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Psalm 119:89-176
Young's Literal Translation
Psalm 119:89-176
Young's Literal Translation
89 [Lamed.] To the age, O Jehovah, Thy word is set up in the heavens.
90 To all generations Thy faithfulness, Thou didst establish earth, and it standeth.
91 According to Thine ordinances They have stood this day, for the whole [are] Thy servants.
92 Unless Thy law [were] my delights, Then had I perished in mine affliction.
93 To the age I forget not Thy precepts, For by them Thou hast quickened me.
94 I [am] Thine, save Thou me, For Thy precepts I have sought.
95 Thy wicked waited for me to destroy me, Thy testimonies I understand.
96 Of all perfection I have seen an end, Broad [is] Thy command -- exceedingly!
97 [Mem.] O how I have loved Thy law! All the day it [is] my meditation.
98 Than mine enemies Thy command maketh me wiser, For it [is] before me to the age.
99 Above all my teachers I have acted wisely. For Thy testimonies [are] my meditation.
100 Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept.
101 From every evil path I restrained my feet, So that I keep Thy word.
102 From Thy judgments I turned not aside, For Thou -- Thou hast directed me.
103 How sweet to my palate hath been Thy saying, Above honey to my mouth.
104 From Thy precepts I have understanding, Therefore I have hated every false path!
105 [Nun.] A lamp to my foot [is] Thy word, And a light to my path.
106 I have sworn, and I confirm [it], To keep the judgments of Thy righteousness.
107 I have been afflicted very much, O Jehovah, quicken me, according to Thy word.
108 Free-will-offerings of my mouth, Accept, I pray Thee, O Jehovah, And Thy judgments teach Thou me.
109 My soul [is] in my hand continually, And Thy law I have not forgotten.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me, And from thy precepts I wandered not.
111 I have inherited Thy testimonies to the age, For the joy of my heart [are] they.
112 I have inclined my heart To do Thy statutes, to the age -- [to] the end!
113 [Samech.] Doubting ones I have hated, And Thy law I have loved.
114 My hiding place and my shield [art] Thou, For Thy word I have hoped.
115 Turn aside from me, ye evil-doers, And I keep the commands of my God.
116 Sustain me according to Thy saying, And I live, and Thou puttest me not to shame Because of my hope.
117 Support Thou me, and I am saved, And I look on Thy statutes continually.
118 Thou hast trodden down All going astray from Thy statutes, For falsehood [is] their deceit.
119 Dross! Thou hast caused to cease All the wicked of the earth; Therefore I have loved Thy testimonies.
120 Trembled from Thy fear hath my flesh, And from Thy judgments I have been afraid!
121 [Ain.] I have done judgment and righteousness, Leave me not to mine oppressors.
122 Make sure Thy servant for good, Let not the proud oppress me.
123 Mine eyes have been consumed for Thy salvation. And for the saying of Thy righteousness.
124 Do with Thy servant according to Thy kindness. And Thy statutes teach Thou me.
125 Thy servant [am] I -- cause me to understand, And I know Thy testimonies.
126 Time for Jehovah to work! they have made void Thy law.
127 Therefore I have loved Thy commands Above gold -- even fine gold.
128 Therefore all my appointments I have declared wholly right, Every path of falsehood I have hated!
129 [Pe.] Wonderful [are] Thy testimonies, Therefore hath my soul kept them.
130 The opening of Thy words enlighteneth, Instructing the simple.
131 My mouth I have opened, yea, I pant, For, for Thy commands I have longed.
132 Look unto me, and favour me, As customary to those loving Thy name.
133 My steps establish by Thy saying, And any iniquity doth not rule over me.
134 Ransom me from the oppression of man, And I observe Thy precepts,
135 Thy face cause to shine on Thy servant, And teach me Thy statutes.
136 Rivulets of waters have come down mine eyes, Because they have not kept Thy law!
137 [Tzade.] Righteous [art] Thou, O Jehovah, And upright [are] Thy judgments.
138 Thou hast appointed Thy testimonies, Righteous and exceeding faithful,
139 Cut me off hath my zeal, For mine adversaries forgot Thy words.
140 Tried [is] thy saying exceedingly, And Thy servant hath loved it.
141 Small I [am], and despised, Thy precepts I have not forgotten.
142 Thy righteousness [is] righteousness to the age, And Thy law [is] truth.
143 Adversity and distress have found me, Thy commands [are] my delights.
144 The righteousness of Thy testimonies [is] to Cause me to understand, and I live!
145 [Koph.] I have called with the whole heart, Answer me, O Jehovah, Thy statutes I keep,
146 I have called Thee, save Thou me, And I do keep Thy testimonies.
147 I have gone forward in the dawn, and I cry, For Thy word I have hoped.
148 Mine eyes have gone before the watches, To meditate in Thy saying.
149 My voice hear, according to Thy kindness, Jehovah, according to Thy judgment quicken me.
150 Near have been my wicked pursuers, From Thy law they have been far off.
151 Near [art] Thou, O Jehovah, And all Thy commands [are] truth.
152 Of old I have known Thy testimonies, That to the age Thou hast founded them!
153 [Resh.] See my affliction, and deliver Thou me, For Thy law I have not forgotten.
154 Plead my plea, and redeem me, According to Thy saying quicken me.
155 Far from the wicked [is] salvation, For Thy statutes they have not sought.
156 Thy mercies [are] many, O Jehovah, According to Thy judgments quicken me.
157 Many [are] my pursuers, and adversaries, From Thy testimonies I have not turned aside.
158 I have seen treacherous ones, And grieve myself, Because Thy saying they have not kept.
159 See, for thy precepts I have loved, Jehovah, According to Thy kindness quicken me.
160 The sum of Thy word [is] truth, And to the age [is] every judgment of Thy righteousness!
161 [Shin.] Princes have pursued me without cause, And because of Thy words was my heart afraid.
162 I do rejoice concerning Thy saying, As one finding abundant spoil.
163 Falsehood I have hated, yea I abominate [it], Thy law I have loved.
164 Seven [times] in a day I have praised Thee, Because of the judgments of Thy righteousness.
165 Abundant peace have those loving Thy law, And they have no stumbling-block.
166 I have waited for Thy salvation, O Jehovah, And Thy commands I have done.
167 Kept hath my soul Thy testimonies, And I do love them exceedingly.
168 I have kept Thy precepts and Thy testimonies, For all my ways are before Thee!
169 [Taw.] My loud cry cometh near before Thee, O Jehovah; According to Thy word cause me to understand.
170 My supplication cometh in before Thee, According to Thy saying deliver Thou me.
171 My lips do utter praise, For Thou dost teach me Thy statutes.
172 My tongue doth sing of Thy saying, For all Thy commands [are] righteous.
173 Thy hand is for a help to me, For Thy commands I have chosen.
174 I have longed for Thy salvation, O Jehovah, And Thy law [is] my delight.
175 My soul liveth, and it doth praise Thee, And Thy judgments do help me.
176 I wandered as a lost sheep, seek Thy servant, For Thy precepts I have not forgotten!
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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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