de Sociedad Bíblica Iberoamericana1¡Cuán bienaventurados son los de conducta intachable, Los que andan en la Ley de YHVH!2¡Cuán bienaventurados son los que guardan sus testimonios, Y con todo el corazón lo buscan!3En verdad no hacen iniquidad, Porque andan en sus caminos.4Tú nos has encomendado tus preceptos Para que sean muy guardados.5¡Cómo anhelo que sean ordenados mis caminos, Para poder guardar tus estatutos!6Entonces no me avergonzaría Al contemplar todos tus mandamientos.7Te alabaré con rectitud de corazón, Cuando aprenda tus justos preceptos,8Guardaré tus estatutos, ¡No me abandones del todo!9¿Cómo podrá el joven mantener puro su camino? ¡Guardando tu palabra!10Con todo mi corazón te he buscado, No permitas que me desvíe de tus mandamientos.11En mi corazón he guardado tus dichos, Para no pecar contra ti.12¡Bendito Tú, oh YHVH! ¡Enséñame tus estatutos!13He contado con mis labios Todos los juicios de tu boca.14Me he regocijado en el camino de tus testimonios, Más que sobre todas las riquezas.15Meditaré en tus preceptos, Consideraré tus caminos.16Me deleitaré en tus estatutos, No me olvidaré de tu palabra.17Haz bien a tu siervo, Para que viva y guarde tu palabra.18Abre mis ojos, Y contemplaré las maravillas de tu Ley.19Estoy de paso en la tierra, No encubras de mí tus mandamientos.20Mi alma se quebranta anhelando Tus preceptos en todo tiempo.21Reprendiste a los soberbios: ¡Malditos los que se desvían de tus mandamientos!22Aparta de mí el oprobio y el menosprecio, Pues he guardado tus testimonios.23Aunque los príncipes se sienten y hablen contra mí, Tu siervo medita en tus estatutos.24Sí, yo me deleito en tus testimonios, Porque ellos son mis consejeros.25Postrada en el polvo está el alma mía, Vivifícame conforme a tu palabra.26Te he expuesto mis caminos, y me has respondido; Enséñame tus estatutos.27Hazme entender el camino de tus preceptos, Y meditaré en tus maravillas.28Mi alma se deshace de tristeza, ¡Susténtame con tu palabra!29Aparta de mí el camino de la mentira, Y concédeme el favor de tu Ley.30He escogido el camino de la fidelidad, Me he propuesto tus ordenanzas,31Me he apegado a tus testimonios, ¡Oh YHVH, no permitas que sea avergonzado!32Correré por el camino de tus mandamientos, Porque Tú habrás ensanchado mi corazón.33Enséñame, oh YHVH, el camino de tus estatutos, Y lo guardaré hasta el fin.34Hazme entender, y atesoraré tu Ley, Y la guardaré con todo el corazón.35Hazme andar por la senda de tus mandamientos, Porque en ella me deleito.36Inclina mi corazón a tus testimonios, Y no a la avaricia.37Aparta mis ojos, que no vean la vanidad, Vivifícame en tus caminos.38Confirma tu palabra a tu siervo, Que es para los que te temen.39Aleja de mí el oprobio que temo, Porque tus preceptos son buenos.40He aquí, anhelo tus mandamientos, Vivifícame en tu justicia,41Y venga a mí, oh YHVH, tu misericordia, Tu salvación, conforme a tu dicho,42Para dar repuesta al que me afrenta, Porque en tu palabra he confiado.43No quites jamás de mi boca la palabra de verdad, Porque en tus juicios espero ansiosamente.44Así guardaré tu Ley continuamente, Eternamente y para siempre.45Y me encaminaré en lugar espacioso, Porque he escudriñado tus preceptos.46Delante de reyes hablaré de tus testimonios, Y no me avergonzaré.47Me deleitaré en tus mandamientos, los cuales amo.48Alzaré mis manos hacia tus preceptos, los cuales amo, Y meditaré en tus estatutos.49Acuérdate de la palabra dada a tu siervo, En la cual me has hecho esperar ansiosamente.50Ella ha sido mi consuelo en mi aflicción, Porque tu promesa me ha dado vida.51Mucho me han escarnecido los soberbios, Pero no me he apartado de tu Ley.52Recordando tus antiguos mandamientos, Oh YHVH, quedé consolado.53Me domina la indignación a causa de los malvados, Que abandonan tu Ley.54Tus estatutos han venido a ser mis salmos, En la morada de mi peregrinación.55Recuerdo en la noche tu Nombre, oh YHVH, Y deseo guardar tu Ley.56Esto me ha sucedido, Porque he guardado tus preceptos.57Mi porción es YHVH, He resuelto guardar tus palabras.58He suplicado tu favor de todo corazón, Ten misericordia de mí conforme a tu dicho.59Consideré mis caminos, Y volví mis pies a tus testimonios.60Me apresuré, no me retardé En guardar tus mandamientos.61Lazos de impíos me han envuelto, Pero no he olvidado tu Ley.62A medianoche me levanto para darte gracias, Por tus justos mandamientos.63Soy compañero de todos los que te temen, Y de los que observan tus preceptos.64Oh YHVH, la tierra está llena de tu misericordia. ¡Enséñame tus estatutos!65Oh YHVH, bien has hecho a tu siervo, Conforme a tu palabra.66Enséñame a discernir y a entender, Porque en tus mandamientos he creído.67Antes de ser humillado, yo erraba, Pero ahora, guardo tu palabra.68Bueno eres Tú, y bienhechor, Enséñame tus estatutos.69Los soberbios forjaron mentiras contra mí, Pero yo atesoro tus preceptos de todo corazón.70El corazón de ellos está engrosado como sebo, Pero yo me deleito en tu Ley.71Bueno me es haber sido humillado, Para que aprenda tus estatutos.72Mejor me es la Ley de tu boca Que millares de oro y plata.73Tus manos me hicieron y me afirmaron; Hazme entender, y aprenderé tus mandamientos.74Que los que te temen me vean y se alegren, Porque yo espero con ansia en tu palabra.75Reconozco, oh YHVH, que tus mandamientos son justos, Que con razón me afligiste.76Sea ahora tu misericordia para consolarme, Conforme prometiste a tu siervo.77Alcáncenme tus misericordias, para que viva, Porque tu Ley es mi delicia.78Sean avergonzados los soberbios, porque sin causa me han calumniado; Yo meditaré en tus mandamientos.79Vuélvanse a mí los que te temen Y conocen tus testimonios.80Sea mi corazón íntegro en tus estatutos, Para que no me avergüence.81Mi alma desfallece por tu salvación, Pero en tu palabra he puesto mi esperanza.82Mis ojos se consumen ante tu promesa, ¿Cuándo me consolarás?83Porque he venido a ser como odre al humo, Pero no he olvidado tus estatutos.84¿Cuántos son los días de tu siervo? ¿Cuándo juzgarás a mis perseguidores?85Los soberbios han cavado fosas para mí, Lo cual no es conforme a tu Ley.86Todos tus mandamientos son fieles, Sin causa me persiguen, ¡ayúdame!87Casi me han echado por tierra, Pero yo no abandono tus preceptos.88Vivifícame conforme a tu misericordia, Y guardaré los testimonios de tu boca.89Oh YHVH, tu palabra permanece en los cielos para siempre.90De generación en generación es tu fidelidad; Afirmaste la tierra, y permanece.91Todo subsiste hasta hoy por tu mandato, Porque todas las cosas te sirven.92Si tu Ley no hubiera sido mi deleite, Ya habría perecido en mi aflicción.93Jamás me olvidaré de tus preceptos, Porque con ellos me has vivificado.94Tuyo soy, ¡sálvame! Por cuanto he escudriñado tus preceptos.95Acéchanme los malos para destruirme, Pero yo consideraré tus testimonios.96En toda perfección he visto límite, Pero tu mandamiento es amplio en gran manera.97¡Oh, cuánto amo yo tu Ley! ¡Todo el día es ella mi meditación!98Más sabio que mis enemigos me han hecho tus mandamientos, Porque siempre están conmigo.99Entiendo más que todos mis maestros, Porque tus testimonios son mi meditación.100Comprendo más que los ancianos, Porque he guardado tus preceptos.101He refrenado mis pies de todo mal camino, Para guardar tu palabra.102No he apostatado de tus mandamientos, Porque Tú me has instruido.103¡Cuán dulces son tus palabras a mi paladar! Sí, más que la miel en la boca.104De tus preceptos he adquirido entendimiento, Por lo cual aborrezco toda senda de mentira.105Lámpara a mis pies es tu palabra, Y lumbrera a mi camino.106He jurado, y lo confirmo: Guardaré tus justos mandamientos.107Estoy afligido en gran manera, ¡Oh YHVH, vivifícame con tu palabra!108Acepta ahora las ofrendas voluntarias de mi boca, oh YHVH, Y enséñame tus juicios.109Mi vida está de continuo en peligro, Pero no he olvidado tu Ley.110Los impíos me tendieron lazo, Pero no me he desviado de tus preceptos.111Por herencia eterna he tomado tus testimonios, Porque son el gozo de mi corazón.112Incliné mi corazón a cumplir tus estatutos, De continuo y hasta el fin.113Aborrezco a los de doble ánimo, Pero amo tu Ley.114Tú eres mi escondedero y mi escudo, En tu palabra he puesto mi esperanza.115Apartaos de mí, perversos, Para que pueda atesorar los mandamientos de mi Dios.116Susténtame conforme a tu dicho, y viviré, Y no permitas que quede avergonzado de mi esperanza.117Susténtame, y estaré a salvo, Y contemplaré continuamente tus estatutos.118Repudias a todos los que se desvían de tus estatutos, Porque sus maquinaciones son vanas.119Apartaste como escorias a todos los malvados de la tierra, Por eso amo tus testimonios.120Mi carne se estremece de temor a ti, Y ante tus juicios me lleno de pavor.121He actuado con justicia y rectitud, No me dejes a merced de mis opresores.122Sé fiador de tu siervo para bien, No me opriman los soberbios.123Mis ojos desfallecen por tu salvación, Y por la promesa de tu justicia.124Haz con tu siervo según tu misericordia, Y enséñame tus estatutos.125Yo soy tu siervo, dame entendimiento, Y comprenderé tus testimonios.126Tiempo es de actuar, oh YHVH, Porque han invalidado tu Ley.127Por eso amo tus mandamientos Más que el oro más puro.128Por eso estimé rectos todos tus mandamientos sobre todas las cosas, Y aborrecí toda senda de mentira.129¡Maravillosos son tus testimonios! Por eso los conserva mi alma.130La explicación de tus palabras alumbra, Hace entender a los simples.131Abrí mi boca y suspiré, Porque anhelaba tus mandamientos.132Vuelve tu rostro hacia mí y concédeme tu gracia, Como acostumbras con los que aman tu Nombre.133Afirma mis pasos en tu palabra, Y ninguna iniquidad se enseñoree de mí.134Líbrame de la opresión del hombre, Así guardaré tus preceptos.135Haz resplandecer tu rostro sobre tu siervo, Y enséñame tus estatutos.136Ríos de aguas descendieron de mis ojos, Porque no guardaban tu Ley.137Justo eres Tú, oh YHVH, Y rectos son tus mandamientos.138Tus testimonios que nos has encomendado son rectos, Y están llenos de fidelidad.139Mi celo me consume, Porque mis adversarios han olvidado tus palabras.140Tu palabra es en extremo pura, Y tu siervo la ama.141Soy pequeño y despreciado, Pero no he olvidado tus preceptos.142Tu justicia es justicia eterna, Y tu Ley, verdad.143La angustia y la aflicción me han alcanzado, Pero tus mandamientos son mis delicias.144Tus testimonios son justos para siempre, ¡Dame entendimiento y viviré!145He clamado con todo el corazón, ¡Respóndeme, oh YHVH! Tus estatutos atesoro.146A ti he clamado, ¡sálvame! Y observaré tus testimonios.147Me anticipé al alba y clamé, Esperé con ansias en tu palabra.148Mis ojos se anticiparon a las vigilias de la noche, Para meditar en tu palabra.149Oye mi voz conforme a tu misericordia, Vivifícame, oh YHVH, conforme a tu decreto.150Mis perseguidores se acercan a la maldad, Se alejan de tu Ley.151Pero Tú, YHVH, estás cerca, Y todos tus mandamientos son verdaderos.152Hace ya mucho que entendí tus testimonios, Que los has establecido para siempre.153Mira mi aflicción y líbrame, Porque no me he olvidado de tu Ley.154Aboga por mi causa, redímeme; Y vivifícame por tu palabra.155Lejos de los malvados queda la salvación, Porque no escudriñan tus estatutos.156¡Oh YHVH, grande es tu misericordia! ¡Vivifícame conforme a tu justicia!157Los enemigos que me persiguen son muchos, Pero yo no me aparto de tus testimonios.158Veo a los traidores y me repugnan, Porque no guardan tu palabra.159¡Mira cuánto amo tus preceptos! ¡Vivifícame, oh YHVH, conforme a tu misericordia!160La suma de tu palabra es verdad, Y eterno todo decreto de tu justicia.161Príncipes me han perseguido sin causa, Pero mi corazón tiembla ante tus palabras.162Me regocijo en tu palabra, Como quien halla muchos despojos.163Aborrezco y abomino la mentira; Amo tu Ley.164Siete veces al día te alabo, A causa de tus justos mandamientos.165Mucha paz tienen los que aman tu Ley, Y no hay para ellos piedra de tropiezo.166Oh YHVH, he esperado por tu salvación, Y he practicado tus mandamientos.167Mi alma guarda tus testimonios, Y los ama intensamente.168He observado tus preceptos y tus testimonios, Porque todos mis caminos están delante de ti.169Llegue mi clamor a tu presencia, oh YHVH, Dame entendimiento conforme a tu palabra.170Llegue mi oración a tu presencia, Líbrame conforme a tu palabra.171Profieran mis labios alabanza, Porque Tú me enseñas tus estatutos.172Mi lengua hablará de tus dichos, Porque todos tus mandamientos son justos.173Sea tu mano para socorrerme, Porque tus preceptos he escogido.174Anhelo tu salvación, oh YHVH, Y tu Ley es mi delicia.175¡Viva mi alma y te alabe, Y ayúdenme tus juicios!176Anduve errante como oveja descarriada, ¡Busca a tu siervo, porque no ha olvidado tus mandamientos!
1Aleph: [1] Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! (Gn 17:1; Sal 101:2; Sal 101:6; Sal 128:1; Pr 11:20; Pr 13:6)2Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, (2 Cr 15:2; Sal 78:5; Sal 119:10; Sal 119:22)3who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! (1 Jn 3:9; 1 Jn 5:18)4You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. (Sal 19:8)5Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! (Sal 37:23; Pr 16:9; Jer 10:23)6Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments. (Sal 119:80; 1 Jn 2:28)7I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.[2] (Ex 24:3; Sal 119:62; Sal 119:106)8I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me! (Sal 38:21; Sal 71:9; Sal 71:18)9Beth: How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. (Sal 25:7)10With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! (2 Cr 15:2; Sal 119:21; Sal 119:118)11I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. (Sal 37:31; Lc 2:19; Lc 2:51)12Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes! (Sal 25:4; Sal 119:26; Sal 119:64; Sal 119:68; Sal 119:108; Sal 119:124; Sal 119:135; Sal 119:171)13With my lips I declare all the rules[3] of your mouth. (Dt 6:7; Sal 40:9)14In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. (Sal 119:111; Sal 119:162; Pr 3:13; Pr 8:10; Pr 8:18)15I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. (Sal 25:4; Sal 119:23; Sal 119:78; Sal 119:97)16I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. (Sal 119:24; Sal 119:47; Sal 119:70; Sal 119:77; Sal 119:92; Sal 119:143; Sal 119:174)17Gimel: Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. (Sal 13:6; Sal 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! (Sal 39:12; Is 6:9)20My soul is consumed with longing for your rules[4] at all times. (Sal 42:1; Sal 119:40; Sal 119:131; Sal 119:174)21You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments. (Dt 27:26; Sal 119:10; Sal 119:51)22Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies. (Sal 44:13; Sal 119:2)23Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. (Sal 119:15; Sal 119:27; Sal 119:161; Dn 6:4)24Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. (Sal 119:16; Sal 119:104; Ro 7:22)25Daleth: My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! (Sal 44:25; Sal 71:20; Sal 119:37; Sal 119:40; Sal 119:65; Sal 119:88; Sal 119:107; Sal 119:149; Sal 119:154; Sal 119:156; Sal 119:159)26When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes! (Sal 37:5; Sal 119:12)27Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. (Job 32:8; Sal 119:15; Sal 119:18; Sal 119:23; Sal 119:34; Sal 119:73; Sal 119:78; Sal 119:125; Sal 119:144; Sal 119:169)28My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word! (Sal 22:14)29Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law! (Sal 119:27)30I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me. (Sal 16:8)31I cling to your testimonies, O Lord; let me not be put to shame! (Sal 119:116)32I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart![5] (1 R 4:29; Is 60:5; 2 Co 6:11; 2 Co 6:13)33He: Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end.[6] (Sal 119:12; Sal 119:26; Sal 119:112; Mt 10:22; Heb 3:6; Ap 2:26)34Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. (Sal 119:27; Pr 2:6; Stg 1:5)35Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. (Sal 1:2; Sal 25:4; Sal 119:16)36Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! (1 R 8:58; Sal 119:112; Sal 141:4; Lc 12:15; 1 Ti 6:10; Heb 13:5)37Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. (Sal 119:25; Pr 23:5; Is 33:15)38Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared. (2 S 7:25; Sal 25:10; Sal 112:1; Sal 128:1; Sal 130:4)39Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good. (Sal 119:22)40Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life! (Sal 119:20; Sal 119:149; Sal 119:156)41Waw: Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise; (Sal 106:4; Sal 119:58; Sal 119:65; Sal 119:76; Sal 119:77; Sal 119:116; Sal 119:170)42then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word. (Sal 119:39; Pr 27:11)43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules. (Sal 31:24; Sal 119:49; Sal 119:74; Sal 119:81; Sal 119:114; Sal 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. (Sal 119:94; Sal 119:155; Pr 4:12)46I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame, (Mt 10:18; Hch 26:1)47for I find my delight in your commandments, which I love. (Sal 119:16)48I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. (Sal 28:2; Sal 119:13)49Zayin: Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. (Sal 119:41; Sal 119:43)50This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. (Sal 71:20; Sal 119:25; Ro 15:4)51The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law. (Job 23:11; Sal 42:3; Sal 44:18; Sal 119:69; Sal 119:78; Sal 119:85; Sal 119:122; Sal 119:157; Sal 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. (Neh 13:25)54Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my sojourning. (Sal 39:12)55I remember your name in the night, O Lord, and keep your law. (Sal 42:8)56This blessing has fallen to me, that I have kept your precepts. (Sal 119:22; Sal 119:69; Sal 119:100)57Heth: The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words. (Sal 16:5)58I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. (Sal 45:12; Sal 119:41)59When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; (Lc 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. (Sal 119:83; Sal 119:110)62At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous rules. (Sal 119:7; Hch 16:25)63I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts. (Sal 101:6)64The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes! (Sal 33:5; Sal 119:12)65Teth: You have dealt well with your servant, O Lord, according to your word. (Sal 119:41)66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. (Flp 1:9; Stg 1:5)67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word. (Sal 119:71; Sal 119:75; Jer 31:18; Heb 12:5)68You are good and do good; teach me your statutes. (Sal 106:1; Sal 119:12)69The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts; (Job 13:4; Sal 109:2; Sal 119:51; Sal 119:56)70their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law. (Sal 17:10; Sal 119:16; Is 6:10)71It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes. (Sal 119:67)72The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. (Sal 19:10; Sal 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; Sal 95:6; Sal 119:27)74Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word. (Sal 34:2; Sal 35:27; Sal 107:42; Sal 119:43; Sal 130:5)75I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. (Sal 33:4; Sal 119:67; Sal 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. (Sal 119:24; Sal 119:41; Sal 119:47; Sal 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. (Sal 25:3; Sal 119:15; Sal 119:23; Sal 119:51; Sal 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! (Sal 119:1; Sal 119:6)81Kaph: My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. (Sal 84:2; Sal 119:74; Sal 119:114)82My eyes long for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me?” (Sal 69:3; Sal 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? (Sal 39:4; Zac 1:12; Ap 6:10)85The insolent have dug pitfalls for me; they do not live according to your law. (Sal 7:15; Sal 119:51)86All your commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me! (Sal 35:19; Sal 109:26; Sal 119:78; Sal 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. (Sal 71:20; Sal 119:25)89Lamedh: Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. (Sal 119:152; Jer 31:35; Mt 24:35; 1 P 1:25)90Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. (Sal 36:5; Sal 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. (Sal 119:77)93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. (Sal 71:20; Sal 119:25)94I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts. (Sal 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. (Sal 18:19)97Mem: Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. (Sal 1:2; Sal 119:15; Sal 119:113; Sal 119:163; Sal 119:165)98Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me. (Dt 4:6)99I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. (2 Ti 3:15)100I understand more than the aged,[8] for I keep your precepts. (Job 32:7; Sal 119:56; Sal 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! (Sal 19:10)104Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. (Sal 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. (Neh 10:29; Sal 119:7)107I am severely afflicted; give me life, O Lord, according to your word! (Sal 71:20; Sal 119:25; Sal 119:50; Sal 119:88)108Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord, and teach me your rules. (Sal 119:12; Os 14:2)109I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget your law. (Jue 12:3; Sal 119:83)110The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts. (Sal 91:3; Sal 119:10)111Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. (Dt 33:4; Sal 119:14; Sal 119:162)112I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end.[9] (Sal 119:33; Sal 119:36)113Samekh: I hate the double-minded, but I love your law. (1 R 18:21; Sal 119:97; Stg 1:8; Stg 4:8)114You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. (Sal 3:3; Sal 32:7; Sal 119:74)115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. (Sal 6:8; Sal 119:22)116Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope! (Sal 25:2; Sal 119:31; Sal 119:41; Sal 146:5)117Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually! (Sal 20:2)118You spurn all who go astray from your statutes, for their cunning is in vain. (Sal 119:10; Sal 119:21; Sal 119:110; Lm 1:15)119All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross, therefore I love your testimonies. (Sal 119:97; Is 1:25; Ez 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; Sal 119:51)123My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise. (Sal 119:82)124Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes. (Sal 119:12)125I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies! (Sal 116:16; Sal 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. (Sal 19:10; Sal 119:72)128Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right; I hate every false way. (Sal 119:104)129Pe: Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. (Sal 119:18; Sal 119:22; Sal 119:27)130The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. (Sal 19:7)131I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments. (Job 29:23; Sal 42:1; Sal 81:10; Sal 119:20)132Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name. (Sal 25:16)133Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. (Sal 17:5; Sal 19:13)134Redeem me from man’s oppression, that I may keep your precepts. (Lc 1:74)135Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes. (Sal 4:6; Sal 119:12)136My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law. (Sal 119:158; Jer 9:1; Jer 9:18; Jer 14:17; Lm 3:48; Ez 9:4; Flp 3:18)137Tsadhe: Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules. (Sal 116:5)138You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness. (Sal 19:7; Sal 119:75; Sal 119:86; Sal 119:172)139My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words. (Sal 69:9)140Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it. (Sal 12:6; Sal 119:97)141I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. (Sal 119:83)142Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true. (Sal 19:9; Sal 119:151; Sal 119:160; Jn 17:17)143Trouble and anguish have found me out, but your commandments are my delight. (Sal 119:24)144Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live. (Sal 119:17; Sal 119:27)145Qoph: With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord! I will keep your statutes. (Sal 119:2; Sal 119:10; Sal 119:22; Sal 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. (Sal 5:3; Sal 119:74)148My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise. (Sal 42:8)149Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O Lord, according to your justice give me life. (Sal 71:20; Sal 119:25; Sal 119:40; Sal 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. (Sal 119:142; Sal 145:18)152Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever. (Sal 119:89; Sal 119:160; Mt 5:18)153Resh: Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law. (Job 36:15; Sal 119:83)154Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise! (Sal 35:1; Sal 119:25)155Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. (Job 5:4; Sal 119:150)156Great is your mercy, O Lord; give me life according to your rules. (2 S 24:14; Sal 119:154)157Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from your testimonies. (Sal 3:1; Sal 119:51)158I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your commands. (Sal 119:136; Sal 139:21; Jer 3:20)159Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life according to your steadfast love. (Sal 119:97; Sal 119:154)160The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. (Sal 119:7; Sal 119:142; Sal 119:172; Sal 139:17)161Sin and Shin: Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words. (1 S 24:11; 1 S 26:18; Sal 2:11; Sal 69:4; Sal 119:23)162I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil. (1 S 30:16; Sal 119:161; Is 9:3; Mt 13:44)163I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law. (Sal 119:97)164Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules. (Sal 119:160)165Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. (Sal 37:11; Sal 37:37; Pr 3:2; Pr 3:23; Mt 13:41; 1 Jn 2:10)166I hope for your salvation, O Lord, and I do your commandments. (Gn 49:18; Sal 119:174)167My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly. (Sal 119:163)168I keep your precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before you. (Sal 139:3; Pr 5:21)169Taw: Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me understanding according to your word! (Sal 119:34; Sal 119:65; Sal 119:145)170Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word. (Sal 119:41)171My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes. (Sal 119:12; Sal 145:7)172My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right. (Sal 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. (Sal 119:20; Sal 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. (Sal 119:83; Is 53:6; Mt 18:12; Lc 15:4; 1 P 2:25)