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119 ALEF Ashrei are the blameless ones in the derech, who walk in the torat Hashem.

Ashrei are they that keep His edot (testimonies), and that seek Him with kol lev.

They also do no iniquity; they walk in His drakhim.

Thou hast commanded us to be diligently shomer over Thy pikkudim (precepts).

O that my drakhim were directed to be shomer over Thy chukkot (statutes)!

Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all Thy mitzvot.

I will praise Thee with yosher levav (uprightness of heart) when I shall have learned Thy righteous mishpatim (ordinances).

I will keep Thy chukkot; O forsake me not utterly. BEIS

How shall a na’ar cleanse his way? By being shomer thereto according to Thy Davar (Word).

10 With my kol lev have I sought Thee; O let me not wander from Thy mitzvot.

11 Thy word have I hid in my lev, lema’an (so that) I might not sin against Thee.

12 Baruch atah, Adonoi; teach me Thy chukkot.

13 With my sfatayim (lips) have I declared all the mishpatim of Thy mouth.

14 I have rejoiced in the derech of Thy edot (testimonies), as much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate in Thy pikkudim, and consider Thy orkhot (paths).

16 I will delight myself in Thy chukkot; I will not forget Thy Davar. GIMEL

17 Deal bountifully with Thy eved, that I may live, and be shomer over Thy Davar.

18 Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold nifla’ot out of Thy torah.

19 I am a ger on ha’aretz; hide not Thy mitzvot from me.

20 My nefesh is shattered with ta’avah for Thy mishpatim at all times.

21 Thou hast rebuked the zedim (arrogant ones) that are arurim (cursed ones), which do wander from Thy mitzvot.

22 Remove from me cherpah (reproach) and contempt; for I have kept Thy edot (testimonies).

23 Though sarim (princes) also sit and speak slander against me, yet Thy eved meditates on Thy chukkot.

24 Thy edot (testimonies) also are my delight and anshei atzati (my counsellors). DALET

25 My nefesh has deveykus unto the aphar; revive Thou me according to Thy Davar.

26 I have recounted my drakhim, and Thou heardest me; teach me Thy chukkot.

27 Make me to understand the derech of Thy pikkudim; so shall I meditate on Thy nifla’ot.

28 My nefesh drops with heavy sorrow; strengthen Thou me according unto Thy Davar.

29 Remove from me the derech sheker; and graciously grant me Thy torah.

30 I have chosen the derech emunah; thy mishpatim have I accounted worthy.

31 I have deveykus with Thy edot (testimonies); Hashem, let me not be ashamed.

32 I will run the derech of Thy mitzvot, for Thou shalt set my lev free. HEH

33 Teach me, Hashem, the derech of Thy chukkot; and I shall keep it unto the end.

34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep Thy torah; yes, I shall be shomer over it with my kol lev.

35 Make me to go in the path of Thy mitzvot; for therein do I delight.

36 Incline my lev unto Thy edot, and not to betza (covetousness, selfish gain).

37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding shav (vanity); and revive Thou me in Thy derech.

38 Establish Thy word unto Thy eved, which is for the fear of Thee.

39 Turn away my cherpah (reproach) which I fear; for Thy mishpatim are tovim.

40 Hinei, I have longed after Thy precepts; revive me in Thy tzedakah. VAV

41 Let Thy chasadim come also unto me, Hashem, even Thy Teshu’ah (salvation), according to Thy word.

42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me; for I trust in Thy Davar.

43 And take not the devar emes utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in Thy mishpatim.

44 So shall I be shomer over Thy torah tamid l’olam va’ed.

45 And I will walk freely in a wide place; for I seek Thy pikkudim.

46 I will speak of Thy edot (testimonies) also before melachim, and will not be ashamed.

47 And I will delight myself in Thy mitzvot, which I love.

48 My palms also will I lift up unto Thy mitzvot, which I love; and I will meditate on Thy chukkot. ZAYIN

49 Remember the davar to Thy eved, on which Thou hast made me hope.

50 This is my comfort in my oni (affliction); for Thy word hath revived me.

51 The zedim (arrogant ones) have had me greatly in derision; yet have I not turned aside from Thy torah.

52 I remembered Thy mishpatim from of old, Hashem; and have comforted myself.

53 Zalafah (indignation) hath taken hold upon me because of the resha’im that forsake Thy torah.

54 Thy chukkot have been my zemirot (songs) in the bais of my pilgrimage.

55 I have remembered Thy Shem, Hashem, in the lailah, and have been shomer over Thy torah.

56 Zot hayetah li, because I kept Thy pikkudim. CHET

57 Thou art my chelek, Hashem; I have said I would be shomer over Thy words.

58 I sought Thy Face with my kol lev; be gracious unto me according to Thy word.

59 I thought on my drakhim, and turned my feet unto Thy edot (testimonies).

60 I made haste, and delayed not to be shomer over Thy mitzvot.

61 The ropes of the resha’im have bound me; but I have not forgotten Thy torah.

62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto Thee because of Thy righteous mishpatim.

63 I am a chaver of all them that fear Thee, and of them that are shomer over Thy pikkudim.

64 Ha’aretz, Hashem, is full of Thy chesed; teach me Thy chukkot. TET

65 Thou hast dealt well with Thy eved, Hashem, according unto Thy word.

66 Teach me good judgment and da’as; for I have believed in Thy mitzvot.

67 Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now have I been shomer over Thy word.

68 Thou art tov, and doest tov; teach me Thy chukkot.

69 The zedim (arrogant ones) have forged a sheker against me; but I will keep Thy pikkudim with my kol lev.

70 Their lev is callous like chelev; I delight in Thy torah.

71 It is tov for me that I have been afflicted l’ma’an (in order that) I might learn Thy chukkot.

72 The torah of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of zahav and kesef. ' YOD

73 Thy hands have made me and established me: give me understanding, that I may learn Thy mitzvot.

74 They that fear Thee will be glad when they see me; for I have hoped in Thy Davar.

75 I know, Hashem, Thy mishpatim are tzedek, and Thou in emunah (faithfulness) hast afflicted me.

76 Let now Thy chesed be for my comfort, according to Thy word unto Thy eved.

77 Let Thy rachamim come unto me, that I may live: for Thy torah is my delight.

78 Let the zedim (arrogant ones) be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate on Thy pikkudim (percepts).

79 Let those that fear Thee turn unto me, and those that have known Thy edot.

80 Let my lev be tamim (blameless, complete) in Thy chukkot; that I be not ashamed. Kaf

81 My nefesh fainteth for Thy salvation: but I hope in Thy davar.

82 Mine eyes fail for Thy word saying, Mosai (when) wilt Thou comfort me?

83 For I am become like a wineskin in the smoke; yet do I not forget Thy chukkot.

84 How many are the days of Thy eved? Mosai (when) wilt Thou execute mishpat on them that persecute me?

85 The zedim (arrogant ones) have dug pits for me, which are not in accordance with Thy torah.

86 All Thy mitzvot are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help Thou me.

87 They had almost consumed me ba’aretz; but I forsook not Thy pikkudim.

88 Revive me after Thy chesed; so shall I be shomer over the edut of Thy mouth. Lamed

89 Forever, Hashem, Thy Davar is settled and stands firm in Shomayim.

90 Thy emunah (faithfulness) is to all generations: Thou hast established eretz, and it stands enduring.

91 They continue enduring to this day according to Thine mishpatim: for all things are Thy avadim.

92 Unless Thy torah had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine oni.

93 I will never forget Thy pikkudim: for with them Thou hast revived me.

94 I am Thine, save me: for I have sought out Thy pikkudim.

95 The resha’im have waited for me to destroy me: but I will think on Thy edot.

96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but Thy mitzvah is boundless. Mem

97 O how I love Thy torah! It is my meditation kol hayom.

98 Thou through Thy mitzvot hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

99 I have more understanding than every melamed of mine: for Thy edot are my meditation.

100 I understand more than the zekenim, for I keep Thy pikkudim.

101 I have refrained my feet from every orakh rah, in order that I might be shomer over Thy Devar.

102 I have not departed from Thy mishpatim: for Thou hast taught me.

103 How sweet are Thy words unto my palate! Sweeter than devash to my mouth!

104 Through Thy pikkudim I get understanding: therefore I hate every orakh sheker. Nun

105 Thy word is a ner unto my feet, ohr unto my path.

106 I have sworn a shevuah, and I will perform it, that I will keep Thy righteous mishpatim.

107 I am afflicted very much: revive me, Hashem, according unto Thy word.

108 Accept the nidvot of my mouth, O Hashem, and teach me Thy mishpatim.

109 My nefesh is continually in my yad: yet do I not forget Thy torah.

110 The resha’im have laid a pach for me: yet I erred not from Thy pikkudim.

111 Thy edot have I taken as a heritage forever: for they are the sasson lev of me.

112 I have inclined mine lev to perform Thy chukkot forever, even unto the end. Samech

113 I hate the doubleminded: but Thy torah do I love.

114 Thou art my seter (hiding place) and my mogen: I hope in Thy Devar.

115 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the mitzvot of Elohai.

116 Uphold me according unto Thy imrah, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed from my hope.

117 Hold Thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto Thy chukkot continually.

118 Thou hast rejected all them that err from Thy chukkot: for their deceitfulness is sheker (falsehood).

119 Thou puttest away all resha’im of eretz like dross; therefore I love Thy edot.

120 My basar trembleth for fear of Thee; and I am afraid of Thy mishpatim. AYIN

121 I have done mishpat and tzedek; leave me not to mine oppressors.

122 Be surety for Thy eved for good; let not the zedim (arrogant ones) oppress me.

123 Mine eyes fail for Thy Yeshuah (salvation), and for the word of Thy tzedakah.

124 Deal with Thy eved according unto Thy chesed, and teach me Thy chukkot.

125 I am Thy eved; give me understanding, that I may know Thy edot (testimonies).

126 It is time for Thee, Hashem, to work; for they have made void Thy torah.

127 Therefore I love Thy mitzvot above zahav; yes, above fine gold.

128 Therefore I esteem right all Thy pikkudim concerning all things; and I hate every orakh sheker. PEH

129 Thy edot (testimonies) are wonderful; therefore doth my nefesh keep them.

130 The petach (entrance, doorway) of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

131 I opened my mouth, and panted; for I longed for Thy mitzvot.

132 Look Thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as Thy manner is unto those that love Shimcha.

133 Order my footsteps in Thy imrah; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

134 Redeem me from the oppression of adam; so will I keep Thy pikkudim.

135 Make Thy face to shine upon Thy eved; and teach me Thy chukkot.

136 Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, for they are not shomer over Thy torah. TZADDI

137 Righteous art Thou, Hashem, and yashar are Thy mishpatim.

138 Thy edot (testimonies) that Thou hast commanded are tzedek and emunah me’od (very faithful).

139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten Thy devarim.

140 Thy word is very tested; therefore Thy eved loveth it.

141 I am small and despised; yet do not I forget Thy pikkudim.

142 Thy tzedakah is tzedek l’olam, and Thy torah emes.

143 Tzoros and anguish have taken hold on me; yet Thy mitzvot are my delight.

144 The tzedek of Thy edot is l’olam; give me understanding, and I shall live. KOPH

145 I cried with my kol lev; hear me, Hashem; I will keep Thy chukkot.

146 I cried unto Thee; save me, and I shall be shomer over Thy edot (testimonies).

147 I rose before the dawn, and cried out for help; I hoped in Thy Davar.

148 Mine eyes are awake through the ashmurot (night watches), that I might meditate on Thy word.

149 Hear my voice according unto Thy chesed; Hashem, revive me according to Thy mishpat.

150 They draw near that follow after wicked schemes; they are far from Thy torah.

151 Thou art karov (near), Hashem; and all Thy mitzvot are emes.

152 Concerning Thy edot (testimonies), I have known of old that Thou hast founded them forever. RESH

153 Consider mine oni (affliction), and deliver me; for I do not forget Thy torah.

154 Plead my cause; for me make go’el redemption; revive me according to Thy word.

155 Yeshuah (salvation) is far from the resha’im, for they seek not Thy chukkot.

156 Great are Thy rachamim, Hashem; revive me according to Thy mishpatim.

157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not turn aside from Thy edot.

158 I beheld the bogedim, and was grieved because they were not shomer over Thy word.

159 Consider how I love Thy pikkudim; revive me, Hashem, according to Thy chesed.

160 Thy word is emes from the beginning; and every one of Thy righteous mishpatim endureth forever. SHIN

161 Sarim (princes) have persecuted me without a cause; but my lev standeth in awe of Thy Davar.

162 I rejoice at Thy imrah (word), as one that findeth great plunder.

163 I hate and abhor sheker; but Thy torah do I love.

164 Shevah times a day do I praise Thee because of Thy righteous mishpatim.

165 Great shalom have they which love Thy torah; nothing shall cause them to stumble.

166 Hashem, I have hoped for Thy Yeshuah (salvation), and do Thy mitzvot.

167 My nefesh is shomer over Thy edot (testimonies); and I love them exceedingly.

168 I have kept Thy pikkudim and Thy edot; for all my ways are before Thee. TAV

169 Let my cry come near before Thee, Hashem; give me understanding according to Thy Davar.

170 Let my techinnah come before Thee; deliver me according to Thy word.

171 My lips shall utter tehillah, when Thou hast taught me Thy chukkot.

172 My leshon shall speak of Thy word; for all Thy mitzvot are tzedek.

173 Let Thine Yad help me; for I have chosen Thy pikkudim.

174 I have longed for Thy Yeshuah (salvation), Hashem; and Thy torah is my delight.

175 Let my nefesh live, and it shall praise Thee; and let Thy mishpatim sustain me.

176 I have gone astray like a seh oved (lost sheep); seek Thy eved; for I do not forget Thy mitzvot.

Psalm 119[a]

א Aleph

Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,(A)
    who walk(B) according to the law of the Lord.(C)
Blessed(D) are those who keep his statutes(E)
    and seek him(F) with all their heart—(G)
they do no wrong(H)
    but follow his ways.(I)
You have laid down precepts(J)
    that are to be fully obeyed.(K)
Oh, that my ways were steadfast
    in obeying your decrees!(L)
Then I would not be put to shame(M)
    when I consider all your commands.(N)
I will praise you with an upright heart
    as I learn your righteous laws.(O)
I will obey your decrees;
    do not utterly forsake me.(P)

ב Beth

How can a young person stay on the path of purity?(Q)
    By living according to your word.(R)
10 I seek you with all my heart;(S)
    do not let me stray from your commands.(T)
11 I have hidden your word in my heart(U)
    that I might not sin(V) against you.
12 Praise be(W) to you, Lord;
    teach me(X) your decrees.(Y)
13 With my lips I recount
    all the laws that come from your mouth.(Z)
14 I rejoice in following your statutes(AA)
    as one rejoices in great riches.
15 I meditate on your precepts(AB)
    and consider your ways.
16 I delight(AC) in your decrees;
    I will not neglect your word.

ג Gimel

17 Be good to your servant(AD) while I live,
    that I may obey your word.(AE)
18 Open my eyes that I may see
    wonderful things in your law.
19 I am a stranger on earth;(AF)
    do not hide your commands from me.
20 My soul is consumed(AG) with longing
    for your laws(AH) at all times.
21 You rebuke the arrogant,(AI) who are accursed,(AJ)
    those who stray(AK) from your commands.
22 Remove from me their scorn(AL) and contempt,
    for I keep your statutes.(AM)
23 Though rulers sit together and slander me,
    your servant will meditate on your decrees.
24 Your statutes are my delight;
    they are my counselors.

ד Daleth

25 I am laid low in the dust;(AN)
    preserve my life(AO) according to your word.(AP)
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
    teach me your decrees.(AQ)
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
    that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.(AR)
28 My soul is weary with sorrow;(AS)
    strengthen me(AT) according to your word.(AU)
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;(AV)
    be gracious to me(AW) and teach me your law.
30 I have chosen(AX) the way of faithfulness;(AY)
    I have set my heart(AZ) on your laws.
31 I hold fast(BA) to your statutes, Lord;
    do not let me be put to shame.
32 I run in the path of your commands,
    for you have broadened my understanding.

ה He

33 Teach me,(BB) Lord, the way of your decrees,
    that I may follow it to the end.[b]
34 Give me understanding,(BC) so that I may keep your law(BD)
    and obey it with all my heart.(BE)
35 Direct me(BF) in the path of your commands,(BG)
    for there I find delight.(BH)
36 Turn my heart(BI) toward your statutes
    and not toward selfish gain.(BJ)
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
    preserve my life(BK) according to your word.[c](BL)
38 Fulfill your promise(BM) to your servant,
    so that you may be feared.
39 Take away the disgrace(BN) I dread,
    for your laws are good.
40 How I long(BO) for your precepts!
    In your righteousness preserve my life.(BP)

ו Waw

41 May your unfailing love(BQ) come to me, Lord,
    your salvation, according to your promise;(BR)
42 then I can answer(BS) anyone who taunts me,(BT)
    for I trust in your word.
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,(BU)
    for I have put my hope(BV) in your laws.
44 I will always obey your law,(BW)
    for ever and ever.
45 I will walk about in freedom,
    for I have sought out your precepts.(BX)
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings(BY)
    and will not be put to shame,(BZ)
47 for I delight(CA) in your commands
    because I love them.(CB)
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
    that I may meditate(CC) on your decrees.

ז Zayin

49 Remember your word(CD) to your servant,
    for you have given me hope.(CE)
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
    Your promise preserves my life.(CF)
51 The arrogant mock me(CG) unmercifully,
    but I do not turn(CH) from your law.
52 I remember,(CI) Lord, your ancient laws,
    and I find comfort in them.
53 Indignation grips me(CJ) because of the wicked,
    who have forsaken your law.(CK)
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song(CL)
    wherever I lodge.
55 In the night, Lord, I remember(CM) your name,
    that I may keep your law.(CN)
56 This has been my practice:
    I obey your precepts.(CO)

ח Heth

57 You are my portion,(CP) Lord;
    I have promised to obey your words.(CQ)
58 I have sought(CR) your face with all my heart;
    be gracious to me(CS) according to your promise.(CT)
59 I have considered my ways(CU)
    and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60 I will hasten and not delay
    to obey your commands.(CV)
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
    I will not forget(CW) your law.
62 At midnight(CX) I rise to give you thanks
    for your righteous laws.(CY)
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,(CZ)
    to all who follow your precepts.(DA)
64 The earth is filled with your love,(DB) Lord;
    teach me your decrees.(DC)

ט Teth

65 Do good(DD) to your servant
    according to your word,(DE) Lord.
66 Teach me knowledge(DF) and good judgment,
    for I trust your commands.
67 Before I was afflicted(DG) I went astray,(DH)
    but now I obey your word.(DI)
68 You are good,(DJ) and what you do is good;
    teach me your decrees.(DK)
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,(DL)
    I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70 Their hearts are callous(DM) and unfeeling,
    but I delight in your law.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted(DN)
    so that I might learn your decrees.
72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me
    than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.(DO)

י Yodh

73 Your hands made me(DP) and formed me;
    give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice(DQ) when they see me,
    for I have put my hope in your word.(DR)
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,(DS)
    and that in faithfulness(DT) you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love(DU) be my comfort,
    according to your promise(DV) to your servant.
77 Let your compassion(DW) come to me that I may live,
    for your law is my delight.(DX)
78 May the arrogant(DY) be put to shame for wronging me without cause;(DZ)
    but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
    those who understand your statutes.(EA)
80 May I wholeheartedly follow(EB) your decrees,(EC)
    that I may not be put to shame.(ED)

כ Kaph

81 My soul faints(EE) with longing for your salvation,(EF)
    but I have put my hope(EG) in your word.
82 My eyes fail,(EH) looking for your promise;(EI)
    I say, “When will you comfort me?”
83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
    I do not forget(EJ) your decrees.
84 How long(EK) must your servant wait?
    When will you punish my persecutors?(EL)
85 The arrogant(EM) dig pits(EN) to trap me,
    contrary to your law.
86 All your commands are trustworthy;(EO)
    help me,(EP) for I am being persecuted(EQ) without cause.(ER)
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
    but I have not forsaken(ES) your precepts.
88 In your unfailing love(ET) preserve my life,(EU)
    that I may obey the statutes(EV) of your mouth.

ל Lamedh

89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;(EW)
    it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness(EX) continues through all generations;(EY)
    you established the earth, and it endures.(EZ)
91 Your laws endure(FA) to this day,
    for all things serve you.(FB)
92 If your law had not been my delight,(FC)
    I would have perished in my affliction.(FD)
93 I will never forget(FE) your precepts,
    for by them you have preserved my life.(FF)
94 Save me,(FG) for I am yours;
    I have sought out your precepts.(FH)
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,(FI)
    but I will ponder your statutes.(FJ)
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
    but your commands are boundless.(FK)

מ Mem

97 Oh, how I love your law!(FL)
    I meditate(FM) on it all day long.
98 Your commands are always with me
    and make me wiser(FN) than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
    for I meditate on your statutes.(FO)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
    for I obey your precepts.(FP)
101 I have kept my feet(FQ) from every evil path
    so that I might obey your word.(FR)
102 I have not departed from your laws,(FS)
    for you yourself have taught(FT) me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
    sweeter than honey(FU) to my mouth!(FV)
104 I gain understanding(FW) from your precepts;
    therefore I hate every wrong path.(FX)

נ Nun

105 Your word is a lamp(FY) for my feet,
    a light(FZ) on my path.
106 I have taken an oath(GA) and confirmed it,
    that I will follow your righteous laws.(GB)
107 I have suffered much;
    preserve my life,(GC) Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,(GD)
    and teach me your laws.(GE)
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,(GF)
    I will not forget(GG) your law.
110 The wicked have set a snare(GH) for me,
    but I have not strayed(GI) from your precepts.
111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;
    they are the joy of my heart.(GJ)
112 My heart is set(GK) on keeping your decrees
    to the very end.[d](GL)

ס Samekh

113 I hate double-minded people,(GM)
    but I love your law.(GN)
114 You are my refuge and my shield;(GO)
    I have put my hope(GP) in your word.
115 Away from me,(GQ) you evildoers,
    that I may keep the commands of my God!
116 Sustain me,(GR) my God, according to your promise,(GS) and I will live;
    do not let my hopes be dashed.(GT)
117 Uphold me,(GU) and I will be delivered;(GV)
    I will always have regard for your decrees.(GW)
118 You reject all who stray(GX) from your decrees,
    for their delusions come to nothing.
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;(GY)
    therefore I love your statutes.(GZ)
120 My flesh trembles(HA) in fear of you;(HB)
    I stand in awe(HC) of your laws.

ע Ayin

121 I have done what is righteous and just;(HD)
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;(HE)
    do not let the arrogant oppress me.(HF)
123 My eyes fail,(HG) looking for your salvation,(HH)
    looking for your righteous promise.(HI)
124 Deal with your servant according to your love(HJ)
    and teach me your decrees.(HK)
125 I am your servant;(HL) give me discernment
    that I may understand your statutes.(HM)
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
    your law is being broken.(HN)
127 Because I love your commands(HO)
    more than gold,(HP) more than pure gold,(HQ)
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,(HR)
    I hate every wrong path.(HS)

פ Pe

129 Your statutes are wonderful;(HT)
    therefore I obey them.(HU)
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;(HV)
    it gives understanding to the simple.(HW)
131 I open my mouth and pant,(HX)
    longing for your commands.(HY)
132 Turn to me(HZ) and have mercy(IA) on me,
    as you always do to those who love your name.(IB)
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;(IC)
    let no sin rule(ID) over me.
134 Redeem me from human oppression,(IE)
    that I may obey your precepts.(IF)
135 Make your face shine(IG) on your servant
    and teach me your decrees.(IH)
136 Streams of tears(II) flow from my eyes,
    for your law is not obeyed.(IJ)

צ Tsadhe

137 You are righteous,(IK) Lord,
    and your laws are right.(IL)
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;(IM)
    they are fully trustworthy.(IN)
139 My zeal wears me out,(IO)
    for my enemies ignore your words.
140 Your promises(IP) have been thoroughly tested,(IQ)
    and your servant loves them.(IR)
141 Though I am lowly and despised,(IS)
    I do not forget your precepts.(IT)
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
    and your law is true.(IU)
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
    but your commands give me delight.(IV)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding(IW) that I may live.

ק Qoph

145 I call with all my heart;(IX) answer me, Lord,
    and I will obey your decrees.(IY)
146 I call out to you; save me(IZ)
    and I will keep your statutes.
147 I rise before dawn(JA) and cry for help;
    I have put my hope in your word.
148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,(JB)
    that I may meditate on your promises.
149 Hear my voice(JC) in accordance with your love;(JD)
    preserve my life,(JE) Lord, according to your laws.
150 Those who devise wicked schemes(JF) are near,
    but they are far from your law.
151 Yet you are near,(JG) Lord,
    and all your commands are true.(JH)
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes(JI)
    that you established them to last forever.(JJ)

ר Resh

153 Look on my suffering(JK) and deliver me,(JL)
    for I have not forgotten(JM) your law.
154 Defend my cause(JN) and redeem me;(JO)
    preserve my life(JP) according to your promise.(JQ)
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
    for they do not seek out(JR) your decrees.
156 Your compassion, Lord, is great;(JS)
    preserve my life(JT) according to your laws.(JU)
157 Many are the foes who persecute me,(JV)
    but I have not turned(JW) from your statutes.
158 I look on the faithless with loathing,(JX)
    for they do not obey your word.(JY)
159 See how I love your precepts;
    preserve my life,(JZ) Lord, in accordance with your love.
160 All your words are true;
    all your righteous laws are eternal.(KA)

ש Sin and Shin

161 Rulers persecute me(KB) without cause,
    but my heart trembles(KC) at your word.
162 I rejoice(KD) in your promise
    like one who finds great spoil.(KE)
163 I hate and detest(KF) falsehood
    but I love your law.(KG)
164 Seven times a day I praise you
    for your righteous laws.(KH)
165 Great peace(KI) have those who love your law,
    and nothing can make them stumble.(KJ)
166 I wait for your salvation,(KK) Lord,
    and I follow your commands.
167 I obey your statutes,
    for I love them(KL) greatly.
168 I obey your precepts(KM) and your statutes,(KN)
    for all my ways are known(KO) to you.

ת Taw

169 May my cry come(KP) before you, Lord;
    give me understanding(KQ) according to your word.(KR)
170 May my supplication come(KS) before you;
    deliver me(KT) according to your promise.(KU)
171 May my lips overflow with praise,(KV)
    for you teach me(KW) your decrees.
172 May my tongue sing(KX) of your word,
    for all your commands are righteous.(KY)
173 May your hand be ready to help(KZ) me,
    for I have chosen(LA) your precepts.
174 I long for your salvation,(LB) Lord,
    and your law gives me delight.(LC)
175 Let me live(LD) that I may praise you,
    and may your laws sustain me.
176 I have strayed like a lost sheep.(LE)
    Seek your servant,
    for I have not forgotten(LF) your commands.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
  2. Psalm 119:33 Or follow it for its reward
  3. Psalm 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way
  4. Psalm 119:112 Or decrees / for their enduring reward