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119:1  Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in accord with the law of the Lord.
119:2  Blessed are those who observe his statutes and seek him with their whole heart.
119:3  They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways.
119:4  You have ordained that your commands be diligently observed.
119:5  May my ways be steadfast in the observance of your decrees.
119:6  Then I will never be put to shame when I take note of all your precepts.
119:7  I will praise you in sincerity of heart as I ponder your righteous judgments.
119:8  I will observe your decrees; do not forsake me completely. Beth
119:9  How can a young man lead a spotless life? By living according to your word.
119:10  I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your precepts.
119:11  I treasure your word in my heart for fear that I may sin against you.
119:12  Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your decrees.
119:13  With my lips I recite all the judgments you have announced.
119:14  I rejoice in following your statutes more than I would rejoice in endless riches.
119:15  I will meditate on your commands and respect your ways.
119:16  I find my delight in your decrees; I will never forget your word. Gimel
119:17  Be good to your servant so that I may live and keep your word.
119:18  Open my eyes so that I may clearly see the wonders to be found in your law.
119:19  I am only a wayfarer on earth, but do not hide your precepts from me.
119:20  My soul is ever consumed with longing for your judgments.
119:21  You rebuke the arrogant, the accursed, who stray from your precepts.
119:22  Set me free from scorn and contempt, for I have observed your statutes.
119:23  Even though princes assemble and slander me, your servant meditates on your decrees.
119:24  Your statutes are my delight, for they offer me counsel. Daleth
119:25  My soul lies prostrate in the dust; revive me in accordance with your word.
119:26  I proclaim my ways and you answer me; teach me your decrees.
119:27  Help me to understand the way of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonders.
119:28  My soul is wasting away in sorrow; renew my strength in accordance with your word.
119:29  Keep me from the way of falsehood, and let me live according to your law.
119:30  I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set your judgments before me.
119:31  I cling to your statutes, O Lord; do not allow me to be put to shame.
119:32  I run in the way of your precepts, for you have set my heart free. He
119:33  Teach me, O Lord, the way of your decrees, and I will follow it to the end.
119:34  Give me understanding, and I will observe your law and obey it with all my heart.
119:35  Guide me in the way of your precepts, for in them is my delight.
119:36  Dispose my heart to follow your statutes and to flee selfish gain.
119:37  Turn my eyes away from what is unimportant, and let me live in your way.
119:38  Fulfill your word to your servant, so that you may be feared.
119:39  Let me escape the disgrace that I dread, for your judgments are good.
119:40  See, I long for your commandments; in your righteousness preserve my life. Waw
119:41  Let your kindness descend on me, O Lord, your salvation in accord with your promise.
119:42  Then I will respond to those who insult me, because I trust in your word.
119:43  Do not remove from my mouth the word of truth, for I place my hope in your judgment.
119:44  I will keep your law continually, forever and ever.
119:45  I will walk in complete freedom because I have sought your commands.
119:46  I will speak of your statutes in the presence of kings and will not be ashamed.
119:47  Your precepts fill me with delight because I love them.
119:48  I lift up my hands to your precepts, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees. Zayin
119:49  Remember the word you gave to your servant by which you have given me hope.
119:50  This is my consolation in my distress: your word gives me life.
119:51  The arrogant overwhelm me with scorn, but I refuse to turn away from your law.
119:52  I recall your judgments of old, O Lord, and I am greatly comforted.
119:53  I am filled with fury against the wicked, those who forsake your law.
119:54  Your decrees have become my songs wherever I make my dwelling.
119:55  Even during the night I remember your name and observe your teaching, O Lord.
119:56  This is my practice: I obey your commandments. Heth
119:57  My portion, I have said, O Lord, is to observe your words.
119:58  With all my heart I seek your favor; fulfill your word and be gracious to me.
119:59  I have reflected on my ways and resolved to follow your statutes.
119:60  I will make haste and not delay to observe your precepts.
119:61  Though the nets of the wicked entrap me, I do not forget your law.
119:62  At midnight I rise to offer praise to you for the righteousness of your judgments.
119:63  I am a friend to all who fear you, all who observe your commands.
119:64  The earth overflows with your kindness, O Lord; teach me your decrees. Teth
119:65  You have dealt kindly with your servant in accord with your word, O Lord.
119:66  Grant me good judgment and knowledge, for I place my trust in your precepts.
119:67  Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I observe your word.
119:68  You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.
119:69  The arrogant spread lies about me, but with all my heart I observe your commands.
119:70  Their hearts are gross and insensitive, but I find my delight in your law.
119:71  It was a blessing for me to be afflicted, so that I might learn your decrees.
119:72  The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Yodh
119:73  Your hands have created and formed me; grant me understanding so that I may learn your precepts.
119:74  Those who fear you will rejoice when they see me because I place my hope in your word.
119:75  I know, O Lord, that your judgments are righteous and in your fidelity you have humbled me.
119:76  May your kindness bring consolation to me as you have promised your servant.
119:77  Grant me your compassion so that I may live, for your law is my delight.
119:78  May the arrogant who oppress me without cause be put to shame; I will meditate on your commands.
119:79  May those turn to me who fear you, those who understand your statutes.
119:80  May my heart be without blame toward your decrees so that I may not be put to shame. Kaph
119:81  My soul pines for your salvation without ceasing; I place my hope in your word.
119:82  My eyes fail, looking for your word, and I cry out, “When will you comfort me?”
119:83  I am shriveled like a smoke-filled wineskin, but I do not forget your decrees.
119:84  How long must your servant wait? When will you pass judgment on my persecutors?
119:85  The arrogant dig pits to entrap me, which is not in keeping with your law.
119:86  All of your precepts are true; come to my aid, for I am persecuted unjustly.
119:87  My enemies almost took away my life, but I have not forsaken your commands.
119:88  In your kindness spare my life, and I will obey the statutes of your mouth. Lamedh
119:89  Your word, O Lord, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.
119:90  Your faithfulness lasts through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.
119:91  By your judgments all creatures continue to exist, for they are all your servants.
119:92  If your law had not been my delight, I would have already perished in my misery.
119:93  Never will I forget your commands, for through them you have given me life.
119:94  I am yours; save me, for I seek your commandments.
119:95  The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I continue to ponder your decrees.
119:96  I have seen that every perfection is limited, but your precept is unlimited. Mem
119:97  I truly love your law. It is my meditation throughout the day.
119:98  Your precept has given me greater wisdom than my enemies, for it is mine forever.
119:99  I am wiser than all my teachers because I meditate on your commands.
119:100  I have greater insight than the elders, because I keep your commandments.
119:101  I point my feet away from evil paths so that I might observe your word.
119:102  I refuse to ignore your judgments, for it is you yourself who have taught me.
119:103  Your words are sweet to my palate, even sweeter to my tongue than honey.
119:104  Through your commandments I achieve wisdom; therefore, I hate every way that is false. Nun
119:105  Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light to my path.
119:106  With a solemn vow I have sworn to obey the judgments of your righteousness.
119:107  I have been afflicted beyond measure; O Lord, let me live in accord with your word.
119:108  Receive, O Lord, the homage my lips offer you, and instruct me about your judgments.
119:109  Even though I continually take my life in my hands, I do not neglect your law.
119:110  The wicked seek to entrap me, but I have not strayed from your commands.
119:111  Your statutes are my everlasting heritage; they are the very joy of my heart.
119:112  I have set my heart on keeping your decrees, even to the end. Samekh
119:113  I detest those who are hypocritical, but I love your law.
119:114  You are my refuge and my shield; I put my hope in your word.
119:115  Depart from my presence, you evildoers, so that I may observe the precepts of my God.
119:116  Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not delude me in my hope.
119:117  Uphold me, and I will be saved and will remain completely focused on your decrees.
119:118  You cast away all those who swerve from your decrees; their cunning is futile.
119:119  You discard all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore, I love your teachings.
119:120  My flesh trembles before you in terror; your judgments fill me with awe. Ayin
119:121  Since my conduct has been just and upright, do not abandon me to those who oppress me.
119:122  Guarantee the well-being of your servant; do not allow the arrogant to oppress me.
119:123  My eyes fail as I long for your salvation and for the promise of your justice.
119:124  Deal with your servant in accordance with your kindness, and teach me your decrees.
119:125  I am your servant; grant me discernment so that I may understand your statutes.
119:126  It is time, O Lord, for you to take action; your law has been broken.
119:127  That is why I love your precepts more than gold, even the purest gold.
119:128  That is why I regard all your commandments as right and despise every way that is false. Pe
119:129  Wonderful are your statutes; therefore, I willingly observe them.
119:130  The explanation of your words gives light and imparts understanding to the simple.
119:131  I open wide my mouth and sigh, longing eagerly for your precepts.
119:132  Turn and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
119:133  Guide my steps in accord with your word and never let evil triumph over me.
119:134  Rescue me from the oppression of men so that I may observe your commandments.
119:135  Allow your face to shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees.
119:136  Streams of tears flow from my eyes because your law is disregarded. Sadhe
119:137  You are righteous, O Lord, and your judgments are right.
119:138  You have set down your statutes as righteous and as completely faithful.
119:139  Zeal has consumed me because my adversaries ignore your words.
119:140  Your word has been tested through and through, and your servant cherishes it.
119:141  Although I am despised and unimportant, I do not forget your commands.
119:142  Your righteousness is everlasting, and your law is forever true.
119:143  I am afflicted by anguish and distress, but your precepts are my delight.
119:144  Your statutes are forever righteous; grant me understanding and I will live. Qoph
119:145  I call out to you with my whole heart; answer me, O Lord, so that I may observe your decrees.
119:146  I cry out to you; save me so that I may obey your statutes.
119:147  I arise before dawn and cry out for help; I place my hope in your word.
119:148  My eyes are awake before each watch of the night so that I may meditate on your word.
119:149  In accordance with your kindness hear my voice, O Lord; grant me life in accordance with your judgments.
119:150  Those who plot wickedness draw near me, but they are far from your law.
119:151  Yet you, O Lord, are near, and all your precepts are true.
119:152  Long have I known your decrees and that you have established them forever. Resh
119:153  See my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.
119:154  Defend my cause and redeem me; let me live in accord with your word.
119:155  Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not consider your decrees.
119:156  Great is your compassion, O Lord; let me live in accord with your judgments.
119:157  My persecutors and my enemies are many, but I do not cast aside your statutes.
119:158  I regard the faithless with indignation because they do not observe your word.
119:159  Consider how I love your precepts, O Lord; let me live in accord with your kindness.
119:160  Every word you utter is true, and all your righteous judgments are everlasting. Shin
119:161  The powerful persecute me without cause, but it is your word that awes my heart.
119:162  I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.
119:163  Falsehood I abhor and detest, but I love your law.
119:164  Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous judgments.
119:165  Those who love your law have great peace; they encounter no stumbling blocks.
119:166  I await your salvation, O Lord, and I carry out your precepts.
119:167  I obey your statutes, for I love them dearly.
119:168  I obey your commands and your statutes; indeed, all my ways are known to you. Taw
119:169  May my cry come before you, O Lord; grant me understanding according to your word.
119:170  May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your word.
119:171  May my lips proclaim your praise because you teach me your decrees.
119:172  May my tongue sing of your word, for all of your precepts are upright.
119:173  May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your commandments.
119:174  I long for your salvation, O Lord, and your law is my delight.
119:175  Give life to my soul that I may praise you, and let your judgments sustain me.
119:176  I have wandered away like a lost sheep; seek out your servant, for I have not forgotten your precepts.