Psalms 119

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet Aleph [1] Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD! [2] Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, [3] who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! [4] You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. [5] Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! [6] Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments. [7] I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules. [8] I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me! Beth [9] How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. [10] With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! [11] I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. [12] Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes! [13] With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth. [14] In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. [15] I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. [16] I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. Gimel [17] Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. [18] Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. [19] I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me! [20] My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times. [21] You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments. [22] Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies. [23] Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. [24] Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. Daleth [25] My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! [26] When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes! [27] Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. [28] My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word! [29] Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law! [30] I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me. [31] I cling to your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame! [32] I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart! He [33] Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end. [34] Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. [35] Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. [36] Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! [37] Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. [38] Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared. [39] Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good. [40] Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life! Waw [41] Let your steadfast love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise; [42] then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word. [43] And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules. [44] I will keep your law continually, forever and ever, [45] and I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts. [46] I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame, [47] for I find my delight in your commandments, which I love. [48] I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. Zayin [49] Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. [50] This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. [51] The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law. [52] When I think of your rules from of old, I take comfort, O LORD. [53] Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake your law. [54] Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my sojourning. [55] I remember your name in the night, O LORD, and keep your law. [56] This blessing has fallen to me, that I have kept your precepts. Heth [57] The LORD is my portion; I promise to keep your words. [58] I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. [59] When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; [60] I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments. [61] Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law. [62] At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous rules. [63] I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts. [64] The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes! Teth [65] You have dealt well with your servant, O LORD, according to your word. [66] Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. [67] Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word. [68] You are good and do good; teach me your statutes. [69] The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts; [70] their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law. [71] It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes. [72] The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Yodh [73] Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments. [74] Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word. [75] I know, O LORD, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. [76] Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant. [77] Let your mercy come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight. [78] Let the insolent be put to shame, because they have wronged me with falsehood; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts. [79] Let those who fear you turn to me, that they may know your testimonies. [80] May my heart be blameless in your statutes, that I may not be put to shame! Kaph [81] My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. [82] My eyes long for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me?” [83] For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes. [84] How long must your servant endure? When will you judge those who persecute me? [85] The insolent have dug pitfalls for me; they do not live according to your law. [86] All your commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me! [87] They have almost made an end of me on earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts. [88] In your steadfast love give me life, that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth. Lamedh [89] Forever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. [90] Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. [91] By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants. [92] If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. [93] I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. [94] I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts. [95] The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I consider your testimonies. [96] I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad. Mem [97] Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. [98] Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me. [99] I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. [100] I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts. [101] I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word. [102] I do not turn aside from your rules, for you have taught me. [103] How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! [104] Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Nun [105] Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. [106] I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. [107] I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to your word! [108] Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me your rules. [109] I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget your law. [110] The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts. [111] Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. [112] I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end. Samekh [113] I hate the double-minded, but I love your law. [114] You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. [115] Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. [116] Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope! [117] Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually! [118] You spurn all who go astray from your statutes, for their cunning is in vain. [119] All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross, therefore I love your testimonies. [120] My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments. Ayin [121] I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. [122] Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me. [123] My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise. [124] Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes. [125] I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies! [126] It is time for the LORD to act, for your law has been broken. [127] Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold. [128] Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right; I hate every false way. Pe [129] Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. [130] The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. [131] I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments. [132] Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name. [133] Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. [134] Redeem me from man’s oppression, that I may keep your precepts. [135] Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes. [136] My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law. Tsadhe [137] Righteous are you, O LORD, and right are your rules. [138] You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness. [139] My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words. [140] Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it. [141] I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. [142] Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true. [143] Trouble and anguish have found me out, but your commandments are my delight. [144] Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live. Qoph [145] With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD! I will keep your statutes. [146] I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies. [147] I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words. [148] My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise. [149] Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O LORD, according to your justice give me life. [150] They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from your law. [151] But you are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are true. [152] Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever. Resh [153] Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law. [154] Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise! [155] Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. [156] Great is your mercy, O LORD; give me life according to your rules. [157] Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from your testimonies. [158] I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your commands. [159] Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life, O LORD, according to your steadfast love. [160] The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. Sin and Shin [161] Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words. [162] I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil. [163] I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law. [164] Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules. [165] Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. [166] I hope for your salvation, O LORD, and I do your commandments. [167] My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly. [168] I keep your precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before you. Taw [169] Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word! [170] Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word. [171] My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes. [172] My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right. [173] Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. [174] I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight. [175] Let my soul live and praise you, and let your rules help me. [176] I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments. (ESV)