| 1 Blessed are they whose ways are upright, who follow the law of the Lord. | |
| 2 Blessed are they who treasure his word and seek him with all their heart. | |
| 3 They do no wrong; they walk in his ways. | |
| 4 You have laid down precepts to be obeyed. | |
| 5 O, that my ways were steadfast in observing your statutes! | |
| 6 Then I would not be put to disgrace, having paid attention to all your decrees. | |
| 7 I will praise you with an upright spirit when I learn your just precepts by heart. | |
| 8 I mean to observe your commandments. O, never abandon me. | |
| 9 How can young people remain pure? By living according to your word. | |
| 10 I seek you with my whole heart; let me not stray from your commands. | |
| 11 In my heart I have kept your word, that I may not sin against my Lord. | |
| 12 Praise to you, O Lord; instruct me in your statutes, | |
| 13 that with my lips I may declare all your spoken decrees. | |
| 14 I delight in following your laws, more so than in all riches. | |
| 15 I will meditate on your precepts and concentrate on your ways. | |
| 16 In your laws I will rejoice and will not neglect your words. | |
| 17 Be kind to your servant, that I may live to follow your word. | |
| 18 Open my eyes that I may see the marvelous truths in your law. | |
| 19 Do not hide your commandments from me, a wanderer on earth. | |
| 20 My soul is consumed with desire for your ordinances at all times. | |
| 21 You reprove the accursed ones who stray arrogantly from your commands. | |
| 22 Remove from me their scorn and contempt, since I have followed your precepts. | |
| 23 Although princes conspire against me, your servant will observe your decrees. | |
| 24 Your laws are my delight, my counselors who uphold me. | |
| 25 In the dust I lie prostrate; lift me up, as promised by your word. | |
| 26 When I explained my ways, you responded; instruct me then in your precepts. | |
| 27 Explain to me all your ordinances, and I will meditate on your wondrous deeds. | |
| 28 My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. | |
| 29 Keep me away from deceitful paths; be gracious and teach me your law. | |
| 30 I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart upon your laws. | |
| 31 Since I cling to your decrees, O Lord, save me from disgrace. | |
| 32 I will run in the way of your commands, for you have freed my heart. | |
| 33 Explain to me, O Lord, your commandments, and I will be ever faithful to them. | |
| 34 Give me understanding, that I may observe your law with all my heart. | |
| 35 Guide me in obeying your instructions, for my pleasure lies in them. | |
| 36 Incline my heart to follow your will and not my own selfish desire. | |
| 37 Turn my eyes away from vanities and direct them to your life-giving word. | |
| 38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that others may revere you. | |
| 39 Ward off the reproach I fear, for your law is good. | |
| 40 Oh, how I long for your precepts! Renew my life in your righteousness. | |
| 41 Give me your unfailing love, O Lord, your salvation as you have promised. | |
| 42 Strengthened by my trust in your word, I can answer my enemy’s reproach. | |
| 43 Take not the word of truth from my mouth, for I would also lose my hope in your word. | |
| 44 May I always keep your word for ever and ever; | |
| 45 I shall walk in freedom, having sought out your laws. | |
| 46 I will proclaim your word before kings, and I will not be confused or ashamed. | |
| 47 For I delight in your word, which I fear. | |
| 48 I will lift up my hands to you, and meditate on your commandments. | |
| 49 Remember your word to your servant, your word which has given me hope. | |
| 50 My consolation in suffering is this: that your promise renews my life. | |
| 51 Although the arrogant mock me without end, I faithfully cling to your word. | |
| 52 When I remember your ordinances of old, I find comfort in them, O Lord. | |
| 53 I feel indignant at the wicked who have forsaken your law. | |
| 54 Your decrees are the theme of my song, in this my place of exile. | |
| 55 Each night I call on your name, O Lord, and renew my vow to keep your word. | |
| 56 This has been my practice; I have kept your precepts. | |
| 57 You are my portion, O Lord; I have promised to obey your word. | |
| 58 With all my heart I have sought your face; be gracious to me according to your promise. | |
| 59 I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your paths. | |
| 60 I hasten and no longer delay in keeping your commands. | |
| 61 The wicked have me trapped in their snares, but I have not forgotten your laws. | |
| 62 At midnight I rise to praise you for the justice of your ordinances. | |
| 63 I am an ally for those who fear you, for those who keep your precepts. | |
| 64 The earth is full of your love, O Lord! Teach me your decrees. | |
| 65 You have been good to your servant, Lord, in accordance with your words. | |
| 66 Give me knowledge and good judgment for I trust in your commands. | |
| 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. | |
| 68 You are good, and your works are good; teach me your decrees. | |
| 69 I am slandered by the arrogant, but I keep your precepts within my heart. | |
| 70 Their hearts have become dull, but I delight in your laws. | |
| 71 It is good for me to have been afflicted, for I have deeply learned your statutes. | |
| 72 Your law is more precious to me than heaps of silver and gold. | |
| 73 Give me insight to know your commands, since I have been formed by your hands. | |
| 74 Those who fear you will be glad, seeing that I hope in your word. | |
| 75 I know, O Lord, that your laws are just, and there is justice in my affliction. | |
| 76 Comfort me then with your unfailing love, as you promised your servant. | |
| 77 Let your mercy come to give me life, for your law is my delight. | |
| 78 Humble the arrogant who oppress me as I meditate on your precepts. | |
| 79 Let those who fear you turn to me, they will understand your statutes. | |
| 80 May my heart be blameless in your decrees, that I may not be ashamed. | |
| 81 My soul longs for your protection; your word is my hope of salvation. | |
| 82 I have kept watch for your promise. “When will you comfort me?” I ask. | |
| 83 I have become as dry as a wineskin, yet I have not forgotten your statutes. | |
| 84 How long must your servant endure? When will you judge my persecutors? | |
| 85 The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me in defiance of your law. | |
| 86 Your law indeed is trustworthy, when they persecute me, help me. | |
| 87 They have almost put an end to me on earth, and yet I have not forsaken your precepts. | |
| 88 In your kindness give me life, that I may keep your commands. | |
| 89 O Lord, your word stands forever, firmly fixed in the heavens. | |
| 90 Your faithfulness lasts throughout the ages – as long as the earth you created. | |
| 91 Your ordinances last to this day for all things are made to serve you. | |
| 92 If your law had not been my pleasure, I would have perished in affliction. | |
| 93 Never will I forget your precepts, for with them you give me life. | |
| 94 Save me for I am yours, since I seek your statutes. | |
| 95 The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I look to your word for salvation. | |
| 96 I saw that all perfection is limited but your command is boundless. | |
| 97 How I love your law, meditating on it all day! | |
| 98 Your command – mine forever – has made me wiser than my enemy. | |
| 99 I have more insight than my teachers for I meditate on your decrees. | |
| 100 I have more understanding than the elders for I abide by your precepts. | |
| 101 I turn my feet from evil paths, that I may keep step with your word. | |
| 102 I have not departed from your decrees for you yourself have instructed me. | |
| 103 How sweet are your promises to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! | |
| 104 Your precepts have given me knowledge, and I hate all that is false. | |
| 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet, a light for my path. | |
| 106 I have taken an oath to keep your just commands. | |
| 107 I have suffered much, O Lord; renew my life according to your word. | |
| 108 Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord, and teach me your decrees. | |
| 109 I am ready to sacrifice my life for your Law that is always in my heart. | |
| 110 Though the wicked have laid a snare for me, I do not stray from your precepts. | |
| 111 Your statutes are my heritage forever, they are the joy of my heart. | |
| 112 From age to age, I am determined to fulfill your decrees until the end. | |
| 113 I detest double-dealing people, but I treasure your law. | |
| 114 You are my shield, my refuge; my hope is in your word. | |
| 115 Leave me, you evildoers; let me keep the commandments of my God. | |
| 116 May your promise uphold me that I may live; let me not hope in vain. | |
| 117 Support me and I shall be safe, and faithfully keep your decrees. | |
| 118 You spurn all who stray from your decrees, for vain is their deceit. | |
| 119 You discard all the wicked as dross; that is why I love your statutes. | |
| 120 My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe before your laws. | |
| 121 I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. | |
| 122 Guarantee the well-being of your servant; let not the arrogant oppress me. | |
| 123 I strain my eyes searching your saving help, watching for the fulfillment of your just promise. | |
| 124 Treat your servant with compassion, and instruct me in your decrees. | |
| 125 Give me knowledge; I am your servant who desires to understand your statutes. | |
| 126 It is time for you, O Lord, to act, for they have broken your law. | |
| 127 I love your commandments more than gold – the finest gold. | |
| 128 Because my steps are guided by your precepts, I hate all false ways. | |
| 129 Wonderful are your decrees; my soul cannot but keep them. | |
| 130 As your words unfold, light is shed, and the simple-hearted understand. | |
| 131 I gasp in ardent yearning for your commandments that I love. | |
| 132 Turn to me then and be gracious as to those who love your name. | |
| 133 You promised to direct my steps; free my path from evil. | |
| 134 Rescue me from human oppression, and help me keep your precepts. | |
| 135 Favor me with your smile and teach me your statutes. | |
| 136 My eyes shed streams of tears for those who disobey your law. | |
| 137 O Lord, you are just, and your judgments right. | |
| 138 You have pronounced your decrees in justice and faithfulness. | |
| 139 I burn with zeal, seeing how my foes ignore your words. | |
| 140 Your promises have been tested; therefore our servant loves them. | |
| 141 Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts. | |
| 142 Your justice is eternal and your Law is true. | |
| 143 In calamity and in anguish, your ordinances are my delight. | |
| 144 Your statutes are just forever; give me understanding, that I may live. | |
| 145 I call with all my heart; answer me, O Lord: help me keep your statutes. | |
| 146 I call upon you, save me and I will do your will. | |
| 147 Before dawn I rise and cry for help; all my hope is in your word. | |
| 148 I lie awake through the night to ponder on your promises. | |
| 149 Hear my voice, in your unfailing love; in your justice, O Lord, preserve my life. | |
| 150 My persecutors close in with evil intent; they are far from your Law. | |
| 151 But you, O Lord, are near, and all your commandments are true. | |
| 152 Long have I known that your decrees were founded to last forever. | |
| 153 Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your Law. | |
| 154 Plead my cause and redeem me; and, as you promised, give me life. | |
| 155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. | |
| 156 Great is your compassion, O Lord; renew my life according to your word. | |
| 157 Many foes persecute me, but I have not turned away from your law. | |
| 158 I look upon the faithless with loathing, because they do not obey your ruling. | |
| 159 See how I love your precepts; give me life, O Lord, in your kindness. | |
| 160 The essence of your word is truth, everlasting are your just ordinances. | |
| 161 Rulers persecute me for no cause, yet my heart stands in awe of your words. | |
| 162 Your word filled me with joy: I found there great riches. | |
| 163 I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law. | |
| 164 Seven times a day I praise you for your just ordinances. | |
| 165 Lovers of your Law have found great peace; nothing can make them stumble, not even distress. | |
| 166 O Lord, I wait for your salvation, and I keep your commands in faith. | |
| 167 My soul clings to your words for I truly cherish them. | |
| 168 I obey your precepts and your decrees; my ways are always before you. | |
| 169 Let my cry come to you, O Lord; give me understanding according to your word. | |
| 170 May my prayer come before you; rescue me as you have promised. | |
| 171 Let my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees. | |
| 172 Let my tongue sing of your good news, for all you say is true. | |
| 173 Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. | |
| 174 I long for your salvation, O Lord; I delight in your law. | |
| 175 Long may I live to sing your praise, may your ordinances always be my help! | |
| 176 Like a stray sheep I wandered about – come and look for your lost servant. See that I have not forgotten your commands. | |
