| 1 | Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. | |
| 2 | Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. | |
| 3 | They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways. | |
| 4 | You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed. | |
| 5 | Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees! | |
| 6 | Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands. | |
| 7 | I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws. | |
| 8 | I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me. | |
| 9 | How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. | |
| 10 | I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. | |
| 11 | I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. | |
| 12 | Praise be to you, O LORD; teach me your decrees. | |
| 13 | With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. | |
| 14 | I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. | |
| 15 | I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. | |
| 16 | I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. | |
| 17 | Do good to your servant, and I will live; I will obey your word. | |
| 18 | Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. | |
| 19 | I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me. | |
| 20 | My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times. | |
| 21 | You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands. | |
| 22 | Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes. | |
| 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. | |
| 25 | I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word. | |
| 26 | I recounted my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees. | |
| 27 | Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders. | |
| 28 | My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. | |
| 29 | Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law. | |
| 30 | I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws. | |
| 31 | I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD; do not let me be put to shame. | |
| 32 | I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. | |
| 33 | Teach me, O LORD, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end. | |
| 34 | Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart. | |
| 35 | Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. | |
| 36 | Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. | |
| 37 | Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. | |
| 38 | Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared. | |
| 39 | Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good. | |
| 40 | How I long for your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness. | |
| 41 | May your unfailing love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise; | |
| 42 | then I will answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word. | |
| 43 | Do not snatch the word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws. | |
| 44 | I will always obey your law, for ever and ever. | |
| 45 | I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. | |
| 46 | I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame, | |
| 47 | for I delight in your commands because I love them. | |
| 48 | I lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees. | |
| 49 | Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. | |
| 50 | My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life. | |
| 51 | The arrogant mock me without restraint, but I do not turn from your law. | |
| 52 | I remember your ancient laws, O LORD, and I find comfort in them. | |
| 53 | Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law. | |
| 54 | Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge. | |
| 55 | In the night I remember your name, O LORD, and I will keep your law. | |
| 56 | This has been my practice: I obey your precepts. | |
| 57 | You are my portion, O LORD; I have promised to obey your words. | |
| 58 | I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. | |
| 59 | I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. | |
| 60 | I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands. | |
| 61 | Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law. | |
| 62 | At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws. | |
| 63 | I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts. | |
| 64 | The earth is filled with your love, O LORD; teach me your decrees. | |
| 65 | Do good to your servant according to your word, O LORD. | |
| 66 | Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands. | |
| 67 | Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. | |
| 68 | You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. | |
| 69 | Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart. | |
| 70 | Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law. | |
| 71 | It was good for me to be afflicted 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. | |
| 73 | Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands. | |
| 74 | May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word. | |
| 75 | I know, O LORD, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me. | |
| 76 | May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. | |
| 77 | Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight. | |
| 78 | May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts. | |
| 79 | May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes. | |
| 80 | May my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be put to shame. | |
| 81 | My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word. | |
| 82 | My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, "When will you comfort me?" | |
| 83 | Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees. | |
| 84 | How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors? | |
| 85 | The arrogant dig pitfalls for me, contrary to your law. | |
| 86 | All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for men persecute me without cause. | |
| 87 | They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts. | |
| 88 | Preserve my life according to your love, and I will obey the statutes of your mouth. | |
| 89 | Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. | |
| 90 | Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. | |
| 91 | Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you. | |
| 92 | If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. | |
| 93 | I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. | |
| 94 | Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts. | |
| 95 | The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes. | |
| 96 | To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless. | |
| 97 | Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. | |
| 98 | Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. | |
| 99 | I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. | |
| 100 | I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts. | |
| 101 | I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word. | |
| 102 | I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me. | |
| 103 | How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! | |
| 104 | I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. | |
| 105 | Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. | |
| 106 | I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. | |
| 107 | I have suffered much; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your word. | |
| 108 | Accept, O LORD, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. | |
| 109 | Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law. | |
| 110 | The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts. | |
| 111 | Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. | |
| 112 | My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end. | |
| 113 | I hate double-minded men, but I love your law. | |
| 114 | You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. | |
| 115 | Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God! | |
| 116 | Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed. | |
| 117 | Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees. | |
| 118 | You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their deceitfulness is in vain. | |
| 119 | All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes. | |
| 120 | My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws. | |
| 121 | I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors. | |
| 122 | Ensure your servant's well-being; let not the arrogant oppress me. | |
| 123 | My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise. | |
| 124 | Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees. | |
| 125 | I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes. | |
| 126 | It is time for you to act, O LORD; your law is being broken. | |
| 127 | Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold, | |
| 128 | and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path. | |
| 129 | Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. | |
| 130 | The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. | |
| 131 | I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands. | |
| 132 | Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. | |
| 133 | Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. | |
| 134 | Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may obey your precepts. | |
| 135 | Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees. | |
| 136 | Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed. | |
| 137 | Righteous are you, O LORD, and your laws are right. | |
| 138 | The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy. | |
| 139 | My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words. | |
| 140 | Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them. | |
| 141 | Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts. | |
| 142 | Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true. | |
| 143 | Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight. | |
| 144 | Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may live. | |
| 145 | I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD, and I will obey your decrees. | |
| 146 | I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes. | |
| 147 | I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. | |
| 148 | My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. | |
| 149 | Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your laws. | |
| 150 | Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law. | |
| 151 | Yet you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true. | |
| 152 | Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever. | |
| 153 | Look upon my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law. | |
| 154 | Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise. | |
| 155 | Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees. | |
| 156 | Your compassion is great, O LORD; preserve my life according to your laws. | |
| 157 | Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes. | |
| 158 | I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word. | |
| 159 | See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your love. | |
| 160 | All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. | |
| 161 | Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word. | |
| 162 | I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil. | |
| 163 | I hate and abhor falsehood but I love your law. | |
| 164 | Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws. | |
| 165 | Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. | |
| 166 | I wait for your salvation, O LORD, and I follow your commands. | |
| 167 | I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly. | |
| 168 | I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you. | |
| 169 | May my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word. | |
| 170 | May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise. | |
| 171 | May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees. | |
| 172 | May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous. | |
| 173 | May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. | |
| 174 | I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight. | |
| 175 | Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me. | |
| 176 | I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. | |