Psalms

119 Happy are those who are blameless* in their way,

Who walk in the law of Jehovah.+

 2 Happy are those who observe his reminders,+

Who search for him with all their heart.+

 3 They practice no unrighteousness;

They walk in his ways.+

 4 You have commanded

That your orders be carefully kept.+

 5 If only I could remain steadfast*+

So as to observe your regulations!

 6 Then I would not be put to shame+

When I consider all your commandments.

 7 I will praise you with an upright heart

When I learn your righteous judgments.

11 In my heart I treasure up your saying+

So that I may not sin against you.+

12 May you be praised, O Jehovah;

Teach me your regulations.

13 With my lips I declare

All the judgments that you have spoken.

14 I rejoice over your reminders+

More than over all other valuable things.+

15 I will ponder over* your orders+

And keep my eyes on your paths.+

17 Deal kindly with your servant,

So that I may live and observe your word.+

18 Open my eyes so that I may see clearly

The wonderful things from your law.

20 I am* consumed with longing

For your judgments at all times.

21 You rebuke the presumptuous,

The cursed ones who stray from your commandments.+

22 Remove from me* scorn and contempt,

For I have observed your reminders.

23 Even when princes sit together and speak against me,

Your servant ponders over* your regulations.

24 I am fond of your reminders;+

They are my advisers.+

26 I told you of my ways, and you answered me;

Teach me your regulations.+

27 Make me understand the meaning* of your orders,

So that I may ponder over* your wonderful works.+

29 Remove from me the way of deception,+

And favor me with your law.

32 I will eagerly pursue* the way of your commandments

Because you make room for it in my heart.*

33 Teach me, O Jehovah,+ the way of your regulations,

And I will follow it to the end.+

34 Give me understanding,

So that I may observe your law

And keep it with my whole heart.

35 Guide me* in the pathway of your commandments,+

For in it I take delight.

36 Incline my heart to your reminders,

Not to selfish gain.*+

37 Turn my eyes away from looking at what is worthless;+

Preserve me alive in your way.

38 Fulfill your promise* to your servant,

So that you may be feared.*

39 Remove the disgrace that I dread,

For your judgments are good.+

41 May I experience your loyal love, O Jehovah,+

Your salvation in harmony with your promise;*+

42 Then I will reply to the one taunting me,

For I put my trust in your word.

43 Do not utterly remove the word of truth from my mouth,

For I have hoped in* your judgment.

44 I will keep your law constantly,

Forever and ever.+

45 And I will walk about in a place of safety,*+

For I search for your orders.

46 I will speak about your reminders in front of kings,

And I will not be ashamed.+

47 I am fond of your commandments,

Yes, I love them.+

48 I will raise my hands to your commandments, which I love,+

And I will ponder over* your regulations.+

49 Remember your word* to your servant,

Through which you give me hope.*

50 This is my comfort in my affliction,+

For your saying has preserved me alive.

51 The presumptuous utterly scorn me,

But I do not deviate from your law.+

52 I remember your judgments from of old,+ O Jehovah,

And I find comfort in them.+

53 I am seized with burning rage because of the wicked,

Who forsake your law.+

54 Your regulations are songs to me

Wherever I dwell.*

55 During the night I remember your name, O Jehovah,+

So that I may keep your law.

56 This has been my practice

Because I have observed your orders.

57 Jehovah is my portion;+

I have promised to keep your words.+

58 I appeal to you* with all my heart;+

Show me favor+ according to your promise.*

59 I have examined my ways,

In order to turn my feet back to your reminders.+

60 I hurry and do not delay

To keep your commandments.+

61 The ropes of the wicked surround me,

But your law I do not forget.+

62 At midnight I get up to give you thanks+

For your righteous judgments.

63 I am a friend of all who fear you

And of those who keep your orders.+

64 Your loyal love, O Jehovah, fills the earth;+

Teach me your regulations.

65 You have dealt well with your servant,

O Jehovah, according to your word.

66 Teach me good sense and knowledge,+

For I have put my trust in your commandments.

67 Before I was afflicted, I used to go astray,*

But now I keep your saying.+

69 The presumptuous smear me with lies,

But I observe your orders with all my heart.

70 Their heart is insensitive,*+

But I am fond of your law.+

71 It is good that I have been afflicted,+

So that I may learn your regulations.

72 The law that you have proclaimed is good for me,+

More so than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.+

Give me understanding,

So that I may learn your commandments.+

74 Those who fear you see me and rejoice,

For your word is my hope.*+

75 I know, O Jehovah, that your judgments are righteous+

And that you have afflicted me in your faithfulness.+

76 May your loyal love+ please comfort me,

According to the promise* you made to your servant.

77 Show me mercy, so that I may keep living,+

For I am fond of your law.+

78 May the presumptuous be put to shame,

For they wrong me without cause.*

79 Let those who fear you return to me,

Those who know your reminders.

80 May my heart be blameless in following your regulations,+

So that I may not be put to shame.+

81 I long for* your salvation,+

For your word is my hope.*

82 My eyes long for your saying+

While I say: “When will you comfort me?”+

83 For I am like a skin bottle dried up in the smoke,

But your regulations I do not forget.+

85 The presumptuous dig pits for me,

Those who defy your law.

87 They almost exterminated me from the earth,

But I did not abandon your orders.

88 Preserve me alive because of your loyal love,

So that I may keep the reminders you have spoken.

89 Forever, O Jehovah,

Your word will remain in the heavens.+

91 By your judgments they* remain until today,

For they are all your servants.

92 If I had not been fond of your law,

I would have perished in my affliction.+

93 I will never forget your orders,

Because by them you have preserved me alive.+

94 I belong to you; save me,+

Because I have searched for your orders.+

95 The wicked wait to destroy me,

But I give close attention to your reminders.

96 I have seen a limit to all perfection,

But your commandment has no limit.*

98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,+

Because it is with me forever.

99 I have more insight than all my teachers,+

Because I ponder over* your reminders.

100 I act with more understanding than older men,

Because I observe your orders.

101 I refuse to walk on any evil path,+

So that I may keep your word.

102 I do not turn aside from your judgments,

For you have instructed me.

103 How sweet your sayings are to my palate,

More so than honey to my mouth!+

105 Your word is a lamp to my foot,

And a light for my path.+

106 I have sworn an oath, and I will carry it out,

To observe your righteous judgments.

108 Please take pleasure in my voluntary offerings of praise,*+ O Jehovah,

And teach me your judgments.+

109 My life is in constant danger,*

But I have not forgotten your law.+

110 The wicked have set a trap for me,

But I have not strayed from your orders.+

111 I take your reminders as my permanent possession,*

For they are the joy of my heart.+

112 I have resolved* to obey your regulations

At all times, down to the last.

113 I hate the halfhearted ones,*+

But I love your law.+

114 You are my shelter and my shield,+

For your word is my hope.*+

115 Stay away from me, you evil men,+

So that I may observe the commandments of my God.

116 Support me as you promised,*+

So that I may keep living;

Do not let my hope turn into disappointment.*+

117 Support me that I may be saved;+

Then I will always concentrate on your regulations.+

118 You reject all those who stray from your regulations,+

For they are false and deceitful.

120 The dread of you makes my body* tremble;

I am in fear of your judgments.

122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant;

May the presumptuous not oppress me.

123 My eyes have grown weary waiting for your salvation+

And for your righteous promise.*+

124 Show your loyal love to your servant,+

And teach me your regulations.+

125 I am your servant; give me understanding,+

So that I may know your reminders.

126 The time has come for Jehovah to act,+

For they have broken your law.

127 That is why I love your commandments

More than gold, even fine* gold.+

128 Therefore, I consider every instruction* from you to be right;+

I hate every false path.+

130 The disclosure of your words brings light,+

Giving understanding to the inexperienced.+

131 I open my mouth wide and sigh,*

Because I long for your commandments.+

132 Turn to me and show me favor,+

In keeping with your judgment toward those loving your name.+

133 Guide my steps safely* by your saying;

May nothing wicked dominate me.+

134 Rescue* me from oppressive men,

And I will keep your orders.

135 Make your face shine* upon your servant,+

And teach me your regulations.

136 Tears stream down from my eyes

Because people do not keep your law.+

137 You are righteous, O Jehovah,+

And your judgments are fair.+

138 The reminders you give are righteous

And completely reliable.

139 My zeal consumes me,+

Because my adversaries have forgotten your words.

140 Your saying is thoroughly refined,+

And your servant loves it.+

141 I am insignificant and despised;+

Yet, I have not forgotten your orders.

142 Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness,+

And your law is truth.+

143 Though distress and difficulty come upon me,

I remain fond of your commandments.

147 I have been awake before dawn* to cry for help,+

For your words are my hope.*

148 My eyes open before the night watches,

So that I can ponder over* your saying.+

150 Those who engage in shameful conduct* come near;

They are far away from your law.

151 You are near, O Jehovah,+

And all your commandments are truth.+

152 Long ago I learned about your reminders,

That you have established them to last forever.+

153 Look on my affliction and rescue me,+

For I have not forgotten your law.

154 Defend me* and rescue me;+

Preserve me alive in harmony with your promise.*

155 Salvation is far away from the wicked,

For they have not searched for your regulations.+

157 My persecutors and my adversaries are many;+

But I have not deviated from your reminders.

158 I look on the treacherous with loathing,

Because they do not keep your saying.+

160 The very essence of your word is truth,+

And all your righteous judgments endure forever.

161 Princes persecute me+ for no cause,

But my heart stands in awe of your words.+

162 I rejoice over your saying+

Like someone who finds great spoil.

163 I hate falsehood—I detest it+—

I love your law.+

164 Seven times a day I praise you

Because of your righteous judgments.

165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love your law;+

Nothing can make them stumble.*

166 I hope for your acts of salvation, O Jehovah,

And I observe your commandments.

167 I keep* your reminders,

And I love them dearly.+

168 I observe your orders and your reminders,

For you are aware of all that I do.+

171 May my lips overflow with praise,+

For you teach me your regulations.

172 May my tongue sing about your saying,+

For all your commandments are righteous.

173 May your hand be ready to help me,+

Because I choose to obey your orders.+

174 I long for your salvation, O Jehovah,

And I am fond of your law.+

175 Let me* live so that I may praise you;+

May your judgments be my help.

176 I have strayed like a lost sheep.+ Search for your servant,

For I have not forgotten your commandments.+