[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] Thou
hast commanded thy precepts to be kept diligently. [5] O that my ways may
be steadfast in keeping thy statutes! [6] Then I shall not be put to shame,
having my eyes fixed on all thy commandments. [7] I will praise thee with
an upright heart, when I learn thy righteous ordinances. [8] I will observe
thy statutes; O forsake me not utterly! [9] How can a young man keep his
way pure? By guarding it according to thy word. [10] With my whole heart I
seek thee; let me not wander from thy commandments! [11] I have laid up thy
word in my heart, that I might not sin against thee. [12] Blessed be thou,
O LORD; teach me thy statutes! [13] With my lips I declare all the
ordinances of thy mouth. [14] In the way of thy testimonies I delight as
much as in all riches. [15] I will meditate on thy precepts, and fix my
eyes on thy ways. [16] I will delight in thy statutes; I will not forget
thy word. [17] Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live and
observe thy word. [18] Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out
of thy law. [19] I am a sojourner on earth; hide not thy commandments from
me! [20] My soul is consumed with longing for thy ordinances at all times.
[21] Thou dost rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from thy
commandments; [22] take away from me their scorn and contempt, for I have
kept thy testimonies. [23] Even though princes sit plotting against me, thy
servant will meditate on thy statutes. [24] Thy testimonies are my delight,
they are my counselors. [25] My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me
according to thy word! [26] When I told of my ways, thou didst answer me;
teach me thy statutes! [27] Make me understand the way of thy precepts, and
I will meditate on thy wondrous works. [28] My soul melts away for sorrow;
strengthen me according to thy word! [29] Put false ways far from me; and
graciously teach me thy law! [30] I have chosen the way of faithfulness, I
set thy ordinances before me. [31] I cleave to thy testimonies, O LORD; let
me not be put to shame! [32] I will run in the way of thy commandments when
thou enlargest my understanding! [33] Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy
statutes; and I will keep it to the end. [34] Give me understanding, that I
may keep thy law and observe it with my whole heart. [35] Lead me in the
path of thy commandments, for I delight in it. [36] Incline my heart to thy
testimonies, and not to gain! [37] Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;
and give me life in thy ways. [38] Confirm to thy servant thy promise,
which is for those who fear thee. [39] Turn away the reproach which I
dread; for thy ordinances are good. [40] Behold, I long for thy precepts;
in thy righteousness give me life! [41] Let thy steadfast love come to me,
O LORD, thy salvation according to thy promise; [42] then shall I have an
answer for those who taunt me, for I trust in thy word. [43] And take not
the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in thy
ordinances. [44] I will keep thy law continually, for ever and ever; [45]
and I shall walk at liberty, for I have sought thy precepts. [46] I will
also speak of thy testimonies before kings, and shall not be put to shame;
[47] for I find my delight in thy commandments, which I love. [48] I revere
thy commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on thy statutes. [49]
Remember thy word to thy servant, in which thou hast made me hope. [50]
This is my comfort in my affliction that thy promise gives me life. [51]
Godless men utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from thy law. [52]
When I think of thy ordinances from of old, I take comfort, O LORD. [53]
Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake thy law. [54]
Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. [55] I
remember thy name in the night, O LORD, and keep thy law. [56] This
blessing has fallen to me, that I have kept thy precepts. [57] The LORD is
my portion; I promise to keep thy words. [58] I entreat thy favor with all
my heart; be gracious to me according to thy promise. [59] When I think of
thy ways, I turn my feet to thy testimonies; [60] I hasten and do not delay
to keep thy commandments. [61] Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I
do not forget thy law. [62] At midnight I rise to praise thee, because of
thy righteous ordinances. [63] I am a companion of all who fear thee, of
those who keep thy precepts. [64] The earth, O LORD, is full of thy
steadfast love; teach me thy statutes! [65] Thou hast dealt well with thy
servant, O LORD, according to thy word. [66] Teach me good judgment and
knowledge, for I believe in thy commandments. [67] Before I was afflicted I
went astray; but now I keep thy word. [68] Thou art good and doest good;
teach me thy statutes. [69] The godless besmear me with lies, but with my
whole heart I keep thy precepts; [70] their heart is gross like fat, but I
delight in thy law. [71] It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I
might learn thy statutes. [72] The law of thy mouth is better to me than
thousands of gold and silver pieces. [73] Thy hands have made and fashioned
me; give me understanding that I may learn thy commandments. [74] Those who
fear thee shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in thy word. [75]
I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that in faithfulness thou
hast afflicted me. [76] Let thy steadfast love be ready to comfort me
according to thy promise to thy servant. [77] Let thy mercy come to me,
that I may live; for thy law is my delight. [78] Let the godless be put to
shame, because they have subverted me with guile; as for me, I will
meditate on thy precepts. [79] Let those who fear thee turn to me, that
they may know thy testimonies. [80] May my heart be blameless in thy
statutes, that I may not be put to shame! [81] My soul languishes for thy
salvation; I hope in thy word. [82] My eyes fail with watching for thy
promise; I ask, "When wilt thou comfort me?" [83] For I have become like a
wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten thy statutes. [84] How long
must thy servant endure? When wilt thou judge those who persecute me? [85]
Godless men have dug pitfalls for me, men who do not conform to thy law.
[86] All thy 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 thy precepts. [88] In thy steadfast love spare my life, that I may
keep the testimonies of thy mouth. [89] For ever, O LORD, thy word is
firmly fixed in the heavens. [90] Thy faithfulness endures to all
generations; thou hast established the earth, and it stands fast. [91] By
thy appointment they stand this day; for all things are thy servants. [92]
If thy law had not been my delight, I should have perished in my
affliction. [93] I will never forget thy precepts; for by them thou hast
given me life. [94] I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
[95] The wicked lie in wait to destroy me; but I consider thy testimonies.
[96] I have seen a limit to all perfection, but thy commandment is
exceedingly broad. [97] Oh, how I love thy law! It is my meditation all the
day. [98] Thy commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever
with me. [99] I have more understanding than all my teachers, for thy
testimonies are my meditation. [100] I understand more than the aged, for I
keep thy precepts. [101] I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order
to keep thy word. [102] I do not turn aside from thy ordinances, for thou
hast taught me. [103] How sweet are thy words to my taste, sweeter than
honey to my mouth! [104] Through thy precepts I get understanding;
therefore I hate every false way. [105] Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a
light to my path. [106] I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe
thy righteous ordinances. [107] I am sorely afflicted; give me life, O
LORD, according to thy word! [108] Accept my offerings of praise, O LORD,
and teach me thy ordinances. [109] I hold my life in my hand continually,
but I do not forget thy law. [110] The wicked have laid a snare for me, but
I do not stray from thy precepts. [111] Thy testimonies are my heritage for
ever; yea, they are the joy of my heart. [112] I incline my heart to
perform thy statutes for ever, to the end. [113] I hate double-minded men,
but I love thy law. [114] Thou art my hiding place and my shield; I hope in
thy word. [115] Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the
commandments of my God. [116] Uphold me according to thy 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 thy statutes continually! [118] Thou dost
spurn all who go astray from thy statutes; yea, their cunning is in vain.
[119] All the wicked of the earth thou dost count as dross; therefore I
love thy testimonies. [120] My flesh trembles for fear of thee, and I am
afraid of thy judgments. [121] I have done what is just and right; do not
leave me to my oppressors. [122] Be surety for thy servant for good; let
not the godless oppress me. [123] My eyes fail with watching for thy
salvation, and for the fulfilment of thy righteous promise. [124] Deal with
thy servant according to thy steadfast love, and teach me thy statutes.
[125] I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy
testimonies! [126] It is time for the LORD to act, for thy law has been
broken. [127] Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, above fine
gold. [128] Therefore I direct my steps by all thy precepts; I hate every
false way. [129] Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps
them. [130] The unfolding of thy words gives light; it imparts
understanding to the simple. [131] With open mouth I pant, because I long
for thy commandments. [132] Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is thy
wont toward those who love thy name. [133] Keep steady my steps according
to thy promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. [134] Redeem me
from man's oppression, that I may keep thy precepts. [135] Make thy face
shine upon thy servant, and teach me thy statutes. [136] My eyes shed
streams of tears, because men do not keep thy law. [137] Righteous art
thou, O LORD, and right are thy judgments. [138] Thou hast appointed thy
testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness. [139] My zeal
consumes me, because my foes forget thy words. [140] Thy promise is well
tried, and thy servant loves it. [141] I am small and despised, yet I do
not forget thy precepts. [142] Thy righteousness is righteous for ever, and
thy law is true. [143] Trouble and anguish have come upon me, but thy
commandments are my delight. [144] Thy testimonies are righteous for ever;
give me understanding that I may live. [145] With my whole heart I cry;
answer me, O LORD! I will keep thy statutes. [146] I cry to thee; save me,
that I may observe thy testimonies. [147] I rise before dawn and cry for
help; I hope in thy words. [148] My eyes are awake before the watches of
the night, that I may meditate upon thy promise. [149] Hear my voice in thy
steadfast love; O LORD, in thy justice preserve my life. [150] They draw
near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from thy law. [151]
But thou art near, O LORD, and all thy commandments are true. [152] Long
have I known from thy testimonies that thou hast founded them for ever.
[153] Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget thy law.
[154] Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to thy promise!
[155] Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek thy statutes.
[156] Great is thy mercy, O LORD; give me life according to thy justice.
[157] Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from
thy testimonies. [158] I look at the faithless with disgust, because they
do not keep thy commands. [159] Consider how I love thy precepts! Preserve
my life according to thy steadfast love. [160] The sum of thy word is
truth; and every one of thy righteous ordinances endures for ever. [161]
Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of thy
words. [162] I rejoice at thy word like one who finds great spoil. [163] I
hate and abhor falsehood, but I love thy law. [164] Seven times a day I
praise thee for thy righteous ordinances. [165] Great peace have those who
love thy law; nothing can make them stumble. [166] I hope for thy
salvation, O LORD, and I do thy commandments. [167] My soul keeps thy
testimonies; I love them exceedingly. [168] I keep thy precepts and
testimonies, for all my ways are before thee. [169] Let my cry come before
thee, O LORD; give me understanding according to thy word! [170] Let my
supplication come before thee; deliver me according to thy word. [171] My
lips will pour forth praise that thou dost teach me thy statutes. [172] My
tongue will sing of thy word, for all thy commandments are right. [173] Let
thy hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen thy precepts. [174] I long
for thy salvation, O LORD, and thy law is my delight. [175] Let me live,
that I may praise thee, and let thy ordinances help me. [176] I have gone
astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy
commandments.