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Young's Literal Translation YLT
1 Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD .
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[Aleph.] O the happiness of those perfect in the way, They are walking in the law of Jehovah,
2 Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.
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O the happiness of those keeping His testimonies, With the whole heart they seek Him.
3 They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.
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Yea, they have not done iniquity, In His ways they have walked.
4 You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.
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Thou hast commanded us Thy precepts to keep diligently,
5 Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!
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O that my ways were prepared to keep Thy statutes,
6 Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.
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Then I am not ashamed In my looking unto all Thy commands.
7 As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!
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I confess Thee with uprightness of heart, In my learning the judgments of Thy righteousness.
8 I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me!
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Thy statutes I keep, leave me not utterly!
9 How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.
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[Beth.] With what doth a young man purify his path? To observe -- according to Thy word.
10 I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands.
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With all my heart I have sought Thee, Let me not err from Thy commands.
11 I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
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In my heart I have hid Thy saying, That I sin not before Thee.
12 I praise you, O LORD ; teach me your decrees.
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Blessed [art] Thou, O Jehovah, teach me Thy statutes.
13 I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us.
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With my lips I have recounted All the judgments of Thy mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.
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In the way of Thy testimonies I have joyed, As over all wealth.
15 I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.
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In Thy precepts I meditate, And I behold attentively Thy paths.
16 I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word.
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In Thy statutes I delight myself, I do not forget Thy word.
17 Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word.
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[Gimel.] Confer benefits on Thy servant, I live, and I keep Thy word.
18 Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.
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Uncover mine eyes, and I behold wonders out of Thy law.
19 I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me!
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A sojourner I [am] on earth, Hide not from me Thy commands.
20 I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations.
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Broken hath my soul for desire Unto Thy judgments at all times.
21 You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed.
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Thou hast rebuked the cursed proud, Who are erring from Thy commands.
22 Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws.
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Remove from me reproach and contempt, For Thy testimonies I have kept.
23 Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees.
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Princes also sat -- against me they spoke, Thy servant doth meditate in Thy statutes,
24 Your laws please me; they give me wise advice.
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Thy testimonies also [are] my delight, The men of my counsel!
25 I lie in the dust; revive me by your word.
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[Daleth.] Cleaved to the dust hath my soul, Quicken me according to Thy word.
26 I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees.
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My ways I have recounted, And Thou answerest me, teach me Thy statutes,
27 Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.
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The way of Thy precepts cause me to understand, And I meditate in Thy wonders.
28 I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word.
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My soul hath dropped from affliction, Establish me according to Thy word.
29 Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.
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The way of falsehood turn aside from me And with Thy law favour me.
30 I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations.
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The way of faithfulness I have chosen, Thy judgments I have compared,
31 I cling to your laws. LORD, don’t let me be put to shame!
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I have adhered to Thy testimonies, O Jehovah, put me not to shame.
32 I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding.
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The way of Thy commands I run, For Thou dost enlarge my heart!
33 Teach me your decrees, O LORD ; I will keep them to the end.
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[He.] Show me, O Jehovah, the way of Thy statutes, And I keep it -- [to] the end.
34 Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.
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Cause me to understand, and I keep Thy law, And observe it with the whole heart.
35 Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.
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Cause me to tread in the path of Thy commands, For in it I have delighted.
36 Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!
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Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies, And not unto dishonest gain.
37 Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.
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Remove mine eyes from seeing vanity, In Thy way quicken Thou me.
38 Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you.
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Establish to Thy servant Thy saying, That [is] concerning Thy fear.
39 Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good.
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Remove my reproach that I have feared, For Thy judgments [are] good.
40 I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness.
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Lo, I have longed for Thy precepts, In Thy righteousness quicken Thou me,
41 LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me.
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[Waw.] And meet me doth Thy kindness, O Jehovah, Thy salvation according to Thy saying.
42 Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.
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And I answer him who is reproaching me a word, For I have trusted in Thy word.
43 Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope.
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And Thou takest not utterly away From my mouth the word of truth, Because for Thy judgment I have hoped.
44 I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever.
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And I keep Thy law continually, To the age and for ever.
45 I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.
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And I walk habitually in a broad place, For Thy precepts I have sought.
46 I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed.
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And I speak of Thy testimonies before kings, And I am not ashamed.
47 How I delight in your commands! How I love them!
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And I delight myself in Thy commands, That I have loved,
48 I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees.
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And I lift up my hands unto Thy commands, That I have loved, And I do meditate on Thy statutes!
49 Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope.
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[Zain.] Remember the word to Thy servant, On which Thou hast caused me to hope.
50 Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.
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This [is] my comfort in mine affliction, That Thy saying hath quickened me.
51 The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions.
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The proud have utterly scorned me, From Thy law I have not turned aside.
52 I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me.
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I remembered Thy judgments of old, O Jehovah, And I comfort myself.
53 I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions.
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Horror hath seized me, Because of the wicked forsaking Thy law.
54 Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived.
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Songs have been to me Thy statutes, In the house of my sojournings.
55 I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD ; therefore, I obey your instructions.
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I have remembered in the night Thy name, O Jehovah, And I do keep Thy law.
56 This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments.
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This hath been to me, That Thy precepts I have kept!
57 LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words!
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[Cheth.] My portion [is] Jehovah; I have said -- to keep Thy words,
58 With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised.
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I appeased Thy face with the whole heart, Favour me according to Thy saying.
59 I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.
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I have reckoned my ways, And turn back my feet unto Thy testimonies.
60 I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands.
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I have made haste, And delayed not, to keep Thy commands.
61 Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.
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Cords of the wicked have surrounded me, Thy law I have not forgotten.
62 I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations.
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At midnight I rise to give thanks to Thee, For the judgments of Thy righteousness.
63 I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments.
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A companion I [am] to all who fear Thee, And to those keeping Thy precepts.
64 O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees.
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Of Thy kindness, O Jehovah, the earth is full, Thy statutes teach Thou me!
65 You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised.
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[Teth.] Good Thou didst with Thy servant, O Jehovah, According to Thy word.
66 I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge.
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The goodness of reason and knowledge teach me, For in Thy commands I have believed.
67 I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.
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Before I am afflicted, I -- I am erring, And now Thy saying I have kept.
68 You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees.
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Good Thou [art], and doing good, Teach me Thy statutes.
69 Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.
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Forged against me falsehood have the proud, I with the whole heart keep Thy precepts.
70 Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions.
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Insensate as fat hath been their heart, I -- in Thy law I have delighted.
71 My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.
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Good for me that I have been afflicted, That I might learn Thy statutes.
72 Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.
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Better to me [is] the law of Thy mouth Than thousands of gold and silver!
73 You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.
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[Yod.] Thy hands made me and establish me, Cause me to understand, and I learn Thy commands.
74 May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word.
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Those fearing Thee see me and rejoice, Because for Thy word I have hoped.
75 I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it.
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I have known, O Jehovah, That righteous [are] Thy judgments, And [in] faithfulness Thou hast afflicted me.
76 Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.
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Let, I pray Thee, Thy kindness be to comfort me, According to Thy saying to Thy servant.
77 Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight.
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Meet me do Thy mercies, and I live, For Thy law [is] my delight.
78 Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.
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Ashamed are the proud, For [with] falsehood they dealt perversely with me. I meditate in Thy precepts.
79 Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws.
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Those fearing Thee turn back to me, And those knowing Thy testimonies.
80 May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed.
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My heart is perfect in Thy statutes, So that I am not ashamed.
81 I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word.
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[Kaph.] Consumed for Thy salvation hath been my soul, For Thy word I have hoped.
82 My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me?
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Consumed have been mine eyes for Thy word, Saying, `When doth it comfort me?'
83 I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.
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For I have been as a bottle in smoke, Thy statutes I have not forgotten.
84 How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me?
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How many [are] the days of Thy servant? When dost Thou execute Against my pursuers judgment?
85 These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me.
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The proud have digged for me pits, That [are] not according to Thy law.
86 All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.
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All Thy commands [are] faithfulness, [With] falsehood they have pursued me, Help Thou me.
87 They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments.
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Almost consumed me on earth have they, And I -- I have not forsaken Thy precepts.
88 In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws.
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According to Thy kindness quicken Thou me, And I keep the testimony of Thy mouth!
89 Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven.
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[Lamed.] To the age, O Jehovah, Thy word is set up in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created.
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To all generations Thy faithfulness, Thou didst establish earth, and it standeth.
91 Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans.
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According to Thine ordinances They have stood this day, for the whole [are] Thy servants.
92 If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery.
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Unless Thy law [were] my delights, Then had I perished in mine affliction.
93 I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life.
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To the age I forget not Thy precepts, For by them Thou hast quickened me.
94 I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.
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I [am] Thine, save Thou me, For Thy precepts I have sought.
95 Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.
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Thy wicked waited for me to destroy me, Thy testimonies I understand.
96 Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit.
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Of all perfection I have seen an end, Broad [is] Thy command -- exceedingly!
97 Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long.
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[Mem.] O how I have loved Thy law! All the day it [is] my meditation.
98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.
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Than mine enemies Thy command maketh me wiser, For it [is] before me to the age.
99 Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws.
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Above all my teachers I have acted wisely. For Thy testimonies [are] my meditation.
100 I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments.
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Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept.
101 I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word.
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From every evil path I restrained my feet, So that I keep Thy word.
102 I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well.
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From Thy judgments I turned not aside, For Thou -- Thou hast directed me.
103 How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.
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How sweet to my palate hath been Thy saying, Above honey to my mouth.
104 Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life.
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From Thy precepts I have understanding, Therefore I have hated every false path!
105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
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[Nun.] A lamp to my foot [is] Thy word, And a light to my path.
106 I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations.
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I have sworn, and I confirm [it], To keep the judgments of Thy righteousness.
107 I have suffered much, O LORD ; restore my life again as you promised.
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I have been afflicted very much, O Jehovah, quicken me, according to Thy word.
108 LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations.
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Free-will-offerings of my mouth, Accept, I pray Thee, O Jehovah, And Thy judgments teach Thou me.
109 My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions.
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My soul [is] in my hand continually, And Thy law I have not forgotten.
110 The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments.
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The wicked have laid a snare for me, And from thy precepts I wandered not.
111 Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight.
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I have inherited Thy testimonies to the age, For the joy of my heart [are] they.
112 I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.
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I have inclined my heart To do Thy statutes, to the age -- [to] the end!
113 I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions.
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[Samech.] Doubting ones I have hated, And Thy law I have loved.
114 You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.
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My hiding place and my shield [art] Thou, For Thy word I have hoped.
115 Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God.
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Turn aside from me, ye evil-doers, And I keep the commands of my God.
116 LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed.
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Sustain me according to Thy saying, And I live, and Thou puttest me not to shame Because of my hope.
117 Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees.
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Support Thou me, and I am saved, And I look on Thy statutes continually.
118 But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves.
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Thou hast trodden down All going astray from Thy statutes, For falsehood [is] their deceit.
119 You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws!
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Dross! Thou hast caused to cease All the wicked of the earth; Therefore I have loved Thy testimonies.
120 I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations.
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Trembled from Thy fear hath my flesh, And from Thy judgments I have been afraid!
121 Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right.
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[Ain.] I have done judgment and righteousness, Leave me not to mine oppressors.
122 Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!
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Make sure Thy servant for good, Let not the proud oppress me.
123 My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.
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Mine eyes have been consumed for Thy salvation. And for the saying of Thy righteousness.
124 I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees.
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Do with Thy servant according to Thy kindness. And Thy statutes teach Thou me.
125 Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.
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Thy servant [am] I -- cause me to understand, And I know Thy testimonies.
126 LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions.
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Time for Jehovah to work! they have made void Thy law.
127 Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.
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Therefore I have loved Thy commands Above gold -- even fine gold.
128 Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way.
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Therefore all my appointments I have declared wholly right, Every path of falsehood I have hated!
129 Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them!
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[Pe.] Wonderful [are] Thy testimonies, Therefore hath my soul kept them.
130 The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.
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The opening of Thy words enlighteneth, Instructing the simple.
131 I pant with expectation, longing for your commands.
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My mouth I have opened, yea, I pant, For, for Thy commands I have longed.
132 Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name.
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Look unto me, and favour me, As customary to those loving Thy name.
133 Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil.
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My steps establish by Thy saying, And any iniquity doth not rule over me.
134 Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments.
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Ransom me from the oppression of man, And I observe Thy precepts,
135 Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees.
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Thy face cause to shine on Thy servant, And teach me Thy statutes.
136 Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.
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Rivulets of waters have come down mine eyes, Because they have not kept Thy law!
137 O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair.
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[Tzade.] Righteous [art] Thou, O Jehovah, And upright [are] Thy judgments.
138 Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy.
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Thou hast appointed Thy testimonies, Righteous and exceeding faithful,
139 I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words.
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Cut me off hath my zeal, For mine adversaries forgot Thy words.
140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.
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Tried [is] thy saying exceedingly, And Thy servant hath loved it.
141 I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments.
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Small I [am], and despised, Thy precepts I have not forgotten.
142 Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true.
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Thy righteousness [is] righteousness to the age, And Thy law [is] truth.
143 As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.
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Adversity and distress have found me, Thy commands [are] my delights.
144 Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live.
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The righteousness of Thy testimonies [is] to Cause me to understand, and I live!
145 I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD ! I will obey your decrees.
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[Koph.] I have called with the whole heart, Answer me, O Jehovah, Thy statutes I keep,
146 I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws.
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I have called Thee, save Thou me, And I do keep Thy testimonies.
147 I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.
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I have gone forward in the dawn, and I cry, For Thy word I have hoped.
148 I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.
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Mine eyes have gone before the watches, To meditate in Thy saying.
149 In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations.
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My voice hear, according to Thy kindness, Jehovah, according to Thy judgment quicken me.
150 Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions.
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Near have been my wicked pursuers, From Thy law they have been far off.
151 But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true.
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Near [art] Thou, O Jehovah, And all Thy commands [are] truth.
152 I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever.
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Of old I have known Thy testimonies, That to the age Thou hast founded them!
153 Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions.
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[Resh.] See my affliction, and deliver Thou me, For Thy law I have not forgotten.
154 Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised.
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Plead my plea, and redeem me, According to Thy saying quicken me.
155 The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees.
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Far from the wicked [is] salvation, For Thy statutes they have not sought.
156 LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations.
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Thy mercies [are] many, O Jehovah, According to Thy judgments quicken me.
157 Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws.
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Many [are] my pursuers, and adversaries, From Thy testimonies I have not turned aside.
158 Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word.
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I have seen treacherous ones, And grieve myself, Because Thy saying they have not kept.
159 See how I love your commandments, LORD . Give back my life because of your unfailing love.
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See, for thy precepts I have loved, Jehovah, According to Thy kindness quicken me.
160 The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever.
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The sum of Thy word [is] truth, And to the age [is] every judgment of Thy righteousness!
161 Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word.
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[Shin.] Princes have pursued me without cause, And because of Thy words was my heart afraid.
162 I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.
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I do rejoice concerning Thy saying, As one finding abundant spoil.
163 I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions.
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Falsehood I have hated, yea I abominate [it], Thy law I have loved.
164 I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.
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Seven [times] in a day I have praised Thee, Because of the judgments of Thy righteousness.
165 Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.
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Abundant peace have those loving Thy law, And they have no stumbling-block.
166 I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands.
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I have waited for Thy salvation, O Jehovah, And Thy commands I have done.
167 I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much.
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Kept hath my soul Thy testimonies, And I do love them exceedingly.
168 Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do.
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I have kept Thy precepts and Thy testimonies, For all my ways are before Thee!
169 O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised.
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[Taw.] My loud cry cometh near before Thee, O Jehovah; According to Thy word cause me to understand.
170 Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised.
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My supplication cometh in before Thee, According to Thy saying deliver Thou me.
171 Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees.
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My lips do utter praise, For Thou dost teach me Thy statutes.
172 Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right.
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My tongue doth sing of Thy saying, For all Thy commands [are] righteous.
173 Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments.
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Thy hand is for a help to me, For Thy commands I have chosen.
174 O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight.
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I have longed for Thy salvation, O Jehovah, And Thy law [is] my delight.
175 Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me.
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My soul liveth, and it doth praise Thee, And Thy judgments do help me.
176 I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.
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I wandered as a lost sheep, seek Thy servant, For Thy precepts I have not forgotten!
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