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Only by observing your words. 10With all my heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments. 11In my heart I treasure your promise, that I may not sin against you. 12Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes.<a id="ren23119012-c" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119012-c">c</a> 13With my lips I recite all the judgments you have spoken. 14I find joy in the way of your testimonies more than in all riches. 15I will ponder your precepts and consider your paths. 16In your statutes I take delight; I will never forget your word. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Gimel</h2> <div class="senseline"> 17Be kind to your servant that I may live, that I may keep your word. 18Open my eyes to see clearly the wonders of your law. 19I am a sojourner in the land;<a id="rfn23119019-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn23119019-1">*</a><a id="ren23119019-d" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119019-d">d</a> do not hide your commandments from me. 20At all times my soul is stirred with longing for your judgments. 21With a curse you rebuke the proud who stray from your commandments. 22Free me from disgrace and contempt, for I keep your testimonies. 23Though princes meet and talk against me, your servant meditates on your statutes. 24Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Daleth</h2> <div class="senseline"> 25My soul clings to the dust;<a id="ren23119025-e" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119025-e">e</a> give me life in accord with your word. 26I disclosed my ways and you answered me; teach me your statutes. 27Make me understand the way of your precepts; I will ponder your wondrous deeds. 28My soul is depressed; lift me up according to your word. 29Lead me from the way of deceit; favor me with your law. 30The way of loyalty I have chosen; I have kept your judgments. 31I cling to your testimonies, Lord; do not let me come to shame. 32I will run the way of your commandments, for you will broaden my heart. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">He</h2> <div class="senseline"> 33Lord, teach me the way of your statutes; I shall keep them with care.<a id="ren23119033-f" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119033-f">f</a> 34Give me understanding to keep your law, to observe it with all my heart. 35Lead me in the path of your commandments,<a id="ren23119035-g" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119035-g">g</a> for that is my delight. 36Direct my heart toward your testimonies and away from gain. 37Avert my eyes from what is worthless; by your way give me life. 38For your servant, fulfill your promise made to those who fear you. 39Turn away from me the taunts I dread, for your judgments are good. 40See how I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Waw</h2> <div class="senseline"> 41Let your mercy come to me, Lord, salvation in accord with your promise. 42Let me answer my taunters with a word, for I trust in your word. 43Do not take the word of truth from my mouth, for in your judgments is my hope. 44I will keep your law always, for all time and forever. 45I will walk freely in an open space because I cherish your precepts. 46I will speak openly of your testimonies without fear even before kings. 47I delight in your commandments, which I dearly love. 48<a id="rfn23119048-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn23119048-1">*</a>I lift up my hands to your commandments; I study your statutes, which I love. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Zayin</h2> <div class="senseline"> 49Remember your word to your servant by which you give me hope. 50This is my comfort in affliction, your promise that gives me life. 51Though the arrogant utterly scorn me, I do not turn from your law. 52When I recite your judgments of old I am comforted, Lord. 53Rage seizes me because of the wicked; they forsake your law. 54Your statutes become my songs wherever I make my home. 55Even at night I remember your name in observance of your law, Lord. 56This is my good fortune, for I have kept your precepts. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Heth</h2> <div class="senseline"> 57My portion is the Lord; I promise to observe your words. 58I entreat you with all my heart: have mercy on me in accord with your promise. 59I have examined my ways and turned my steps to your testimonies. 60I am prompt, I do not hesitate in observing your commandments. 61Though the snares of the wicked surround me, your law I do not forget. 62At midnight I rise to praise you because of your righteous judgments. 63I am the friend of all who fear you, of all who observe your precepts. 64The earth, Lord, is filled with your mercy;<a id="ren23119064-h" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119064-h">h</a> teach me your statutes. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Teth</h2> <div class="senseline"> 65You have treated your servant well, according to your word, O Lord. 66Teach me wisdom and knowledge, for in your commandments I trust. 67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I hold to your promise. 68You are good and do what is good; teach me your statutes. 69The arrogant smear me with lies, but I keep your precepts with all my heart. 70Their hearts are gross and fat;<a id="ren23119070-i" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119070-i">i</a> as for me, your law is my delight. 71It was good for me to be afflicted, in order to learn your statutes. 72The law of your mouth is more precious to me than heaps of silver and gold. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Yodh</h2> <div class="senseline"> 73Your hands made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn your commandments. 74Those who fear you rejoice to see me, because I hope in your word. 75I know, Lord, that your judgments are righteous; though you afflict me, you are faithful. 76May your mercy comfort me in accord with your promise to your servant. 77Show me compassion that I may live, for your law is my delight. 78Shame the proud for leading me astray with falsehood, that I may study your testimonies. 79Let those who fear you turn to me, those who acknowledge your testimonies. 80May I be wholehearted toward your statutes, that I may not be put to shame. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Kaph</h2> <div class="senseline"> 81My soul longs for your salvation; I put my hope in your word.<a id="ren23119081-j" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119081-j">j</a> 82My eyes long to see your promise.<a id="ren23119082-k" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119082-k">k</a> When will you comfort me? 83I am like a wineskin shriveled by smoke,<a id="ren23119083-l" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119083-l">l</a> but I have not forgotten your statutes. 84How long can your servant survive? When will your judgment doom my foes? 85The arrogant have dug pits for me; defying your law. 86All your commandments are steadfast. Help me! I am pursued without cause. 87They have almost put an end to me on earth, but I do not forsake your precepts. 88In your mercy give me life, to observe the testimonies of your mouth. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Lamedh</h2> <div class="senseline"> 89<a id="rfn23119089-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn23119089-1">*</a>Your word, Lord, stands forever;<a id="ren23119089-m" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119089-m">m</a> it is firm as the heavens. 90Through all generations your truth endures; fixed to stand firm like the earth. 91By your judgments they stand firm to this day, for all things are your servants. 92Had your law not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. 93I will never forget your precepts; through them you give me life. 94I am yours; save me, for I cherish your precepts. 95The wicked hope to destroy me, but I seek to understand your testimonies. 96I have seen the limits of all perfection, but your commandment is without bounds. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Mem</h2> <div class="senseline"> 97How I love your law, Lord!<a id="rfn23119097-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn23119097-1">*</a> I study it all day long. 98Your commandment makes me wiser than my foes, as it is forever with me. 99I have more insight than all my teachers, because I ponder your testimonies. 100I have more understanding than my elders, because I keep your precepts.<a id="ren23119100-n" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119100-n">n</a> 101I keep my steps from every evil path, that I may observe your word. 102From your judgments I do not turn, for you have instructed me. 103How sweet to my tongue is your promise, sweeter than honey to my mouth!<a id="ren23119103-o" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119103-o">o</a> 104Through your precepts I gain understanding; therefore I hate all false ways. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Nun</h2> <div class="senseline"> 105Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path.<a id="ren23119105-p" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119105-p">p</a> 106I make a solemn vow to observe your righteous judgments. 107I am very much afflicted, Lord; give me life in accord with your word. 108Accept my freely offered praise;<a id="ren23119108-q" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119108-q">q</a> Lord, teach me your judgments. 109My life is always at risk, but I do not forget your law. 110The wicked have set snares for me, but from your precepts I do not stray. 111Your testimonies are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. 112My heart is set on fulfilling your statutes; they are my reward forever. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Samekh</h2> <div class="senseline"> 113I hate every hypocrite; your law I love. 114You are my refuge and shield; in your word I hope. 115Depart from me, you wicked,<a id="ren23119115-r" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119115-r">r</a> that I may keep the commandments of my God. 116Sustain me by your promise that I may live; do not disappoint me in my hope. 117Strengthen me that I may be safe, ever to contemplate your statutes. 118You reject all who stray from your statutes, for vain is their deceit. 119Like dross you regard all the wicked on earth; therefore I love your testimonies. 120My flesh shudders with dread of you; I fear your judgments. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Ayin</h2> <div class="senseline"> 121I have fulfilled your righteous judgment; do not abandon me to my oppressors. 122Guarantee your servant’s welfare; do not let the arrogant oppress me. 123My eyes long to see your salvation and the promise of your righteousness. 124Act with mercy toward your servant; teach me your statutes. 125I am your servant; give me discernment that I may know your testimonies. 126It is time for the Lord to act; they have disobeyed your law. 127Truly I love your commandments more than gold, more than the finest gold. 128Thus, I follow all your precepts; every wrong way I hate. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Pe</h2> <div class="senseline"> 129Wonderful are your testimonies; therefore I keep them. 130The revelation of your words sheds light, gives understanding to the simple. 131I sigh with open mouth, yearning for your commandments. 132Turn to me and be gracious,<a id="ren23119132-s" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119132-s">s</a> according to your judgment for those who love your name. 133Steady my feet in accord with your promise; do not let iniquity lead me. 134Free me from human oppression, that I may observe your precepts. 135Let your face shine upon your servant; teach me your statutes. 136My eyes shed streams of tears because your law is not observed. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Sadhe</h2> <div class="senseline"> 137You are righteous, Lord, and just are your judgments.<a id="ren23119137-t" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119137-t">t</a> 138You have given your testimonies in righteousness and in surpassing faithfulness. 139I am consumed with rage, because my foes forget your words. 140Your servant loves your promise; it has been proved by fire. 141Though belittled and despised, I do not forget your precepts. 142Your justice is forever right, your law true. 143Though distress and anguish come upon me, your commandments are my delight. 144Your testimonies are forever righteous; give me understanding that I may live. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Qoph</h2> <div class="senseline"> 145I call with all my heart, O Lord; answer me that I may keep your statutes. 146I call to you to save me that I may observe your testimonies. 147I rise before dawn and cry out; I put my hope in your words. 148My eyes greet the night watches as I meditate on your promise.<a id="ren23119148-u" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119148-u">u</a> 149Hear my voice in your mercy, O Lord; by your judgment give me life. 150Malicious persecutors draw near me; they are far from your law. 151You are near, O Lord; reliable are all your commandments. 152Long have I known from your testimonies that you have established them forever. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Resh</h2> <div class="senseline"> 153Look at my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your law. 154Take up my cause and redeem me;<a id="ren23119154-v" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119154-v">v</a> for the sake of your promise give me life. 155Salvation is far from sinners because they do not cherish your statutes. 156Your compassion is great, O Lord; in accord with your judgments, give me life. 157Though my persecutors and foes are many, I do not turn from your testimonies. 158I view the faithless with loathing<a id="ren23119158-w" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119158-w">w</a> because they do not heed your promise. 159See how I love your precepts, Lord; in your mercy give me life. 160Your every word is enduring; all your righteous judgments are forever. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Shin</h2> <div class="senseline"> 161Princes persecute me without reason, but my heart reveres only your word. 162I rejoice at your promise, as one who has found rich spoil. 163Falsehood I hate and abhor; your law I love. 164Seven times a day I praise you because your judgments are righteous. 165Lovers of your law have much peace;<a id="ren23119165-x" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119165-x">x</a> for them there is no stumbling block. 166I look for your salvation, Lord, and I fulfill your commandments. 167I observe your testimonies; I love them very much. 168I observe your precepts and testimonies; all my ways are before you. </div> </section> <section> <h2 class="ah">Taw</h2> <div class="senseline"> 169Let my cry come before you, Lord;<a id="ren23119169-y" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119169-y">y</a> in keeping with your word, give me understanding. 170Let my prayer come before you; rescue me according to your promise. 171May my lips pour forth your praise, because you teach me your statutes. 172May my tongue sing of your promise, for all your commandments are righteous. 173Keep your hand ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. 174I long for your salvation, Lord; your law is my delight. 175Let my soul live to praise you; may your judgments give me help. 176I have wandered like a lost sheep; seek out your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.<a id="ren23119176-z" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en23119176-z">z</a> </div> </section> </section> <h1 class="cn"><a class="xref" href="intro.htm">Book Introduction</a></h1><h1 class="cn"><a class="xref" href="footnotes.htm">Footnotes</a></h1></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. 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