Lamed
89 Lord, Your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven.
90
Your faithfulness is for all generations; You established the earth, and it stands firm.
91
They stand today in accordance with Your judgments, for all things are Your servants.
92
If Your instruction had not been my delight, I would have died in my affliction.
93
I will never forget Your precepts, for You have given me life through them.
94
I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.
95
The wicked hope to destroy me, but I contemplate Your decrees.
96
I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your command is without limit.
Mem
97 How I love Your teaching! It is my meditation all day long.
98
Your command makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me.
99
I have more insight than all my teachers because Your decrees are my meditation.
100
I understand more than the elders because I obey Your precepts.
101
I have kept my feet from every evil path to follow Your word.
102
I have not turned from Your judgments, for You Yourself have instructed me.
103
How sweet Your word is to my taste- [sweeter] than honey to my mouth.
104
I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.
Nun
105 Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.
106
I have solemnly sworn to keep Your righteous judgments.
107
I am severely afflicted; Lord, give me life through Your word.
108
Lord, please accept my willing offerings of praise, and teach me Your judgments.
109
My life is constantly in danger, yet I do not forget Your instruction.
110
The wicked have set a trap for me, but I have not wandered from Your precepts.
111
I have Your decrees as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart.
112
I am resolved to obey Your statutes to the very end.
Samek
113 I hate the double-minded, but I love Your instruction.
114
You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.
115
Depart from me, you evil ones, so that I may obey my God's commands.
116
Sustain me as You promised, and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope.
117
Sustain me so that I can be safe and be concerned with Your statutes continually.
118
You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceit is a lie.
119
You remove all the wicked on earth as if they were dross; therefore, I love Your decrees.
120
I tremble in awe of You; I fear Your judgments.
Ayin
121 I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
122
Guarantee Your servant's well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123
My eyes grow weary [looking for] Your salvation and for Your righteous promise.
124
Deal with Your servant based on Your faithful love; teach me Your statutes.
125
I am Your servant; give me understanding so that I may know Your decrees.
126
It is time for the Lord to act, [for] they have broken Your law.
127
Since I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold,
128
I carefully follow all Your precepts and hate every false way.
Pe
129 Your decrees are wonderful; therefore I obey them.
130
The revelation of Your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced.
131
I pant with open mouth because I long for Your commands.
132
Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is [Your] practice toward those who love Your name.
133
Make my steps steady through Your promise; don't let sin dominate me.
134
Redeem me from human oppression, and I will keep Your precepts.
135
Show favor to Your servant, and teach me Your statutes.
136
My eyes pour out streams of tears because people do not follow Your instruction.
Tsade
137 You are righteous, Lord, and Your judgments are just.
138
The decrees You issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy.
139
My anger overwhelms me because my foes forget Your words.
140
Your word is completely pure, and Your servant loves it.
141
I am insignificant and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.
142
Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Your instruction is true.
143
Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but Your commands are my delight.
144
Your decrees are righteous forever. Give me understanding, and I will live.
Qof
145 I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord. I will obey Your statutes.
146
I call to You; save me, and I will keep Your decrees.
147
I rise before dawn and cry out for help; I put my hope in Your word.
148
I am awake through each watch of the night to meditate on Your promise.
149
In keeping with Your faithful love, hear my voice. Lord, give me life, in keeping with Your justice.
150
Those who pursue evil plans come near; they are far from Your instruction.
151
You are near, Lord, and all Your commands are true.
152
Long ago I learned from Your decrees that You have established them forever.
Resh
153 Consider my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your instruction.
154
Defend my cause, and redeem me; give me life, as You promised.
155
Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes.
156
Your compassions are many, Lord; give me life, according to Your judgments.
157
My persecutors and foes are many. I have not turned from Your decrees.
158
I have seen the disloyal and feel disgust because they do not keep Your word.
159
Consider how I love Your precepts; Lord, give me life, according to Your faithful love.
160
The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.
Sin/Shin
161 Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears [only] Your word.
162
I rejoice over Your promise like one who finds vast treasure.
163
I hate and abhor falsehood, [but] I love Your instruction.
164
I praise You seven times a day for Your righteous judgments.
165
Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing makes them stumble.
166
Lord, I hope for Your salvation and carry out Your commands.
167
I obey Your decrees and love them greatly.
168
I obey Your precepts and decrees, for all my ways are before You.
Tav
169 Let my cry reach You, Lord; give me understanding according to Your word.
170
Let my plea reach You; rescue me according to Your promise.
171
My lips pour out praise, for You teach me Your statutes.
172
My tongue sings about Your promise, for all Your commandments are righteous.
173
May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts.
174
I long for Your salvation, Lord, and Your instruction is my delight.
175
Let me live, and I will praise You; may Your judgments help me.
176
I wander like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I do not forget Your commands.