Psalm 119

1Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of Yahweh.

2Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with all their heart.

3They do no wrong; they walk in his ways.

4You have commanded your precepts, to be kept with care.

5Oh, that my ways were steady in keeping your statutes!

6Then I would not be put to shame when I look to all your commandments.

7I will give you thanks with an upright heart as I learn your righteous rulings.

8I will keep your statutes; do not utterly abandon me.

9How can the young keep their way pure? By guarding it according to your word.

10With all my heart I have sought you; do not let me stray from your commandments.

11I have treasured your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you.

12Blessed are you, Yahweh; teach me your statutes.

13With my lips I recount all the rulings of your mouth.

14In the way of your testimonies I rejoice as much as in all riches.

15I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your paths.

16I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.

17Deal generously with your servant, so that I may live and keep your word.

18Open my eyes, so that I may see wonderful things in your law.

19I am a foreigner on the earth; do not hide your commandments from me.

20My soul is crushed with longing for your rulings at all times.

21You rebuke the arrogant, the accursed, who stray from your commandments.

22Take scorn and contempt away from me, for I have kept your testimonies.

23Even when princes sit and talk against me, your servant meditates on your statutes.

24Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors.

25My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word.

26I told you of my ways, and you answered me; teach me your statutes.

27Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wonders.

28My soul weeps with grief; raise me up according to your word.

29Keep the way of falsehood far from me, and graciously give me your law.

30I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set your rulings before me.

31I cling to your testimonies, Yahweh; do not let me be put to shame.

32I will run in the way of your commandments, for you enlarge my heart.

33Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes, and I will keep it to the end.

34Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.

35Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.

36Turn my heart toward your testimonies and not toward selfish gain.

37Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things; give me life in your ways.

38Confirm to your servant your promise, which leads to the fear of you.

39Take away the disgrace I dread, for your rulings are good.

40See, I long for your precepts; give me life in your righteousness.

41Let your steadfast love come to me, Yahweh, your salvation according to your promise.

42Then I will have an answer for the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word.

43Do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for I have put my hope in your rulings.

44I will keep your law continually, forever and ever.

45I will walk in freedom, for I have sought your precepts.

46I will speak of your testimonies before kings and will not be put to shame.

47I will delight in your commandments, which I love.

48I will lift up my hands to your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.

49Remember your word to your servant, on which you have made me hope.

50This is my comfort in my affliction: that your promise gives me life.

51The arrogant mock me without restraint, but I do not turn away from your law.

52I remember your rulings of old, Yahweh, and I take comfort.

53Burning anger seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake your law.

54Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live as a foreigner.

55In the night I remember your name, Yahweh, and I keep your law.

56This has been my lot, because I have kept your precepts.

57You are my portion, Yahweh; I have promised to keep your words.

58I have sought your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.

59I have considered my ways and turned my feet to your testimonies.

60I hurry and do not delay to keep your commandments.

61Though the cords of the wicked have wrapped around me, I have not forgotten your law.

62At midnight I rise to give you thanks because of your righteous rulings.

63I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts.

64The earth is full of your steadfast love, Yahweh; teach me your statutes.

65You have dealt well with your servant, Yahweh, according to your word.

66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.

67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.

68You are good, and you do good; teach me your statutes.

69The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but with all my heart I keep your precepts.

70Their heart is thick and dull like fat, but I delight in your law.

71It was good for me to be afflicted, so that I might learn your statutes.

72The law from your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

73Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding, so that I may learn your commandments.

74Those who fear you will see me and rejoice, because I have put my hope in your word.

75I know, Yahweh, that your rulings are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

76Let your steadfast love comfort me, according to your promise to your servant.

77Let your compassion come to me, so that I may live, for your law is my delight.

78Let the arrogant be put to shame, for they have wronged me with lies; but I will meditate on your precepts.

79Let those who fear you turn to me, those who know your testimonies.

80Let my heart be blameless in your statutes, so that I will not be put to shame.

81My soul faints with longing for your salvation; I put my hope in your word.

82My eyes fail with longing for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me?”

83Though I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, I have not forgotten your statutes.

84How many are the days of your servant? When will you bring judgment on those who persecute me?

85The arrogant have dug pits for me; they do not live by your law.

86All your commandments are trustworthy; they persecute me with lies—help me!

87They have almost wiped me off the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.

88In your steadfast love give me life, and I will keep the testimony of your mouth.

89Forever, Yahweh, your word stands firm in the heavens.

90Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it stands firm.

91By your rulings they stand to this day, for all things are your servants.

92If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life.

94I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.

95The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I consider your testimonies.

96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad.

97Oh, how I love your law! It is my meditation all day long.

98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.

99I have more insight than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

100I understand more than the elders, for I have kept your precepts.

101I have held back my feet from every evil path, so that I may keep your word.

102I have not turned away from your rulings, for you yourself have taught me.

103How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104From your precepts I gain understanding; therefore I hate every false path.

105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

106I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rulings.

107I am severely afflicted; give me life, Yahweh, according to your word.

108Accept, Yahweh, the freewill offerings of my mouth, and teach me your rulings.

109My life is always in my hands, yet I do not forget your law.

110The wicked have set a trap for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts.

111Your testimonies are my inheritance forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

112I have set my heart on doing your statutes forever, to the very end.

113I hate the double-minded, but I love your law.

114You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in your word.

115Get away from me, you evildoers, so that I may keep the commandments of my God.

116Uphold me according to your promise, so that I may live; do not let me be put to shame in my hope.

117Hold me up, so that I may be safe, and I will always look to your statutes.

118You reject all who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is futile.

119You remove all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love your testimonies.

120My flesh shudders in dread of you, and I am afraid of your rulings.

121I have done what is just and right; do not abandon me to my oppressors.

122Guarantee your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.

123My eyes fail with longing for your salvation and for your righteous promise.

124Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes.

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

126It is time for Yahweh to act; they have broken your law.

127Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, more than fine gold.

128Therefore I consider all your precepts right in everything; I hate every false path.

129Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.

130The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

131I open my mouth and pant, for I long for your commandments.

132Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.

133Make my steps steady by your word, and let no evil rule over me.

134Redeem me from human oppression, so that I may keep your precepts.

135Make your face shine on your servant, and teach me your statutes.

136Streams of water flow down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.

137You are righteous, Yahweh, and your rulings are upright.

138You have commanded your testimonies in righteousness and in great faithfulness.

139My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words.

140Your promise has been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves it.

141I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is truth.

143Trouble and anguish have found me, but your commandments are my delight.

144Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding, so that I may live.

145I call with all my heart; answer me, Yahweh! I will keep your statutes.

146I call to you; save me, and I will keep your testimonies.

147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I put my hope in your word.

148My eyes are awake before the night watches, so that I may meditate on your promise.

149Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; Yahweh, give me life according to your justice.

150Those who pursue wickedness draw near; they are far from your law.

151But you are near, Yahweh, and all your commandments are truth.

152Long ago I learned from your testimonies that you established them forever.

153Look on my affliction and rescue me, for I do not forget your law.

154Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise.

155Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.

156Great is your compassion, Yahweh; give me life according to your rulings.

157Many are my persecutors and my foes, but I do not turn away from your testimonies.

158I look at the faithless with loathing, because they do not keep your word.

159See how I love your precepts! Yahweh, give me life according to your steadfast love.

160The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rulings endures forever.

161Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your word.

162I rejoice over your word like one who finds great plunder.

163I hate and despise falsehood, but I love your law.

164Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rulings.

165Great peace belongs to those who love your law; nothing makes them stumble.

166I hope for your salvation, Yahweh, and I do your commandments.

167My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them greatly.

168I keep your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you.

169Let my cry come near to you, Yahweh; give me understanding according to your word.

170Let my plea come before you; rescue me according to your promise.

171Let my lips pour out praise, for you teach me your statutes.

172Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteous.

173Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

174I long for your salvation, Yahweh, and your law is my delight.

175Let my soul live, so that it may praise you, and let your rulings help me.

176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.