ps 119:51)86All your commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me! (Ps 35:19; Ps 109:26; Ps 119:78; Ps 119:138)87They have almost made an end of me on earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.88In your steadfast love give me life, that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth. (Ps 71:20; Ps 119:25)89Lamedh: Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. (Ps 119:152; Jer 31:35; Mt 24:35; 1Pe 1:25)90Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. (Ps 36:5; Ps 148:6; Ec 1:4)91By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants. (Jer 33:25)92If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. (Ps 119:77)93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. (Ps 71:20; Ps 119:25)94I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts. (Ps 119:45)95The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I consider your testimonies.96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad. (Ps 18:19)97Mem: Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. (Ps 1:2; Ps 119:15; Ps 119:113; Ps 119:163; Ps 119:165)98Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me. (De 4:6)99I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. (2Ti 3:15)100I understand more than the aged,[8] for I keep your precepts. (Job 32:7; Ps 119:56; Ps 119:69)101I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word. (Pr 1:15)102I do not turn aside from your rules, for you have taught me.103How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! (Ps 19:10)104Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. (Ps 119:128)105Nun: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (Pr 6:23)106I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. (Ne 10:29; Ps 119:7)107I am severely afflicted; give me life, O Lord, according to your word! (Ps 71:20; Ps 119:25; Ps 119:50; Ps 119:88)108Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord, and teach me your rules. (Ps 119:12; Ho 14:2)109I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget your law. (Jud 12:3; Ps 119:83)110The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts. (Ps 91:3; Ps 119:10)111Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. (De 33:4; Ps 119:14; Ps 119:162)112I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end.[9] (Ps 119:33; Ps 119:36)113Samekh: I hate the double-minded, but I love your law. (1Ki 18:21; Ps 119:97; Jas 1:8; Jas 4:8)114You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. (Ps 3:3; Ps 32:7; Ps 119:74)115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. (Ps 6:8; Ps 119:22)116Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope! (Ps 25:2; Ps 119:31; Ps 119:41; Ps 146:5)117Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually! (Ps 20:2)118You spurn all who go astray from your statutes, for their cunning is in vain. (Ps 119:10; Ps 119:21; Ps 119:110; La 1:15)119All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross, therefore I love your testimonies. (Ps 119:97; Isa 1:25; Eze 22:18; Mal 3:2)120My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments. (Job 4:14; Hab 3:16)121Ayin: I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.122Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me. (Job 17:3; Ps 119:51)123My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise. (Ps 119:82)124Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes. (Ps 119:12)125I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies! (Ps 116:16; Ps 119:27)126It is time for the Lord to act, for your law has been broken.127Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold. (Ps 19:10; Ps 119:72)128Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right; I hate every false way. (Ps 119:104)129Pe: Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. (Ps 119:18; Ps 119:22; Ps 119:27)130The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. (Ps 19:7)131I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments. (Job 29:23; Ps 42:1; Ps 81:10; Ps 119:20)132Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name. (Ps 25:16)133Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. (Ps 17:5; Ps 19:13)134Redeem me from man’s oppression, that I may keep your precepts. (Lu 1:74)135Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes. (Ps 4:6; Ps 119:12)136My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law. (Ps 119:158; Jer 9:1; Jer 9:18; Jer 14:17; La 3:48; Eze 9:4; Php 3:18)137Tsadhe: Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules. (Ps 116:5)138You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness. (Ps 19:7; Ps 119:75; Ps 119:86; Ps 119:172)139My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words. (Ps 69:9)140Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it. (Ps 12:6; Ps 119:97)141I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. (Ps 119:83)142Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true. (Ps 19:9; Ps 119:151; Ps 119:160; Joh 17:17)143Trouble and anguish have found me out, but your commandments are my delight. (Ps 119:24)144Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live. (Ps 119:17; Ps 119:27)145Qoph: With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord! I will keep your statutes. (Ps 119:2; Ps 119:10; Ps 119:22; Ps 119:33)146I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies.147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words. (Ps 5:3; Ps 119:74)148My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise. (Ps 42:8)149Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O Lord, according to your justice give me life. (Ps 71:20; Ps 119:25; Ps 119:40; Ps 119:156)150They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from your law.151But you are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are true. (Ps 119:142; Ps 145:18)152Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever. (Ps 119:89; Ps 119:160; Mt 5:18)153Resh: Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law. (Job 36:15; Ps 119:83)154Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise! (Ps 35:1; Ps 119:25)155Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. (Job 5:4; Ps 119:150)156Great is your mercy, O Lord; give me life according to your rules. (2Sa 24:14; Ps 119:154)157Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from your testimonies. (Ps 3:1; Ps 119:51)158I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your commands. (Ps 119:136; Ps 139:21; Jer 3:20)159Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life according to your steadfast love. (Ps 119:97; Ps 119:154)160The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. (Ps 119:7; Ps 119:142; Ps 119:172; Ps 139:17)161Sin and Shin: Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words. (1Sa 24:11; 1Sa 26:18; Ps 2:11; Ps 69:4; Ps 119:23)162I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil. (1Sa 30:16; Ps 119:161; Isa 9:3; Mt 13:44)163I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law. (Ps 119:97)164Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules. (Ps 119:160)165Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. (Ps 37:11; Ps 37:37; Pr 3:2; Pr 3:23; Mt 13:41; 1Jo 2:10)166I hope for your salvation, O Lord, and I do your commandments. (Ge 49:18; Ps 119:174)167My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly. (Ps 119:163)168I keep your precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before you. (Ps 139:3; Pr 5:21)169Taw: Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me understanding according to your word! (Ps 119:34; Ps 119:65; Ps 119:145)170Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word. (Ps 119:41)171My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes. (Ps 119:12; Ps 145:7)172My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right. (Ps 119:160)173Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. (Jos 24:22; Pr 1:29)174I long for your salvation, O Lord, and your law is my delight. (Ps 119:20; Ps 119:24)175Let my soul live and praise you, and let your rules help me.176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments. (Ps 119:83; Isa 53:6; Mt 18:12; Lu 15:4; 1Pe 2:25)