English Standard Version ESV
New Living Translation NLT
1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord!
1
Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD .
2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart,
2
Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.
3 who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!
3
They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.
4 You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.
4
You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.
5 Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!
5
Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!
6 Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
6
Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.
7 I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.
7
As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!
8 I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me! Beth
8
I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me!
9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.
9
How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.
10 With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!
10
I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands.
11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
11
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
12 Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes!
12
I praise you, O LORD ; teach me your decrees.
13 With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth.
13
I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us.
14 In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.
14
I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.
15 I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.
15
I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.
16 I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. Gimel
16
I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word.
17 Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word.
17
Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word.
18 Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.
18
Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.
19 I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me!
19
I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me!
20 My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times.
20
I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations.
21 You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments.
21
You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed.
22 Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies.
22
Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws.
23 Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.
23
Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees.
24 Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. Daleth
24
Your laws please me; they give me wise advice.
25 My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word!
25
I lie in the dust; revive me by your word.
26 When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes!
26
I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees.
27 Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
27
Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.
28 My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!
28
I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word.
29 Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law!
29
Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me.
30
I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations.
31 I cling to your testimonies, O Lord; let me not be put to shame!
31
I cling to your laws. LORD, don’t let me be put to shame!
32 I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart! He
32
I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding.
33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end.
33
Teach me your decrees, O LORD ; I will keep them to the end.
34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
34
Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.
35 Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.
35
Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.
36 Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!
36
Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!
37 Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.
37
Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.
38 Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared.
38
Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you.
39 Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good.
39
Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good.
40 Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life! Waw
40
I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness.
41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise;
41
LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me.
42 then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
42
Then I can answer those who taunt 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.
43
Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope.
44 I will keep your law continually, forever and ever,
44
I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever.
45 and I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts.
45
I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.
46 I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame,
46
I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed.
47 for I find my delight in your commandments, which I love.
47
How I delight in your commands! How I love them!
48 I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. Zayin
48
I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees.
49 Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope.
49
Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope.
50 This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.
50
Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.
51 The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law.
51
The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions.
52 When I think of your rules from of old, I take comfort, O Lord.
52
I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me.
53 Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake your law.
53
I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions.
54 Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my sojourning.
54
Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived.
55 I remember your name in the night, O Lord, and keep your law.
55
I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD ; therefore, I obey your instructions.
56 This blessing has fallen to me, that I have kept your precepts. Heth
56
This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments.
57 The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words.
57
LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words!
58 I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
58
With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised.
59 When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies;
59
I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.
60 I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.
60
I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands.
61 Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law.
61
Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.
62 At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous rules.
62
I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations.
63 I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts.
63
I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments.
64 The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes! Teth
64
O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees.
65 You have dealt well with your servant, O Lord, according to your word.
65
You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised.
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
66
I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.
67
I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.
68 You are good and do good; teach me your statutes.
68
You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees.
69 The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts;
69
Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.
70 their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law.
70
Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions.
71 It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.
71
My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.
72 The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Yodh
72
Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.
73 Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
73
You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.
74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word.
74
May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word.
75 I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
75
I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it.
76 Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant.
76
Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.
77 Let your mercy come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.
77
Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are 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.
78
Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.
79 Let those who fear you turn to me, that they may know your testimonies.
79
Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws.
80 May my heart be blameless in your statutes, that I may not be put to shame! Kaph
80
May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed.
81 My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word.
81
I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word.
82 My eyes long for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me? ”
82
My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me?
83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes.
83
I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.
84 How long must your servant endure? When will you judge those who persecute me?
84
How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me?
85 The insolent have dug pitfalls for me; they do not live according to your law.
85
These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me.
86 All your commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me!
86
All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.
87 They have almost made an end of me on earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.
87
They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments.
88 In your steadfast love give me life, that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth. Lamedh
88
In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws.
89 Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.
89
Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven.
90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast.
90
Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created.
91 By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants.
91
Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans.
92 If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
92
If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery.
93 I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life.
93
I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life.
94 I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.
94
I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.
95 The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I consider your testimonies.
95
Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.
96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad. Mem
96
Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit.
97 Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day.
97
Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long.
98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.
98
Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.
99
Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws.
100 I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts.
100
I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments.
101 I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word.
101
I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word.
102 I do not turn aside from your rules, for you have taught me.
102
I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
103
How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.
104 Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Nun
104
Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life.
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
105
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules.
106
I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations.
107 I am severely afflicted; give me life, O Lord, according to your word!
107
I have suffered much, O LORD ; restore my life again as you promised.
108 Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord, and teach me your rules.
108
LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations.
109 I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget your law.
109
My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts.
110
The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments.
111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
111
Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight.
112 I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end. Samekh
112
I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.
113 I hate the double-minded, but I love your law.
113
I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions.
114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.
114
You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.
115 Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
115
Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands 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!
116
LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed.
117 Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually!
117
Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees.
118 You spurn all who go astray from your statutes, for their cunning is in vain.
118
But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves.
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross, therefore I love your testimonies.
119
You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws!
120 My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments. Ayin
120
I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations.
121 I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
121
Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right.
122 Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me.
122
Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!
123 My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
123
My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.
124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes.
124
I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees.
125 I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies!
125
Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.
126 It is time for the Lord to act, for your law has been broken.
126
LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions.
127 Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.
127
Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.
128 Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right; I hate every false way. Pe
128
Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way.
129 Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.
129
Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them!
130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
130
The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.
131 I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments.
131
I pant with expectation, longing for your commands.
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.
132
Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name.
133 Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
133
Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil.
134 Redeem me from man’s oppression, that I may keep your precepts.
134
Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments.
135 Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes.
135
Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees.
136 My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law. Tsadhe
136
Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.
137 Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules.
137
O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair.
138 You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.
138
Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy.
139 My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words.
139
I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words.
140 Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.
140
Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.
141 I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.
141
I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments.
142 Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true.
142
Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true.
143 Trouble and anguish have found me out, but your commandments are my delight.
143
As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.
144 Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live. Qoph
144
Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live.
145 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord! I will keep your statutes.
145
I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD ! I will obey your decrees.
146 I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies.
146
I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws.
147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words.
147
I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.
148 My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.
148
I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.
149 Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O Lord, according to your justice give me life.
149
In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations.
150 They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from your law.
150
Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions.
151 But you are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are true.
151
But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true.
152 Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever. Resh
152
I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever.
153 Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law.
153
Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions.
154 Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise!
154
Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.
155
The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees.
156 Great is your mercy, O Lord; give me life according to your rules.
156
LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations.
157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from your testimonies.
157
Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws.
158 I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your commands.
158
Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word.
159 Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life according to your steadfast love.
159
See how I love your commandments, LORD . Give back my life because of your unfailing love.
160 The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. Sin and Shin
160
The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever.
161 Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.
161
Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word.
162 I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.
162
I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.
163 I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law.
163
I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions.
164 Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules.
164
I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.
165 Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.
165
Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.
166 I hope for your salvation, O Lord, and I do your commandments.
166
I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands.
167 My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly.
167
I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much.
168 I keep your precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before you. Taw
168
Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do.
169 Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me understanding according to your word!
169
O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised.
170 Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word.
170
Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised.
171 My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes.
171
Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees.
172 My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right.
172
Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right.
173 Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
173
Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments.
174 I long for your salvation, O Lord, and your law is my delight.
174
O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight.
175 Let my soul live and praise you, and let your rules help me.
175
Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.
176
I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2025
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by
Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.