Psalm 119 :: New English Translation (NET)

Meditations and Prayers Relating to the Law of God.

Psa 119:1

Psa 119:1א (Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the LORD.

Psa 119:2

Psa 119:2How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart,

Psa 119:3

Psa 119:3who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps.

Psa 119:4

Psa 119:4You demand that your precepts be carefully kept.

Psa 119:5

Psa 119:5If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes!

Psa 119:6

Psa 119:6Then I would not be ashamed, if I were focused on all your commands.

Psa 119:7

Psa 119:7I will give you sincere thanks, when I learn your just regulations.

Psa 119:8

Psa 119:8I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me!

Psa 119:9

Psa 119:9ב (Bet) How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions!

Psa 119:10

Psa 119:10With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands!

Psa 119:11

Psa 119:11In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.

Psa 119:12

Psa 119:12You deserve praise, O LORD! Teach me your statutes!

Psa 119:13

Psa 119:13With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed.

Psa 119:14

Psa 119:14I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds.

Psa 119:15

Psa 119:15I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior.

Psa 119:16

Psa 119:16I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions.

Psa 119:17

Psa 119:17ג (Gimel) Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep your instructions.

Psa 119:18

Psa 119:18Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law!

Psa 119:19

Psa 119:19I am like a foreigner in this land. Do not hide your commands from me!

Psa 119:20

Psa 119:20I desperately long to know your regulations at all times.

Psa 119:21

Psa 119:21You reprimand arrogant people. Those who stray from your commands are doomed.

Psa 119:22

Psa 119:22Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules.

Psa 119:23

Psa 119:23Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes.

Psa 119:24

Psa 119:24Yes, I find delight in your rules; they give me guidance.

Psa 119:25

Psa 119:25ד (Dalet) I collapse in the dirt. Revive me with your word!

Psa 119:26

Psa 119:26I told you about my ways and you answered me. Teach me your statutes!

Psa 119:27

Psa 119:27Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings.

Psa 119:28

Psa 119:28I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word!

Psa 119:29

Psa 119:29Remove me from the path of deceit! Graciously give me your law!

Psa 119:30

Psa 119:30I choose the path of faithfulness; I am committed to your regulations.

Psa 119:31

Psa 119:31I hold fast to your rules. O LORD, do not let me be ashamed!

Psa 119:32

Psa 119:32I run along the path of your commands, for you enable me to do so.

Psa 119:33

Psa 119:33ה (He) Teach me, O LORD, the lifestyle prescribed by your statutes, so that I might observe it continually.

Psa 119:34

Psa 119:34Give me understanding so that I might observe your law, and keep it with all my heart.

Psa 119:35

Psa 119:35Guide me in the path of your commands, for I delight to walk in it.

Psa 119:36

Psa 119:36Give me a desire for your rules, rather than for wealth gained unjustly.

Psa 119:37

Psa 119:37Turn my eyes away from what is worthless! Revive me with your word!

Psa 119:38

Psa 119:38Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you.

Psa 119:39

Psa 119:39Take away the insults that I dread! Indeed, your regulations are good.

Psa 119:40

Psa 119:40Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance!

Psa 119:41

Psa 119:41ו (Vav) May I experience your loyal love, O LORD, and your deliverance, as you promised.

Psa 119:42

Psa 119:42Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word.

Psa 119:43

Psa 119:43Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice.

Psa 119:44

Psa 119:44Then I will keep your law continually now and for all time.

Psa 119:45

Psa 119:45I will be secure, for I seek your precepts.

Psa 119:46

Psa 119:46I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.

Psa 119:47

Psa 119:47I will find delight in your commands, which I love.

Psa 119:48

Psa 119:48I will lift my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.

Psa 119:49

Psa 119:49ז (Zayin) Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

Psa 119:50

Psa 119:50This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me.

Psa 119:51

Psa 119:51Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law.

Psa 119:52

Psa 119:52I remember your ancient regulations, O LORD, and console myself.

Psa 119:53

Psa 119:53Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law.

Psa 119:54

Psa 119:54Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.

Psa 119:55

Psa 119:55I remember your name during the night, O LORD, and I will keep your law.

Psa 119:56

Psa 119:56This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts.

Psa 119:57

Psa 119:57ח (Khet) The LORD is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions.

Psa 119:58

Psa 119:58I seek your favor with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you promised!

Psa 119:59

Psa 119:59I consider my actions and follow your rules.

Psa 119:60

Psa 119:60I keep your commands eagerly and without delay.

Psa 119:61

Psa 119:61The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law.

Psa 119:62

Psa 119:62In the middle of the night I arise to thank you for your just regulations.

Psa 119:63

Psa 119:63I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts.

Psa 119:64

Psa 119:64O LORD, your loyal love fills the earth. Teach me your statutes!

Psa 119:65

Psa 119:65ט (Tet) You are good to your servant, O LORD, just as you promised.

Psa 119:66

Psa 119:66Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable.

Psa 119:67

Psa 119:67Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions.

Psa 119:68

Psa 119:68You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes!

Psa 119:69

Psa 119:69Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart.

Psa 119:70

Psa 119:70Their hearts are calloused, but I find delight in your law.

Psa 119:71

Psa 119:71It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes.

Psa 119:72

Psa 119:72The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

Psa 119:73

Psa 119:73י (Yod) Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding so that I might learn your commands.

Psa 119:74

Psa 119:74Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me, for I find hope in your word.

Psa 119:75

Psa 119:75I know, LORD, that your regulations are just. You disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me.

Psa 119:76

Psa 119:76May your loyal love console me, as you promised your servant.

Psa 119:77

Psa 119:77May I experience your compassion, so I might live! For I find delight in your law.

Psa 119:78

Psa 119:78May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts.

Psa 119:79

Psa 119:79May your loyal followers turn to me, those who know your rules.

Psa 119:80

Psa 119:80May I be fully committed to your statutes, so that I might not be ashamed.

Psa 119:81

Psa 119:81כ (Kaf) I desperately long for your deliverance. I find hope in your word.

Psa 119:82

Psa 119:82My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say, "When will you comfort me?"

Psa 119:83

Psa 119:83For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke. I do not forget your statutes.

Psa 119:84

Psa 119:84How long must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who pursue me?

Psa 119:85

Psa 119:85The arrogant dig pits to trap me, which violates your law.

Psa 119:86

Psa 119:86All your commands are reliable. I am pursued without reason. Help me!

Psa 119:87

Psa 119:87They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts.

Psa 119:88

Psa 119:88Revive me with your loyal love, that I might keep the rules you have revealed.

Psa 119:89

Psa 119:89ל (Lamed) O LORD, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven.

Psa 119:90

Psa 119:90You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations. You established the earth and it stood firm.

Psa 119:91

Psa 119:91Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants.

Psa 119:92

Psa 119:92If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow.

Psa 119:93

Psa 119:93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me.

Psa 119:94

Psa 119:94I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts.

Psa 119:95

Psa 119:95The wicked prepare to kill me, yet I concentrate on your rules.

Psa 119:96

Psa 119:96I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension.

Psa 119:97

Psa 119:97מ (Mem) O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it.

Psa 119:98

Psa 119:98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them.

Psa 119:99

Psa 119:99I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules.

Psa 119:100

Psa 119:100I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.

Psa 119:101

Psa 119:101I stay away from the evil path, so that I might keep your instructions.

Psa 119:102

Psa 119:102I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me.

Psa 119:103

Psa 119:103Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!

Psa 119:104

Psa 119:104Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions.

Psa 119:105

Psa 119:105נ (Nun) Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.

Psa 119:106

Psa 119:106I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations.

Psa 119:107

Psa 119:107I am suffering terribly. O LORD, revive me with your word!

Psa 119:108

Psa 119:108O LORD, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise! Teach me your regulations!

Psa 119:109

Psa 119:109My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law.

Psa 119:110

Psa 119:110The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.

Psa 119:111

Psa 119:111I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.

Psa 119:112

Psa 119:112I am determined to obey your statutes at all times, to the very end.

Psa 119:113

Psa 119:113ס (Samek) I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.

Psa 119:114

Psa 119:114You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word.

Psa 119:115

Psa 119:115Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.

Psa 119:116

Psa 119:116Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!

Psa 119:117

Psa 119:117Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually.

Psa 119:118

Psa 119:118You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable.

Psa 119:119

Psa 119:119You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules.

Psa 119:120

Psa 119:120My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments.

Psa 119:121

Psa 119:121ע (Ayin) I do what is fair and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!

Psa 119:122

Psa 119:122Guarantee the welfare of your servant! Do not let the arrogant oppress me!

Psa 119:123

Psa 119:123My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance, for your reliable promise to be fulfilled.

Psa 119:124

Psa 119:124Show your servant your loyal love! Teach me your statutes!

Psa 119:125

Psa 119:125I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules.

Psa 119:126

Psa 119:126It is time for the LORD to act - they break your law!

Psa 119:127

Psa 119:127For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.

Psa 119:128

Psa 119:128For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions.

Psa 119:129

Psa 119:129פ (Pe) Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them.

Psa 119:130

Psa 119:130Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained.

Psa 119:131

Psa 119:131I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands.

Psa 119:132

Psa 119:132Turn toward me and extend mercy to me, as you typically do to your loyal followers.

Psa 119:133

Psa 119:133Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!

Psa 119:134

Psa 119:134Deliver me from oppressive men, so that I can keep your precepts.

Psa 119:135

Psa 119:135Smile on your servant! Teach me your statutes!

Psa 119:136

Psa 119:136Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.

Psa 119:137

Psa 119:137צ (Tsade) You are just, O LORD, and your judgments are fair.

Psa 119:138

Psa 119:138The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable.

Psa 119:139

Psa 119:139My zeal consumes me, for my enemies forget your instructions.

Psa 119:140

Psa 119:140Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it!

Psa 119:141

Psa 119:141I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

Psa 119:142

Psa 119:142Your justice endures, and your law is reliable.

Psa 119:143

Psa 119:143Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands.

Psa 119:144

Psa 119:144Your rules remain just. Give me insight so that I can live.

Psa 119:145

Psa 119:145ק (Qof) I cried out with all my heart, "Answer me, O LORD! I will observe your statutes."

Psa 119:146

Psa 119:146I cried out to you, "Deliver me, so that I can keep your rules."

Psa 119:147

Psa 119:147I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word.

Psa 119:148

Psa 119:148My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word.

Psa 119:149

Psa 119:149Listen to me because of your loyal love! O LORD, revive me, as you typically do!

Psa 119:150

Psa 119:150Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law.

Psa 119:151

Psa 119:151You are near, O LORD, and all your commands are reliable.

Psa 119:152

Psa 119:152I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last.

Psa 119:153

Psa 119:153ר (Resh) See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law.

Psa 119:154

Psa 119:154Fight for me and defend me! Revive me with your word!

Psa 119:155

Psa 119:155The wicked have no chance for deliverance, for they do not seek your statutes.

Psa 119:156

Psa 119:156Your compassion is great, O LORD. Revive me, as you typically do!

Psa 119:157

Psa 119:157The enemies who chase me are numerous. Yet I do not turn aside from your rules.

Psa 119:158

Psa 119:158I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions.

Psa 119:159

Psa 119:159See how I love your precepts! O LORD, revive me with your loyal love!

Psa 119:160

Psa 119:160Your instructions are totally reliable; all your just regulations endure.

Psa 119:161

Psa 119:161שׂ/שׁ (Sin/Shin) Rulers pursue me for no reason, yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions.

Psa 119:162

Psa 119:162I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder.

Psa 119:163

Psa 119:163I hate and despise deceit; I love your law.

Psa 119:164

Psa 119:164Seven times a day I praise you because of your just regulations.

Psa 119:165

Psa 119:165Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble.

Psa 119:166

Psa 119:166I hope for your deliverance, O LORD, and I obey your commands.

Psa 119:167

Psa 119:167I keep your rules; I love them greatly.

Psa 119:168

Psa 119:168I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do.

Psa 119:169

Psa 119:169ת (Tav) Listen to my cry for help, O LORD! Give me insight by your word!

Psa 119:170

Psa 119:170Listen to my appeal for mercy! Deliver me, as you promised.

Psa 119:171

Psa 119:171May praise flow freely from my lips, for you teach me your statutes.

Psa 119:172

Psa 119:172May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just.

Psa 119:173

Psa 119:173May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts.

Psa 119:174

Psa 119:174I long for your deliverance, O LORD; I find delight in your law.

Psa 119:175

Psa 119:175May I live and praise you! May your regulations help me!

Psa 119:176

Psa 119:176I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commands.

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