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<p class="indent2"> they walk in His ways. <A name="5"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>You have ordained Your precepts, <p class="indent2"> that we should keep them diligently. <A name="6"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Oh, that my ways were committed <p class="indent2"> to keeping Your statutes! <A name="7"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Then I would not be ashamed <p class="indent2"> when I consider all Your commandments. <A name="8"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>I will praise You with an upright heart <p class="indent2"> when I learn Your righteous judgments. <A name="9"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>I will keep Your statutes; <p class="indent2"> do not utterly forsake me. <A name="10"></a><p class="acrostic">ב<br> BETH<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>How can a young man keep his way pure? <p class="indent2"> By guarding it according to Your word. <A name="11"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>With all my heart I have sought You; <p class="indent2"> do not let me stray from Your commandments. <A name="12"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>I have hidden Your word in my heart <p class="indent2"> that I might not sin against You. <A name="13"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Blessed are You, O LORD; <p class="indent2"> teach me Your statutes. <A name="14"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>With my lips I proclaim <p class="indent2"> all the judgments of Your mouth. <A name="15"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies <p class="indent2"> as much as in all riches. <A name="16"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>I will meditate on Your precepts <p class="indent2"> and regard Your ways. <A name="17"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>I will delight in Your statutes; <p class="indent2"> I will not forget Your word. <A name="18"></a><p class="acrostic">ג<br> GIMEL<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Deal bountifully with Your servant, <p class="indent2"> that I may live and keep Your word. <A name="19"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Open my eyes that I may see <p class="indent2"> wondrous things from Your law. <A name="20"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>I am a stranger on the earth; <p class="indent2"> do not hide Your commandments from me. <A name="21"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>My soul is consumed with longing <p class="indent2"> for Your judgments at all times. <A name="22"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>You rebuke the arrogant—<p class="indent2"> the cursed who stray from Your commandments. <A name="23"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Remove my scorn and contempt, <p class="indent2"> for I have kept Your testimonies. <A name="24"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>Though rulers sit and slander me, <p class="indent2"> Your servant meditates on Your statutes. <A name="25"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Your testimonies are indeed my delight; <p class="indent2"> they are my counselors. <A name="26"></a><p class="acrostic">ד<br> DALETH<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>My soul cleaves to the dust; <p class="indent2"> revive me according to Your word. <A name="27"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>I recounted my ways, and You answered me; <p class="indent2"> teach me Your statutes. <A name="28"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; <p class="indent2"> then I will meditate on Your wonders. <A name="29"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>My soul melts with sorrow; <p class="indent2"> strengthen me according to Your word. <A name="30"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>Remove me from the path of deceit <p class="indent2"> and graciously grant me Your law. <A name="31"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>I have chosen the way of truth; <p class="indent2"> I have set Your ordinances before me. <A name="32"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>I cling to Your testimonies, O LORD; <p class="indent2"> let me not be put to shame. <A name="33"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>I run in the path of Your commandments, <p class="indent2"> for You will enlarge my heart. <A name="34"></a><p class="acrostic">ה<br> HE<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, <p class="indent2"> and I will keep them to the end.<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">b</a></span> <A name="35"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, <p class="indent2"> and follow it with all my heart. <A name="36"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>Direct me in the path of Your commandments, <p class="indent2"> for there I find delight. <A name="37"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-36.htm"><b>36</b></a></span>Turn my heart to Your testimonies <p class="indent2"> and not to covetous gain. <A name="38"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-37.htm"><b>37</b></a></span>Turn my eyes away from worthless things; <p class="indent2"> revive me with Your word.<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">c</a></span> <A name="39"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-38.htm"><b>38</b></a></span>Establish Your word to Your servant, <p class="indent2"> to produce reverence for You. <A name="40"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-39.htm"><b>39</b></a></span>Turn away the disgrace I dread, <p class="indent2"> for Your judgments are good. <A name="41"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-40.htm"><b>40</b></a></span>How I long for Your precepts! <p class="indent2"> Revive me in Your righteousness. <A name="42"></a><p class="acrostic">ו<br> WAW<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-41.htm"><b>41</b></a></span>May Your loving devotion come to me, O LORD, <p class="indent2"> Your salvation, according to Your promise. <A name="43"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-42.htm"><b>42</b></a></span>Then I can answer him who taunts, <p class="indent2"> for I trust in Your word. <A name="44"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-43.htm"><b>43</b></a></span>Never take Your word of truth from my mouth, <p class="indent2"> for I hope in Your judgments. <A name="45"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-44.htm"><b>44</b></a></span>I will always obey Your law, <p class="indent2"> forever and ever. <A name="46"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-45.htm"><b>45</b></a></span>And I will walk in freedom, <p class="indent2"> for I have sought Your precepts. <A name="47"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-46.htm"><b>46</b></a></span>I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, <p class="indent2"> and I will not be ashamed. <A name="48"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-47.htm"><b>47</b></a></span>I delight in Your commandments <p class="indent2"> because I love them. <A name="49"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-48.htm"><b>48</b></a></span>I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, <p class="indent2"> and I meditate on Your statutes. <A name="50"></a><p class="acrostic">ז<br> ZAYIN<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm"><b>49</b></a></span>Remember Your word to Your servant, <p class="indent2"> upon which You have given me hope. <A name="51"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-50.htm"><b>50</b></a></span>This is my comfort in affliction, <p class="indent2"> that Your promise has given me life. <A name="52"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-51.htm"><b>51</b></a></span>The arrogant utterly deride me, <p class="indent2"> but I do not turn from Your law. <A name="53"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-52.htm"><b>52</b></a></span>I remember Your judgments of old, O LORD, <p class="indent2"> and in them I find comfort. <A name="54"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-53.htm"><b>53</b></a></span>Rage has taken hold of me <p class="indent2"> because of the wicked who reject Your law. <A name="55"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-54.htm"><b>54</b></a></span>Your statutes are songs to me <p class="indent2"> in the house of my pilgrimage. <A name="56"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-55.htm"><b>55</b></a></span>In the night, O LORD, I remember Your name, <p class="indent2"> that I may keep Your law. <A name="57"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-56.htm"><b>56</b></a></span>This is my practice, <p class="indent2"> for I obey Your precepts. <A name="58"></a><p class="acrostic">ח<br> HETH<p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-57.htm"><b>57</b></a></span>The LORD is my portion; <p class="indent2"> I have promised to keep Your words. <A name="59"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-58.htm"><b>58</b></a></span>I have sought Your face with all my heart; <p class="indent2"> be gracious to me according to Your promise. <A name="60"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-59.htm"><b>59</b></a></span>I considered my ways <p class="indent2"> and turned my steps to Your testimonies. <A name="61"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-60.htm"><b>60</b></a></span>I hurried without hesitating <p class="indent2"> to keep Your commandments. <A name="62"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-61.htm"><b>61</b></a></span>Though the ropes of the wicked bind me, <p class="indent2"> I do not forget Your law. <A name="63"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-62.htm"><b>62</b></a></span>At midnight I rise to give You thanks <p class="indent2"> for Your righteous judgments. <A name="64"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-63.htm"><b>63</b></a></span>I am a friend to all who fear You, <p class="indent2"> and to those who keep Your precepts. <A name="65"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-64.htm"><b>64</b></a></span>The earth is filled with Your loving devotion, O LORD; <p class="indent2"> teach me Your statutes. <A name="66"></a><p class="acrostic">ט<br> TETH<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-65.htm"><b>65</b></a></span>You are good to Your servant, O LORD, <p class="indent2"> according to Your word. <A name="67"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-66.htm"><b>66</b></a></span>Teach me good judgment and knowledge, <p class="indent2"> for I believe in Your commandments. <A name="68"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-67.htm"><b>67</b></a></span>Before I was afflicted, I went astray; <p class="indent2"> but now I keep Your word. <A name="69"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-68.htm"><b>68</b></a></span>You are good, and You do what is good; <p class="indent2"> teach me Your statutes. <A name="70"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-69.htm"><b>69</b></a></span>Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, <p class="indent2"> I keep Your precepts with all my heart. <A name="71"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-70.htm"><b>70</b></a></span>Their hearts are callous and insensitive,<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">d</a></span> <p class="indent2"> but I delight in Your law. <A name="72"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-71.htm"><b>71</b></a></span>It was good for me to be afflicted, <p class="indent2"> that I might learn Your statutes. <A name="73"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-72.htm"><b>72</b></a></span>The law from Your mouth is more precious to me <p class="indent2"> than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. <A name="74"></a><p class="acrostic">י<br> YODH<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm"><b>73</b></a></span>Your hands have made me and fashioned me; <p class="indent2"> give me understanding to learn Your commandments. <A name="75"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-74.htm"><b>74</b></a></span>May those who fear You see me and rejoice, <p class="indent2"> for I have hoped in Your word. <A name="76"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-75.htm"><b>75</b></a></span>I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, <p class="indent2"> and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. <A name="77"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-76.htm"><b>76</b></a></span>May Your loving devotion comfort me, I pray, <p class="indent2"> according to Your promise to Your servant. <A name="78"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-77.htm"><b>77</b></a></span>May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, <p class="indent2"> for Your law is my delight. <A name="79"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-78.htm"><b>78</b></a></span>May the arrogant be put to shame for subverting me with a lie; <p class="indent2"> I will meditate on Your precepts. <A name="80"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-79.htm"><b>79</b></a></span>May those who fear You turn to me, <p class="indent2"> those who know Your testimonies. <A name="81"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-80.htm"><b>80</b></a></span>May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, <p class="indent2"> that I may not be put to shame. <A name="82"></a><p class="acrostic">כ<br> KAPH<p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm"><b>81</b></a></span>My soul faints for Your salvation; <p class="indent2"> I wait for Your word. <A name="83"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-82.htm"><b>82</b></a></span>My eyes fail, looking for Your promise; <p class="indent2"> I ask, “When will You comfort me?” <A name="84"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-83.htm"><b>83</b></a></span>Though I am like a wineskin dried up by smoke, <p class="indent2"> I do not forget Your statutes. <A name="85"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-84.htm"><b>84</b></a></span>How many days must Your servant wait?<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">e</a></span> <p class="indent2"> When will You execute judgment on my persecutors? <A name="86"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-85.htm"><b>85</b></a></span>The arrogant have dug pits for me <p class="indent2"> in violation of Your law. <A name="87"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-86.htm"><b>86</b></a></span>All Your commandments are faithful; <p class="indent2"> I am persecuted without cause—help me! <A name="88"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-87.htm"><b>87</b></a></span>They almost wiped me from the earth, <p class="indent2"> but I have not forsaken Your precepts. <A name="89"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-88.htm"><b>88</b></a></span>Revive me according to Your loving devotion, <p class="indent2"> that I may obey the testimony of Your mouth. <A name="90"></a><p class="acrostic">ל<br> LAMEDH<p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm"><b>89</b></a></span>Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; <p class="indent2"> it is firmly fixed in the heavens. <A name="91"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-90.htm"><b>90</b></a></span>Your faithfulness continues through all generations; <p class="indent2"> You established the earth, and it endures. <A name="92"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-91.htm"><b>91</b></a></span>Your ordinances stand to this day,<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">f</a></span> <p class="indent2"> for all things are servants to You. <A name="93"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-92.htm"><b>92</b></a></span>If Your law had not been my delight, <p class="indent2"> then I would have perished in my affliction. <A name="94"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-93.htm"><b>93</b></a></span>I will never forget Your precepts, <p class="indent2"> for by them You have revived me. <A name="95"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-94.htm"><b>94</b></a></span>I am Yours; save me, <p class="indent2"> for I have sought Your precepts. <A name="96"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-95.htm"><b>95</b></a></span>The wicked wait to destroy me, <p class="indent2"> but I will ponder Your testimonies. <A name="97"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-96.htm"><b>96</b></a></span>I have seen a limit to all perfection, <p class="indent2"> but Your commandment is without limit. <A name="98"></a><p class="acrostic">מ<br> MEM<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm"><b>97</b></a></span>Oh, how I love Your law! <p class="indent2"> All day long it is my meditation. <A name="99"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-98.htm"><b>98</b></a></span>Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, <p class="indent2"> for they are always with me. <A name="100"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-99.htm"><b>99</b></a></span>I have more insight than all my teachers, <p class="indent2"> for Your testimonies are my meditation. <A name="101"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-100.htm"><b>100</b></a></span>I discern more than the elders, <p class="indent2"> for I obey Your precepts. <A name="102"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-101.htm"><b>101</b></a></span>I have kept my feet from every evil path, <p class="indent2"> that I may keep Your word. <A name="103"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-102.htm"><b>102</b></a></span>I have not departed from Your ordinances, <p class="indent2"> for You Yourself have taught me. <A name="104"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-103.htm"><b>103</b></a></span>How sweet are Your words to my taste—<p class="indent2"> sweeter than honey in my mouth! <A name="105"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-104.htm"><b>104</b></a></span>I gain understanding from Your precepts; <p class="indent2"> therefore I hate every false way. <A name="106"></a><p class="acrostic">נ<br> NUN<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm"><b>105</b></a></span>Your word is a lamp to my feet <p class="indent2"> and a light to my path. <A name="107"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-106.htm"><b>106</b></a></span>I have sworn and confirmed <p class="indent2"> that I will keep Your righteous judgments. <A name="108"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-107.htm"><b>107</b></a></span>I am severely afflicted, O LORD; <p class="indent2"> revive me through Your word. <A name="109"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-108.htm"><b>108</b></a></span>Accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, <p class="indent2"> and teach me Your judgments. <A name="110"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-109.htm"><b>109</b></a></span>I constantly take my life in my hands, <p class="indent2"> yet I do not forget Your law. <A name="111"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-110.htm"><b>110</b></a></span>The wicked have set a snare for me, <p class="indent2"> but I have not strayed from Your precepts. <A name="112"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-111.htm"><b>111</b></a></span>Your testimonies are my heritage forever, <p class="indent2"> for they are the joy of my heart. <A name="113"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-112.htm"><b>112</b></a></span>I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes, <p class="indent2"> even to the very end. <A name="114"></a><p class="acrostic">ס<br> SAMEKH<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm"><b>113</b></a></span>The double-minded I despise, <p class="indent2"> but Your law I love. <A name="115"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-114.htm"><b>114</b></a></span>You are my hiding place and my shield; <p class="indent2"> I put my hope in Your word. <A name="116"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-115.htm"><b>115</b></a></span>Depart from me, you evildoers, <p class="indent2"> that I may obey the commandments of my God. <A name="117"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-116.htm"><b>116</b></a></span>Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; <p class="indent2"> let me not be ashamed of my hope. <A name="118"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-117.htm"><b>117</b></a></span>Uphold me, and I will be saved, <p class="indent2"> that I may always regard Your statutes. <A name="119"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-118.htm"><b>118</b></a></span>You reject all who stray from Your statutes, <p class="indent2"> for their deceitfulness is in vain. <A name="120"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-119.htm"><b>119</b></a></span>All the wicked on earth You discard like dross; <p class="indent2"> therefore I love Your testimonies. <A name="121"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-120.htm"><b>120</b></a></span>My flesh trembles in awe of You; <p class="indent2"> I stand in fear of Your judgments. <A name="122"></a><p class="acrostic">ע<br> AYIN<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm"><b>121</b></a></span>I have done what is just and right; <p class="indent2"> do not leave me to my oppressors. <A name="123"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-122.htm"><b>122</b></a></span>Ensure Your servant’s well-being; <p class="indent2"> do not let the arrogant oppress me. <A name="124"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-123.htm"><b>123</b></a></span>My eyes fail, looking for Your salvation, <p class="indent2"> and for Your righteous promise. <A name="125"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-124.htm"><b>124</b></a></span>Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion, <p class="indent2"> and teach me Your statutes. <A name="126"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-125.htm"><b>125</b></a></span>I am Your servant; give me understanding, <p class="indent2"> that I may know Your testimonies. <A name="127"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-126.htm"><b>126</b></a></span>It is time for the LORD to act, <p class="indent2"> for they have broken Your law. <A name="128"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-127.htm"><b>127</b></a></span>Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, <p class="indent2"> even the purest gold. <A name="129"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-128.htm"><b>128</b></a></span>Therefore I admire all Your precepts <p class="indent2"> and hate every false way. <A name="130"></a><p class="acrostic">פ<br> PE<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-129.htm"><b>129</b></a></span>Wonderful are Your testimonies; <p class="indent2"> therefore I obey them. <A name="131"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-130.htm"><b>130</b></a></span>The unfolding of Your words gives light; <p class="indent2"> it informs the simple. <A name="132"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-131.htm"><b>131</b></a></span>I open my mouth and pant, <p class="indent2"> longing for Your commandments. <A name="133"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-132.htm"><b>132</b></a></span>Turn to me and show me mercy, <p class="indent2"> as You do to those who love Your name. <A name="134"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-133.htm"><b>133</b></a></span>Order my steps in Your word; <p class="indent2"> let no sin rule over me. <A name="135"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-134.htm"><b>134</b></a></span>Redeem me from the oppression of man, <p class="indent2"> that I may keep Your precepts. <A name="136"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-135.htm"><b>135</b></a></span>Make Your face shine upon Your servant, <p class="indent2"> and teach me Your statutes. <A name="137"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-136.htm"><b>136</b></a></span>My eyes shed streams of tears <p class="indent2"> because Your law is not obeyed. <A name="138"></a><p class="acrostic">צ<br> TZADE<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm"><b>137</b></a></span>Righteous are You, O LORD, <p class="indent2"> and upright are Your judgments. <A name="139"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-138.htm"><b>138</b></a></span>The testimonies You have laid down are righteous <p class="indent2"> and altogether faithful. <A name="140"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-139.htm"><b>139</b></a></span>My zeal has consumed me <p class="indent2"> because my foes forget Your words. <A name="141"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-140.htm"><b>140</b></a></span>Your promise is completely pure; <p class="indent2"> therefore Your servant loves it. <A name="142"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-141.htm"><b>141</b></a></span>I am lowly and despised, <p class="indent2"> but I do not forget Your precepts. <A name="143"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-142.htm"><b>142</b></a></span>Your righteousness is everlasting <p class="indent2"> and Your law is true. <A name="144"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-143.htm"><b>143</b></a></span>Trouble and distress have found me, <p class="indent2"> but Your commandments are my delight. <A name="145"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-144.htm"><b>144</b></a></span>Your testimonies are righteous forever. <p class="indent2"> Give me understanding, that I may live. <A name="146"></a><p class="acrostic">ק<br> KOPH<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm"><b>145</b></a></span>I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! <p class="indent2"> I will obey Your statutes. <A name="147"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-146.htm"><b>146</b></a></span>I call to You; save me, <p class="indent2"> that I may keep Your testimonies. <A name="148"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-147.htm"><b>147</b></a></span>I rise before dawn and cry for help; <p class="indent2"> in Your word I have put my hope. <A name="149"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-148.htm"><b>148</b></a></span>My eyes anticipate the watches of night, <p class="indent2"> that I may meditate on Your word. <A name="150"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-149.htm"><b>149</b></a></span>Hear my voice, O LORD, according to Your loving devotion; <p class="indent2"> give me life according to Your justice. <A name="151"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-150.htm"><b>150</b></a></span>Those who follow after wickedness draw near; <p class="indent2"> they are far from Your law. <A name="152"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-151.htm"><b>151</b></a></span>You are near, O LORD, <p class="indent2"> and all Your commandments are true. <A name="153"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-152.htm"><b>152</b></a></span>Long ago I learned from Your testimonies <p class="indent2"> that You have established them forever. <A name="154"></a><p class="acrostic">ר<br> RESH<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm"><b>153</b></a></span>Look upon my affliction and rescue me, <p class="indent2"> for I have not forgotten Your law. <A name="155"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-154.htm"><b>154</b></a></span>Defend my cause and redeem me; <p class="indent2"> revive me according to Your word. <A name="156"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-155.htm"><b>155</b></a></span>Salvation is far from the wicked <p class="indent2"> because they do not seek Your statutes. <A name="157"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-156.htm"><b>156</b></a></span>Great are Your mercies, O LORD; <p class="indent2"> revive me according to Your ordinances. <A name="158"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-157.htm"><b>157</b></a></span>Though my persecutors and foes are many, <p class="indent2"> I have not turned from Your testimonies. <A name="159"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-158.htm"><b>158</b></a></span>I look on the faithless with loathing <p class="indent2"> because they do not keep Your word. <A name="160"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-159.htm"><b>159</b></a></span>Consider how I love Your precepts, O LORD; <p class="indent2"> give me life according to Your loving devotion. <A name="161"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-160.htm"><b>160</b></a></span>The entirety of Your word is truth, <p class="indent2"> and all Your righteous judgments endure forever. <A name="162"></a><p class="acrostic">ש<br> SIN and SHIN<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm"><b>161</b></a></span>Rulers persecute me without cause, <p class="indent2"> but my heart fears only Your word. <A name="163"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-162.htm"><b>162</b></a></span>I rejoice in Your promise <p class="indent2"> like one who finds great spoil. <A name="164"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-163.htm"><b>163</b></a></span>I hate and abhor falsehood, <p class="indent2"> but Your law I love. <A name="165"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-164.htm"><b>164</b></a></span>Seven times a day I praise You <p class="indent2"> for Your righteous judgments. <A name="166"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-165.htm"><b>165</b></a></span>Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; <p class="indent2"> nothing can make them stumble. <A name="167"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-166.htm"><b>166</b></a></span>I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, <p class="indent2"> and I carry out Your commandments. <A name="168"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-167.htm"><b>167</b></a></span>I obey Your testimonies <p class="indent2"> and love them greatly. <A name="169"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-168.htm"><b>168</b></a></span>I obey Your precepts and Your testimonies, <p class="indent2"> for all my ways are before You. <A name="170"></a><p class="acrostic">ת<br> TAW<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm"><b>169</b></a></span>May my cry come before You, O LORD; <p class="indent2"> give me understanding according to Your word. <A name="171"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-170.htm"><b>170</b></a></span>May my plea come before You; <p class="indent2"> rescue me according to Your promise. <A name="172"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-171.htm"><b>171</b></a></span>My lips pour forth praise, <p class="indent2"> for You teach me Your statutes. <A name="173"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-172.htm"><b>172</b></a></span>My tongue sings of Your word, <p class="indent2"> for all Your commandments are righteous. <A name="174"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-173.htm"><b>173</b></a></span>May Your hand be ready to help me, <p class="indent2"> for I have chosen Your precepts. <A name="175"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-174.htm"><b>174</b></a></span>I long for Your salvation, O LORD, <p class="indent2"> and Your law is my delight. <A name="176"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-175.htm"><b>175</b></a></span>Let me live to praise You; <p class="indent2"> may Your judgments sustain me. <A name=""></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/119-176.htm"><b>176</b></a></span>I have strayed like a lost sheep; <p class="indent2"> seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.</p><A name="fn"></a><div id="fnlink"><br /><br /><b>Footnotes:</b><br><br><span class="fnverse">1</span> <span class="footnotesbot">a</span> This psalm is an acrostic poem of twenty-two stanzas, following the letters of the Hebrew alphabet; within a stanza, each verse begins with the same Hebrew letter.<br><span class="fnverse">33</span> <span class="footnotesbot">b</span> Or <i>keep them as my reward</i><br><span class="fnverse">37</span> <span class="footnotesbot">c</span> Two MT manuscripts and DSS; most MT manuscripts <i>in Your way</i><br><span class="fnverse">70</span> <span class="footnotesbot">d</span> Or <i>fat</i><br><span class="fnverse">84</span> <span class="footnotesbot">e</span> Or <i>How many are the days of Your servant?</i><br><span class="fnverse">91</span> <span class="footnotesbot">f</span> Or <i>They stand this day according to Your ordinances</i><br><br /></div><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><a href=http://bereanbible.com>Berean Standard Bible (BSB)</a> printed 2016, 2020, 2022, 2025 by <a href=http://biblehub.com>Bible Hub</a> and <a href=http://berean.bible>Berean.Bible</a>. 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