1. In my trouble I cried to the Lord: and He heard me.
2. O Lord, deliver my soul from wicked lips, and a deceitful tongue.
3. What shall be given to Thee, or what shall be added to Thee, to a deceitful tongue.
4. The sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals that lay waste.
5. Woe is me, that my sojourning is prolonged! I have dwelt with the inhabitants of cedar:
6. My soul hath been long a sojourner.
7. With them that hate peace I was peaceable: when I spoke to them they fought against me without cause.
2. O Lord, deliver my soul from wicked lips, and a deceitful tongue.
3. What shall be given to Thee, or what shall be added to Thee, to a deceitful tongue.
4. The sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals that lay waste.
5. Woe is me, that my sojourning is prolonged! I have dwelt with the inhabitants of cedar:
6. My soul hath been long a sojourner.
7. With them that hate peace I was peaceable: when I spoke to them they fought against me without cause.
12. Blessed art Thou, Yahweh!
Teach me Thy laws.
13. With my lips I recite
all the precepts of Thy mouth.
14. I rejoice in following Thy teachings,
as though I possessed all the treasures.
15. I will meditate upon Thy ordinances,
and keep mine eyes upon Thy paths.
16. I delight in Thy laws;
I will not forget Thy word.
17. Deal kindly with Thy servant, that I may live,
and I will observe Thy word.
18. Open mine eyes, that I may behold
the wonders of Thy law.
19. I am a stranger on the earth:
hide not Thy commandments from me.
20. My soul is consumed with longing,
which ever draws it toward Thy precepts.
21. Thou rebukest the proud, the accursed,
who stray far from Thy commandments.
22. Remove from me shame and contempt,
for I observe Thy teachings.
23. Though princes sit and speak against me,
Thy servant will meditate upon Thy laws.
24. Yea, Thy teachings are my delight;
they are the men of my counsel.
Teach me Thy laws.
13. With my lips I recite
all the precepts of Thy mouth.
14. I rejoice in following Thy teachings,
as though I possessed all the treasures.
15. I will meditate upon Thy ordinances,
and keep mine eyes upon Thy paths.
16. I delight in Thy laws;
I will not forget Thy word.
17. Deal kindly with Thy servant, that I may live,
and I will observe Thy word.
18. Open mine eyes, that I may behold
the wonders of Thy law.
19. I am a stranger on the earth:
hide not Thy commandments from me.
20. My soul is consumed with longing,
which ever draws it toward Thy precepts.
21. Thou rebukest the proud, the accursed,
who stray far from Thy commandments.
22. Remove from me shame and contempt,
for I observe Thy teachings.
23. Though princes sit and speak against me,
Thy servant will meditate upon Thy laws.
24. Yea, Thy teachings are my delight;
they are the men of my counsel.
25. My soul cleaveth to the dust:
revive me, according to Thy word!
26. I have set forth my ways before Thee, and Thou hast answered me:
teach me Thy statutes.
27. Make me understand the way of Thy precepts,
and I will meditate on Thy wonders.
28. My soul, sorrowful, melteth away in tears:
raise me up, according to Thy word.
29. Remove from me the way of falsehood,
and grant me the favor of Thy law.
30. I have chosen the way of faithfulness,
I set Thy precepts before mine eyes.
31. I have clung to Thy teachings:
Yahweh, suffer me not to be confounded.
32. I run in the way of Thy commandments,
for Thou enlargest my heart.
33. Teach me, Yahweh, the way of Thy precepts,
that I may keep it unto the end of my life.
34. Give me understanding, that I may keep Thy law,
and observe it with all my heart.
35. Lead me in the path of Thy commandments,
for therein do I find happiness.
revive me, according to Thy word!
26. I have set forth my ways before Thee, and Thou hast answered me:
teach me Thy statutes.
27. Make me understand the way of Thy precepts,
and I will meditate on Thy wonders.
28. My soul, sorrowful, melteth away in tears:
raise me up, according to Thy word.
29. Remove from me the way of falsehood,
and grant me the favor of Thy law.
30. I have chosen the way of faithfulness,
I set Thy precepts before mine eyes.
31. I have clung to Thy teachings:
Yahweh, suffer me not to be confounded.
32. I run in the way of Thy commandments,
for Thou enlargest my heart.
33. Teach me, Yahweh, the way of Thy precepts,
that I may keep it unto the end of my life.
34. Give me understanding, that I may keep Thy law,
and observe it with all my heart.
35. Lead me in the path of Thy commandments,
for therein do I find happiness.
36. Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies,
and not unto gain.
37. Turn away mine eyes, that they behold not vanity;
quicken me in Thy way.
38. Fulfil unto Thy servant Thy promise,
which Thou hast made unto those who fear Thee.
39. Turn away from me the reproach which I dread,
for Thy precepts are good.
40. I yearn to practise Thy ordinances:
in Thy righteousness quicken me.
41. Let Thy mercy come upon me, O Yahweh,
and Thy salvation, according to Thy word!
42. Then shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me,
for I trust in Thy word.
43. Take not utterly the word of truth from my mouth,
for I hope in Thy precepts.
44. I will keep Thy law continually,
for ever and ever.
45. I will walk at large,
for I seek Thy ordinances.
46. I will speak of Thy testimonies before kings,
and shall not be ashamed.
47. I will delight myself in Thy commandments,
for I love them.
and not unto gain.
37. Turn away mine eyes, that they behold not vanity;
quicken me in Thy way.
38. Fulfil unto Thy servant Thy promise,
which Thou hast made unto those who fear Thee.
39. Turn away from me the reproach which I dread,
for Thy precepts are good.
40. I yearn to practise Thy ordinances:
in Thy righteousness quicken me.
41. Let Thy mercy come upon me, O Yahweh,
and Thy salvation, according to Thy word!
42. Then shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me,
for I trust in Thy word.
43. Take not utterly the word of truth from my mouth,
for I hope in Thy precepts.
44. I will keep Thy law continually,
for ever and ever.
45. I will walk at large,
for I seek Thy ordinances.
46. I will speak of Thy testimonies before kings,
and shall not be ashamed.
47. I will delight myself in Thy commandments,
for I love them.
48. I will lift up my hands to Thy commandments, which I love,
and I will meditate on Thy laws.
49. Remember the word given to Thy servant,
upon which Thou hast made me rest my hope.
50. This is my consolation in affliction,
that Thy word gives me life.
51. The proud heap their mockery upon me:
I do not turn aside from Thy law.
52. I think of Thy precepts from days of old,
O Yahweh, and I am comforted.
53. Indignation seizes me because of the wicked,
who forsake Thy law.
54. Thy laws are the subject of my songs,
in the place of my pilgrimage.
55. By night I remember Thy name, O Yahweh,
and I observe Thy law.
56. This is the portion given to me:
I keep Thy ordinances.
57. My portion, O Yahweh, I say,
is to keep Thy words.
58. I beseech Thee with all my heart;
have mercy on me according to Thy word.
59. I reflect on my ways,
and turn my steps back to Thy teachings.
and I will meditate on Thy laws.
49. Remember the word given to Thy servant,
upon which Thou hast made me rest my hope.
50. This is my consolation in affliction,
that Thy word gives me life.
51. The proud heap their mockery upon me:
I do not turn aside from Thy law.
52. I think of Thy precepts from days of old,
O Yahweh, and I am comforted.
53. Indignation seizes me because of the wicked,
who forsake Thy law.
54. Thy laws are the subject of my songs,
in the place of my pilgrimage.
55. By night I remember Thy name, O Yahweh,
and I observe Thy law.
56. This is the portion given to me:
I keep Thy ordinances.
57. My portion, O Yahweh, I say,
is to keep Thy words.
58. I beseech Thee with all my heart;
have mercy on me according to Thy word.
59. I reflect on my ways,
and turn my steps back to Thy teachings.
60. I hasten, I delay not
to observe Thy commandments.
61. The snares of the wicked surround me,
and I forget not Thy law.
62. At midnight I rise to praise Thee,
because of the judgments of Thy justice.
63. I am the friend of all them that fear Thee,
and of them that keep Thy precepts.
64. The earth is full of Thy goodness, Yahweh:
teach me Thy laws.
65. Thou hast dealt kindly with Thy servant,
Yahweh, according to Thy word.
66. Teach me sound judgment and understanding,
for I believe in Thy commandments.
67. Before I was afflicted, I went astray;
but now I observe Thy word.
68. Thou art good and beneficent:
teach me Thy laws.
69. The proud devise lies against me;
but I keep Thy precepts with all my heart.
70. Their heart is dull as fat;
but I delight in Thy law.
71. It is good for me that I have been afflicted,
that I may learn Thy precepts.
to observe Thy commandments.
61. The snares of the wicked surround me,
and I forget not Thy law.
62. At midnight I rise to praise Thee,
because of the judgments of Thy justice.
63. I am the friend of all them that fear Thee,
and of them that keep Thy precepts.
64. The earth is full of Thy goodness, Yahweh:
teach me Thy laws.
65. Thou hast dealt kindly with Thy servant,
Yahweh, according to Thy word.
66. Teach me sound judgment and understanding,
for I believe in Thy commandments.
67. Before I was afflicted, I went astray;
but now I observe Thy word.
68. Thou art good and beneficent:
teach me Thy laws.
69. The proud devise lies against me;
but I keep Thy precepts with all my heart.
70. Their heart is dull as fat;
but I delight in Thy law.
71. It is good for me that I have been afflicted,
that I may learn Thy precepts.
72. The law of Thy mouth is better to me
than heaps of gold and silver.
73. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me:
give me understanding, that I may learn Thy commandments.
74. Those who fear Thee shall rejoice when they see me,
for I trust in Thy word.
75. I know, Yahweh, that Thy judgments are just;
in Thy faithfulness Thou hast humbled me.
76. Let Thy goodness be my consolation,
according to Thy promise to Thy servant!
77. Let Thy compassion come upon me, that I may live,
for Thy law is my delight!
78. Let the proud who wrongfully oppress me be confounded!
But I meditate on Thy precepts.
79. Let those who fear Thee turn to me,
and those who know Thy testimonies!
80. Let my heart be wholly devoted to Thy statutes,
that I may not be confounded!
81. My soul languishes for Thy salvation;
I hope in Thy word.
than heaps of gold and silver.
73. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me:
give me understanding, that I may learn Thy commandments.
74. Those who fear Thee shall rejoice when they see me,
for I trust in Thy word.
75. I know, Yahweh, that Thy judgments are just;
in Thy faithfulness Thou hast humbled me.
76. Let Thy goodness be my consolation,
according to Thy promise to Thy servant!
77. Let Thy compassion come upon me, that I may live,
for Thy law is my delight!
78. Let the proud who wrongfully oppress me be confounded!
But I meditate on Thy precepts.
79. Let those who fear Thee turn to me,
and those who know Thy testimonies!
80. Let my heart be wholly devoted to Thy statutes,
that I may not be confounded!
81. My soul languishes for Thy salvation;
I hope in Thy word.
82. My eyes languish for Thy promise;
I say, “When wilt Thou comfort me?”
83. For I am like a wineskin exposed to smoke,
yet I forget not Thy laws.
84. How many are the days of Thy servant?
When wilt Thou execute judgment upon those who persecute me?
85. The proud dig pits to destroy me;
they are adversaries of Thy law.
86. All Thy commandments are faithfulness;
they persecute me without cause: help me.
87. They had almost destroyed me in the land;
but I forsake not Thy precepts.
88. Give me life in Thy loving-kindness,
and I will keep the teaching of Thy mouth.
89. For ever, Yahweh,
Thy word is established in the heavens.
90. From age to age Thy faithfulness endureth;
Thou hast founded the earth, and it standeth.
91. According to Thy laws all things endure unto this day,
for all things obey Thy commands.
92. Had not Thy law been my delight,
I should long since have perished in my affliction.
I say, “When wilt Thou comfort me?”
83. For I am like a wineskin exposed to smoke,
yet I forget not Thy laws.
84. How many are the days of Thy servant?
When wilt Thou execute judgment upon those who persecute me?
85. The proud dig pits to destroy me;
they are adversaries of Thy law.
86. All Thy commandments are faithfulness;
they persecute me without cause: help me.
87. They had almost destroyed me in the land;
but I forsake not Thy precepts.
88. Give me life in Thy loving-kindness,
and I will keep the teaching of Thy mouth.
89. For ever, Yahweh,
Thy word is established in the heavens.
90. From age to age Thy faithfulness endureth;
Thou hast founded the earth, and it standeth.
91. According to Thy laws all things endure unto this day,
for all things obey Thy commands.
92. Had not Thy law been my delight,
I should long since have perished in my affliction.
93. I will never forget Thy ordinances,
for by them Thou hast given me life.
94. I am Thine: save me,
for I seek Thy precepts.
95. The wicked wait for me, to destroy me:
I am attentive to Thy teachings.
96. I have seen bounds to all that is perfect;
Thy commandment hath no limits.
97. How I love Thy law!
It is all the day the object of my meditation.
98. By Thy commandments Thou makest me wiser than mine enemies,
for I have them always with me.
99. I am wiser than all my teachers,
for Thy teachings are the object of my meditation.
100. I have more understanding than the aged,
for I observe Thy ordinances.
101. I keep my foot far from every evil path,
that I may keep Thy word.
102. I do not turn aside from Thy precepts,
for Thou Thyself hast taught me.
103. How sweet Thy word is to my palate,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
for by them Thou hast given me life.
94. I am Thine: save me,
for I seek Thy precepts.
95. The wicked wait for me, to destroy me:
I am attentive to Thy teachings.
96. I have seen bounds to all that is perfect;
Thy commandment hath no limits.
97. How I love Thy law!
It is all the day the object of my meditation.
98. By Thy commandments Thou makest me wiser than mine enemies,
for I have them always with me.
99. I am wiser than all my teachers,
for Thy teachings are the object of my meditation.
100. I have more understanding than the aged,
for I observe Thy ordinances.
101. I keep my foot far from every evil path,
that I may keep Thy word.
102. I do not turn aside from Thy precepts,
for Thou Thyself hast taught me.
103. How sweet Thy word is to my palate,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104. Through Thy precepts I become wise;
therefore I hate every path of falsehood.
105. Thy word is a lamp before my feet,
a light upon my path.
106. I have sworn, and I will be faithful thereto—
to observe the precepts of Thy justice.
107. I am brought very low:
Yahweh, give me life, according to Thy word.
108. Accept, Yahweh, the offering of my lips,
and teach me Thy precepts.
109. My life is continually in my hands,
yet I forget not Thy law.
110. The wicked lay snares for me,
but I stray not from Thy ordinances.
111. I have Thy testimonies for an everlasting inheritance,
for they are the joy of my heart.
112. I have inclined my heart to observe Thy laws,
always, even unto the end.
113. I hate men of a double heart,
but I love Thy law.
114. Thou art my refuge and my shield;
I trust in Thy word.
115. Depart from me, ye wicked,
that I may observe the commandments of my God.
therefore I hate every path of falsehood.
105. Thy word is a lamp before my feet,
a light upon my path.
106. I have sworn, and I will be faithful thereto—
to observe the precepts of Thy justice.
107. I am brought very low:
Yahweh, give me life, according to Thy word.
108. Accept, Yahweh, the offering of my lips,
and teach me Thy precepts.
109. My life is continually in my hands,
yet I forget not Thy law.
110. The wicked lay snares for me,
but I stray not from Thy ordinances.
111. I have Thy testimonies for an everlasting inheritance,
for they are the joy of my heart.
112. I have inclined my heart to observe Thy laws,
always, even unto the end.
113. I hate men of a double heart,
but I love Thy law.
114. Thou art my refuge and my shield;
I trust in Thy word.
115. Depart from me, ye wicked,
that I may observe the commandments of my God.
116. Uphold me according to Thy promise, that I may live,
and suffer me not to be confounded in my hope.
117. Be Thou my support, and I shall be saved,
and I shall ever have Thy laws before mine eyes.
118. Thou despisest all who stray from Thy laws,
for their cunning is naught but falsehood.
119. Thou castest away all the wicked of the earth like dross;
therefore I love Thy teachings.
120. My flesh trembles with fear before Thee,
and I dread Thy judgments.
121. I observe right and justice:
abandon me not to my oppressors.
122. Take Thy servant’s welfare under Thy protection;
and let not the proud oppress me!
123. Mine eyes languish for Thy salvation,
and for the promise of Thy righteousness.
124. Deal with Thy servant according to Thy goodness,
and teach me Thy laws.
125. I am Thy servant: give me understanding,
that I may know Thy teachings.
126. It is time for Yahweh to act:
they violate Thy law.
and suffer me not to be confounded in my hope.
117. Be Thou my support, and I shall be saved,
and I shall ever have Thy laws before mine eyes.
118. Thou despisest all who stray from Thy laws,
for their cunning is naught but falsehood.
119. Thou castest away all the wicked of the earth like dross;
therefore I love Thy teachings.
120. My flesh trembles with fear before Thee,
and I dread Thy judgments.
121. I observe right and justice:
abandon me not to my oppressors.
122. Take Thy servant’s welfare under Thy protection;
and let not the proud oppress me!
123. Mine eyes languish for Thy salvation,
and for the promise of Thy righteousness.
124. Deal with Thy servant according to Thy goodness,
and teach me Thy laws.
125. I am Thy servant: give me understanding,
that I may know Thy teachings.
126. It is time for Yahweh to act:
they violate Thy law.
127. Therefore I love Thy commandments
more than gold, yea, than fine gold.
128. Therefore I hold all Thy precepts to be right,
I hate every path of falsehood.
129. Thy testimonies are wonderful,
therefore my soul keepeth them.
130. The unfolding of Thy words giveth light,
it giveth understanding unto the simple.
131. I open my mouth and pant,
for I am longing for Thy commandments.
132. Turn Thy face unto me and have mercy upon me;
as is just toward those who love Thy name.
133. Establish my steps in Thy word,
and let no iniquity have dominion over me.
134. Deliver me from the oppression of men,
and I will keep Thy precepts.
135. Make Thy face shine upon Thy servant,
and teach me Thy statutes.
136. Mine eyes shed streams of tears,
because Thy law is not observed.
137. Thou art righteous, Yahweh,
and Thy judgments are just.
138. Thou hast given Thy testimonies according to righteousness
and perfect faithfulness.
139. My zeal consumeth me,
because mine adversaries forget Thy words.
more than gold, yea, than fine gold.
128. Therefore I hold all Thy precepts to be right,
I hate every path of falsehood.
129. Thy testimonies are wonderful,
therefore my soul keepeth them.
130. The unfolding of Thy words giveth light,
it giveth understanding unto the simple.
131. I open my mouth and pant,
for I am longing for Thy commandments.
132. Turn Thy face unto me and have mercy upon me;
as is just toward those who love Thy name.
133. Establish my steps in Thy word,
and let no iniquity have dominion over me.
134. Deliver me from the oppression of men,
and I will keep Thy precepts.
135. Make Thy face shine upon Thy servant,
and teach me Thy statutes.
136. Mine eyes shed streams of tears,
because Thy law is not observed.
137. Thou art righteous, Yahweh,
and Thy judgments are just.
138. Thou hast given Thy testimonies according to righteousness
and perfect faithfulness.
139. My zeal consumeth me,
because mine adversaries forget Thy words.
140. Thy word is wholly tried,
and Thy servant loveth it.
141. I am small and despised;
yet I forget not Thy precepts.
142. Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and Thy law is truth.
143. Distress and anguish have overtaken me;
Thy commandments are my delight.
144. Thy testimonies are righteous for ever;
give me understanding, that I may live.
145. I call upon Thee with my whole heart; hear me, Yahweh,
that I may keep Thy laws.
146. I call upon Thee; save me,
that I may observe Thy testimonies.
147. I rise before the dawn, and cry unto Thee;
I hope in Thy word.
148. Mine eyes are awake before the watches of the night,
that I may meditate upon Thy word.
149. Hear my voice according to Thy goodness;
Yahweh, revive me according to Thy judgment.
150. They draw nigh who pursue wickedness,
who have gone far from Thy law.
151. Thou art near, Yahweh,
and all Thy commandments are truth.
152. Of old I have known concerning Thy testimonies,
that Thou hast established them for ever.
and Thy servant loveth it.
141. I am small and despised;
yet I forget not Thy precepts.
142. Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and Thy law is truth.
143. Distress and anguish have overtaken me;
Thy commandments are my delight.
144. Thy testimonies are righteous for ever;
give me understanding, that I may live.
145. I call upon Thee with my whole heart; hear me, Yahweh,
that I may keep Thy laws.
146. I call upon Thee; save me,
that I may observe Thy testimonies.
147. I rise before the dawn, and cry unto Thee;
I hope in Thy word.
148. Mine eyes are awake before the watches of the night,
that I may meditate upon Thy word.
149. Hear my voice according to Thy goodness;
Yahweh, revive me according to Thy judgment.
150. They draw nigh who pursue wickedness,
who have gone far from Thy law.
151. Thou art near, Yahweh,
and all Thy commandments are truth.
152. Of old I have known concerning Thy testimonies,
that Thou hast established them for ever.
153. See my affliction, and deliver me,
for I do not forget Thy law.
154. Plead my cause and be my avenger;
give me life according to Thy word.
155. Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they take no heed to Thy laws.
156. Thy mercies are many, Yahweh;
give me life according to Thy judgments.
157. Many are my persecutors and my enemies;
I do not turn aside from Thy teachings.
158. At the sight of the faithless, I felt horror,
because they do not observe Thy word.
159. Consider how I love Thy precepts;
Yahweh, give me life according to Thy goodness.
160. The sum of Thy word is truth,
and all the laws of Thy justice are eternal.
161. Princes persecute me without cause:
it is at Thy words that my heart trembles.
162. I rejoice in Thy word,
as one who has found rich spoil.
163. I hate falsehood; I abhor it;
I love Thy law.
for I do not forget Thy law.
154. Plead my cause and be my avenger;
give me life according to Thy word.
155. Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they take no heed to Thy laws.
156. Thy mercies are many, Yahweh;
give me life according to Thy judgments.
157. Many are my persecutors and my enemies;
I do not turn aside from Thy teachings.
158. At the sight of the faithless, I felt horror,
because they do not observe Thy word.
159. Consider how I love Thy precepts;
Yahweh, give me life according to Thy goodness.
160. The sum of Thy word is truth,
and all the laws of Thy justice are eternal.
161. Princes persecute me without cause:
it is at Thy words that my heart trembles.
162. I rejoice in Thy word,
as one who has found rich spoil.
163. I hate falsehood; I abhor it;
I love Thy law.
164. Seven times a day I praise Thee,
because of the laws of Thy justice.
165. Great peace have they who love Thy law,
and nothing shall cause them to stumble.
166. I hope in Thy salvation, Yahweh,
and I practise Thy commandments.
167. My soul keeps Thy teachings,
and is enamoured of them.
168. I keep Thy precepts and Thy teachings,
for all my ways are before Thee.
169. Let my cry come unto Thee, Yahweh!
According to Thy word, give me understanding.
170. Let my supplication come before Thee!
According to Thy word, deliver me.
171. Let my lips utter Thy praise,
for Thou hast taught me Thy laws!
172. Let my tongue proclaim Thy word,
for all Thy commandments are just!
173. Let Thy hand be stretched forth to succour me,
for I have chosen Thy precepts!
174. I long for Thy salvation, Yahweh,
and Thy law is my delight.
175. Let my soul live to praise Thee,
and let Thy judgments help me!
because of the laws of Thy justice.
165. Great peace have they who love Thy law,
and nothing shall cause them to stumble.
166. I hope in Thy salvation, Yahweh,
and I practise Thy commandments.
167. My soul keeps Thy teachings,
and is enamoured of them.
168. I keep Thy precepts and Thy teachings,
for all my ways are before Thee.
169. Let my cry come unto Thee, Yahweh!
According to Thy word, give me understanding.
170. Let my supplication come before Thee!
According to Thy word, deliver me.
171. Let my lips utter Thy praise,
for Thou hast taught me Thy laws!
172. Let my tongue proclaim Thy word,
for all Thy commandments are just!
173. Let Thy hand be stretched forth to succour me,
for I have chosen Thy precepts!
174. I long for Thy salvation, Yahweh,
and Thy law is my delight.
175. Let my soul live to praise Thee,
and let Thy judgments help me!
176. I have gone astray like a lost sheep: seek Thy servant;
for I do not forget Thy commandments.
for I do not forget Thy commandments.