PSALMS 119

1 Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.⋮

2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, that seek him with the whole heart.⋮

3 Yea, they do no unrighteousness; they walk in his ways.⋮

4 Thou hast commanded us thy precepts, that we should observe them diligently.⋮

5 Oh that my ways were established to observe thy statutes!⋮

6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.⋮

7 I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, when I learn thy righteous judgments.⋮

8 I will observe thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.⋮

9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.⋮

10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.⋮

11 Thy word have I laid up in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.⋮

12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.⋮

13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.⋮

14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.⋮

15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.⋮

16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.⋮

17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live; so will I observe thy word.⋮

18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.⋮

19 I am a sojourner in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.⋮

20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.⋮

21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do wander from thy commandments.⋮

22 Take away from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.⋮

23 Princes also sat and talked against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.⋮

24 Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.⋮

25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.⋮

26 I declared my ways, and thou answeredst me: teach me thy statutes.⋮

27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I meditate of thy wondrous works.⋮

28 My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.⋮

29 Remove from me the way of falsehood: and grant me thy law graciously.⋮

30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness: thy judgments have I set before me.⋮

31 I cleave unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.⋮

32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.⋮

33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.⋮

34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.⋮

35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.⋮

36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.⋮

37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken me in thy ways.⋮

38 Confirm thy word unto thy servant, which belongeth unto the fear of thee.⋮

39 Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; for thy judgments are good.⋮

40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.⋮

41 Let thy mercies also come unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.⋮

42 So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; for I trust in thy word.⋮

43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.⋮

44 So shall I observe thy law continually for ever and ever.⋮

45 And I will walk at liberty; for I have sought thy precepts.⋮

46 I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed.⋮

47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.⋮

48 I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.⋮

49 Remember the word unto thy servant, because thou hast made me to hope.⋮

50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.⋮

51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not swerved from thy law.⋮

52 I have remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD, and have comforted myself.⋮

53 Hot indignation hath taken hold upon me, because of the wicked that forsake thy law.⋮

54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.⋮

55 I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have observed thy law.⋮

56 This I have had, because I kept thy precepts.⋮

57 The LORD is my portion: I have said that I would observe thy words.⋮

58 I entreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.⋮

59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.⋮

60 I made haste, and delayed not, to observe thy commandments.⋮

61 The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; but I have not forgotten thy law.⋮

62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.⋮

63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that observe thy precepts.⋮

64 The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.⋮

65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.⋮

66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge; for I have believed in thy commandments.⋮

67 Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now I observe thy word.⋮

68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.⋮

69 The proud have forged a lie against me: with my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.⋮

70 Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.⋮

71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.⋮

72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.⋮

73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.⋮

74 They that fear thee shall see me and be glad; because I have hoped in thy word.⋮

75 I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.⋮

76 Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.⋮

77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.⋮

78 Let the proud be ashamed; for they have overthrown me wrongfully: but I will meditate in thy precepts.⋮

79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and they shall know thy testimonies.⋮

80 Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.⋮

81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.⋮

82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, while I say, When wilt thou comfort me?⋮

83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.⋮

84 How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?⋮

85 The proud have digged pits for me, who are not after thy law.⋮

86 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.⋮

87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.⋮

88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth.⋮

89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.⋮

90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.⋮

91 They abide this day according to thine ordinances; for all things are thy servants.⋮

92 Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.⋮

93 I will never forget thy precepts; for with them thou hast quickened me.⋮

94 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.⋮

95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me; but I will consider thy testimonies.⋮

96 I have seen an end of all perfection; but thy commandment is exceeding broad.⋮

97 Oh how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.⋮

98 Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; for they are 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, because I have kept thy precepts.⋮

101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might observe thy word.⋮

102 I have not turned aside from thy judgments; for thou hast taught me.⋮

103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, 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 unto my feet, and light unto my path,⋮

106 I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will observe thy righteous judgments.⋮

107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.⋮

108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.⋮

109 My soul is continually in my hand; yet do I not forget thy law.⋮

110 The wicked have laid a snare for me; yet went I not astray from thy precepts.⋮

111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.⋮

112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes, for ever, even unto the end.⋮

113 I hate them that are of a double mind; but thy law do I love.⋮

114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.⋮

115 Depart from me, ye evil-doers; that I may keep the commandments of my God.⋮

116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope.⋮

117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, and shall have respect unto thy statutes continually.⋮

118 Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; for their deceit is falsehood.⋮

119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.⋮

120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.⋮

121 I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.⋮

122 Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.⋮

123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for thy righteous word.⋮

124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, 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 work; for they have made void thy law.⋮

127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.⋮

128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.⋮

129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.⋮

130 The opening of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.⋮

131 I opened wide my mouth, and panted; for I longed for thy commandments.⋮

132 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.⋮

133 Order my footsteps in thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.⋮

134 Redeem me from the oppression of man: so will I observe thy precepts.⋮

135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.⋮

136 Mine eyes run down with rivers of water, because they observe not thy law.⋮

137 Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.⋮

138 Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness and very faithfulness.⋮

139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.⋮

140 Thy word is very pure; therefore thy servant loveth it.⋮

141 I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.⋮

142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is truth.⋮

143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delight.⋮

144 Thy testimonies are righteous for ever: give me understanding, and I shall live.⋮

145 I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.⋮

146 I have called unto thee; save me, and I shall observe thy testimonies.⋮

147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.⋮

148 Mine eyes prevented the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.⋮

149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy judgments.⋮

150 They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; they are far from thy law.⋮

151 Thou art nigh, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.⋮

152 Of old have I known from thy testimonies, that thou hast founded them for ever.⋮

153 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me; for I do not forget thy law.⋮

154 Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: quicken me according to thy word.⋮

155 Salvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not thy statutes.⋮

156 Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.⋮

157 Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; yet have I not swerved from they testimonies.⋮

158 I beheld the treacherous dealers, and was grieved; because they observed not thy word.⋮

159 Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.⋮

160 The sum of thy word is truth; and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.⋮

161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of thy words.⋮

162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.⋮

163 I hate and abhor falsehood; but thy law do I love.⋮

164 Seven times a day do I praise thee, because of thy righteous judgments.⋮

165 Great peace have they which love thy law; and they have none occasion of stumbling.⋮

166 I have hoped for thy salvation, O LORD, and have done thy commandments.⋮

167 My soul hath observed thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.⋮

168 I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies; for all my ways are before thee.⋮

169 Let my cry come near 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 Let my lips utter praise; for thou teachest me thy statutes.⋮

172 Let my tongue sing of thy word; for all thy commandments are righteousness.⋮

173 Let thine hand be ready to help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.⋮

174 I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.⋮

175 Let my soul live, and it shall 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.⋮