Psalms 119

2Happy they who search His testimonies, and seek Him with their whole heart:

3for they are not workers of iniquity—they have walked in His ways.

4Thou hast enjoined the strict observance of Thy precepts.

5O that my ways may be directed, that I may keep Thy rules of rectitude.

6Then I cannot be put to shame, when I have respect to all Thy commandments.

7I will praise Thee with uprightness of heart, when I have learned Thy righteous judgments.

8I will keep Thy judgments, O forsake me not utterly.

10I have sought Thee with my whole heart; let me not be driven from Thy commandments.

11I have hid Thine oracles in my heart, that I may not sin against Thee.

12O Lord, Thou art blessed, teach me Thy rules of rectitude.

13With my lips I have declared all the judgments of Thy mouth.

14I have been delighted with the way of Thy testimonies, as for all manner of riches.

15I will talk continually of Thy commandments, and be attentive to Thy ways.

16I will meditate on Thy judgments and not forget Thy words.

18Open mine eyes, that I may discern the wondrous things of Thy law.

19I am a sojourner in this land, hide not Thy commandments from me.

20My soul is engaged in a continual longing for Thy judgments.

21Thou hast rebuked the haughty; cursed are they who turn aside from Thy commands.

22Remove from me reproach and contempt, since I have earnestly sought Thy testimonies.

23For chiefs sat and spoke against me, but Thy servant meditated on Thy statutes;

24for Thy testimonies are my study, Thy statutes, my counsellors.

26I have declared Thy ways and Thou hast heard me; teach me Thy rules of rectitude.

27Instruct me in the way of Thy statutes, and I will meditate on Thy wonders;

28my soul drooped with heaviness; strengthen me with Thy words.

29Remove from me the way of injustice, and graciously favour me with Thy law.

30I have chosen the way of truth, and have not forgotten Thy judgments;

31I have cleaved, O Lord, to Thy testimonies; O let me not be put to shame.

32I ran in the way of Thy commandments, when Thou didst enlarge my heart.

34Give me understanding that I may search Thy law, and keep it with my whole heart.

35Lead me in the path of Thy commandments; for I have delighted therein.

36Incline my heart to Thy testimonies and not to covetousness.

37Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity—keep me alive in Thy way.

38Confirm thine oracle to Thy servant that Thou mayst be feared.

39Take away my reproach which I dreaded, because Thy judgments are good.

40Behold I have longed for Thy precepts; quicken me by Thy saving goodness.

42and to them who reproach me I will make answer, that I have trusted in Thy words.

43And take not the word of truth entirely from my mouth, for I have trusted in Thy judgments;

44and I will keep Thy law continually forever and ever.

45I indeed have walked in a roomy place, because I diligently sought Thy precepts;

46and I have spoken of Thy testimonies before kings, and was not ashamed:

47and have meditated on Thy commandments, in which I took great delight;

48and have held up my hands for Thy precepts which I loved, and meditated on Thy rules of rectitude.

50this hath comforted me in mine affliction, for Thine oracle kept me alive.

51The haughty transgressed to a great degree, but from Thy law I turned not aside.

52O Lord, I remembered Thy judgments of old and was comforted.

53Horror seized me on the account of sinners—of them who utterly forsake Thy law.

54Thy statutes were the subject of my songs, in the place of my pilgrimage.

55I remembered Thy name, O Lord, in the night, and have kept Thy law.

56This was my condition, because I diligently sought Thy statutes.

58With my whole heart I have entreated Thy favour, be gracious to me according to Thy word.

59I revolved Thy ways in my mind, and turned my feet to Thy testimonies.

60I prepared myself and was not troubled, to keep Thy commandments.

61The cords of sinners entangled me; but I did not forget Thy law.

62At midnight I arose to give Thee thanks; because of Thy righteous judgments.

63I am a companion of all them who fear Thee; and of them who keep Thy commandments.

64O Lord the earth is full of Thy mercy, teach me Thy statutes.

66Teach me kindness and discipline and knowledge;

67because I have believed Thy commandments. Before I was afflicted, I transgressed; for this cause I have kept Thy word.

68Thou, O Lord, art good; in Thy goodness teach me Thy statutes.

69The iniquity of the proud was multiplied against me: but I, with my whole heart, will search Thy precepts.

70Their heart was curdled like milk: but I meditated on Thy law.

71It is good for me that Thou hast humbled me: that I might learn Thy rules of rectitude.

72The law of Thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.

74They who fear Thee will be glad when they see me; because I have trusted in Thy words.

75I know, O Lord, that Thy judgments are just: and that Thou with truth hast humbled me.

76O! let Thy mercy be my comfort, according to Thy word to Thy servant.

77Let Thy tender mercies come to me that I may live; for Thy law is my delight.

78Let the proud be ashamed, because they have unjustly injured me.

79But let me meditate on Thy precepts. Let them who fear Thee turn to me—and them who know Thy testimonies.

80Let my heart be sound in Thy statutes, that I may not be ashamed.

82Mine eyes failed for Thy promise, saying, When wilt Thou comfort me?

83Though I became like a leathern bag in frost; I did not forget Thy statutes.

84How many are the days of Thy servant? When wilt Thou avenge me of my persecutors?

85Transgressors told me idle tales: but Thy law O Lord, taught me otherwise.

86All Thy commandments are truth. They persecuted me without cause, do thou assist me.

87They have almost finished me on the earth; but I did not forsake Thy precepts.

88According to Thy mercy quicken me: that I may keep the testimonies of Thy mouth.

90Thou hast established the earth and it shall continue.

91By Thy arrangement day shall continue: for all things are in subjection to Thee.

92Had not Thy law been my study, I should have perished in my affliction.

93Let me never forget Thy rules of rectitude: for by them Thou hast kept me alive.

94I am Thine, O save me: for I have diligently sought Thy statutes.

95Sinners lay in wait for me to destroy me: I understood Thy testimonies.

96Of all perfection I saw a limit; Thy command is very broad.

98Thou hast given me a knowledge of Thy law above mine enemies; because it is mine forever.

99I had more understanding than all my teachers: because Thy testimonies are my study.

100I understood more than elders: because I diligently sought Thy commandments.

101From every evil way I restrained my feet; that I might keep Thy words.

102I have not turned aside from Thy judgments: because Thou didst instruct me.

103How sweet are Thine oracles to my taste! They are sweeter than honey to my mouth.

104From Thy precepts I got understanding: Therefore I hated every wicked way.

106I have sworn and determined to keep Thy righteous judgments.

107I have been exceedingly afflicted: quicken me, O Lord, according to Thy word.

108Accept, O Lord, I beseech Thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth: and teach me Thy judgments.

109My life is continually in Thy hands; and I have not forgotten Thy law.

110The wicked laid a snare for me: but I erred not from Thy precepts.

111I have taken Thy testimonies for an everlasting inheritance: for they are the joy of my heart.

112I inclined my heart to perform Thy statutes; for the sake of an everlasting reward.

114Thou art my helper and my protector: I have hoped for Thy words.

115Away from me ye evil doers, for I will diligently seek the commandments of my God.

116Uphold me according to Thy word and keep me alive; and let me not be shamed for mine expectation.

117Help me and I shall be saved; and I will meditate continually on Thy statutes.

118Thou hast set at naught all who apostatize from Thy statutes; because their inward thought is wicked.

119All the sinners of the land I accounted transgressors; therefore I loved Thy testimonies.

120Penetrate my flesh with the dread of Thee; for I am terrified at Thy judgments.

122Be surety for Thy servant for good—let not the proud oppress me.

123Mine eyes have failed looking for Thy salvation, and for the promise of Thy saving goodness.

124Deal with Thy servant according to Thy mercy, and teach me Thy statutes.

125I am Thy servant, give me understanding, that I may know Thy testimonies.

126It is time to act for the Lord; they have made void Thy law.

127For this cause I loved Thy commandments more than gold or the topaz.

128For this cause I directed my course to all Thy commandments: I hated every evil way.

130The manifestation of Thy words will enlighten, and make the simple wise.

131I opened my mouth and panted, because I longed for Thy commandments.

132Look down upon me, and be gracious to me, as Thou art to them who love Thy name.

133Order my steps according to Thy word, and let no iniquity have dominion over me.

134Deliver me from the oppression of men, and I will keep Thy precepts.

135Let Thy countenance shine on Thy servant; and teach me Thy statutes.

136Mine eyes poured down streams of water, because I did not keep Thy law.

138Thou hast strictly enjoined as Thy testimonies, righteousness and truth.

139My zeal for Thee hath consumed me; because mine enemies forgot Thy words.

140Thy word is very pure; and Thy servant hath loved it.

141Young and despised as I am, I have not forgot Thy precepts.

142Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Thy law is truth.

143When affliction and distress found me, Thy commandments were my study;

144Thy testimonies are everlasting righteousness; give me understanding and I shall live.

146I have cried to Thee, O save me; and I will keep Thy testimonies.

147I awoke before the dawn of the morning, and cried; on Thy words I placed my hope.

148Mine eyes were awake before the morning dawn, that I might meditate on Thine oracles.

149Hear my voice, O Lord, according to Thy mercy—according to Thy judgment keep me alive.

150They, who persecute me unjustly, drew near; but they were far removed from Thy law.

151Thou, O Lord, art near, and all Thy ways are truth.

152I knew of old from Thy testimonies, that Thou hast founded them forever.

154Plead my cause and deliver me; on account of Thy word keep me alive.

155Salvation is far from sinners, because they did not seek Thy statutes.

156Thy tender mercies, O Lord, are many; quicken me according to Thy judgment.

157Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet from Thy testimonies I have not declined.

158I beheld transgressors and was grieved; because they did not keep Thy words.

159Consider, O Lord, that I have loved Thy commandments: in Thy mercy keep me alive.

160The beginning of Thy words was truth. and all Thy righteous judgments endure forever.

162Let me exult with joy for Thine oracles; as one who findeth great spoils.

163I have hated and abominated iniquity: but Thy law I have loved.

164Seven times a day have I praised Thee, for Thy righteous judgments.

165Great peace have they who love Thy law: and for them there is no stumbling block.

166I have waited, O Lord, for Thy salvation; and have loved Thy commandments.

167My soul hath kept Thy testimonies and hath loved them exceedingly.

168I have kept Thy commandments and Thy testimonies: for all my ways, O Lord, are before Thee.

170Let my supplication come before Thee, O Lord. According to Thy word deliver me.

171Let my lips solemnly utter a hymn; when Thou hast taught me Thy statutes.

172Let my tongue resound Thine oracles; for all Thy commandments are righteous.

173Let Thy hand be near to save me: because I have chosen Thy statutes.

174O Lord, I have longed earnestly for Thy salvation: and Thy law is my study.

175Let my soul live and praise Thee; and Thy judgments be my support.

176Like a lost sheep I have gone astray: O seek Thy servant; since I have not forgotten Thy commandments.