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same letter of the Hebrew alphabet.">a</a> <div class="acrosticstanza">א Aleph<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-1.htm">1</a>Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,who walk according to the law of the Lord. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-2.htm">2</a>Blessed are those who keep his statutesand seek him with all their heart— <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-3.htm">3</a>they do no wrongbut follow his ways. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-4.htm">4</a>You have laid down preceptsthat are to be fully obeyed. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-5.htm">5</a>Oh, that my ways were steadfastin obeying your decrees! <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-6.htm">6</a>Then I would not be put to shamewhen I consider all your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-7.htm">7</a>I will praise you with an upright heartas I learn your righteous laws. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-8.htm">8</a>I will obey your decrees;do not utterly forsake me.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">ב Beth<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-9.htm">9</a>How can a young person stay on the path of purity?By living according to your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-10.htm">10</a>I seek you with all my heart;do not let me stray from your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-11.htm">11</a>I have hidden your word in my heartthat I might not sin against you. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-12.htm">12</a>Praise be to you, Lord;teach me your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-13.htm">13</a>With my lips I recountall the laws that come from your mouth. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-14.htm">14</a>I rejoice in following your statutesas one rejoices in great riches. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-15.htm">15</a>I meditate on your preceptsand consider your ways. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-16.htm">16</a>I delight in your decrees;I will not neglect your word.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">ג Gimel<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-17.htm">17</a>Be good to your servant while I live,that I may obey your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-18.htm">18</a>Open my eyes that I may seewonderful things in your law. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-19.htm">19</a>I am a stranger on earth;do not hide your commands from me. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-20.htm">20</a>My soul is consumed with longingfor your laws at all times. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-21.htm">21</a>You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed,those who stray from your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-22.htm">22</a>Remove from me their scorn and contempt,for I keep your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-23.htm">23</a>Though rulers sit together and slander me,your servant will meditate on your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-24.htm">24</a>Your statutes are my delight;they are my counselors.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">ד Daleth<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-25.htm">25</a>I am laid low in the dust;preserve my life according to your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-26.htm">26</a>I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;teach me your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-27.htm">27</a>Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-28.htm">28</a>My soul is weary with sorrow;strengthen me according to your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-29.htm">29</a>Keep me from deceitful ways;be gracious to me and teach me your law. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-30.htm">30</a>I have chosen the way of faithfulness;I have set my heart on your laws. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-31.htm">31</a>I hold fast to your statutes, Lord;do not let me be put to shame. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-32.htm">32</a>I run in the path of your commands,for you have broadened my understanding.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">ה He<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-33.htm">33</a>Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees,that I may follow it to the end. <a href="#footnotes" title="Or follow it for its reward">b</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-34.htm">34</a>Give me understanding, so that I may keep your lawand obey it with all my heart. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-35.htm">35</a>Direct me in the path of your commands,for there I find delight. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-36.htm">36</a>Turn my heart toward your statutesand not toward selfish gain. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-37.htm">37</a>Turn my eyes away from worthless things;preserve my life according to your word. <a href="#footnotes" title="Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way">c</a> <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-38.htm">38</a>Fulfill your promise to your servant,so that you may be feared. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-39.htm">39</a>Take away the disgrace I dread,for your laws are good. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-40.htm">40</a>How I long for your precepts!In your righteousness preserve my life.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">ו Waw<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-41.htm">41</a>May your unfailing love come to me, Lord,your salvation, according to your promise; <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-42.htm">42</a>then I can answer anyone who taunts me,for I trust in your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-43.htm">43</a>Never take your word of truth from my mouth,for I have put my hope in your laws. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-44.htm">44</a>I will always obey your law,for ever and ever. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-45.htm">45</a>I will walk about in freedom,for I have sought out your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-46.htm">46</a>I will speak of your statutes before kingsand will not be put to shame, <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-47.htm">47</a>for I delight in your commandsbecause I love them. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-48.htm">48</a>I reach out for your commands, which I love,that I may meditate on your decrees.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">ז Zayin<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-49.htm">49</a>Remember your word to your servant,for you have given me hope. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-50.htm">50</a>My comfort in my suffering is this:Your promise preserves my life. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-51.htm">51</a>The arrogant mock me unmercifully,but I do not turn from your law. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-52.htm">52</a>I remember, Lord, your ancient laws,and I find comfort in them. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-53.htm">53</a>Indignation grips me because of the wicked,who have forsaken your law. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-54.htm">54</a>Your decrees are the theme of my songwherever I lodge. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-55.htm">55</a>In the night, Lord, I remember your name,that I may keep your law. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-56.htm">56</a>This has been my practice:I obey your precepts.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">ח Heth<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-57.htm">57</a>You are my portion, Lord;I have promised to obey your words. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-58.htm">58</a>I have sought your face with all my heart;be gracious to me according to your promise. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-59.htm">59</a>I have considered my waysand have turned my steps to your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-60.htm">60</a>I will hasten and not delayto obey your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-61.htm">61</a>Though the wicked bind me with ropes,I will not forget your law. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-62.htm">62</a>At midnight I rise to give you thanksfor your righteous laws. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-63.htm">63</a>I am a friend to all who fear you,to all who follow your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-64.htm">64</a>The earth is filled with your love, Lord;teach me your decrees.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">ט Teth<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-65.htm">65</a>Do good to your servantaccording to your word, Lord. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-66.htm">66</a>Teach me knowledge and good judgment,for I trust your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-67.htm">67</a>Before I was afflicted I went astray,but now I obey your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-68.htm">68</a>You are good, and what you do is good;teach me your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-69.htm">69</a>Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,I keep your precepts with all my heart. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-70.htm">70</a>Their hearts are callous and unfeeling,but I delight in your law. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-71.htm">71</a>It was good for me to be afflictedso that I might learn your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-72.htm">72</a>The law from your mouth is more precious to methan thousands of pieces of silver and gold.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">י Yodh<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-73.htm">73</a>Your hands made me and formed me;give me understanding to learn your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-74.htm">74</a>May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,for I have put my hope in your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-75.htm">75</a>I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-76.htm">76</a>May your unfailing love be my comfort,according to your promise to your servant. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-77.htm">77</a>Let your compassion come to me that I may live,for your law is my delight. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-78.htm">78</a>May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause;but I will meditate on your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-79.htm">79</a>May those who fear you turn to me,those who understand your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-80.htm">80</a>May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees,that I may not be put to shame.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">כ Kaph<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-81.htm">81</a>My soul faints with longing for your salvation,but I have put my hope in your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-82.htm">82</a>My eyes fail, looking for your promise;I say, “When will you comfort me?” <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-83.htm">83</a>Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,I do not forget your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-84.htm">84</a>How long must your servant wait?When will you punish my persecutors? <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-85.htm">85</a>The arrogant dig pits to trap me,contrary to your law. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-86.htm">86</a>All your commands are trustworthy;help me, for I am being persecuted without cause. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-87.htm">87</a>They almost wiped me from the earth,but I have not forsaken your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-88.htm">88</a>In your unfailing love preserve my life,that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">ל Lamedh<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-89.htm">89</a>Your word, Lord, is eternal;it stands firm in the heavens. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-90.htm">90</a>Your faithfulness continues through all generations;you established the earth, and it endures. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-91.htm">91</a>Your laws endure to this day,for all things serve you. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-92.htm">92</a>If your law had not been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-93.htm">93</a>I will never forget your precepts,for by them you have preserved my life. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-94.htm">94</a>Save me, for I am yours;I have sought out your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-95.htm">95</a>The wicked are waiting to destroy me,but I will ponder your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-96.htm">96</a>To all perfection I see a limit,but your commands are boundless.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">מ Mem<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-97.htm">97</a>Oh, how I love your law!I meditate on it all day long. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-98.htm">98</a>Your commands are always with meand make me wiser than my enemies. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-99.htm">99</a>I have more insight than all my teachers,for I meditate on your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-100.htm">100</a>I have more understanding than the elders,for I obey your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-101.htm">101</a>I have kept my feet from every evil pathso that I might obey your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-102.htm">102</a>I have not departed from your laws,for you yourself have taught me. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-103.htm">103</a>How sweet are your words to my taste,sweeter than honey to my mouth! <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-104.htm">104</a>I gain understanding from your precepts;therefore I hate every wrong path.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">נ Nun<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-105.htm">105</a>Your word is a lamp for my feet,a light on my path. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-106.htm">106</a>I have taken an oath and confirmed it,that I will follow your righteous laws. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-107.htm">107</a>I have suffered much;preserve my life, Lord, according to your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-108.htm">108</a>Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,and teach me your laws. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-109.htm">109</a>Though I constantly take my life in my hands,I will not forget your law. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-110.htm">110</a>The wicked have set a snare for me,but I have not strayed from your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-111.htm">111</a>Your statutes are my heritage forever;they are the joy of my heart. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-112.htm">112</a>My heart is set on keeping your decreesto the very end. <a href="#footnotes" title="Or decrees / for their enduring reward">d</a> </div> <div class="acrosticstanza">ס Samekh<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-113.htm">113</a>I hate double-minded people,but I love your law. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-114.htm">114</a>You are my refuge and my shield;I have put my hope in your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-115.htm">115</a>Away from me, you evildoers,that I may keep the commands of my God! <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-116.htm">116</a>Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live;do not let my hopes be dashed. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-117.htm">117</a>Uphold me, and I will be delivered;I will always have regard for your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-118.htm">118</a>You reject all who stray from your decrees,for their delusions come to nothing. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-119.htm">119</a>All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;therefore I love your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-120.htm">120</a>My flesh trembles in fear of you;I stand in awe of your laws.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">ע Ayin<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-121.htm">121</a>I have done what is righteous and just;do not leave me to my oppressors. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-122.htm">122</a>Ensure your servant’s well-being;do not let the arrogant oppress me. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-123.htm">123</a>My eyes fail, looking for your salvation,looking for your righteous promise. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-124.htm">124</a>Deal with your servant according to your loveand teach me your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-125.htm">125</a>I am your servant; give me discernmentthat I may understand your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-126.htm">126</a>It is time for you to act, Lord;your law is being broken. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-127.htm">127</a>Because I love your commandsmore than gold, more than pure gold, <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-128.htm">128</a>and because I consider all your precepts right,I hate every wrong path.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">פ Pe<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-129.htm">129</a>Your statutes are wonderful;therefore I obey them. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-130.htm">130</a>The unfolding of your words gives light;it gives understanding to the simple. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-131.htm">131</a>I open my mouth and pant,longing for your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-132.htm">132</a>Turn to me and have mercy on me,as you always do to those who love your name. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-133.htm">133</a>Direct my footsteps according to your word;let no sin rule over me. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-134.htm">134</a>Redeem me from human oppression,that I may obey your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-135.htm">135</a>Make your face shine on your servantand teach me your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-136.htm">136</a>Streams of tears flow from my eyes,for your law is not obeyed.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">צ Tsadhe<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-137.htm">137</a>You are righteous, Lord,and your laws are right. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-138.htm">138</a>The statutes you have laid down are righteous;they are fully trustworthy. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-139.htm">139</a>My zeal wears me out,for my enemies ignore your words. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-140.htm">140</a>Your promises have been thoroughly tested,and your servant loves them. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-141.htm">141</a>Though I am lowly and despised,I do not forget your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-142.htm">142</a>Your righteousness is everlastingand your law is true. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-143.htm">143</a>Trouble and distress have come upon me,but your commands give me delight. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-144.htm">144</a>Your statutes are always righteous;give me understanding that I may live.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">ק Qoph<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-145.htm">145</a>I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord,and I will obey your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-146.htm">146</a>I call out to you; save meand I will keep your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-147.htm">147</a>I rise before dawn and cry for help;I have put my hope in your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-148.htm">148</a>My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,that I may meditate on your promises. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-149.htm">149</a>Hear my voice in accordance with your love;preserve my life, Lord, according to your laws. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-150.htm">150</a>Those who devise wicked schemes are near,but they are far from your law. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-151.htm">151</a>Yet you are near, Lord,and all your commands are true. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-152.htm">152</a>Long ago I learned from your statutesthat you established them to last forever.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">ר Resh<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-153.htm">153</a>Look on my suffering and deliver me,for I have not forgotten your law. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-154.htm">154</a>Defend my cause and redeem me;preserve my life according to your promise. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-155.htm">155</a>Salvation is far from the wicked,for they do not seek out your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-156.htm">156</a>Your compassion, Lord, is great;preserve my life according to your laws. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-157.htm">157</a>Many are the foes who persecute me,but I have not turned from your statutes. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-158.htm">158</a>I look on the faithless with loathing,for they do not obey your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-159.htm">159</a>See how I love your precepts;preserve my life, Lord, in accordance with your love. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-160.htm">160</a>All your words are true;all your righteous laws are eternal.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">ש Sin and Shin<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-161.htm">161</a>Rulers persecute me without cause,but my heart trembles at your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-162.htm">162</a>I rejoice in your promiselike one who finds great spoil. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-163.htm">163</a>I hate and detest falsehoodbut I love your law. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-164.htm">164</a>Seven times a day I praise youfor your righteous laws. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-165.htm">165</a>Great peace have those who love your law,and nothing can make them stumble. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-166.htm">166</a>I wait for your salvation, Lord,and I follow your commands. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-167.htm">167</a>I obey your statutes,for I love them greatly. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-168.htm">168</a>I obey your precepts and your statutes,for all my ways are known to you.</div> <div class="acrosticstanza">ת Taw<a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-169.htm">169</a>May my cry come before you, Lord;give me understanding according to your word. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-170.htm">170</a>May my supplication come before you;deliver me according to your promise. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-171.htm">171</a>May my lips overflow with praise,for you teach me your decrees. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-172.htm">172</a>May my tongue sing of your word,for all your commands are righteous. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-173.htm">173</a>May your hand be ready to help me,for I have chosen your precepts. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-174.htm">174</a>I long for your salvation, Lord,and your law gives me delight. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-175.htm">175</a>Let me live that I may praise you,and may your laws sustain me. <a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/119-176.htm">176</a>I have strayed like a lost sheep.Seek your servant,for I have not forgotten your commands.</div><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><A name="footnotes"></a>Footnotes: a 1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet. b 33 Or follow it for its reward c 37 Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way d 112 Or decrees / for their enduring reward <hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><a href="http://niv.scripturetext.com/version.htm">New International Version</a> (NIV)Holy Bible, New International Version&reg, NIV® 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