1Blessed are those whose way is blameless,

who walk in the law of the LORD!

2Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,

who seek him with their whole heart,

3who also do no wrong,

but walk in his ways!

4Thou hast commanded thy precepts

to be kept diligently.

5O that my ways may be steadfast

in keeping thy statutes!

6Then I shall not be put to shame,

having my eyes fixed on all thy commandments.

7I will praise thee with an upright heart,

when I learn thy righteous ordinances.

8I will observe thy statutes;

O forsake me not utterly!

9How can a young man keep his way pure?

By guarding it according to thy word.

10With my whole heart I seek thee;

let me not wander from thy commandments!

11I have laid up thy word in my heart,

that I might not sin against thee.

12Blessed be thou, O LORD;

teach me thy statutes!

13With my lips I declare

all the ordinances of thy mouth.

14In the way of thy testimonies I delight

as much as in all riches.

15I will meditate on thy precepts,

and fix my eyes on thy ways.

16I will delight in thy statutes;

I will not forget thy word.

17Deal bountifully with thy servant,

that I may live and observe thy word.

18Open my eyes, that I may behold

wondrous things out of thy law.

19I am a sojourner on earth;

hide not thy commandments from me!

20My soul is consumed with longing

for thy ordinances at all times.

21Thou dost rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,

who wander from thy commandments;

22take away from me their scorn and contempt,

for I have kept thy testimonies.

23Even though princes sit plotting against me,

thy servant will meditate on thy statutes.

24Thy testimonies are my delight,

they are my counsellors.

25My soul cleaves to the dust;

revive me according to thy word!

26When I told of my ways, thou didst answer me;

teach me thy statutes!

27Make me understand the way of thy precepts,

and I will meditate on thy wondrous works.

28My soul melts away for sorrow;

strengthen me according to thy word!

29Put false ways far from me;

and graciously teach me thy law!

30I have chosen the way of faithfulness,

I set thy ordinances before me.

31I cleave to thy testimonies, O LORD;

let me not be put to shame!

32I will run in the way of thy commandments

when thou enlargest my understanding!

33Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes;

and I will keep it to the end.

34Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law

and observe it with my whole heart.

35Lead me in the path of thy commandments,

for I delight in it.

36Incline my heart to thy testimonies,

and not to gain!

37Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;

and give me life in thy ways.

38Confirm to thy servant thy promise,

which is for those who fear thee.

39Turn away the reproach which I dread;

for thy ordinances are good.

40Behold, I long for thy precepts;

in thy righteousness give me life!

41Let thy steadfast love come to me, O LORD,

thy salvation according to thy promise;

42then shall I have an answer for those who taunt me,

for I trust in thy word.

43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,

for my hope is in thy ordinances.

44I will keep thy law continually,

for ever and ever;

45and I shall walk at liberty,

for I have sought thy precepts.

46I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings,

and shall not be put to shame;

47for I find my delight in thy commandments,

which I love.

48I revere thy commandments, which I love,

and I will meditate on thy statutes.

49Remember thy word to thy servant,

in which thou hast made me hope.

50This is my comfort in my affliction

that thy promise gives me life.

51Godless men utterly deride me,

but I do not turn away from thy law.

52When I think of thy ordinances from of old,

I take comfort, O LORD.

53Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked,

who forsake thy law.

54Thy statutes have been my songs

in the house of my pilgrimage.

55I remember thy name in the night, O LORD,

and keep thy law.

56This blessing has fallen to me,

that I have kept thy precepts.

57The LORD is my portion;

I promise to keep thy words.

58I entreat thy favour with all my heart;

be gracious to me according to thy promise.

59When I think of thy ways,

I turn my feet to thy testimonies;

60I hasten and do not delay

to keep thy commandments.

61Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,

I do not forget thy law.

62At midnight I rise to praise thee,

because of thy righteous ordinances.

63I am a companion of all who fear thee,

of those who keep thy precepts.

64The earth, O LORD, is full of thy steadfast love;

teach me thy statutes!

65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant,

O LORD, according to thy word.

66Teach me good judgment and knowledge,

for I believe in thy commandments.

67Before I was afflicted I went astray;

but now I keep thy word.

68Thou art good and doest good;

teach me thy statutes.

69The godless besmear me with lies,

but with my whole heart I keep thy precepts;

70their heart is gross like fat,

but I delight in thy law.

71It is good for me that I was afflicted,

that I might learn thy statutes.

72The law of thy mouth is better to me

than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

73Thy hands have made and fashioned me;

give me understanding that I may learn thy commandments.

74Those who fear thee shall see me and rejoice,

because I have hoped in thy word.

75I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right,

and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.

76Let thy steadfast love be ready to comfort me

according to thy promise to thy servant.

77Let thy mercy come to me, that I may live;

for thy law is my delight.

78Let the godless be put to shame,

because they have subverted me with guile;

as for me, I will meditate on thy precepts.

79Let those who fear thee turn to me,

that they may know thy testimonies.

80May my heart be blameless in thy statutes,

that I may not be put to shame!

81My soul languishes for thy salvation;

I hope in thy word.

82My eyes fail with watching for thy promise;

I ask, “When wilt thou comfort me?”

83For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,

yet I have not forgotten thy statutes.

84How long must thy servant endure?

When wilt thou judge those who persecute me?

85Godless men have dug pitfalls for me,

men who do not conform to thy law.

86All thy commandments are sure;

they persecute me with falsehood; help me!

87They have almost made an end of me on earth;

but I have not forsaken thy precepts.

88In thy steadfast love spare my life,

that I may keep the testimonies of thy mouth.

89For ever, O LORD, thy word

is firmly fixed in the heavens.

90Thy faithfulness endures to all generations;

thou hast established the earth, and it stands fast.

91By thy appointment they stand this day;

for all things are thy servants.

92If thy law had not been my delight,

I should have perished in my affliction.

93I will never forget thy precepts;

for by them thou hast given me life.

94I am thine, save me;

for I have sought thy precepts.

95The wicked lie in wait to destroy me;

but I consider thy testimonies.

96I have seen a limit to all perfection,

but thy commandment is exceedingly broad.

97Oh, how I love thy law!

It is my meditation all the day.

98Thy commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,

for it is ever with me.

99I have more understanding than all my teachers,

for thy testimonies are my meditation.

100I understand more than the aged,

for I keep thy precepts.

101I hold back my feet from every evil way,

in order to keep thy word.

102I do not turn aside from thy ordinances,

for thou hast taught me.

103How sweet are thy words to my taste,

sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104Through thy precepts I get understanding;

therefore I hate every false way.

105Thy word is a lamp to my feet

and a light to my path.

106I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,

to observe thy righteous ordinances.

107I am sorely afflicted;

give me life, O LORD, according to thy word!

108Accept my offerings of praise, O LORD,

and teach me thy ordinances.

109I hold my life in my hand continually,

but I do not forget thy law.

110The wicked have laid a snare for me,

but I do not stray from thy precepts.

111Thy testimonies are my heritage for ever;

yea, they are the joy of my heart.

112I incline my heart to perform thy statutes

for ever, to the end.

113I hate double-minded men,

but I love thy law.

114Thou art my hiding place and my shield;

I hope in thy word.

115Depart from me, you evildoers,

that I may keep the commandments of my God.

116Uphold me according to thy promise, that I may live,

and let me not be put to shame in my hope!

117Hold me up, that I may be safe

and have regard for thy statutes continually!

118Thou dost spurn all who go astray from thy statutes;

yea, their cunning is in vain.

119All the wicked of the earth thou dost count as dross;

therefore I love thy testimonies.

120My flesh trembles for fear of thee,

and I am afraid of thy judgments.

121I have done what is just and right;

do not leave me to my oppressors.

122Be surety for thy servant for good;

let not the godless oppress me.

123My eyes fail with watching for thy salvation,

and for the fulfilment of thy righteous promise.

124Deal with thy servant according to thy steadfast love,

and teach me thy statutes.

125I am thy servant; give me understanding,

that I may know thy testimonies!

126It is time for the LORD to act,

for thy law has been broken.

127Therefore I love thy commandments

above gold, above fine gold.

128Therefore I direct my steps by all thy precepts;119.128 Gk Jerome: Heb uncertain

I hate every false way.

129Thy testimonies are wonderful;

therefore my soul keeps them.

130The unfolding of thy words gives light;

it imparts understanding to the simple.

131With open mouth I pant,

because I long for thy commandments.

132Turn to me and be gracious to me,

as is thy wont toward those who love thy name.

133Keep steady my steps according to thy promise,

and let no iniquity get dominion over me.

134Redeem me from man's oppression,

that I may keep thy precepts.

135Make thy face shine upon thy servant,

and teach me thy statutes.

136My eyes shed streams of tears,

because men do not keep thy law.

137Righteous art thou, O LORD,

and right are thy judgments.

138Thou hast appointed thy testimonies in righteousness

and in all faithfulness.

139My zeal consumes me,

because my foes forget thy words.

140Thy promise is well tried,

and thy servant loves it.

141I am small and despised,

yet I do not forget thy precepts.

142Thy righteousness is righteous for ever,

and thy law is true.

143Trouble and anguish have come upon me,

but thy commandments are my delight.

144Thy testimonies are righteous for ever;

give me understanding that I may live.

145With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD!

I will keep thy statutes.

146I cry to thee; save me,

that I may observe thy testimonies.

147I rise before dawn and cry for help;

I hope in thy words.

148My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,

that I may meditate upon thy promise.

149Hear my voice in thy steadfast love;

O LORD, in thy justice preserve my life.

150They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose;

they are far from thy law.

151But thou art near, O LORD,

and all thy commandments are true.

152Long have I known from thy testimonies

that thou hast founded them for ever.

153Look on my affliction and deliver me,

for I do not forget thy law.

154Plead my cause and redeem me;

give me life according to thy promise!

155Salvation is far from the wicked,

for they do not seek thy statutes.

156Great is thy mercy, O LORD;

give me life according to thy justice.

157Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,

but I do not swerve from thy testimonies.

158I look at the faithless with disgust,

because they do not keep thy commands.

159Consider how I love thy precepts!

Preserve my life according to thy steadfast love.

160The sum of thy word is truth;

and every one of thy righteous ordinances endures for ever.

161Princes persecute me without cause,

but my heart stands in awe of thy words.

162I rejoice at thy word

like one who finds great spoil.

163I hate and abhor falsehood,

but I love thy law.

164Seven times a day I praise thee

for thy righteous ordinances.

165Great peace have those who love thy law;

nothing can make them stumble.

166I hope for thy salvation, O LORD,

and I do thy commandments.

167My soul keeps thy testimonies;

I love them exceedingly.

168I keep thy precepts and testimonies,

for all my ways are before thee.

169Let my cry come before thee, O LORD;

give me understanding according to thy word!

170Let my supplication come before thee;

deliver me according to thy word.

171My lips will pour forth praise

that thou dost teach me thy statutes.

172My tongue will sing of thy word,

for all thy commandments are right.

173Let thy hand be ready to help me,

for I have chosen thy precepts.

174I long for thy salvation, O LORD,

and thy law is my delight.

175Let me live, that I may praise thee,

and let thy ordinances help me.

176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant,

for I do not forget thy commandments.