¹ Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.

² Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

³ They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.

⁴ Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.

⁵ O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

⁶ Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

⁷ I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.

⁸ I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.

⁹ Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

¹⁰ With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

¹¹ Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

¹² Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.

¹³ With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.

¹⁴ I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

¹⁵ I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.

¹⁶ I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

¹⁷ Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.

¹⁸ Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

¹⁹ I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.

²⁰ My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

²¹ Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.

²² Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.

²³ Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.

²⁴ Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.

²⁵ My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.

²⁶ I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.

²⁷ Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

²⁸ My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

²⁹ Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.

³⁰ I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.

³¹ I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.

³² I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.

³³ Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.

³⁴ Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

³⁵ Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

³⁶ Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

³⁷ Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.

³⁸ Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

³⁹ Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.

⁴⁰ Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.

⁴¹ Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.

⁴² So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.

⁴³ And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.

⁴⁴ So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.

⁴⁵ And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.

⁴⁶ I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

⁴⁷ And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

⁴⁸ My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.

⁴⁹ Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.

⁵¹ The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.

⁵² I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.

⁵³ Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

⁵⁴ Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

⁵⁵ I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law.

⁵⁶ This I had, because I kept thy precepts.

⁵⁷ Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.

⁵⁸ I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.

⁵⁹ I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

⁶⁰ I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

⁶¹ The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.

⁶² At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

⁶³ I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

⁶⁴ The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.

⁶⁵ Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.

⁶⁶ Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.

⁶⁸ Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

⁶⁹ The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.

⁷⁰ Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.

⁷¹ It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

⁷² The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

⁷³ Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

⁷⁴ They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.

⁷⁵ I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.

⁷⁶ Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

⁷⁷ Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.

⁷⁸ Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.

⁷⁹ Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.

⁸⁰ Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.

⁸¹ My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

⁸² Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

⁸³ For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.

⁸⁶ All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

⁸⁷ They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.

⁸⁸ Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.

⁸⁹ For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

⁹⁰ Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

⁹¹ They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save me: for I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ O how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

¹⁰² I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, 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 unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

¹¹¹ Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

¹¹² I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.

¹¹³ I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.

¹¹⁴ Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.

¹¹⁹ Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

¹²¹ I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

¹²² Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

¹²³ Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.

¹²⁴ Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.

¹²⁵ I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

¹³⁰ The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

¹³² Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

¹³³ Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

¹³⁵ Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.

¹³⁶ Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.

¹³⁷ Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.

¹³⁸ Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.

¹³⁹ My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.

¹⁵⁰ They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

¹⁵¹ Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.

¹⁵⁹ Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.

¹⁶⁰ Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

¹⁶¹ Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.

¹⁶² I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

¹⁶⁵ Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

¹⁶⁶ LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

¹⁶⁷ My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.

¹⁶⁸ I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.

¹⁶⁹ Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.

¹⁷⁰ Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.

¹⁷¹ My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

¹⁷² My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

¹⁷³ Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

¹⁷⁴ I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.

¹⁷⁵ Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments 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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¹ ALEPH. Blessed ^H835 are the undefiled ^H8549 in the way, ^H1870 who walk ^H1980 in the law ^H8451 of the LORD. ^H3068

² Blessed ^H835 are they that keep ^H5341 his testimonies, ^H5713 and that seek ^H1875 him with the whole heart. ^H3820

³ They also do ^H6466 no iniquity: ^H5766 they walk ^H1980 in his ways. ^H1870

⁴ Thou hast commanded ^H6680 us to keep ^H8104 thy precepts ^H6490 diligently. ^H3966

⁵ O that ^H305 my ways ^H1870 were directed ^H3559 to keep ^H8104 thy statutes! ^H2706

⁶ Then shall I not be ashamed, ^H954 when I have respect ^H5027 unto all thy commandments. ^H4687

⁷ I will praise ^H3034 thee with uprightness ^H3476 of heart, ^H3824 when I shall have learned ^H3925 thy righteous ^H6664 judgments. ^H4941

⁸ I will keep ^H8104 thy statutes: ^H2706 O forsake ^H5800 me not utterly. ^H3966

⁹ BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man ^H5288 cleanse ^H2135 his way? ^H734 by taking heed ^H8104 thereto according to thy word. ^H1697

¹⁰ With my whole heart ^H3820 have I sought ^H1875 thee: O let me not wander ^H7686 from thy commandments. ^H4687

¹¹ Thy word ^H565 have I hid ^H6845 in mine heart, ^H3820 that I might not sin ^H2398 against thee.

¹² Blessed ^H1288 art thou, O LORD: ^H3068 teach ^H3925 me thy statutes. ^H2706

¹³ With my lips ^H8193 have I declared ^H5608 all the judgments ^H4941 of thy mouth. ^H6310

¹⁴ I have rejoiced ^H7797 in the way ^H1870 of thy testimonies, ^H5715 as much as in ^H5921 all riches. ^H1952

¹⁵ I will meditate ^H7878 in thy precepts, ^H6490 and have respect ^H5027 unto thy ways. ^H734

¹⁶ I will delight ^H8173 myself in thy statutes: ^H2708 I will not forget ^H7911 thy word. ^H1697

¹⁷ GIMEL. Deal bountifully ^H1580 with thy servant, ^H5650 that I may live, ^H2421 and keep ^H8104 thy word. ^H1697

¹⁸ Open ^H1540 thou mine eyes, ^H5869 that I may behold ^H5027 wondrous things ^H6381 out of thy law. ^H8451

¹⁹ I am a stranger ^H1616 in the earth: ^H776 hide ^H5641 not thy commandments ^H4687 from me.

²⁰ My soul ^H5315 breaketh ^H1638 for the longing ^H8375 that it hath unto thy judgments ^H4941 at all times. ^H6256

²¹ Thou hast rebuked ^H1605 the proud ^H2086 that are cursed, ^H779 which do err ^H7686 from thy commandments. ^H4687

²² Remove ^H1556 from me reproach ^H2781 and contempt; ^H937 for I have kept ^H5341 thy testimonies. ^H5713

²³ Princes ^H8269 also did sit ^H3427 and speak ^H1696 against me: but thy servant ^H5650 did meditate ^H7878 in thy statutes. ^H2706

²⁴ Thy testimonies ^H5713 also are my delight ^H8191 and my counsellors. ^{H582 H6098}

²⁵ DALETH. My soul ^H5315 cleaveth ^H1692 unto the dust: ^H6083 quicken ^H2421 thou me according to thy word. ^H1697

²⁶ I have declared ^H5608 my ways, ^H1870 and thou heardest ^H6030 me: teach ^H3925 me thy statutes. ^H2706

²⁷ Make me to understand ^H995 the way ^H1870 of thy precepts: ^H6490 so shall I talk ^H7878 of thy wondrous works. ^H6381

²⁸ My soul ^H5315 melteth ^H1811 for heaviness: ^H8424 strengthen ^H6965 thou me according unto thy word. ^H1697

²⁹ Remove ^H5493 from me the way ^H1870 of lying: ^H8267 and grant me thy law ^H8451 graciously. ^H2603

³⁰ I have chosen ^H977 the way ^H1870 of truth: ^H530 thy judgments ^H4941 have I laid ^H7737 before me.

³¹ I have stuck ^H1692 unto thy testimonies: ^H5715 O LORD, ^H3068 put me not to shame. ^H954

³² I will run ^H7323 the way ^H1870 of thy commandments, ^H4687 when thou shalt enlarge ^H7337 my heart. ^H3820

³³ HE. Teach ^H3384 me, O LORD, ^H3068 the way ^H1870 of thy statutes; ^H2706 and I shall keep ^H5341 it unto the end. ^H6118

³⁴ Give me understanding, ^H995 and I shall keep ^H5341 thy law; ^H8451 yea, I shall observe ^H8104 it with my whole heart. ^H3820

³⁵ Make me to go ^H1869 in the path ^H5410 of thy commandments; ^H4687 for therein do I delight. ^H2654

³⁶ Incline ^H5186 my heart ^H3820 unto thy testimonies, ^H5715 and not to covetousness. ^H1215

³⁷ Turn away ^H5674 mine eyes ^H5869 from beholding ^H7200 vanity; ^H7723 and quicken ^H2421 thou me in thy way. ^H1870

³⁸ Stablish ^H6965 thy word ^H565 unto thy servant, ^H5650 who is devoted to thy fear. ^H3374

³⁹ Turn away ^H5674 my reproach ^H2781 which I fear: ^H3025 for thy judgments ^H4941 are good. ^H2896

⁴⁰ Behold, I have longed ^H8373 after thy precepts: ^H6490 quicken ^H2421 me in thy righteousness. ^H6666

⁴¹ VAU. Let thy mercies ^H2617 come ^H935 also unto me, O LORD, ^H3068 even thy salvation, ^H8668 according to thy word. ^H565

⁴² So shall I have wherewith ^H1697 to answer ^H6030 him that reproacheth ^H2778 me: for I trust ^H982 in thy word. ^H1697

⁴³ And take ^H5337 not the word ^H1697 of truth ^H571 utterly ^H3966 out of my mouth; ^H6310 for I have hoped ^H3176 in thy judgments. ^H4941

⁴⁴ So shall I keep ^H8104 thy law ^H8451 continually ^H8548 for ever ^H5769 and ever. ^H5703

⁴⁵ And I will walk ^H1980 at liberty: ^H7342 for I seek ^H1875 thy precepts. ^H6490

⁴⁶ I will speak ^H1696 of thy testimonies ^H5713 also before kings, ^H4428 and will not be ashamed. ^H954

⁴⁷ And I will delight ^H8173 myself in thy commandments, ^H4687 which I have loved. ^H157

⁴⁸ My hands ^H3709 also will I lift up ^H5375 unto thy commandments, ^H4687 which I have loved; ^H157 and I will meditate ^H7878 in thy statutes. ^H2706

⁴⁹ ZAIN. Remember ^H2142 the word ^H1697 unto thy servant, ^H5650 upon which thou hast caused me to hope. ^H3176

⁵⁰ This is my comfort ^H5165 in my affliction: ^H6040 for thy word ^H565 hath quickened ^H2421 me.

⁵¹ The proud ^H2086 have had me greatly ^H3966 in derision: ^H3887 yet have I not declined ^H5186 from thy law. ^H8451

⁵² I remembered ^H2142 thy judgments ^H4941 of old, ^H5769 O LORD; ^H3068 and have comforted ^H5162 myself.

⁵³ Horror ^H2152 hath taken hold ^H270 upon me because of the wicked ^H7563 that forsake ^H5800 thy law. ^H8451

⁵⁴ Thy statutes ^H2706 have been my songs ^H2158 in the house ^H1004 of my pilgrimage. ^H4033

⁵⁵ I have remembered ^H2142 thy name, ^H8034 O LORD, ^H3068 in the night, ^H3915 and have kept ^H8104 thy law. ^H8451

⁵⁶ This I had, because I kept ^H5341 thy precepts. ^H6490

⁵⁷ CHETH. Thou art my portion, ^H2506 O LORD: ^H3068 I have said ^H559 that I would keep ^H8104 thy words. ^H1697

⁵⁸ I intreated ^H2470 thy favour ^H6440 with my whole heart: ^H3820 be merciful ^H2603 unto me according to thy word. ^H565

⁵⁹ I thought ^H2803 on my ways, ^H1870 and turned ^H7725 my feet ^H7272 unto thy testimonies. ^H5713

⁶⁰ I made haste, ^H2363 and delayed ^H4102 not to keep ^H8104 thy commandments. ^H4687

⁶¹ The bands ^H2256 of the wicked ^H7563 have robbed ^H5749 me: but I have not forgotten ^H7911 thy law. ^H8451

⁶² At midnight ^{H2676 H3915} I will rise ^H6965 to give thanks ^H3034 unto thee because of thy righteous ^H6664 judgments. ^H4941

⁶³ I am a companion ^H2270 of all them that fear ^H3372 thee, and of them that keep ^H8104 thy precepts. ^H6490

⁶⁴ The earth, ^H776 O LORD, ^H3068 is full ^H4390 of thy mercy: ^H2617 teach ^H3925 me thy statutes. ^H2706

⁶⁵ TETH. Thou hast dealt ^H6213 well ^H2896 with thy servant, ^H5650 O LORD, ^H3068 according unto thy word. ^H1697

⁶⁶ Teach ^H3925 me good ^H2898 judgment ^H2940 and knowledge: ^H1847 for I have believed ^H539 thy commandments. ^H4687

⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted ^H6031 I went astray: ^H7683 but now have I kept ^H8104 thy word. ^H565

⁶⁸ Thou art good, ^H2896 and doest good; ^H2895 teach ^H3925 me thy statutes. ^H2706

⁶⁹ The proud ^H2086 have forged ^H2950 a lie ^H8267 against me: but I will keep ^H5341 thy precepts ^H6490 with my whole heart. ^H3820

⁷⁰ Their heart ^H3820 is as fat ^H2954 as grease; ^H2459 but I delight ^H8173 in thy law. ^H8451

⁷¹ It is good ^H2896 for me that I have been afflicted; ^H6031 that I might learn ^H3925 thy statutes. ^H2706

⁷² The law ^H8451 of thy mouth ^H6310 is better ^H2896 unto me than thousands ^H505 of gold ^H2091 and silver. ^H3701

⁷³ JOD. Thy hands ^H3027 have made ^H6213 me and fashioned ^H3559 me: give me understanding, ^H995 that I may learn ^H3925 thy commandments. ^H4687

⁷⁴ They that fear ^H3373 thee will be glad ^H8055 when they see ^H7200 me; because I have hoped ^H3176 in thy word. ^H1697

⁷⁵ I know, ^H3045 O LORD, ^H3068 that thy judgments ^H4941 are right, ^H6664 and that thou in faithfulness ^H530 hast afflicted ^H6031 me.

⁷⁶ Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness ^H2617 be for my comfort, ^H5162 according to thy word ^H565 unto thy servant. ^H5650

⁷⁷ Let thy tender mercies ^H7356 come ^H935 unto me, that I may live: ^H2421 for thy law ^H8451 is my delight. ^H8191

⁷⁸ Let the proud ^H2086 be ashamed; ^H954 for they dealt perversely ^H5791 with me without a cause: ^H8267 but I will meditate ^H7878 in thy precepts. ^H6490

⁷⁹ Let those that fear ^H3373 thee turn ^H7725 unto me, and those that have known ^{H3045 H3045} thy testimonies. ^H5713

⁸⁰ Let my heart ^H3820 be sound ^H8549 in thy statutes; ^H2706 that I be not ashamed. ^H954

⁸¹ CAPH. My soul ^H5315 fainteth ^H3615 for thy salvation: ^H8668 but I hope ^H3176 in thy word. ^H1697

⁸² Mine eyes ^H5869 fail ^H3615 for thy word, ^H565 saying, ^H559 When wilt thou comfort ^H5162 me?

⁸³ For I am become like a bottle ^H4997 in the smoke; ^H7008 yet do I not forget ^H7911 thy statutes. ^H2706

⁸⁴ How many are the days ^H3117 of thy servant? ^H5650 when wilt thou execute ^H6213 judgment ^H4941 on them that persecute ^H7291 me?

⁸⁵ The proud ^H2086 have digged ^H3738 pits ^H7882 for me, which are not after thy law. ^H8451

⁸⁶ All thy commandments ^H4687 are faithful: ^H530 they persecute ^H7291 me wrongfully; ^H8267 help ^H5826 thou me.

⁸⁷ They had almost ^H4592 consumed ^H3615 me upon earth; ^H776 but I forsook ^H5800 not thy precepts. ^H6490

⁸⁸ Quicken ^H2421 me after thy lovingkindness; ^H2617 so shall I keep ^H8104 the testimony ^H5715 of thy mouth. ^H6310

⁸⁹ LAMED. For ever, ^H5769 O LORD, ^H3068 thy word ^H1697 is settled ^H5324 in heaven. ^H8064

⁹⁰ Thy faithfulness ^H530 is unto all ^H1755 generations: ^H1755 thou hast established ^H3559 the earth, ^H776 and it abideth. ^H5975

⁹¹ They continue ^H5975 this day ^H3117 according to thine ordinances: ^H4941 for all are thy servants. ^H5650

⁹² Unless ^H3884 thy law ^H8451 had been my delights, ^H8191 I should then have perished ^H6 in mine affliction. ^H6040

⁹³ I will never ^H5769 forget ^H7911 thy precepts: ^H6490 for with them thou hast quickened ^H2421 me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save ^H3467 me; for I have sought ^H1875 thy precepts. ^H6490

⁹⁵ The wicked ^H7563 have waited ^H6960 for me to destroy ^H6 me: but I will consider ^H995 thy testimonies. ^H5713

⁹⁶ I have seen ^H7200 an end ^H7093 of all perfection: ^H8502 but thy commandment ^H4687 is exceeding ^H3966 broad. ^H7342

⁹⁷ MEM. O how love I ^H157 thy law! ^H8451 it is my meditation ^H7881 all the day. ^H3117

⁹⁸ Thou through thy commandments ^H4687 hast made me wiser ^H2449 than mine enemies: ^H341 for they are ever ^H5769 with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding ^H7919 than all my teachers: ^H3925 for thy testimonies ^H5715 are my meditation. ^H7881

¹⁰⁰ I understand ^H995 more than the ancients, ^H2205 because I keep ^H5341 thy precepts. ^H6490

¹⁰¹ I have refrained ^H3607 my feet ^H7272 from every evil ^H7451 way, ^H734 that I might keep ^H8104 thy word. ^H1697

¹⁰² I have not departed ^H5493 from thy judgments: ^H4941 for thou hast taught ^H3384 me.

¹⁰³ How sweet ^H4452 are thy words ^H565 unto my taste! ^H2441 yea, sweeter than honey ^H1706 to my mouth! ^H6310

¹⁰⁴ Through thy precepts ^H6490 I get understanding: ^H995 therefore I hate ^H8130 every false ^H8267 way. ^H734

¹⁰⁵ NUN. Thy word ^H1697 is a lamp ^H5216 unto my feet, ^H7272 and a light ^H216 unto my path. ^H5410

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, ^H7650 and I will perform ^H6965 it, that I will keep ^H8104 thy righteous ^H6664 judgments. ^H4941

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted ^H6031 very much: ^H3966 quicken ^H2421 me, O LORD, ^H3068 according unto thy word. ^H1697

¹⁰⁸ Accept, ^H7521 I beseech thee, the freewill offerings ^H5071 of my mouth, ^H6310 O LORD, ^H3068 and teach ^H3925 me thy judgments. ^H4941

¹⁰⁹ My soul ^H5315 is continually ^H8548 in my hand: ^H3709 yet do I not forget ^H7911 thy law. ^H8451

¹¹⁰ The wicked ^H7563 have laid ^H5414 a snare ^H6341 for me: yet I erred ^H8582 not from thy precepts. ^H6490

¹¹¹ Thy testimonies ^H5715 have I taken as an heritage ^H5157 for ever: ^H5769 for they are the rejoicing ^H8342 of my heart. ^H3820

¹¹² I have inclined ^H5186 mine heart ^H3820 to perform ^H6213 thy statutes ^H2706 alway, ^H5769 even unto the end. ^H6118

¹¹³ SAMECH. I hate ^H8130 vain thoughts: ^H5588 but thy law ^H8451 do I love. ^H157

¹¹⁴ Thou art my hiding place ^H5643 and my shield: ^H4043 I hope ^H3176 in thy word. ^H1697

¹¹⁵ Depart ^H5493 from me, ye evildoers: ^H7489 for I will keep ^H5341 the commandments ^H4687 of my God. ^H430

¹¹⁶ Uphold ^H5564 me according unto thy word, ^H565 that I may live: ^H2421 and let me not be ashamed ^H954 of my hope. ^H7664

¹¹⁷ Hold thou me up, ^H5582 and I shall be safe: ^H3467 and I will have respect ^H8159 unto thy statutes ^H2706 continually. ^H8548

¹¹⁸ Thou hast trodden down ^H5541 all them that err ^H7686 from thy statutes: ^H2706 for their deceit ^H8649 is falsehood. ^H8267

¹¹⁹ Thou puttest away ^H7673 all the wicked ^H7563 of the earth ^H776 like dross: ^H5509 therefore I love ^H157 thy testimonies. ^H5713

¹²⁰ My flesh ^H1320 trembleth ^H5568 for fear ^H6343 of thee; and I am afraid ^H3372 of thy judgments. ^H4941

¹²¹ AIN. I have done ^H6213 judgment ^H4941 and justice: ^H6664 leave ^H3240 me not to mine oppressors. ^H6231

¹²² Be surety ^H6148 for thy servant ^H5650 for good: ^H2896 let not the proud ^H2086 oppress ^H6231 me.

¹²³ Mine eyes ^H5869 fail ^H3615 for thy salvation, ^H3444 and for the word ^H565 of thy righteousness. ^H6664

¹²⁴ Deal ^H6213 with thy servant ^H5650 according unto thy mercy, ^H2617 and teach ^H3925 me thy statutes. ^H2706

¹²⁵ I am thy servant; ^H5650 give me understanding, ^H995 that I may know ^H3045 thy testimonies. ^H5713

¹²⁶ It is time ^H6256 for thee, LORD, ^H3068 to work: ^H6213 for they have made void ^H6565 thy law. ^H8451

¹²⁷ Therefore I love ^H157 thy commandments ^H4687 above gold; ^H2091 yea, above fine gold. ^H6337

¹²⁸ Therefore I esteem all thy precepts ^H6490 concerning all things to be right; ^H3474 and I hate ^H8130 every false ^H8267 way. ^H734

¹²⁹ PE. Thy testimonies ^H5715 are wonderful: ^H6382 therefore doth my soul ^H5315 keep ^H5341 them.

¹³⁰ The entrance ^H6608 of thy words ^H1697 giveth light; ^H215 it giveth understanding ^H995 unto the simple. ^H6612

¹³¹ I opened ^H6473 my mouth, ^H6310 and panted: ^H7602 for I longed ^H2968 for thy commandments. ^H4687

¹³² Look ^H6437 thou upon me, and be merciful ^H2603 unto me, as thou usest ^H4941 to do unto those that love ^H157 thy name. ^H8034

¹³³ Order ^H3559 my steps ^H6471 in thy word: ^H565 and let not any iniquity ^H205 have dominion ^H7980 over me.

¹³⁴ Deliver ^H6299 me from the oppression ^H6233 of man: ^H120 so will I keep ^H8104 thy precepts. ^H6490

¹³⁵ Make thy face ^H6440 to shine ^H215 upon thy servant; ^H5650 and teach ^H3925 me thy statutes. ^H2706

¹³⁶ Rivers ^H6388 of waters ^H4325 run down ^H3381 mine eyes, ^H5869 because they keep ^H8104 not thy law. ^H8451

¹³⁷ TZADDI. Righteous ^H6662 art thou, O LORD, ^H3068 and upright ^H3477 are thy judgments. ^H4941

¹³⁸ Thy testimonies ^H5713 that thou hast commanded ^H6680 are righteous ^H6664 and very ^H3966 faithful. ^H530

¹³⁹ My zeal ^H7068 hath consumed ^H6789 me, because mine enemies ^H6862 have forgotten ^H7911 thy words. ^H1697

¹⁴⁰ Thy word ^H565 is very ^H3966 pure: ^H6884 therefore thy servant ^H5650 loveth ^H157 it.

¹⁴¹ I am small ^H6810 and despised: ^H959 yet do not I forget ^H7911 thy precepts. ^H6490

¹⁴² Thy righteousness ^H6666 is an everlasting ^H5769 righteousness, ^H6664 and thy law ^H8451 is the truth. ^H571

¹⁴³ Trouble ^H6862 and anguish ^H4689 have taken hold ^H4672 on me: yet thy commandments ^H4687 are my delights. ^H8191

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness ^H6664 of thy testimonies ^H5715 is everlasting: ^H5769 give me understanding, ^H995 and I shall live. ^H2421

¹⁴⁵ KOPH. I cried ^H7121 with my whole heart; ^H3820 hear ^H6030 me, O LORD: ^H3068 I will keep ^H5341 thy statutes. ^H2706

¹⁴⁶ I cried ^H7121 unto thee; save ^H3467 me, and I shall keep ^H8104 thy testimonies. ^H5713

¹⁴⁷ I prevented ^H6923 the dawning of the morning, ^H5399 and cried: ^H7768 I hoped ^H3176 in thy word. ^H1697

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes ^H5869 prevent ^H6923 the night watches, ^H821 that I might meditate ^H7878 in thy word. ^H565

¹⁴⁹ Hear ^H8085 my voice ^H6963 according unto thy lovingkindness: ^H2617 O LORD, ^H3068 quicken ^H2421 me according to thy judgment. ^H4941

¹⁵⁰ They draw nigh ^H7126 that follow ^H7291 after mischief: ^H2154 they are far ^H7368 from thy law. ^H8451

¹⁵¹ Thou art near, ^H7138 O LORD; ^H3068 and all thy commandments ^H4687 are truth. ^H571

¹⁵² Concerning thy testimonies, ^H5713 I have known ^H3045 of old ^H6924 that thou hast founded ^H3245 them for ever. ^H5769

¹⁵³ RESH. Consider ^H7200 mine affliction, ^H6040 and deliver ^H2502 me: for I do not forget ^H7911 thy law. ^H8451

¹⁵⁴ Plead ^H7378 my cause, ^H7379 and deliver ^H1350 me: quicken ^H2421 me according to thy word. ^H565

¹⁵⁵ Salvation ^H3444 is far ^H7350 from the wicked: ^H7563 for they seek ^H1875 not thy statutes. ^H2706

¹⁵⁶ Great ^H7227 are thy tender mercies, ^H7356 O LORD: ^H3068 quicken ^H2421 me according to thy judgments. ^H4941

¹⁵⁷ Many ^H7227 are my persecutors ^H7291 and mine enemies; ^H6862 yet do I not decline ^H5186 from thy testimonies. ^H5715

¹⁵⁸ I beheld ^H7200 the transgressors, ^H898 and was grieved; ^H6962 because they kept ^H8104 not thy word. ^H565

¹⁵⁹ Consider ^H7200 how I love ^H157 thy precepts: ^H6490 quicken ^H2421 me, O LORD, ^H3068 according to thy lovingkindness. ^H2617

¹⁶⁰ Thy word ^H1697 is true ^H571 from the beginning: ^H7218 and every one of thy righteous ^H6664 judgments ^H4941 endureth for ever. ^H5769

¹⁶¹ SCHIN. Princes ^H8269 have persecuted ^H7291 me without a cause: ^H2600 but my heart ^H3820 standeth in awe ^H6342 of thy word. ^H1697

¹⁶² I rejoice ^H7797 at thy word, ^H565 as one that findeth ^H4672 great ^H7227 spoil. ^H7998

¹⁶³ I hate ^H8130 and abhor ^H8581 lying: ^H8267 but thy law ^H8451 do I love. ^H157

¹⁶⁴ Seven times ^H7651 a day ^H3117 do I praise ^H1984 thee because of thy righteous ^H6664 judgments. ^H4941

¹⁶⁵ Great ^H7227 peace ^H7965 have they which love ^H157 thy law: ^H8451 and nothing shall offend ^H4383 them.

¹⁶⁶ LORD, ^H3068 I have hoped ^H7663 for thy salvation, ^H3444 and done ^H6213 thy commandments. ^H4687

¹⁶⁷ My soul ^H5315 hath kept ^H8104 thy testimonies; ^H5713 and I love ^H157 them exceedingly. ^H3966

¹⁶⁸ I have kept ^H8104 thy precepts ^H6490 and thy testimonies: ^H5713 for all my ways ^H1870 are before thee.

¹⁶⁹ TAU. Let my cry ^H7440 come near ^H7126 before ^H6440 thee, O LORD: ^H3068 give me understanding ^H995 according to thy word. ^H1697

¹⁷⁰ Let my supplication ^H8467 come ^H935 before ^H6440 thee: deliver ^H5337 me according to thy word. ^H565

¹⁷¹ My lips ^H8193 shall utter ^H5042 praise, ^H8416 when thou hast taught ^H3925 me thy statutes. ^H2706

¹⁷² My tongue ^H3956 shall speak ^H6030 of thy word: ^H565 for all thy commandments ^H4687 are righteousness. ^H6664

¹⁷³ Let thine hand ^H3027 help ^H5826 me; for I have chosen ^H977 thy precepts. ^H6490

¹⁷⁴ I have longed ^H8373 for thy salvation, ^H3444 O LORD; ^H3068 and thy law ^H8451 is my delight. ^H8191

¹⁷⁵ Let my soul ^H5315 live, ^H2421 and it shall praise ^H1984 thee; and let thy judgments ^H4941 help ^H5826 me.

¹⁷⁶ I have gone astray ^H8582 like a lost ^H6 sheep; ^H7716 seek ^H1245 thy servant; ^H5650 for I do not forget ^H7911 thy commandments. ^H4687

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¹ ALEPH. Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.

² Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart.

³ Yea, they do no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways.

⁴ Thou hast commanded `us' thy precepts, That we should observe them diligently.

⁵ Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!

⁶ Then shall I not be put to shame, When I have respect unto all thy commandments.

⁷ I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgments.

⁸ I will observe thy statutes: Oh forsake me not utterly.

⁹ BETH. Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed `thereto' according to thy word.

¹⁰ With my whole heart have I sought thee: Oh let me not wander from thy commandments.

¹¹ Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.

¹² Blessed art thou, O Jehovah: Teach me thy statutes.

¹³ With my lips have I declared All the ordinances of thy mouth.

¹⁴ I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.

¹⁵ I will meditate on thy precepts, And have respect unto thy ways.

¹⁶ I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

¹⁷ GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live; So will I observe thy word.

¹⁸ Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of thy law.

¹⁹ I am a sojourner in the earth: Hide not thy commandments from me.

²⁰ My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.

²¹ Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do wander from thy commandments.

²² Take away from me reproach and contempt; For I have kept thy testimonies.

²³ Princes also sat and talked against me; `But' thy servant did meditate on thy statutes.

²⁴ Thy testimonies also are my delight `And' my counsellors.

²⁵ DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: Quicken thou me according to thy word.

²⁶ I declared my ways, and thou answeredst me: Teach me thy statutes.

²⁷ Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: So shall I meditate on thy wondrous works.

²⁸ My soul melteth for heaviness: Strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

²⁹ Remove from me the way of falsehood; And grant me thy law graciously.

³⁰ I have chosen the way of faithfulness: Thine ordinances have I set `before me'.

³¹ I cleave unto thy testimonies: O Jehovah, put me not to shame.

³² I will run the way of thy commandments, When thou shalt enlarge my heart.

³³ HE. Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes; And I shall keep it unto the end.

³⁴ Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

³⁵ Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; For therein do I delight.

³⁶ Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, And not to covetousness.

³⁷ Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in thy ways.

³⁸ Confirm unto thy servant thy word, Which `is in order' unto the fear of thee.

³⁹ Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.

⁴⁰ Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness.

⁴¹ VAV. Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word.

⁴² So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.

⁴³ And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.

⁴⁴ So shall I observe 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 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.

⁴⁸ I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate on thy statutes.

⁴⁹ ZAYIN. Remember the word unto thy servant, Because thou hast made me to hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction; For thy word hath quickened me.

⁵¹ The proud have had me greatly in derision: `Yet' have I not swerved from thy law.

⁵² I have remembered thine ordinances of old, O Jehovah, And have comforted myself.

⁵³ Hot indignation hath taken hold upon me, Because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

⁵⁴ Thy statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.

⁵⁵ I have remembered thy name, O Jehovah, in the night, And have observed thy law.

⁵⁶ This I have had, Because I have kept thy precepts.

⁵⁷ HHETH. Jehovah is my portion: I have said that I would observe thy words.

⁵⁸ I entreated thy favor with my whole heart: Be merciful unto me according to thy word.

⁵⁹ I thought on my ways, And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

⁶⁰ I made haste, and delayed not, To observe thy commandments.

⁶¹ The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; `But' I have not forgotten thy law.

⁶² At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee Because of thy righteous ordinances.

⁶³ I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts.

⁶⁴ The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy lovingkindness: Teach me thy statutes.

⁶⁵ TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.

⁶⁶ Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.

⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted I went astray; But now I observe thy word.

⁶⁸ Thou art good, and doest good; Teach me thy statutes.

⁶⁹ The proud have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.

⁷⁰ Their heart is as fat as grease; But I delight in thy law.

⁷¹ It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes.

⁷² The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver.

⁷³ YODH. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

⁷⁴ They that fear thee shall see me and be glad, Because I have hoped in thy word.

⁷⁵ I know, O Jehovah, that thy judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.

⁷⁶ Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, According to thy word unto thy servant.

⁷⁷ Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; For thy law is my delight.

⁷⁸ Let the proud be put to shame; For they have overthrown me wrongfully: `But' I will meditate on thy precepts.

⁷⁹ Let those that fear thee turn unto me; And they shall know thy testimonies.

⁸⁰ Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, That I be not put to shame.

⁸¹ KAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation; `But' I hope in thy word.

⁸² Mine eyes fail for thy word, While I say, When wilt thou comfort me?

⁸³ For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; Yet do I not forget thy statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of thy servant? When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have digged pits for me, Who are not according to thy law.

⁸⁶ All thy commandments are faithful: They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

⁸⁷ They had almost consumed me upon earth; But I forsook not thy precepts.

⁸⁸ LAMEDH. Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; So shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth.

⁸⁹ For ever, O Jehovah, Thy word is settled in heaven.

⁹⁰ Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: Thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

⁹¹ They abide this day according to thine ordinances; For all things are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts; For with them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me; `But' I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ MEM. I have seen an end of all perfection; `But' thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ Oh how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; For they are 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, Because I have kept thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, That I might observe thy word.

¹⁰² I have not turned aside from thine ordinances; For thou hast taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy words unto my taste! `Yea, sweeter' than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O Jehovah, And teach me thine ordinances.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand; Yet do I not forget thy law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me; Yet have I not gone astray from thy precepts.

¹¹¹ Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

¹¹² I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes For ever, even unto the end.

¹¹³ SAMEKH. I hate them that are of a double mind; But thy law do I love.

¹¹⁴ Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, And shall have respect unto thy statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; For their deceit is falsehood.

¹¹⁹ Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: Therefore I love thy testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments.

¹²¹ AYIN. I have done justice and righteousness: Leave me not to mine oppressors.

¹²² Be surety for thy servant for good: Let not the proud oppress me.

¹²³ Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, And for thy righteous word.

¹²⁴ Deal with thy servant according unto thy lovingkindness, And teach me thy statutes.

¹²⁵ I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time for Jehovah to work; `For' they have made void thy law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I esteem all `thy' precepts concerning all `things' to be right; `And' I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them.

¹³⁰ The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

¹³¹ I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.

¹³² Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, As thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

¹³³ Establish my footsteps in thy word; And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Redeem me from the oppression of man: So will I observe thy precepts.

¹³⁵ Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; And teach me thy statutes.

¹³⁶ Streams of water run down mine eyes, Because they observe not thy law.

¹³⁷ TSADHE. Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.

¹³⁸ Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.

¹³⁹ My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised; `Yet' do I not forget thy precepts.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me; `Yet' thy commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Thy testimonies are righteous for ever: Give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ QOPH. I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will keep thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called unto thee; save me, And I shall observe thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.

¹⁵¹ Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ RESH. Consider mine affliction, and deliver me; For I do not forget thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: Quicken me according to thy word.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked; For they seek not thy statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; `Yet' have I not swerved from thy testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I beheld the treacherous, and was grieved, Because they observe not thy word.

¹⁵⁹ Consider how I love thy precepts: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy lovingkindness.

¹⁶⁰ The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances `endureth' for ever.

¹⁶¹ SHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; But my heart standeth in awe of thy words.

¹⁶² I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood; `But' thy law do I love.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day do I praise thee, Because of thy righteous ordinances.

¹⁶⁵ Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.

¹⁶⁶ I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.

¹⁶⁷ My soul hath observed thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly.

¹⁶⁸ I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies; For all my ways are before thee.

¹⁶⁹ TAV. Let my cry come near before thee, O Jehovah: Give me understanding according to thy word.

¹⁷⁰ Let my supplication come before thee: Deliver me according to thy word.

¹⁷¹ Let my lips utter praise; For thou teachest me thy statutes.

¹⁷² Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.

¹⁷³ Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.

¹⁷⁴ I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.

¹⁷⁵ Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; And let thine ordinances help me.

¹⁷⁶ I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek thy servant; For I do not forget thy commandments. Psalm 120 A Song of Ascents.

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¹ `Aleph.' O the happiness of those perfect in the way, They are walking in the law of Jehovah,

² O the happiness of those keeping His testimonies, With the whole heart they seek Him.

³ Yea, they have not done iniquity, In His ways they have walked.

⁴ Thou hast commanded us Thy precepts to keep diligently,

⁵ O that my ways were prepared to keep Thy statutes,

⁶ Then I am not ashamed In my looking unto all Thy commands.

⁷ I confess Thee with uprightness of heart, In my learning the judgments of Thy righteousness.

⁸ Thy statutes I keep, leave me not utterly!

⁹ `Beth.' With what doth a young man purify his path? To observe -- according to Thy word.

¹⁰ With all my heart I have sought Thee, Let me not err from Thy commands.

¹¹ In my heart I have hid Thy saying, That I sin not before Thee.

¹² Blessed `art' Thou, O Jehovah, teach me Thy statutes.

¹³ With my lips I have recounted All the judgments of Thy mouth.

¹⁴ In the way of Thy testimonies I have joyed, As over all wealth.

¹⁵ In Thy precepts I meditate, And I behold attentively Thy paths.

¹⁶ In Thy statutes I delight myself, I do not forget Thy word.

¹⁷ `Gimel.' Confer benefits on Thy servant, I live, and I keep Thy word.

¹⁸ Uncover mine eyes, and I behold wonders out of Thy law.

¹⁹ A sojourner I `am' on earth, Hide not from me Thy commands.

²⁰ Broken hath my soul for desire Unto Thy judgments at all times.

²¹ Thou hast rebuked the cursed proud, Who are erring from Thy commands.

²² Remove from me reproach and contempt, For Thy testimonies I have kept.

²³ Princes also sat -- against me they spoke, Thy servant doth meditate in Thy statutes,

²⁴ Thy testimonies also `are' my delight, The men of my counsel!

²⁵ `Daleth.' Cleaved to the dust hath my soul, Quicken me according to Thy word.

²⁶ My ways I have recounted, And Thou answerest me, teach me Thy statutes,

²⁷ The way of Thy precepts cause me to understand, And I meditate in Thy wonders.

²⁸ My soul hath dropped from affliction, Establish me according to Thy word.

²⁹ The way of falsehood turn aside from me And with Thy law favour me.

³⁰ The way of faithfulness I have chosen, Thy judgments I have compared,

³¹ I have adhered to Thy testimonies, O Jehovah, put me not to shame.

³² The way of Thy commands I run, For Thou dost enlarge my heart!

³³ `He.' Show me, O Jehovah, the way of Thy statutes, And I keep it -- `to' the end.

³⁴ Cause me to understand, and I keep Thy law, And observe it with the whole heart.

³⁵ Cause me to tread in the path of Thy commands, For in it I have delighted.

³⁶ Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies, And not unto dishonest gain.

³⁷ Remove mine eyes from seeing vanity, In Thy way quicken Thou me.

³⁸ Establish to Thy servant Thy saying, That `is' concerning Thy fear.

³⁹ Remove my reproach that I have feared, For Thy judgments `are' good.

⁴⁰ Lo, I have longed for Thy precepts, In Thy righteousness quicken Thou me,

⁴¹ `Waw.' And meet me doth Thy kindness, O Jehovah, Thy salvation according to Thy saying.

⁴² And I answer him who is reproaching me a word, For I have trusted in Thy word.

⁴³ And Thou takest not utterly away From my mouth the word of truth, Because for Thy judgment I have hoped.

⁴⁴ And I keep Thy law continually, To the age and for ever.

⁴⁵ And I walk habitually in a broad place, For Thy precepts I have sought.

⁴⁶ And I speak of Thy testimonies before kings, And I am not ashamed.

⁴⁷ And I delight myself in Thy commands, That I have loved,

⁴⁸ And I lift up my hands unto Thy commands, That I have loved, And I do meditate on Thy statutes!

⁴⁹ `Zain.' Remember the word to Thy servant, On which Thou hast caused me to hope.

⁵⁰ This `is' my comfort in mine affliction, That Thy saying hath quickened me.

⁵¹ The proud have utterly scorned me, From Thy law I have not turned aside.

⁵² I remembered Thy judgments of old, O Jehovah, And I comfort myself.

⁵³ Horror hath seized me, Because of the wicked forsaking Thy law.

⁵⁴ Songs have been to me Thy statutes, In the house of my sojournings.

⁵⁵ I have remembered in the night Thy name, O Jehovah, And I do keep Thy law.

⁵⁶ This hath been to me, That Thy precepts I have kept!

⁵⁷ `Cheth.' My portion `is' Jehovah; I have said -- to keep Thy words,

⁵⁸ I appeased Thy face with the whole heart, Favour me according to Thy saying.

⁵⁹ I have reckoned my ways, And turn back my feet unto Thy testimonies.

⁶⁰ I have made haste, And delayed not, to keep Thy commands.

⁶¹ Cords of the wicked have surrounded me, Thy law I have not forgotten.

⁶² At midnight I rise to give thanks to Thee, For the judgments of Thy righteousness.

⁶³ A companion I `am' to all who fear Thee, And to those keeping Thy precepts.

⁶⁴ Of Thy kindness, O Jehovah, the earth is full, Thy statutes teach Thou me!

⁶⁵ `Teth.' Good Thou didst with Thy servant, O Jehovah, According to Thy word.

⁶⁶ The goodness of reason and knowledge teach me, For in Thy commands I have believed.

⁶⁷ Before I am afflicted, I -- I am erring, And now Thy saying I have kept.

⁶⁸ Good Thou `art', and doing good, Teach me Thy statutes.

⁶⁹ Forged against me falsehood have the proud, I with the whole heart keep Thy precepts.

⁷⁰ Insensate as fat hath been their heart, I -- in Thy law I have delighted.

⁷¹ Good for me that I have been afflicted, That I might learn Thy statutes.

⁷² Better to me `is' the law of Thy mouth Than thousands of gold and silver!

⁷³ `Yod.' Thy hands made me and establish me, Cause me to understand, and I learn Thy commands.

⁷⁴ Those fearing Thee see me and rejoice, Because for Thy word I have hoped.

⁷⁵ I have known, O Jehovah, That righteous `are' Thy judgments, And `in' faithfulness Thou hast afflicted me.

⁷⁶ Let, I pray Thee, Thy kindness be to comfort me, According to Thy saying to Thy servant.

⁷⁷ Meet me do Thy mercies, and I live, For Thy law `is' my delight.

⁷⁸ Ashamed are the proud, For `with' falsehood they dealt perversely with me. I meditate in Thy precepts.

⁷⁹ Those fearing Thee turn back to me, And those knowing Thy testimonies.

⁸⁰ My heart is perfect in Thy statutes, So that I am not ashamed.

⁸¹ `Kaph.' Consumed for Thy salvation hath been my soul, For Thy word I have hoped.

⁸² Consumed have been mine eyes for Thy word, Saying, `When doth it comfort me?'

⁸³ For I have been as a bottle in smoke, Thy statutes I have not forgotten.

⁸⁴ How many `are' the days of Thy servant? When dost Thou execute Against my pursuers judgment?

⁸⁵ The proud have digged for me pits, That `are' not according to Thy law.

⁸⁶ All Thy commands `are' faithfulness, `With' falsehood they have pursued me, Help Thou me.

⁸⁷ Almost consumed me on earth have they, And I -- I have not forsaken Thy precepts.

⁸⁸ According to Thy kindness quicken Thou me, And I keep the testimony of Thy mouth!

⁸⁹ `Lamed.' To the age, O Jehovah, Thy word is set up in the heavens.

⁹⁰ To all generations Thy faithfulness, Thou didst establish earth, and it standeth.

⁹¹ According to Thine ordinances They have stood this day, for the whole `are' Thy servants.

⁹² Unless Thy law `were' my delights, Then had I perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ To the age I forget not Thy precepts, For by them Thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I `am' Thine, save Thou me, For Thy precepts I have sought.

⁹⁵ Thy wicked waited for me to destroy me, Thy testimonies I understand.

⁹⁶ Of all perfection I have seen an end, Broad `is' Thy command -- exceedingly!

⁹⁷ `Mem.' O how I have loved Thy law! All the day it `is' my meditation.

⁹⁸ Than mine enemies Thy command maketh me wiser, For it `is' before me to the age.

⁹⁹ Above all my teachers I have acted wisely. For Thy testimonies `are' my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept.

¹⁰¹ From every evil path I restrained my feet, So that I keep Thy word.

¹⁰² From Thy judgments I turned not aside, For Thou -- Thou hast directed me.

¹⁰³ How sweet to my palate hath been Thy saying, Above honey to my mouth.

¹⁰⁴ From Thy precepts I have understanding, Therefore I have hated every false path!

¹⁰⁵ `Nun.' A lamp to my foot `is' Thy word, And a light to my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and I confirm `it', To keep the judgments of Thy righteousness.

¹⁰⁷ I have been afflicted very much, O Jehovah, quicken me, according to Thy word.

¹⁰⁸ Free-will-offerings of my mouth, Accept, I pray Thee, O Jehovah, And Thy judgments teach Thou me.

¹⁰⁹ My soul `is' in my hand continually, And Thy law I have not forgotten.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me, And from thy precepts I wandered not.

¹¹¹ I have inherited Thy testimonies to the age, For the joy of my heart `are' they.

¹¹² I have inclined my heart To do Thy statutes, to the age -- `to' the end!

¹¹³ `Samech.' Doubting ones I have hated, And Thy law I have loved.

¹¹⁴ My hiding place and my shield `art' Thou, For Thy word I have hoped.

¹¹⁵ Turn aside from me, ye evil-doers, And I keep the commands of my God.

¹¹⁶ Sustain me according to Thy saying, And I live, and Thou puttest me not to shame Because of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Support Thou me, and I am saved, And I look on Thy statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ Thou hast trodden down All going astray from Thy statutes, For falsehood `is' their deceit.

¹¹⁹ Dross! Thou hast caused to cease All the wicked of the earth; Therefore I have loved Thy testimonies.

¹²⁰ Trembled from Thy fear hath my flesh, And from Thy judgments I have been afraid!

¹²¹ `Ain.' I have done judgment and righteousness, Leave me not to mine oppressors.

¹²² Make sure Thy servant for good, Let not the proud oppress me.

¹²³ Mine eyes have been consumed for Thy salvation. And for the saying of Thy righteousness.

¹²⁴ Do with Thy servant according to Thy kindness. And Thy statutes teach Thou me.

¹²⁵ Thy servant `am' I -- cause me to understand, And I know Thy testimonies.

¹²⁶ Time for Jehovah to work! they have made void Thy law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I have loved Thy commands Above gold -- even fine gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore all my appointments I have declared wholly right, Every path of falsehood I have hated!

¹²⁹ `Pe.' Wonderful `are' Thy testimonies, Therefore hath my soul kept them.

¹³⁰ The opening of Thy words enlighteneth, Instructing the simple.

¹³¹ My mouth I have opened, yea, I pant, For, for Thy commands I have longed.

¹³² Look unto me, and favour me, As customary to those loving Thy name.

¹³³ My steps establish by Thy saying, And any iniquity doth not rule over me.

¹³⁴ Ransom me from the oppression of man, And I observe Thy precepts,

¹³⁵ Thy face cause to shine on Thy servant, And teach me Thy statutes.

¹³⁶ Rivulets of waters have come down mine eyes, Because they have not kept Thy law!

¹³⁷ `Tzade.' Righteous `art' Thou, O Jehovah, And upright `are' Thy judgments.

¹³⁸ Thou hast appointed Thy testimonies, Righteous and exceeding faithful,

¹³⁹ Cut me off hath my zeal, For mine adversaries forgot Thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Tried `is' thy saying exceedingly, And Thy servant hath loved it.

¹⁴¹ Small I `am', and despised, Thy precepts I have not forgotten.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness `is' righteousness to the age, And Thy law `is' truth.

¹⁴³ Adversity and distress have found me, Thy commands `are' my delights.

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness of Thy testimonies `is' to Cause me to understand, and I live!

¹⁴⁵ `Koph.' I have called with the whole heart, Answer me, O Jehovah, Thy statutes I keep,

¹⁴⁶ I have called Thee, save Thou me, And I do keep Thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I have gone forward in the dawn, and I cry, For Thy word I have hoped.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes have gone before the watches, To meditate in Thy saying.

¹⁴⁹ My voice hear, according to Thy kindness, Jehovah, according to Thy judgment quicken me.

¹⁵⁰ Near have been my wicked pursuers, From Thy law they have been far off.

¹⁵¹ Near `art' Thou, O Jehovah, And all Thy commands `are' truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known Thy testimonies, That to the age Thou hast founded them!

¹⁵³ `Resh.' See my affliction, and deliver Thou me, For Thy law I have not forgotten.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my plea, and redeem me, According to Thy saying quicken me.

¹⁵⁵ Far from the wicked `is' salvation, For Thy statutes they have not sought.

¹⁵⁶ Thy mercies `are' many, O Jehovah, According to Thy judgments quicken me.

¹⁵⁷ Many `are' my pursuers, and adversaries, From Thy testimonies I have not turned aside.

¹⁵⁸ I have seen treacherous ones, And grieve myself, Because Thy saying they have not kept.

¹⁵⁹ See, for thy precepts I have loved, Jehovah, According to Thy kindness quicken me.

¹⁶⁰ The sum of Thy word `is' truth, And to the age `is' every judgment of Thy righteousness!

¹⁶¹ `Shin.' Princes have pursued me without cause, And because of Thy words was my heart afraid.

¹⁶² I do rejoice concerning Thy saying, As one finding abundant spoil.

¹⁶³ Falsehood I have hated, yea I abominate `it', Thy law I have loved.

¹⁶⁴ Seven `times' in a day I have praised Thee, Because of the judgments of Thy righteousness.

¹⁶⁵ Abundant peace have those loving Thy law, And they have no stumbling-block.

¹⁶⁶ I have waited for Thy salvation, O Jehovah, And Thy commands I have done.

¹⁶⁷ Kept hath my soul Thy testimonies, And I do love them exceedingly.

¹⁶⁸ I have kept Thy precepts and Thy testimonies, For all my ways are before Thee!

¹⁶⁹ `Taw.' My loud cry cometh near before Thee, O Jehovah; According to Thy word cause me to understand.

¹⁷⁰ My supplication cometh in before Thee, According to Thy saying deliver Thou me.

¹⁷¹ My lips do utter praise, For Thou dost teach me Thy statutes.

¹⁷² My tongue doth sing of Thy saying, For all Thy commands `are' righteous.

¹⁷³ Thy hand is for a help to me, For Thy commands I have chosen.

¹⁷⁴ I have longed for Thy salvation, O Jehovah, And Thy law `is' my delight.

¹⁷⁵ My soul liveth, and it doth praise Thee, And Thy judgments do help me.

¹⁷⁶ I wandered as a lost sheep, seek Thy servant, For Thy precepts I have not forgotten!

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¹ ALEPH. Blessed are the perfect in the way, who walk in the law of Jehovah.

² Blessed are they that observe his testimonies, that seek him with the whole heart;

³ Who also do no unrighteousness: they walk in his ways.

⁴ Thou hast enjoined thy precepts, to be kept diligently.

⁵ Oh that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

⁶ Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

⁷ I will give thee thanks with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.

⁸ I will keep thy statutes: forsake me not utterly.

⁹ BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his path? by taking heed according to thy word.

¹⁰ With my whole heart have I sought thee: let me not wander from thy commandments.

¹¹ Thy ùword have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.

¹² Blessed art thou, Jehovah! teach me thy statutes.

¹³ With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.

¹⁴ I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as [much as] in all wealth.

¹⁵ I will meditate upon thy precepts, and have respect unto thy paths.

¹⁶ I delight myself in thy statutes; I will not forget thy word.

¹⁷ GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant [and] I shall live; and I will keep thy word.

¹⁸ Open mine eyes, and I shall behold wondrous things out of thy law.

¹⁹ I am a stranger in the land; hide not thy commandments from me.

²⁰ My soul breaketh for longing after thy judgments at all times.

²¹ Thou hast rebuked the proud [that are] cursed, who wander from thy commandments.

²² Roll off from me reproach and contempt; for I observe thy testimonies.

²³ Princes also did sit [and] talk together against me: thy servant doth meditate in thy statutes.

²⁴ Thy testimonies also are my delight [and] my counsellors.

²⁵ DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken me according to thy word.

²⁶ I have declared my ways, and thou hast answered me: teach me thy statutes.

²⁷ Make me to understand the way of thy precepts, and I will meditate upon thy wondrous works.

²⁸ My soul melteth for sadness: strengthen me according to thy word.

²⁹ Remove from me the way of falsehood, and graciously grant me thy law.

³⁰ I have chosen the way of faithfulness; thy judgments have I set [before me].

³¹ I cleave unto thy testimonies; Jehovah, let me not be ashamed.

³² I will run the way of thy commandments when thou shalt enlarge my heart.

³³ HE. Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes, and I will observe it [unto] the end.

³⁴ Give me understanding, and I will observe thy law; and I will keep it with [my] whole heart.

³⁵ Make me to walk in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

³⁶ Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to gain.

³⁷ Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; quicken me in thy way.

³⁸ Establish thy ùword unto thy servant, who is [devoted] to thy fear.

³⁹ Turn away my reproach which I fear; for thy judgments are good.

⁴⁰ Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.

⁴¹ VAU. And let thy loving-kindness come unto me, O Jehovah, -- thy salvation according to thy ùword.

⁴² So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me; for I confide in thy word.

⁴³ And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; because I have hoped in thy judgments.

⁴⁴ Then will I keep thy law continually, for ever and ever;

⁴⁵ And I will walk at liberty, for I have sought thy precepts;

⁴⁶ And I will speak of thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed;

⁴⁷ And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved;

⁴⁸ And I will lift up my hands unto thy commandments, which I have loved, and I will meditate in thy statutes.

⁴⁹ ZAIN. Remember the word for thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in mine affliction; for thy ùword hath quickened me.

⁵¹ The proud have derided me beyond measure: I have not declined from thy law.

⁵² I remembered thy judgments of old, O Jehovah, and have comforted myself.

⁵³ Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked who forsake thy law.

⁵⁴ Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

⁵⁵ I have remembered thy name, O Jehovah, in the night, and have kept thy law.

⁵⁶ This I have had, because I have observed thy precepts.

⁵⁷ CHETH. My portion, O Jehovah, I have said, is to keep thy words.

⁵⁸ I have sought thy favour with [my] whole heart: be gracious unto me according to thy ùword.

⁵⁹ I have thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

⁶⁰ I have made haste, and not delayed, to keep thy commandments.

⁶¹ The bands of the wicked have wrapped me round: I have not forgotten thy law.

⁶² At midnight I rise up to give thanks unto thee, because of thy righteous judgments.

⁶³ I am the companion of all that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

⁶⁴ The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy loving-kindness: teach me thy statutes.

⁶⁵ TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according to thy word.

⁶⁶ Teach me good discernment and knowledge; for I have believed in thy commandments.

⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep thy ùword.

⁶⁸ Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

⁶⁹ The proud have forged falsehood against me: I will observe thy precepts with [my] whole heart.

⁷⁰ Their heart is as fat as grease: as for me, I delight in thy law.

⁷¹ It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes.

⁷² The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

⁷³ YOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, and I will learn thy commandments.

⁷⁴ They that fear thee will see me, and rejoice; because I have hoped in thy word.

⁷⁵ I know, Jehovah, that thy Judgments are righteousness, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.

⁷⁶ Oh let thy loving-kindness be for my comfort, according to thy ùword unto thy servant.

⁷⁷ Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; for thy law is my delight.

⁷⁸ Let the proud be ashamed; for they have acted perversely towards me with falsehood: as for me, I meditate in thy precepts.

⁷⁹ Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that know thy testimonies.

⁸⁰ Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, that I be not ashamed.

⁸¹ CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation; I hope in thy word.

⁸² Mine eyes fail for thy ùword, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

⁸³ For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; I do not forget thy statutes.

⁸⁴ How many shall be the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have digged pits for me, which is not according to thy law.

⁸⁶ All thy commandments are faithfulness. They persecute me wrongfully: help thou me.

⁸⁷ They had almost consumed me upon the earth; but as for me, I forsook not thy precepts.

⁸⁸ Quicken me according to thy loving-kindness, and I will keep the testimony of thy mouth.

⁸⁹ LAMED. For ever, O Jehovah, thy word is settled in the heavens.

⁹⁰ Thy faithfulness is from generation to generation: thou hast established the earth, and it standeth.

⁹¹ By thine ordinances they stand this day; for all things are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts; for by them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have awaited me to destroy me; [but] I attend unto thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection: thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ MEM. Oh how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; for they are 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, because I have observed thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil path, that I might keep thy word.

¹⁰² I have not departed from thy judgments; for it is thou that hast taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy ùwords unto my taste! more than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ From thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false path.

¹⁰⁵ NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much; O Jehovah, quicken me according to thy word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beseech thee, Jehovah, the voluntary-offerings of my mouth, and teach me thy judgments.

¹⁰⁹ My life is continually in my hand; but I do not forget thy law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me; but I have not wandered from thy precepts.

¹¹¹ Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

¹¹² I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes for ever, unto the end.

¹¹³ SAMECH. The double-minded have I hated; but thy law do I love.

¹¹⁴ Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, ye evil-doers; and I will observe the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according to thy ùword, that I may live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe; and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ Thou hast set at nought all them that wander from thy statutes; for their deceit is falsehood.

¹¹⁹ Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth [like] dross; therefore I love thy testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh shuddereth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

¹²¹ AIN. I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

¹²² Be surety for thy servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.

¹²³ Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the ùword of thy righteousness.

¹²⁴ Deal with thy servant according to thy loving-kindness, and teach me thy statutes.

¹²⁵ I am thy servant; give me understanding that I may know thy testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time for Jehovah to work: they have made void thy law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I regard all [thy] precepts concerning all things to be right: I hate every false path.

¹²⁹ PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul observe them.

¹³⁰ The entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth wide and panted; for I longed for thy commandments.

¹³² Turn unto me, and be gracious unto me, as thou art wont to do unto those that love thy name.

¹³³ Establish my steps in thy ùword; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Deliver me from the oppression of man; and I will keep thy precepts.

¹³⁵ Make thy face to shine upon thy servant, and teach me thy statutes.

¹³⁶ Mine eyes run down with streams of water, because they keep not thy law.

¹³⁷ TZADE. Righteous art thou, Jehovah, and upright are thy judgments.

¹³⁸ Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness.

¹³⁹ My zeal destroyeth me, because mine oppressors have forgotten thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy ùword is exceeding pure, and thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ I am little and despised: thy precepts have I not forgotten.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold upon me: thy commandments are my delights.

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness of thy testimonies is for ever: give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ KOPH. I have called with [my] whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will observe thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I call upon thee; save me, and I will keep thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I anticipate the morning-dawn and I cry: I hope in thy word.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes anticipate the night-watches, that I may meditate in thy ùword.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to thy loving-kindness: O Jehovah, quicken me according to thy judgment.

¹⁵⁰ They have drawn nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

¹⁵¹ Thou, Jehovah, art near, and all thy commandments are truth.

¹⁵² From thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ RESH. See mine affliction, and deliver me; for I have not forgotten thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me: quicken me according to thy ùword.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not thy statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Many are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah; quicken me according to thy judgments.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and mine oppressors; I have not declined from thy testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I beheld them that deal treacherously, and was grieved; because they kept not thy ùword.

¹⁵⁹ See how I have loved thy precepts: quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy loving-kindness.

¹⁶⁰ The sum of thy word is truth, and every righteous judgment of thine is for ever.

¹⁶¹ SHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.

¹⁶² I have joy in thy ùword, as one that findeth great spoil.

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood; thy law do I love.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

¹⁶⁵ Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing doth stumble them.

¹⁶⁶ I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, and have done thy commandments.

¹⁶⁷ My soul hath kept thy testimonies, and I love them exceedingly.

¹⁶⁸ I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies; for all my ways are before thee.

¹⁶⁹ TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, Jehovah: give me understanding according to thy word.

¹⁷⁰ Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy ùword.

¹⁷¹ My lips shall pour forth praise when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

¹⁷² My tongue shall speak aloud of thy ùword; for all thy commandments are righteousness.

¹⁷³ Let thy hand be for my help; for I have chosen thy precepts.

¹⁷⁴ I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah, and thy law is my delight.

¹⁷⁵ Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.

¹⁷⁶ I have gone astray like a lost sheep: seek thy servant; for I have not forgotten thy commandments.

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¹ > Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, Who walk according to Yahweh's law.

² Blessed are those who keep his statutes, Who seek him with their whole heart.

³ Yes, they do nothing wrong. They walk in his ways.

⁴ You have commanded your precepts, That we should fully obey them.

⁵ Oh that my ways were steadfast To obey your statutes!

⁶ Then I wouldn't be disappointed, When I consider all of your commandments.

⁷ I will give thanks to you with uprightness of heart, When I learn your righteous judgments.

⁸ I will observe your statutes. Don't utterly forsake me.

⁹ How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

¹⁰ With my whole heart, I have sought you. Don't let me wander from your commandments.

¹¹ I have hidden your word in my heart, That I might not sin against you.

¹² Blessed are you, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes.

¹³ With my lips, I have declared all the ordinances of your mouth.

¹⁴ I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, As much as in all riches.

¹⁵ I will meditate on your precepts, And consider your ways.

¹⁶ I will delight myself in your statutes. I will not forget your word.

¹⁷ Do good to your servant. I will live and I will obey your word.

¹⁸ Open my eyes, That I may see wondrous things out of your law.

¹⁹ I am a stranger on the earth. Don't hide your commandments from me.

²⁰ My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times.

²¹ You have rebuked the proud who are cursed, Who wander from your commandments.

²² Take reproach and contempt away from me, For I have kept your statutes.

²³ Though princes sit and slander me, Your servant will meditate on your statutes.

²⁴ Indeed your statutes are my delight, And my counselors.

²⁵ My soul is laid low in the dust. Revive me according to your word!

²⁶ I declared my ways, and you answered me. Teach me your statutes.

²⁷ Let me understand the teaching of your precepts! Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.

²⁸ My soul is weary with sorrow: Strengthen me according to your word.

²⁹ Keep me from the way of deceit. Grant me your law graciously!

³⁰ I have chosen the way of truth. I have set my heart on your law.

³¹ I cling to your statutes, Yahweh. Don't let me be disappointed.

³² I run in the path of your commandments, For you have set my heart free.

³³ Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes. I will keep them to the end.

³⁴ Give me understanding, and I will keep your law. Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.

³⁵ Direct me in the path of your commandments, For I delight in them.

³⁶ Turn my heart toward your statutes, Not toward selfish gain.

³⁷ Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways.

³⁸ Fulfill your promise to your servant, That you may be feared.

³⁹ Take away my disgrace that I dread, For your ordinances are good.

⁴⁰ Behold, I long for your precepts! Revive me in your righteousness.

⁴¹ Let your loving kindness also come to me, Yahweh, Your salvation, according to your word.

⁴² So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in your word.

⁴³ Don't snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, For I put my hope in your ordinances.

⁴⁴ So I will obey your law continually, Forever and ever.

⁴⁵ I will walk in liberty, For I have sought your precepts.

⁴⁶ I will also speak of your statutes before kings, And will not be disappointed.

⁴⁷ I will delight myself in your commandments, Because I love them.

⁴⁸ I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes.

⁴⁹ Remember your word to your servant, Because you gave me hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction, For your word has revived me.

⁵¹ The arrogant mock me excessively, But I don't swerve from your law.

⁵² I remember your ordinances of old, Yahweh, And have comforted myself.

⁵³ Indignation has taken hold on me, Because of the wicked who forsake your law.

⁵⁴ Your statutes have been my songs, In the house where I live.

⁵⁵ I have remembered your name, Yahweh, in the night, And I obey your law.

⁵⁶ This is my way, That I keep your precepts.

⁵⁷ Yahweh is my portion. I promised to obey your words.

⁵⁸ I sought your favor with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.

⁵⁹ I considered my ways, And turned my steps to your statutes.

⁶⁰ I will hurry, and not delay, To obey your commandments.

⁶¹ The ropes of the wicked bind me, But I won't forget your law.

⁶² At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you, Because of your righteous ordinances.

⁶³ I am a friend of all those who fear you, Of those who observe your precepts.

⁶⁴ The earth is full of your loving kindness, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes.

⁶⁵ Do good to your servant, According to your word, Yahweh.

⁶⁶ Teach me good judgment and knowledge, For I believe in your commandments.

⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted, I went astray; But now I observe your word.

⁶⁸ You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.

⁶⁹ The proud have smeared a lie upon me. With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts.

⁷⁰ Their heart is as callous as the fat, But I delight in your law.

⁷¹ It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn your statutes.

⁷² The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

⁷³ Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.

⁷⁴ Those who fear you will see me and be glad, Because I have put my hope in your word.

⁷⁵ Yahweh, I know that your judgments are righteous, That in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

⁷⁶ Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, According to your word to your servant.

⁷⁷ Let your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; For your law is my delight.

⁷⁸ Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully. I will meditate on your precepts.

⁷⁹ Let those who fear you turn to me. They will know your statutes.

⁸⁰ Let my heart be blameless toward your decrees, That I may not be disappointed.

⁸¹ My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.

⁸² My eyes fail for your word. I say, "When will you comfort me?"

⁸³ For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don't forget your statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have dug pits for me, Contrary to your law.

⁸⁶ All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!

⁸⁷ They had almost wiped me from the earth, But I didn't forsake your precepts.

⁸⁸ Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, So I will obey the statutes of your mouth.

⁸⁹ Yahweh, your word is settled in heaven forever.

⁹⁰ Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains.

⁹¹ Your laws remain to this day, For all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, For with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, But your commands are boundless.

⁹⁷ How love I your law! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, For your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, For your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, That I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned aside from your ordinances, For you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, More than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through your precepts, I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ Your word is a lamp to my feet, And a light for my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will obey your righteous ordinances.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. Yahweh, teach me your ordinances.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand, Yet I won't forget your law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I haven't gone astray from your precepts.

¹¹¹ I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, For they are the joy of my heart.

¹¹² I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, Even to the end.

¹¹³ I hate double-minded men, But I love your law.

¹¹⁴ You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, you evildoers, That I may keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold me up, and I will be safe, And will have respect for your statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ You reject all those who stray from your statutes, For their deceit is in vain.

¹¹⁹ You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I love your testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments.

¹²¹ I have done what is just and righteous. Don't leave me to my oppressors.

¹²² Ensure your servant's well-being. Don't let the proud oppress me.

¹²³ My eyes fail looking for your salvation, For your righteous word.

¹²⁴ Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes.

¹²⁵ I am your servant. Give me understanding, That I may know your testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time to act, Yahweh, For they break your law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, Yes, more than pure gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ Your testimonies are wonderful, Therefore my soul keeps them.

¹³⁰ The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth wide and panted, For I longed for your commandments.

¹³² Turn to me, and have mercy on me, As you always do to those who love your name.

¹³³ Establish my footsteps in your word. Don't let any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Redeem me from the oppression of man, So I will observe your precepts.

¹³⁵ Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes.

¹³⁶ Streams of tears run down my eyes, Because they don't observe your law.

¹³⁷ You are righteous, Yahweh. Your judgments are upright.

¹³⁸ You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, Because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, And your servant loves them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don't forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, Yahweh! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, That I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, Yahweh. All your commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, That you have founded them forever.

¹⁵³ Consider my affliction, and deliver me, For I don't forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked, For they don't seek your statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great are your tender mercies, Yahweh. Revive me according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven't swerved from your testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I look at the faithless with loathing, Because they don't observe your word.

¹⁵⁹ Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your loving kindness.

¹⁶⁰ All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

¹⁶¹ Princes have persecuted me without a cause, But my heart stands in awe of your words.

¹⁶² I rejoice at your word, As one who finds great spoil.

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day, I praise you, Because of your righteous ordinances.

¹⁶⁵ Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

¹⁶⁶ I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments.

¹⁶⁷ My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.

¹⁶⁸ I have obeyed your precepts and your testimonies, For all my ways are before you.

¹⁶⁹ Let my cry come before you, Yahweh. Give me understanding according to your word.

¹⁷⁰ Let my supplication come before you. Deliver me according to your word.

¹⁷¹ Let my lips utter praise, For you teach me your statutes.

¹⁷² Let my tongue sing of your word, For all your commandments are righteousness.

¹⁷³ Let your hand be ready to help me, For I have chosen your precepts.

¹⁷⁴ I have longed for your salvation, Yahweh. Your law is my delight.

¹⁷⁵ Let my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me.

¹⁷⁶ I have gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I don't forget your commandments.

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¹ <ALEPH> Happy are they who are without sin in their ways, walking in the law of the Lord.

² Happy are they who keep his unchanging word, searching after him with all their heart.

³ They do no evil; they go in his ways.

⁴ You have put your orders into our hearts, so that we might keep them with care.

⁵ If only my ways were ordered so that I might keep your rules!

⁶ Then I would not be put to shame, as long as I have respect for all your teaching.

⁷ I will give you praise with an upright heart in learning your right decisions.

⁸ I will keep your rules: O give me not up completely.

⁹ <BETH> How may a young man make his way clean? by guiding it after your word.

¹⁰ I have made search for you with all my heart: O let me not go wandering far from your teaching.

¹¹ I have kept your sayings secretly in my heart, so that I might do no sin against you.

¹² Praise be to you, O Lord: give me knowledge of your rules.

¹³ With my lips have I made clear all the decisions of your mouth.

¹⁴ I have taken as much delight in the way of your unchanging word, as in all wealth.

¹⁵ I will give thought to your orders, and have respect for your ways.

¹⁶ I will have delight in your rules; I will not let your word go out of my mind.

¹⁷ <GIMEL> Give me, your servant, the reward of life, so that I may keep your word;

¹⁸ Let my eyes be open to see the wonders of your law.

¹⁹ I am living in a strange land: do not let your teachings be kept secret from me.

²⁰ My soul is broken with desire for your decisions at all times.

²¹ Your hand has been against the men of pride, a curse is on those who go wandering out of your way.

²² Take away from me shame and bitter words; for I have kept your unchanging word in my heart.

²³ Rulers make evil designs against me; but your servant gives thought to your rules.

²⁴ Your unchanging word is my delight, and the guide of my footsteps.

²⁵ <DALETH> My soul is joined to the dust: O give me life, in keeping with your word.

²⁶ I put the record of my ways before you, and you gave me an answer: O give me knowledge of your rules.

²⁷ Make the way of your orders clear to me; then my thoughts will be ever on your wonders.

²⁸ My soul is wasted with sorrow; give me strength again in keeping with your word

²⁹ Take from me every false way; and in mercy give me your law.

³⁰ I have taken the way of faith: I have kept your decisions before me.

³¹ I have been true to your unchanging word; O Lord, do not put me to shame.

³² I will go quickly in the way of your teaching, because you have given me a free heart.

³³ <HE> O Lord, let me see the way of your rules, and I will keep it to the end.

³⁴ Give me wisdom, so that I may keep your law; going after it with all my heart.

³⁵ Make me go in the way of your teachings; for they are my delight.

³⁶ Let my heart be turned to your unchanging word, and not to evil desire.

³⁷ Let my eyes be turned away from what is false; give me life in your ways.

³⁸ Give effect to your word to your servant, in whose heart is the fear of you.

³⁹ Take away the shame which is my fear; for your decisions are good.

⁴⁰ See how great is my desire for your orders: give me life in your righteousness.

⁴¹ <VAU> Let your mercies come to me, O Lord, even your salvation, as you have said.

⁴² So that I may have an answer for the man who would put me to shame; for I have faith in your word.

⁴³ Take not your true word quite out of my mouth; for I have put my hope in your decisions.

⁴⁴ So that I may keep your law for ever and ever;

⁴⁵ So that my way may be in a wide place: because my search has been for your orders.

⁴⁶ So that I may give knowledge of your unchanging word before kings, and not be put to shame.

⁴⁷ And so that I may take delight in your teachings, to which I have given my love.

⁴⁸ And so that my hands may be stretched out to you; and I will give thought to your rules.

⁴⁹ <ZAIN> Keep in mind your word to your servant, for on it has my hope been fixed.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my trouble; that your sayings have given me life.

⁵¹ The men of pride have made great sport of me; but I have not been turned from your law.

⁵² I have kept the memory of your decisions from times past, O Lord; and they have been my comfort.

⁵³ I am burning with wrath, because of the sinners who have given up your law.

⁵⁴ Your rules have been melodies to me, while I have been living in strange lands.

⁵⁵ I have given thought to your name in the night, O Lord, and have kept your law.

⁵⁶ This has been true of me, that I have kept your orders in my heart.

⁵⁷ <CHETH> The Lord is my heritage: I have said that I would be ruled by your words.

⁵⁸ I have given my mind to do your pleasure with all my heart; have mercy on me, as you have said.

⁵⁹ I gave thought to my steps, and my feet were turned into the way of your unchanging word.

⁶⁰ I was quick to do your orders, and let no time be wasted.

⁶¹ The cords of evil-doers are round me; but I have kept in mind your law.

⁶² In the middle of the night I will get up to give you praise, because of all your right decisions.

⁶³ I keep company with all your worshippers, and those who have your orders in their memory.

⁶⁴ The earth, O Lord, is full of your mercy: give me knowledge of your rules.

⁶⁵ <TETH> You have done good to your servant, O Lord, in keeping with your word.

⁶⁶ Give me knowledge and good sense; for I have put my faith in your teachings.

⁶⁷ Before I was in trouble I went out of the way; but now I keep your word.

⁶⁸ You are good, and your works are good; give me knowledge of your rules.

⁶⁹ The men of pride have said false things about me; but I will keep your orders in my heart.

⁷⁰ Their hearts are shut up with fat; but my delight is in your law.

⁷¹ It is good for me to have been through trouble; so that I might come to the knowledge of your rules.

⁷² The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.

⁷³ <JOD> Your hands have made me, and given me form: give me wisdom, so that I may have knowledge of your teaching.

⁷⁴ Your worshippers will see me and be glad; because my hope has been in your word.

⁷⁵ I have seen, O Lord, that your decisions are right, and that in unchanging faith you have sent trouble on me.

⁷⁶ Let your mercy now be my comfort, as you have said to your servant.

⁷⁷ Let your gentle mercies come to me, so that I may have life; for your law is my delight.

⁷⁸ Let the men of pride be shamed; because they have falsely given decision against me; but I will give thought to your orders.

⁷⁹ Let your worshippers be turned to me, and those who have knowledge of your words.

⁸⁰ Let all my heart be given to your orders, so that I may not be put to shame.

⁸¹ <CAPH> My soul is wasted with desire for your salvation: but I have hope in your word.

⁸² My eyes are full of weariness with searching for your word, saying, When will you give me comfort?

⁸³ For I have become like a wine-skin black with smoke; but I still keep the memory of your rules.

⁸⁴ How short is the life of your servant! when will you give your decision against those who are attacking me?

⁸⁵ The men of pride, who are turned away from your law, have put nets for me.

⁸⁶ All your teachings are certain; they go after me with evil design; give me your help.

⁸⁷ They had almost put an end to me on earth; but I did not give up your orders.

⁸⁸ Give me life in your mercy; so that I may be ruled by the unchanging word of your mouth.

⁸⁹ <LAMED> For ever, O Lord, your word is fixed in heaven.

⁹⁰ Your faith is unchanging from generation to generation: you have put the earth in its place, and it is not moved.

⁹¹ They are ruled this day by your decisions; for all things are your servants.

⁹² If your law had not been my delight, my troubles would have put an end to me.

⁹³ I will ever keep your orders in mind; for in them I have life.

⁹⁴ I am yours, O be my saviour; for my desire has been for your rules.

⁹⁵ The sinners have been waiting for me to give me up to destruction; but I will give all my mind to your unchanging ward.

⁹⁶ I have seen that nothing on earth is complete; but your teaching is very wide.

⁹⁷ <MEM> O what love I have for your law! I give thought to it all the day.

⁹⁸ Your teaching has made me wiser than my haters: for it is mine for ever.

⁹⁹ I have more knowledge than all my teachers, because I give thought to your unchanging word.

¹⁰⁰ I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.

¹⁰¹ I have kept back my feet from all evil ways, so that I might be true to your word.

¹⁰² My heart has not been turned away from your decisions; for you have been my teacher.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your sayings to my taste! truly, they are sweeter than honey in my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through your orders I get wisdom; for this reason I am a hater of every false way.

¹⁰⁵ <NUN> Your word is a light for my feet, ever shining on my way.

¹⁰⁶ I have made an oath and kept it, to be guided by your upright decisions.

¹⁰⁷ I am greatly troubled, O Lord, give me life in keeping with your word.

¹⁰⁸ Take, O Lord, the free offerings of my mouth, and give me knowledge of your decisions.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is ever in danger; but I still keep the memory of your law.

¹¹⁰ Sinners have put a net to take me; but I was true to your orders.

¹¹¹ I have taken your unchanging word as an eternal heritage; for it is the joy of my heart.

¹¹² My heart is ever ready to keep your rules, even to the end.

¹¹³ <SAMECH> I am a hater of men of doubting mind; but I am a lover of your law.

¹¹⁴ You are my secret place and my breastplate against danger; my hope is in your word.

¹¹⁵ Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God.

¹¹⁶ Be my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame.

¹¹⁷ Let me not be moved, and I will be safe, and ever take delight in your rules.

¹¹⁸ You have overcome all those who are wandering from your rules; for all their thoughts are false.

¹¹⁹ All the sinners of the earth are like waste metal in your eyes; and for this cause I give my love to your unchanging word.

¹²⁰ My flesh is moved for fear of you; I give honour to your decisions.

¹²¹ <AIN> I have done what is good and right: you will not give me into the hands of those who are working against me.

¹²² Take your servant's interests into your keeping; let me not be crushed by the men of pride.

¹²³ My eyes are wasted with desire for your salvation, and for the word of your righteousness.

¹²⁴ Be good to your servant in your mercy, and give me teaching in your rules.

¹²⁵ I am your servant; give me wisdom, so that I may have knowledge of your unchanging word.

¹²⁶ It is time, O Lord, for you to let your work be seen; for they have made your law without effect.

¹²⁷ For this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining gold.

¹²⁸ Because of it I keep straight in all things by your orders; and I am a hater of every false way.

¹²⁹ <PE> Your unchanging word is full of wonder; for this reason my soul keeps it.

¹³⁰ The opening of your words gives light; it gives good sense to the simple.

¹³¹ My mouth was open wide, waiting with great desire for your teachings.

¹³² Let your eyes be turned to me, and have mercy on me, as it is right for you to do to those who are lovers of your name.

¹³³ Let my steps be guided by your word; and let not sin have control over me.

¹³⁴ Make me free from the cruel rule of man; then I will keep your orders.

¹³⁵ Let your servant see the shining of your face; give me knowledge of your rules.

¹³⁶ Rivers of water are flowing from my eyes, because men do not keep your law.

¹³⁷ <TZADE> O Lord, great is your righteousness, and upright are your decisions.

¹³⁸ You have given your unchanging word in righteousness, and it is for ever.

¹³⁹ My passion has overcome me; because my haters are turned away from your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your word is of tested value; and it is dear to your servant.

¹⁴¹ I am small and of no account; but I keep your orders in mind.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an unchanging righteousness, and your law is certain.

¹⁴³ Pain and trouble have overcome me: but your teachings are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness of your unchanging word is eternal; give me wisdom so that I may have life.

¹⁴⁵ <KOPH> I have made my prayer with all my heart; give answer to me, O Lord: I will keep your rules.

¹⁴⁶ My cry has gone up to you; take me out of trouble, and I will be guided by your unchanging word.

¹⁴⁷ Before the sun is up, my cry for help comes to your ear; my hope is in your words.

¹⁴⁸ In the night watches I am awake, so that I may give thought to your saying.

¹⁴⁹ Let my voice come to you, in your mercy; O Lord, by your decisions give me life.

¹⁵⁰ Those who have evil designs against me come near; they are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, O Lord; and all your teachings are true.

¹⁵² I have long had knowledge that your unchanging word is for ever.

¹⁵³ <RESH> O see my trouble, and be my saviour; for I keep your law in my mind,

¹⁵⁴ Undertake my cause, and come to my help, give me life, as you have said.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from evil-doers; for they have made no search for your rules.

¹⁵⁶ Great is the number of your mercies, O Lord; give me life in keeping with your decisions.

¹⁵⁷ Great is the number of those who are against me; but I have not been turned away from your unchanging word.

¹⁵⁸ I saw with hate those who were untrue to you; for they did not keep your saying.

¹⁵⁹ See how great is my love for your orders: give me life, O Lord, in keeping with your mercy.

¹⁶⁰ Your word is true from the first; and your upright decision is unchanging for ever.

¹⁶¹ <SHIN> Rulers have been cruel to me without cause; but I have the fear of your word in my heart.

¹⁶² I am delighted by your saying, like a man who makes discovery of great wealth.

¹⁶³ I am full of hate and disgust for false words; but I am a lover of your law.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day do I give you praise, because of your upright decisions.

¹⁶⁵ Great peace have lovers of your law; they have no cause for falling.

¹⁶⁶ Lord, my hope has been in your salvation; and I have kept your teachings.

¹⁶⁷ My soul has kept your unchanging word; great is my love for it.

¹⁶⁸ I have been ruled by your orders; for all my ways are before you.

¹⁶⁹ <TAU> Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me wisdom in keeping with your word.

¹⁷⁰ Let my prayer come before you; take me out of trouble, as you have said.

¹⁷¹ Let my lips be flowing with praise, because you have given me knowledge of your rules.

¹⁷² Let my tongue make songs in praise of your word; for all your teachings are righteousness.

¹⁷³ Let your hand be near for my help; for I have given my heart to your orders.

¹⁷⁴ All my desire has been for your salvation, O Lord; and your law is my delight.

¹⁷⁵ Give life to my soul so that it may give you praise; and let your decisions be my support.

¹⁷⁶ I have gone out of the way like a wandering sheep; make search for your servant; for I keep your teachings ever in mind.