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Psalm 119

א Aleph

Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
    who walk in the law of the Lord.
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,
    and who seek Him with all their heart.
They also do no wrong;
    they walk in His ways.
You have commanded us
    to keep Your precepts diligently.
Oh, that my ways were established
    to keep Your statutes!
Then I shall not be ashamed,
    when I have my focus on all Your commandments.
I will praise You with an upright heart,
    when I have learned Your righteous judgments.
I will keep Your statutes;
    do not completely abandon me.

ב Beth

How shall a young man keep his way pure?
    By keeping it according to Your word.
10 With my whole heart I seek You;
    do not allow me to wander from Your commandments.
11 Your word I have hidden in my heart,
    that I might not sin against You.
12 Blessed are You, O Lord;
    teach me Your statutes.
13 With my lips I declare
    all the decrees of Your mouth.
14 I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies,
    as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on Your precepts
    and keep my eyes on Your ways.
16 I will delight in Your statutes;
    I will not forget Your word.

ג Gimel

17 Deal kindly with Your servant, that I may live
    and keep Your word.
18 Open my eyes, that I may behold
    wondrous things from Your law.
19 I am a sojourner in the land;
    do not hide Your commandments from me.
20 My soul is consumed all the time
    with a longing for Your decrees.
21 You have rebuked the proud, those cursed,
    who depart from Your commandments.
22 Remove from me reproach and contempt,
    for I have kept Your testimonies.
23 Even if princes sit and conspire against me,
    Your servant will meditate on Your statutes.
24 Your testimonies are my delight
    and my counselors.

ד Daleth

25 My soul clings to the dust;
    revive me according to Your word.
26 I have declared my ways, and You heard me;
    teach me Your statutes.
27 Make me to understand the way of Your precepts;
    then I shall contemplate on Your wondrous works.
28 My soul collapses on account of grief;
    strengthen me according to Your word.
29 Remove from me the way of falsehood,
    and graciously grant me Your law.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
    Your judgments I have laid before me.
31 I have stayed with Your testimonies, O Lord;
    may I not be put to shame.
32 I will run in the way of Your commandments,
    when You set my heart free.

ה He

33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes,
    and I shall keep it to the end.
34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law
    and observe it with my whole heart.
35 Lead me in the path of Your commandments,
    for I delight in them.
36 Incline my heart unto Your testimonies,
    and not for unjust gain.
37 Turn away my eyes from beholding worthlessness,
    and revive me in Your way.
38 Establish Your word to Your servant,
    so that You are feared.
39 Turn away my reproach that I dread,
    for Your judgments are good.
40 Behold, I have a longing for Your precepts;
    revive me in Your righteousness.

ו Waw

41 Let Your mercies come to me, O Lord,
    even Your deliverance according to Your word.
42 So I shall have an answer for him who reproaches me,
    for I trust in Your word.
43 Do not take the word of truth out of my mouth,
    for I have hoped in Your judgments.
44 So I shall keep Your law continually,
    forever and ever.
45 I will walk in an open space,
    for I seek Your precepts.
46 I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings
    and will not be ashamed.
47 I will delight in Your commandments,
    which I have loved.
48 My hands I will lift up unto Your commandments, which I have loved;
    I will meditate on Your statutes.

ז Zayin

49 Remember Your word to Your servant,
    on which You have caused me to hope.
50 This is my comfort in my affliction,
    for Your word revives me.
51 The proud ones have derided me,
    yet I have not forsaken Your law.
52 I remembered Your judgments of old, O Lord,
    and I have comforted myself.
53 Fury has taken hold of me because of the wicked
    who forsake Your law.
54 Your statutes have been my songs
    in the house of my temporary dwelling.
55 I have remembered Your name, O Lord, in the night,
    and have kept Your law.
56 This is my blessing,
    because I have kept Your precepts.

ח Heth

57 You are my portion, O Lord;
    I have said that I would keep Your words.
58 I seek Your favor with my whole heart;
    be merciful to me according to Your word.
59 I consider my ways,
    and I turn my feet to Your testimonies.
60 I made haste, and I did not delay
    to keep Your commandments.
61 The bands of the wicked have trapped me,
    but I have not forgotten Your law.
62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You,
    because of Your righteous judgments.
63 I am a companion of all who fear You,
    and of those who keep Your precepts.
64 The earth, O Lord, is full of Your mercy;
    teach me Your statutes.

ט Teth

65 You have been good to Your servant,
    O Lord, according to Your word.
66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge,
    for I have believed Your commandments.
67 Before I was afflicted I wandered,
    but now I keep Your word.
68 You are good and do good;
    teach me Your statutes.
69 The proud have spoken lies against me,
    but I keep Your precepts with my whole heart.
70 Their heart is as thick as fat,
    but I delight in Your law.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted,
    that I might learn Your statutes.
72 The law from Your mouth is better to me
    than thousands of gold and silver coins.

י Yodh

73 Your hands have made me and fashioned me;
    give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.
74 Those who fear You will be glad when they see me,
    because I have hoped in Your word.
75 I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are right,
    and that You in faithfulness have afflicted me.
76 Let Your merciful kindness comfort me,
    according to Your word to Your servant.
77 Let Your compassion come to me, that I may live,
    for Your law is my delight.
78 Let the proud be ashamed, for they have been wicked to me in falsehood,
    but I will meditate on Your precepts.
79 Let those who fear You turn to me,
    that they might know Your testimonies.
80 Let my heart be blameless in Your statutes,
    that I may not be ashamed.

כ Kaph

81 My soul longs for Your deliverance,
    but I hope in Your word.
82 My eyes are weary for Your word,
    saying, “When will You comfort me?”
83 For I have become like a wineskin dried in the smoke,
    yet I have not forgotten Your statutes.
84 How many days are given to Your servant?
    When will You provide judgment on those who persecute me?
85 The proud have dug pits for me,
    and they do not live in accordance to Your law.
86 All Your commandments are faithful;
    I am persecuted without cause; help me!
87 They have almost consumed me on the earth,
    but I have not abandoned Your precepts.
88 Revive me according to Your lovingkindness,
    that I may keep the testimony from Your mouth.

ל Lamedh

89 Forever, O Lord, Your word
    is established in heaven.
90 Your faithfulness is for all generations;
    You have established the earth, and it is firm.
91 They continue this day according to Your ordinance,
    for all are Your servants.
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; deliver me,
    for I have sought Your precepts.
95 The wicked have waited to destroy me,
    but I will consider Your testimonies.
96 I have seen that all perfection has an end,
    but Your commandment is quite broad.

מ Mem

97 Oh, how I love Your law!
    It is my meditation all the day.
98 Your commandments have made me wiser than my enemies,
    for they are continually with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,
    for Your testimonies are my meditation.
100 I understand more than the elders,
    because I keep Your precepts.
101 I have restrained my feet from every evil way,
    that I might keep Your word.
102 I have not departed from Your judgments,
    for You have taught me.
103 How sweet are Your words to the taste of my mouth!
    Sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through Your precepts I receive understanding;
    therefore I hate every false way.

נ Nun

105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path.
106 I have sworn, and I will perform it,
    that I will keep Your righteous judgments.
107 I am greatly afflicted;
    revive me, O Lord, according to Your word.
108 Accept the freewill offerings of my praise, O Lord,
    and teach me Your judgments.
109 My soul is continually in my hand,
    yet I do not forget Your law.
110 The wicked have laid a trap for me,
    yet I do not depart from Your precepts.
111 Your testimonies are my inheritance forever,
    for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
112 I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes always,
    even unto the end.

ס Samekh

113 I hate those who are double-minded,
    but I love Your law.
114 You are my hiding place and my shield,
    I hope in Your word.
115 Depart from me, you who are wicked,
    for I keep the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live,
    and let me not be ashamed with my hope.
117 Hold me up, and I shall be safe,
    and I will have respect for Your statutes continually.
118 You have rejected all those who stray from Your statutes,
    for their deceit is falsehood.
119 You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross;
    therefore I love Your testimonies.
120 My body trembles for fear of You,
    and I am afraid of Your judgments.

ע Ayin

121 I have done what is right and just;
    do not abandon me to my oppressors.
122 Be true to Your servant for good;
    let not the proud ones oppress me.
123 My eyes long for Your deliverance
    and for the promise of Your righteousness.
124 Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy,
    and teach me Your statutes.
125 I am Your servant; grant me understanding,
    that I may know Your testimonies.
126 It is time for You, O Lord, to act,
    for they have broken Your law.
127 Therefore I love Your commandments
    above gold, even fine gold.
128 For I follow all Your precepts to be right,
    and I hate every false way.

פ Pe

129 Your testimonies are wonderful;
    therefore my soul keeps them.
130 The giving of Your words gives light;
    it grants understanding to the simple.
131 I opened my mouth and panted,
    for I long for Your commandments.
132 Look upon me, and be merciful to me,
    as You are for those who love Your name.
133 Order my steps according to Your word,
    and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
134 Deliver me from the oppression of man,
    so I will keep Your precepts.
135 Make Your face to shine upon Your servant,
    and teach me Your statutes.
136 Rivers of waters run down my eyes,
    because people do not keep Your law.

צ Tsadhe

137 You are righteous, O Lord,
    and upright are Your judgments.
138 You have set Your testimonies in righteousness
    and faithfulness.
139 My zeal has consumed me,
    because my enemies have forgotten Your words.
140 Your word is pure and true;
    therefore Your servant loves it.
141 I am small and despised,
    yet I do not forget Your precepts.
142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
    and Your law is true.
143 Trouble and anguish have discovered me,
    but Your commandments are my delight.
144 The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting;
    grant me understanding, and I shall live.

ק Qoph

145 I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord,
    I will keep Your statutes.
146 I cried unto You; deliver me,
    and I shall keep Your testimonies.
147 I arose before the dawn of the morning and cried for help;
    I hope in Your words.
148 My eyes are awake before the night watches,
    that I might meditate on Your word.
149 Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness, O Lord;
    revive me according to Your judgment.
150 They draw close, those who persecute me with evil;
    they are far from Your law.
151 But You are near, O Lord,
    and all Your commandments are true.
152 I have known of old
    that You have established Your testimonies forever.

ר Resh

153 Consider my affliction, and deliver me,
    for I do not forget Your law.
154 Plead my cause, and defend me;
    revive me according to Your word.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
    for they do not seek Your statutes.
156 Great are Your compassions, O Lord;
    revive me according to Your judgments.
157 Many are my persecutors and my enemies,
    yet I do not turn from Your testimonies.
158 I behold the transgressors with disgust,
    because they have not kept Your word.
159 Consider how I love Your precepts;
    revive me, O Lord, according to Your lovingkindness.
160 Your word is true from the beginning,
    and every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.

ש Sin and Shin

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 plunder.
163 I hate and abhor lying,
    but I love Your law.
164 Seven times a day I praise You,
    because of Your righteous judgments.
165 Those who love Your law have great peace,
    and nothing shall cause them to stumble.
166 Lord, I have hoped for Your deliverance,
    and I carry out Your commandments.
167 My soul has kept Your testimonies,
    and I love them greatly.
168 I have kept Your precepts and Your testimonies,
    for all my ways are before You.

ת Taw

169 Let my cry come near before You, O Lord;
    give me understanding according to Your word.
170 Let my supplication come before You;
    deliver me according to Your word.
171 My lips shall declare praise,
    for You have taught me Your statutes.
172 My tongue shall speak of Your word,
    for all Your commandments are right.
173 Let Your hand help me,
    for I have chosen Your precepts.
174 I have longed for Your salvation, O Lord,
    and Your law is my delight.
175 Let my soul live and praise You,
    and let Your judgments come to my aid.
176 I have wandered like a lost sheep;
    seek Your servant,
    for I do not forget Your commandments.

Psalm 119[a]

א Aleph

Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,(A)
    who walk(B) according to the law of the Lord.(C)
Blessed(D) are those who keep his statutes(E)
    and seek him(F) with all their heart—(G)
they do no wrong(H)
    but follow his ways.(I)
You have laid down precepts(J)
    that are to be fully obeyed.(K)
Oh, that my ways were steadfast
    in obeying your decrees!(L)
Then I would not be put to shame(M)
    when I consider all your commands.(N)
I will praise you with an upright heart
    as I learn your righteous laws.(O)
I will obey your decrees;
    do not utterly forsake me.(P)

ב Beth

How can a young person stay on the path of purity?(Q)
    By living according to your word.(R)
10 I seek you with all my heart;(S)
    do not let me stray from your commands.(T)
11 I have hidden your word in my heart(U)
    that I might not sin(V) against you.
12 Praise be(W) to you, Lord;
    teach me(X) your decrees.(Y)
13 With my lips I recount
    all the laws that come from your mouth.(Z)
14 I rejoice in following your statutes(AA)
    as one rejoices in great riches.
15 I meditate on your precepts(AB)
    and consider your ways.
16 I delight(AC) in your decrees;
    I will not neglect your word.

ג Gimel

17 Be good to your servant(AD) while I live,
    that I may obey your word.(AE)
18 Open my eyes that I may see
    wonderful things in your law.
19 I am a stranger on earth;(AF)
    do not hide your commands from me.
20 My soul is consumed(AG) with longing
    for your laws(AH) at all times.
21 You rebuke the arrogant,(AI) who are accursed,(AJ)
    those who stray(AK) from your commands.
22 Remove from me their scorn(AL) and contempt,
    for I keep your statutes.(AM)
23 Though rulers sit together and slander me,
    your servant will meditate on your decrees.
24 Your statutes are my delight;
    they are my counselors.

ד Daleth

25 I am laid low in the dust;(AN)
    preserve my life(AO) according to your word.(AP)
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
    teach me your decrees.(AQ)
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
    that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.(AR)
28 My soul is weary with sorrow;(AS)
    strengthen me(AT) according to your word.(AU)
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;(AV)
    be gracious to me(AW) and teach me your law.
30 I have chosen(AX) the way of faithfulness;(AY)
    I have set my heart(AZ) on your laws.
31 I hold fast(BA) to your statutes, Lord;
    do not let me be put to shame.
32 I run in the path of your commands,
    for you have broadened my understanding.

ה He

33 Teach me,(BB) Lord, the way of your decrees,
    that I may follow it to the end.[b]
34 Give me understanding,(BC) so that I may keep your law(BD)
    and obey it with all my heart.(BE)
35 Direct me(BF) in the path of your commands,(BG)
    for there I find delight.(BH)
36 Turn my heart(BI) toward your statutes
    and not toward selfish gain.(BJ)
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
    preserve my life(BK) according to your word.[c](BL)
38 Fulfill your promise(BM) to your servant,
    so that you may be feared.
39 Take away the disgrace(BN) I dread,
    for your laws are good.
40 How I long(BO) for your precepts!
    In your righteousness preserve my life.(BP)

ו Waw

41 May your unfailing love(BQ) come to me, Lord,
    your salvation, according to your promise;(BR)
42 then I can answer(BS) anyone who taunts me,(BT)
    for I trust in your word.
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,(BU)
    for I have put my hope(BV) in your laws.
44 I will always obey your law,(BW)
    for ever and ever.
45 I will walk about in freedom,
    for I have sought out your precepts.(BX)
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings(BY)
    and will not be put to shame,(BZ)
47 for I delight(CA) in your commands
    because I love them.(CB)
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
    that I may meditate(CC) on your decrees.

ז Zayin

49 Remember your word(CD) to your servant,
    for you have given me hope.(CE)
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
    Your promise preserves my life.(CF)
51 The arrogant mock me(CG) unmercifully,
    but I do not turn(CH) from your law.
52 I remember,(CI) Lord, your ancient laws,
    and I find comfort in them.
53 Indignation grips me(CJ) because of the wicked,
    who have forsaken your law.(CK)
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song(CL)
    wherever I lodge.
55 In the night, Lord, I remember(CM) your name,
    that I may keep your law.(CN)
56 This has been my practice:
    I obey your precepts.(CO)

ח Heth

57 You are my portion,(CP) Lord;
    I have promised to obey your words.(CQ)
58 I have sought(CR) your face with all my heart;
    be gracious to me(CS) according to your promise.(CT)
59 I have considered my ways(CU)
    and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60 I will hasten and not delay
    to obey your commands.(CV)
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
    I will not forget(CW) your law.
62 At midnight(CX) I rise to give you thanks
    for your righteous laws.(CY)
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,(CZ)
    to all who follow your precepts.(DA)
64 The earth is filled with your love,(DB) Lord;
    teach me your decrees.(DC)

ט Teth

65 Do good(DD) to your servant
    according to your word,(DE) Lord.
66 Teach me knowledge(DF) and good judgment,
    for I trust your commands.
67 Before I was afflicted(DG) I went astray,(DH)
    but now I obey your word.(DI)
68 You are good,(DJ) and what you do is good;
    teach me your decrees.(DK)
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,(DL)
    I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70 Their hearts are callous(DM) and unfeeling,
    but I delight in your law.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted(DN)
    so that I might learn your decrees.
72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me
    than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.(DO)

י Yodh

73 Your hands made me(DP) and formed me;
    give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice(DQ) when they see me,
    for I have put my hope in your word.(DR)
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,(DS)
    and that in faithfulness(DT) you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love(DU) be my comfort,
    according to your promise(DV) to your servant.
77 Let your compassion(DW) come to me that I may live,
    for your law is my delight.(DX)
78 May the arrogant(DY) be put to shame for wronging me without cause;(DZ)
    but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
    those who understand your statutes.(EA)
80 May I wholeheartedly follow(EB) your decrees,(EC)
    that I may not be put to shame.(ED)

כ Kaph

81 My soul faints(EE) with longing for your salvation,(EF)
    but I have put my hope(EG) in your word.
82 My eyes fail,(EH) looking for your promise;(EI)
    I say, “When will you comfort me?”
83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
    I do not forget(EJ) your decrees.
84 How long(EK) must your servant wait?
    When will you punish my persecutors?(EL)
85 The arrogant(EM) dig pits(EN) to trap me,
    contrary to your law.
86 All your commands are trustworthy;(EO)
    help me,(EP) for I am being persecuted(EQ) without cause.(ER)
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
    but I have not forsaken(ES) your precepts.
88 In your unfailing love(ET) preserve my life,(EU)
    that I may obey the statutes(EV) of your mouth.

ל Lamedh

89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;(EW)
    it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness(EX) continues through all generations;(EY)
    you established the earth, and it endures.(EZ)
91 Your laws endure(FA) to this day,
    for all things serve you.(FB)
92 If your law had not been my delight,(FC)
    I would have perished in my affliction.(FD)
93 I will never forget(FE) your precepts,
    for by them you have preserved my life.(FF)
94 Save me,(FG) for I am yours;
    I have sought out your precepts.(FH)
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,(FI)
    but I will ponder your statutes.(FJ)
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
    but your commands are boundless.(FK)

מ Mem

97 Oh, how I love your law!(FL)
    I meditate(FM) on it all day long.
98 Your commands are always with me
    and make me wiser(FN) than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
    for I meditate on your statutes.(FO)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
    for I obey your precepts.(FP)
101 I have kept my feet(FQ) from every evil path
    so that I might obey your word.(FR)
102 I have not departed from your laws,(FS)
    for you yourself have taught(FT) me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
    sweeter than honey(FU) to my mouth!(FV)
104 I gain understanding(FW) from your precepts;
    therefore I hate every wrong path.(FX)

נ Nun

105 Your word is a lamp(FY) for my feet,
    a light(FZ) on my path.
106 I have taken an oath(GA) and confirmed it,
    that I will follow your righteous laws.(GB)
107 I have suffered much;
    preserve my life,(GC) Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,(GD)
    and teach me your laws.(GE)
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,(GF)
    I will not forget(GG) your law.
110 The wicked have set a snare(GH) for me,
    but I have not strayed(GI) from your precepts.
111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;
    they are the joy of my heart.(GJ)
112 My heart is set(GK) on keeping your decrees
    to the very end.[d](GL)

ס Samekh

113 I hate double-minded people,(GM)
    but I love your law.(GN)
114 You are my refuge and my shield;(GO)
    I have put my hope(GP) in your word.
115 Away from me,(GQ) you evildoers,
    that I may keep the commands of my God!
116 Sustain me,(GR) my God, according to your promise,(GS) and I will live;
    do not let my hopes be dashed.(GT)
117 Uphold me,(GU) and I will be delivered;(GV)
    I will always have regard for your decrees.(GW)
118 You reject all who stray(GX) from your decrees,
    for their delusions come to nothing.
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;(GY)
    therefore I love your statutes.(GZ)
120 My flesh trembles(HA) in fear of you;(HB)
    I stand in awe(HC) of your laws.

ע Ayin

121 I have done what is righteous and just;(HD)
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;(HE)
    do not let the arrogant oppress me.(HF)
123 My eyes fail,(HG) looking for your salvation,(HH)
    looking for your righteous promise.(HI)
124 Deal with your servant according to your love(HJ)
    and teach me your decrees.(HK)
125 I am your servant;(HL) give me discernment
    that I may understand your statutes.(HM)
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
    your law is being broken.(HN)
127 Because I love your commands(HO)
    more than gold,(HP) more than pure gold,(HQ)
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,(HR)
    I hate every wrong path.(HS)

פ Pe

129 Your statutes are wonderful;(HT)
    therefore I obey them.(HU)
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;(HV)
    it gives understanding to the simple.(HW)
131 I open my mouth and pant,(HX)
    longing for your commands.(HY)
132 Turn to me(HZ) and have mercy(IA) on me,
    as you always do to those who love your name.(IB)
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;(IC)
    let no sin rule(ID) over me.
134 Redeem me from human oppression,(IE)
    that I may obey your precepts.(IF)
135 Make your face shine(IG) on your servant
    and teach me your decrees.(IH)
136 Streams of tears(II) flow from my eyes,
    for your law is not obeyed.(IJ)

צ Tsadhe

137 You are righteous,(IK) Lord,
    and your laws are right.(IL)
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;(IM)
    they are fully trustworthy.(IN)
139 My zeal wears me out,(IO)
    for my enemies ignore your words.
140 Your promises(IP) have been thoroughly tested,(IQ)
    and your servant loves them.(IR)
141 Though I am lowly and despised,(IS)
    I do not forget your precepts.(IT)
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
    and your law is true.(IU)
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
    but your commands give me delight.(IV)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding(IW) that I may live.

ק Qoph

145 I call with all my heart;(IX) answer me, Lord,
    and I will obey your decrees.(IY)
146 I call out to you; save me(IZ)
    and I will keep your statutes.
147 I rise before dawn(JA) and cry for help;
    I have put my hope in your word.
148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,(JB)
    that I may meditate on your promises.
149 Hear my voice(JC) in accordance with your love;(JD)
    preserve my life,(JE) Lord, according to your laws.
150 Those who devise wicked schemes(JF) are near,
    but they are far from your law.
151 Yet you are near,(JG) Lord,
    and all your commands are true.(JH)
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes(JI)
    that you established them to last forever.(JJ)

ר Resh

153 Look on my suffering(JK) and deliver me,(JL)
    for I have not forgotten(JM) your law.
154 Defend my cause(JN) and redeem me;(JO)
    preserve my life(JP) according to your promise.(JQ)
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
    for they do not seek out(JR) your decrees.
156 Your compassion, Lord, is great;(JS)
    preserve my life(JT) according to your laws.(JU)
157 Many are the foes who persecute me,(JV)
    but I have not turned(JW) from your statutes.
158 I look on the faithless with loathing,(JX)
    for they do not obey your word.(JY)
159 See how I love your precepts;
    preserve my life,(JZ) Lord, in accordance with your love.
160 All your words are true;
    all your righteous laws are eternal.(KA)

ש Sin and Shin

161 Rulers persecute me(KB) without cause,
    but my heart trembles(KC) at your word.
162 I rejoice(KD) in your promise
    like one who finds great spoil.(KE)
163 I hate and detest(KF) falsehood
    but I love your law.(KG)
164 Seven times a day I praise you
    for your righteous laws.(KH)
165 Great peace(KI) have those who love your law,
    and nothing can make them stumble.(KJ)
166 I wait for your salvation,(KK) Lord,
    and I follow your commands.
167 I obey your statutes,
    for I love them(KL) greatly.
168 I obey your precepts(KM) and your statutes,(KN)
    for all my ways are known(KO) to you.

ת Taw

169 May my cry come(KP) before you, Lord;
    give me understanding(KQ) according to your word.(KR)
170 May my supplication come(KS) before you;
    deliver me(KT) according to your promise.(KU)
171 May my lips overflow with praise,(KV)
    for you teach me(KW) your decrees.
172 May my tongue sing(KX) of your word,
    for all your commands are righteous.(KY)
173 May your hand be ready to help(KZ) me,
    for I have chosen(LA) your precepts.
174 I long for your salvation,(LB) Lord,
    and your law gives me delight.(LC)
175 Let me live(LD) that I may praise you,
    and may your laws sustain me.
176 I have strayed like a lost sheep.(LE)
    Seek your servant,
    for I have not forgotten(LF) your commands.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
  2. Psalm 119:33 Or follow it for its reward
  3. Psalm 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way
  4. Psalm 119:112 Or decrees / for their enduring reward