Chapter Overview Key ideas, context & where Christ is 1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless , who walk in the law of the LORD !
2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies , who seek him with their whole heart ,
3 who also do no wrong , but walk in his ways !
4 You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently .
5 Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes !
6 Then I shall not be put to shame , having my eyes fixed on all your commandments .
7 I will praise you with an upright heart , when I learn your righteous rules .
8 I will keep your statutes ; do not utterly forsake me ! Beth
9 How can a young man keep his way pure ? By guarding it according to your word .
10 With my whole heart I seek you ; let me not wander from your commandments !
11 I have stored up your word in my heart , that I might not sin against you .
12 Blessed are you , O LORD ; teach me your statutes !
13 With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth .
14 In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches .
15 I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways .
16 I will delight in your statutes ; I will not forget your word . Gimel
17 Deal bountifully with your servant , that I may live and keep your word .
18 Open my eyes , that I may behold wondrous things out of your law .
19 I am a sojourner on the earth ; hide not your commandments from me !
20 My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times .
21 You rebuke the insolent , accursed ones , who wander from your commandments .
22 Take away from me scorn and contempt , for I have kept your testimonies .
23 Even though princes sit plotting against me , your servant will meditate on your statutes .
24 Your testimonies are my delight ; they are my counselors . Daleth
25 My soul clings to the dust ; give me life according to your word !
26 When I told of my ways , you answered me ; teach me your statutes !
27 Make me understand the way of your precepts , and I will meditate on your wondrous works .
28 My soul melts away for sorrow ; strengthen me according to your word !
29 Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law !
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness ; I set your rules before me .
31 I cling to your testimonies , O LORD ; let me not be put to shame !
32 I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart ! He
33 Teach me , O LORD , the way of your statutes ; and I will keep it to the end .
34 Give me understanding , that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart .
35 Lead me in the path of your commandments , for I delight in it .
36 Incline my heart to your testimonies , and not to selfish gain !
37 Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things ; and give me life in your ways .
38 Confirm to your servant your promise , that you may be feared .
39 Turn away the reproach that I dread , for your rules are good .
40 Behold , I long for your precepts ; in your righteousness give me life ! Waw
41 Let your steadfast love come to me , O LORD , your salvation according to your promise ;
42 then shall I have an answer for him who taunts 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 .
44 I will keep your law continually , forever and ever ,
45 and I shall walk in a wide place , for I have sought your precepts .
46 I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame ,
47 for I find my delight in your commandments , which I love .
48 I will lift up my hands toward your commandments , which I love , and I will meditate on your statutes . Zayin
49 Remember your word to your servant , in which you have made me hope .
50 This is my comfort in my affliction , that your promise gives me life .
51 The insolent utterly deride me , but I do not turn away from your law .
52 When I think of your rules from of old , I take comfort , O LORD .
53 Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked , who forsake your law .
54 Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my sojourning .
55 I remember your name in the night , O LORD , and keep your law .
56 This blessing has fallen to me , that I have kept your precepts . Heth
57 The LORD is my portion ; I promise to keep your words .
58 I entreat your favor with all my heart ; be gracious to me according to your promise .
59 When I think on my ways , I turn my feet to your testimonies ;
60 I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments .
61 Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me , I do not forget your law .
62 At midnight I rise to praise you , because of your righteous rules .
63 I am a companion of all who fear you , of those who keep your precepts .
64 The earth , O LORD , is full of your steadfast love ; teach me your statutes ! Teth
65 You have dealt well with your servant , O LORD , according to your word .
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge , for I believe in your commandments .
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray , but now I keep your word .
68 You are good and do good ; teach me your statutes .
69 The insolent smear me with lies , but with my whole heart I keep your precepts ;
70 their heart is unfeeling like fat , but I delight in your law .
71 It is good for me that I was afflicted , that I might learn your statutes .
72 The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces . Yodh
73 Your hands have made and fashioned me ; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments .
74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice , because I have hoped in your word .
75 I know , O LORD , that your rules are righteous , and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me .
76 Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant .
77 Let your mercy come to me , that I may live ; for your law is 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 .
79 Let those who fear you turn to me , that they may know your testimonies .
80 May my heart be blameless in your statutes , that I may not be put to shame ! Kaph
81 My soul longs for your salvation ; I hope in your word .
82 My eyes long for your promise ; I ask , “When will you comfort me ?”
83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke , yet I have not forgotten your statutes .
84 How long must your servant endure ? When will you judge those who persecute me ?
85 The insolent have dug pitfalls for me ; they do not live according to your law .
86 All your commandments are sure ; they persecute me with falsehood ; help me !
87 They have almost made an end of me on earth , but I have not forsaken your precepts .
88 In your steadfast love give me life , that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth . Lamedh
89 Forever , O LORD , your word is firmly fixed in the heavens .
90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations ; you have established the earth , and it stands fast .
91 By your appointment they stand this day , for all things are your servants .
92 If your law had not been my delight , I would have perished in my affliction .
93 I will never forget your precepts , for by them you have given me life .
94 I am yours ; save me , for I have sought your precepts .
95 The wicked lie in wait to destroy me , but I consider your testimonies .
96 I have seen a limit to all perfection , but your commandment is exceedingly broad . Mem
97 Oh how I love your law ! It is my meditation all the day .
98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies , for it is ever with me .
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers , for your testimonies are my meditation .
100 I understand more than the aged , for I keep your precepts .
101 I hold back my feet from every evil way , in order to keep your word .
102 I do not turn aside from your rules , for you have taught me .
103 How sweet are your words to my taste , sweeter than honey to my mouth !
104 Through your precepts I get understanding ; therefore I hate every false way . Nun
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path .
106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it , to keep your righteous rules .
107 I am severely afflicted ; give me life , O LORD , according to your word !
108 Accept my freewill offerings of praise , O LORD , and teach me your rules .
109 I hold my life in my hand continually , but I do not forget your law .
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me , but I do not stray from your precepts .
111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever , for they are the joy of my heart .
112 I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever , to the end . Samekh
113 I hate the double-minded , but I love your law .
114 You are my hiding place and my shield ; I hope in your word .
115 Depart from me , you evildoers , that I may keep the commandments 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 !
117 Hold me up , that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually !
118 You spurn all who go astray from your statutes , for their cunning is in vain .
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross , therefore I love your testimonies .
120 My flesh trembles for fear of you , and I am afraid of your judgments . Ayin
121 I have done what is just and right ; do not leave me to my oppressors .
122 Give your servant a pledge of good ; let not the insolent oppress me .
123 My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise .
124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love , and teach me your statutes .
125 I am your servant ; give me understanding , that I may know your testimonies !
126 It is time for the LORD to act , for your law has been broken .
127 Therefore I love your commandments above gold , above fine gold .
128 Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right ; I hate every false way . Pe
129 Your testimonies are wonderful ; therefore my soul keeps them .
130 The unfolding of your words gives light ; it imparts understanding to the simple .
131 I open my mouth and pant , because I long for your commandments .
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me , as is your way with those who love your name .
133 Keep steady my steps according to your promise , and let no iniquity get dominion over me .
134 Redeem me from man ’s oppression , that I may keep your precepts .
135 Make your face shine upon your servant , and teach me your statutes .
136 My eyes shed streams of tears , because people do not keep your law . Tsadhe
137 Righteous are you , O LORD , and right are your rules .
138 You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness .
139 My zeal consumes me , because my foes forget your words .
140 Your promise is well tried , and your servant loves it .
141 I am small and despised , yet I do not forget your precepts .
142 Your righteousness is righteous forever , and your law is true .
143 Trouble and anguish have found me out , but your commandments are my delight .
144 Your testimonies are righteous forever ; give me understanding that I may live . Qoph
145 With my whole heart I cry ; answer me , O LORD ! I will keep your statutes .
146 I call to you ; save me , that I may observe your testimonies .
147 I rise before dawn and cry for help ; I hope in your words .
148 My eyes are awake before the watches of the night , that I may meditate on your promise .
149 Hear my voice according to your steadfast love ; O LORD , according to your justice give me life .
150 They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose ; they are far from your law .
151 But you are near , O LORD , and all your commandments are true .
152 Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever . Resh
153 Look on my affliction and deliver me , for I do not forget your law .
154 Plead my cause and redeem me ; give me life according to your promise !
155 Salvation is far from the wicked , for they do not seek your statutes .
156 Great is your mercy , O LORD ; give me life according to your rules .
157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries , but I do not swerve from your testimonies .
158 I look at the faithless with disgust , because they do not keep your commands .
159 Consider how I love your precepts ! Give me life , O LORD , according to your steadfast love .
160 The sum of your word is truth , and every one of your righteous rules endures forever . Sin and Shin
161 Princes persecute me without cause , but my heart stands in awe of your words .
162 I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil .
163 I hate and abhor falsehood , but I love your law .
164 Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules .
165 Great peace have those who love your law ; nothing can make them stumble .
166 I hope for your salvation , O LORD , and I do your commandments .
167 My soul keeps your testimonies ; I love them exceedingly .
168 I keep your precepts and testimonies , for all my ways are before you . Taw
169 Let my cry come before you , O LORD ; give me understanding according to your word !
170 Let my plea come before you ; deliver me according to your word .
171 My lips will pour forth praise , for you teach me your statutes .
172 My tongue will sing of your word , for all your commandments are right .
173 Let your hand be ready to help me , for I have chosen your precepts .
174 I long for your salvation , O LORD , and your law is my delight .
175 Let my soul live and praise you , and let your rules help me .
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep ; seek your servant , for I do not forget your commandments .
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