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Psalm 119:89-176
Common English Bible
Psalm 119:89-176
Common English Bible
ל lamed
89 Your word, Lord,
stands firm in heaven forever!
90 Your faithfulness extends from one generation to the next!
You set the earth firmly in place, and it is still there.
91 Your rules endure to this day
because everything serves you.
92 If your Instruction hadn’t been my delight,
I would have died because of my suffering.
93 I will never forget your precepts
because through them you gave me life again.
94 I’m yours—save me
because I’ve pursued your precepts!
95 The wicked wait for me,
wanting to kill me, but I’m studying your laws.
96 I’ve seen that everything,
no matter how perfect, has a limit,[a]
but your commandment is boundless.
מ mem
97 I love your Instruction!
I think about it constantly.
98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies
because it is always with me.
99 I have greater insight than all my teachers
because I contemplate your laws.
100 I have more understanding than the elders
because I guard your precepts.
101 I haven’t set my feet on any evil path
so I can make sure to keep your word.
102 I haven’t deviated from any of your rules
because you are the one who has taught me.
103 Your word is so pleasing to my taste buds—
it’s sweeter than honey in my mouth!
104 I’m studying your precepts—
that’s why I hate every false path.
נ nun
105 Your word is a lamp before my feet
and a light for my journey.
106 I have sworn, and I fully mean it:
I will keep your righteous rules.
107 I have been suffering so much—
Lord, make me live again according to your promise.
108 Please, Lord, accept my spontaneous gifts of praise.
Teach me your rules!
109 Though my life is constantly in danger,
I won’t forget your Instruction.
110 Though the wicked have set a trap for me,
I won’t stray from your precepts.
111 Your laws are my possession forever
because they are my heart’s joy.
112 I have decided to keep your statutes forever, every last one.
ס samek
113 I hate fickle people,
but I love your Instruction.
114 You are my shelter and my shield—
I wait for your promise.
115 Get away from me, you evildoers;
I want to guard my God’s commandments!
116 Sustain me according to your word so I can live!
Don’t let me be put to shame because of hope.
117 Support me so I can be saved
and so I can focus constantly on your statutes.
118 You discard everyone who strays from your statutes
because they are dishonest and false.
119 You dispose of all the wicked people on earth like waste—
that’s why I love your laws.
120 My body shudders because I fear you;
I’m in awe of your rules.
ע ayin
121 I’ve done what is just and right.
Don’t just hand me over to my oppressors.
122 Guarantee good things for your servant.
Please don’t let the arrogant oppress me.
123 My eyes are worn out looking for your saving help—
looking for your word that will set things right.
124 Act toward your servant according to your faithful love.
Teach me your statutes!
125 I’m your servant!
Help me understand so I can know your laws.
126 It is time for the Lord to do something!
Your Instruction has been broken.
127 But I love your commandments
more than gold, even more than pure gold.
128 That’s why I walk straight by every single one of your precepts.
That’s why I hate every false path.
פ pe
129 Your laws are wonderful!
That’s why I guard them.
130 Access to your words[b] gives light,
giving simple folk understanding.
131 I open my mouth up wide, panting,
because I long for your commandments.
132 Come back to me and have mercy on me;
that’s only right for those who love your name.
133 Keep my steps steady by your word;
don’t let any sin rule me.
134 Redeem me from the people who oppress me
so I can keep your precepts.
135 Shine your face on your servant,
and teach me your statutes.
136 Rivers of tears stream from my eyes
because your Instruction isn’t being kept.
צ tsade
137 Lord, you are righteous,
and your rules are right.
138 The laws you commanded are righteous,
completely trustworthy.
139 Anger consumes me
because my enemies have forgotten what you’ve said.
140 Your word has been tried and tested;
your servant loves your word!
141 I’m insignificant and unpopular,
but I don’t forget your precepts.
142 Your righteousness lasts forever!
Your Instruction is true!
143 Stress and strain have caught up with me,
but your commandments are my joy!
144 Your laws are righteous forever.
Help me understand so I can live!
ק qof
145 I cry out with all my heart:
“Lord, answer me so I can guard your statutes!”
146 I cry out to you, “Save me
so I can keep your laws!”
147 I meet the predawn light and cry for help.
I wait for your promise.
148 My eyes encounter each hour of the night
as I think about your word.
149 Listen to my voice, according to your faithful love.
Lord, make me live again, according to your justice.
150 The people who love to plot wicked schemes are nearby,
but they are so far from your Instruction!
151 But you, Lord, are nearby too,
and all your commandments are true.
152 Long ago I learned from your laws
that you had established them forever.
ר resh
153 Look at my suffering and deliver me
because I haven’t forgotten your Instruction.
154 Argue my case and redeem me.
Make me live again by your word.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked
because they haven’t pursued your statutes.
156 You have so much compassion, Lord—
make me live again, according to your rules.
157 My oppressors and enemies are many,
but I haven’t turned away from your laws.
158 I look on the faithless, and I am disgusted
because they haven’t kept your word.
159 Look at how much I love your precepts.
Make me live again, Lord, according to your faithful love!
160 The first thing to know about your word is that it is true
and that all your righteous rules last forever.
שׂ sin and שׁ shin
161 Rulers oppress me without cause,
but my heart honors what you’ve said.
162 I’m overjoyed at your word,
like someone who finds great treasure.
163 I hate, I absolutely despise, what is false,
but I’m in love with your Instruction.
164 I praise you seven times a day
for your righteous rules.
165 The people who love your Instruction enjoy peace—and lots of it.
There’s no stumbling for them!
166 Lord, I wait for your saving help.
I do what you’ve commanded.
167 I keep your laws;
I love them so much!
168 I keep your precepts and your laws
because all my ways are seen by you.
ת tav
169 Let my cry reach you, Lord;
help me understand according to what you’ve said.
170 Let my request for grace come before you;
deliver me according to your promise!
171 Let my lips overflow with praise
because you’ve taught me your statutes.
172 Let my tongue declare your word,
because all your commandments are righteous.
173 Let your power help me
because I have chosen your precepts.
174 Lord, I long for your saving help!
Your Instruction is my joy!
175 Let me live again so I can praise you!
Let your rules help me!
176 I’ve wandered off like a sheep, lost.
Find your servant
because I haven’t forgotten
your commandments!
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:96 Heb uncertain
- Psalm 119:130 Vulg, Sym
Psalm 119:89-176
New International Version
Psalm 119:89-176
New International Version
ל Lamedh
89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;(A)
it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness(B) continues through all generations;(C)
you established the earth, and it endures.(D)
91 Your laws endure(E) to this day,
for all things serve you.(F)
92 If your law had not been my delight,(G)
I would have perished in my affliction.(H)
93 I will never forget(I) your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life.(J)
94 Save me,(K) for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts.(L)
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,(M)
but I will ponder your statutes.(N)
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
but your commands are boundless.(O)
מ Mem
97 Oh, how I love your law!(P)
I meditate(Q) on it all day long.
98 Your commands are always with me
and make me wiser(R) than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.(S)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.(T)
101 I have kept my feet(U) from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.(V)
102 I have not departed from your laws,(W)
for you yourself have taught(X) me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey(Y) to my mouth!(Z)
104 I gain understanding(AA) from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.(AB)
נ Nun
105 Your word is a lamp(AC) for my feet,
a light(AD) on my path.
106 I have taken an oath(AE) and confirmed it,
that I will follow your righteous laws.(AF)
107 I have suffered much;
preserve my life,(AG) Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,(AH)
and teach me your laws.(AI)
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,(AJ)
I will not forget(AK) your law.
110 The wicked have set a snare(AL) for me,
but I have not strayed(AM) from your precepts.
111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.(AN)
112 My heart is set(AO) on keeping your decrees
to the very end.[a](AP)
ס Samekh
113 I hate double-minded people,(AQ)
but I love your law.(AR)
114 You are my refuge and my shield;(AS)
I have put my hope(AT) in your word.
115 Away from me,(AU) you evildoers,
that I may keep the commands of my God!
116 Sustain me,(AV) my God, according to your promise,(AW) and I will live;
do not let my hopes be dashed.(AX)
117 Uphold me,(AY) and I will be delivered;(AZ)
I will always have regard for your decrees.(BA)
118 You reject all who stray(BB) from your decrees,
for their delusions come to nothing.
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;(BC)
therefore I love your statutes.(BD)
120 My flesh trembles(BE) in fear of you;(BF)
I stand in awe(BG) of your laws.
ע Ayin
121 I have done what is righteous and just;(BH)
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;(BI)
do not let the arrogant oppress me.(BJ)
123 My eyes fail,(BK) looking for your salvation,(BL)
looking for your righteous promise.(BM)
124 Deal with your servant according to your love(BN)
and teach me your decrees.(BO)
125 I am your servant;(BP) give me discernment
that I may understand your statutes.(BQ)
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
your law is being broken.(BR)
127 Because I love your commands(BS)
more than gold,(BT) more than pure gold,(BU)
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,(BV)
I hate every wrong path.(BW)
פ Pe
129 Your statutes are wonderful;(BX)
therefore I obey them.(BY)
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;(BZ)
it gives understanding to the simple.(CA)
131 I open my mouth and pant,(CB)
longing for your commands.(CC)
132 Turn to me(CD) and have mercy(CE) on me,
as you always do to those who love your name.(CF)
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;(CG)
let no sin rule(CH) over me.
134 Redeem me from human oppression,(CI)
that I may obey your precepts.(CJ)
135 Make your face shine(CK) on your servant
and teach me your decrees.(CL)
136 Streams of tears(CM) flow from my eyes,
for your law is not obeyed.(CN)
צ Tsadhe
137 You are righteous,(CO) Lord,
and your laws are right.(CP)
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;(CQ)
they are fully trustworthy.(CR)
139 My zeal wears me out,(CS)
for my enemies ignore your words.
140 Your promises(CT) have been thoroughly tested,(CU)
and your servant loves them.(CV)
141 Though I am lowly and despised,(CW)
I do not forget your precepts.(CX)
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
and your law is true.(CY)
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
but your commands give me delight.(CZ)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
give me understanding(DA) that I may live.
ק Qoph
145 I call with all my heart;(DB) answer me, Lord,
and I will obey your decrees.(DC)
146 I call out to you; save me(DD)
and I will keep your statutes.
147 I rise before dawn(DE) and cry for help;
I have put my hope in your word.
148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,(DF)
that I may meditate on your promises.
149 Hear my voice(DG) in accordance with your love;(DH)
preserve my life,(DI) Lord, according to your laws.
150 Those who devise wicked schemes(DJ) are near,
but they are far from your law.
151 Yet you are near,(DK) Lord,
and all your commands are true.(DL)
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes(DM)
that you established them to last forever.(DN)
ר Resh
153 Look on my suffering(DO) and deliver me,(DP)
for I have not forgotten(DQ) your law.
154 Defend my cause(DR) and redeem me;(DS)
preserve my life(DT) according to your promise.(DU)
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek out(DV) your decrees.
156 Your compassion, Lord, is great;(DW)
preserve my life(DX) according to your laws.(DY)
157 Many are the foes who persecute me,(DZ)
but I have not turned(EA) from your statutes.
158 I look on the faithless with loathing,(EB)
for they do not obey your word.(EC)
159 See how I love your precepts;
preserve my life,(ED) Lord, in accordance with your love.
160 All your words are true;
all your righteous laws are eternal.(EE)
ש Sin and Shin
161 Rulers persecute me(EF) without cause,
but my heart trembles(EG) at your word.
162 I rejoice(EH) in your promise
like one who finds great spoil.(EI)
163 I hate and detest(EJ) falsehood
but I love your law.(EK)
164 Seven times a day I praise you
for your righteous laws.(EL)
165 Great peace(EM) have those who love your law,
and nothing can make them stumble.(EN)
166 I wait for your salvation,(EO) Lord,
and I follow your commands.
167 I obey your statutes,
for I love them(EP) greatly.
168 I obey your precepts(EQ) and your statutes,(ER)
for all my ways are known(ES) to you.
ת Taw
169 May my cry come(ET) before you, Lord;
give me understanding(EU) according to your word.(EV)
170 May my supplication come(EW) before you;
deliver me(EX) according to your promise.(EY)
171 May my lips overflow with praise,(EZ)
for you teach me(FA) your decrees.
172 May my tongue sing(FB) of your word,
for all your commands are righteous.(FC)
173 May your hand be ready to help(FD) me,
for I have chosen(FE) your precepts.
174 I long for your salvation,(FF) Lord,
and your law gives me delight.(FG)
175 Let me live(FH) that I may praise you,
and may your laws sustain me.
176 I have strayed like a lost sheep.(FI)
Seek your servant,
for I have not forgotten(FJ) your commands.
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:112 Or decrees / for their enduring reward
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