Psalms 119:139-167 in English

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 I not 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 Jehovah: I will keep thy statutes.

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

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

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.

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

¹⁵¹ Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; 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 Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; Yet have I not swerved from thy testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I beheld the treacherous, and was grieved, Because they observe not thy word.

¹⁵⁹ Consider how I love thy precepts: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy lovingkindness.

¹⁶⁰ The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances 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 ordinances.

¹⁶⁵ Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.

¹⁶⁶ I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.

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

¹³⁹ My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies 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 the truth.

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

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

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

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

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

¹⁵⁰ They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

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

¹⁵² Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

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

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and deliver 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 enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.

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

¹⁶⁰ Thy word is true from the beginning: 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 word.

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

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor lying: 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 nothing shall offend them.

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

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

¹³⁹ My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies 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 the truth.

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

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

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

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

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

¹⁵⁰ They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

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

¹⁵² Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

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

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and deliver 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 enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.

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

¹⁶⁰ Thy word is true from the beginning: 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 word.

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

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor lying: 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 nothing shall offend them.

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

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

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.

¹³⁹ I am ◄furious/very angry► because my enemies disregard ◄your words/what you have told us to do►.

¹⁴⁰ ◄Your promises are/All the things that you have said that you will do are► dependable and I love them.

¹⁴¹ I am not important and people despise me, but I do not forget ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.

¹⁴² You are righteous and you will be righteous forever, and your laws will never be changed.

¹⁴³ I constantly have troubles/difficulties and I am worried, but ◄your commands cause/what you have commanded causes► me to be happy.

¹⁴⁴ ◄Your requirements are/All the things that you have instructed us to do are► always fair; help me to understand them in order that I may continue to live.

¹⁴⁵ Yahweh, with all my inner being I call out to you; answer me and I will obey ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►.

¹⁴⁶ I call out to you; save/rescue me in order that I can continue to obey all ◄your requirements/the things that you have instructed us to do►.

¹⁴⁷ Each morning I arise before dawn and call to you to help me; I confidently expect you to do what you have ◄promised/said that you will do►.

¹⁴⁸ All during the night I am awake, and I ◄meditate on/think about► what you have ◄promised/said that you would do►.

¹⁴⁹ Yahweh, because you faithfully love me, listen to me while I pray, and keep me safe because of my obeying ◄your regulations/what you have told us to do►.

¹⁵⁰ Those evil people who oppress/persecute me are coming closer to me; they do not pay any attention to your laws.

¹⁵¹ But Yahweh, you are near to me, and I know that ◄your commands/what you command► will never be changed.

¹⁵² Long ago I found out about ◄your requirements/all the things that you have instructed us to do►, and I know that you intended them to last forever.

¹⁵³ Look at me and see that I am suffering very much, and heal me, because I do not forget your laws.

¹⁵⁴ Defend me when others accuse me, and rescue me from them; allow me to continue to live, as you promised/said that you would.

¹⁵⁵ Wicked people do not obey ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►, so you will certainly not save them.

¹⁵⁶ Yahweh, you are very merciful; allow me to continue to live because of my obeying ◄your regulations/the rules that you have given to us►.

¹⁵⁷ Many people are my enemies and many people ◄cause me to suffer/persecute me►, but I ◄do not turn aside from/have not stopped obeying► LIT ◄your requirements/what you have instructed us to do►.

¹⁵⁸ When I look at those who are not faithful to you, I am disgusted because they do not obey ◄your requirements/what you have instructed us to do►.

¹⁵⁹ Yahweh, notice that I love ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►; because you faithfully love me, allow me to continue to live.

¹⁶⁰ All that you have said is truth, and all ◄your regulations/the rules that you have given to us► will endure forever.

¹⁶¹ Rulers persecute me for no reason, but in my inner being I revere ◄your words/what you have said►.

¹⁶² I am happy about ◄your words/what you have promised to do for me►, as happy as someone who has found a great treasure.

¹⁶³ I thoroughly hate DOU all lies but I love your laws.

¹⁶⁴ Seven/Many times each day I thank you for ◄your regulations/the rules that you have given to us►, and they are all just/fair.

¹⁶⁵ Things go well for those who love your laws; there is nothing adverse/bad that will happen to them.

¹⁶⁶ Yahweh, I confidently expect that you will rescue me from my troubles, and I obey ◄your commands/what you have commanded us►.

¹⁶⁷ I obey ◄what you require/what you have instructed► us to do; I love it all very much.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ QOPH I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, Yahweh! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, Yahweh. All your commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

¹⁵³ RESH Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked, for they don’t seek your statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great are your tender mercies, Yahweh. Revive me according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven’t swerved from your testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don’t observe your word.

¹⁵⁹ Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your loving kindness.

¹⁶⁰ All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

¹⁶¹ SIN AND SHIN Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.

¹⁶² I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.

¹⁶⁵ Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

¹⁶⁶ I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments.

¹⁶⁷ My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ QOPH I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, Yahweh! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, Yahweh. All your commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

¹⁵³ RESH Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked, for they don’t seek your statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great are your tender mercies, Yahweh. Revive me according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven’t swerved from your testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don’t observe your word.

¹⁵⁹ Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your loving kindness.

¹⁶⁰ All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

¹⁶¹ SIN AND SHIN Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.

¹⁶² I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.

¹⁶⁵ Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

¹⁶⁶ I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments.

¹⁶⁷ My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ QOPH I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, LORD! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, LORD, according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, LORD. All your commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

¹⁵³ RESH Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked, for they don’t seek your statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great are your tender mercies, LORD. Revive me according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven’t swerved from your testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don’t observe your word.

¹⁵⁹ Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, LORD, according to your loving kindness.

¹⁶⁰ All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

¹⁶¹ SIN AND SHIN Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.

¹⁶² I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.

¹⁶⁵ Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

¹⁶⁶ I have hoped for your salvation, LORD. I have done your commandments.

¹⁶⁷ My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.

¹³⁹ My passion has overcome me; because my haters are turned away from your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your word is of tested value; and it is dear to your servant.

¹⁴¹ I am small and of no account; but I keep your orders in mind.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an unchanging righteousness, and your law is certain.

¹⁴³ Pain and trouble have overcome me: but your teachings are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness of your unchanging word is eternal; give me wisdom so that I may have life.

¹⁴⁵ KOPH I have made my prayer with all my heart; give answer to me, O Lord: I will keep your rules.

¹⁴⁶ My cry has gone up to you; take me out of trouble, and I will be guided by your unchanging word.

¹⁴⁷ Before the sun is up, my cry for help comes to your ear; my hope is in your words.

¹⁴⁸ In the night watches I am awake, so that I may give thought to your saying.

¹⁴⁹ Let my voice come to you, in your mercy; O Lord, by your decisions give me life.

¹⁵⁰ Those who have evil designs against me come near; they are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, O Lord; and all your teachings are true.

¹⁵² I have long had knowledge that your unchanging word is for ever.

¹⁵³ RESH O see my trouble, and be my saviour; for I keep your law in my mind,

¹⁵⁴ Undertake my cause, and come to my help, give me life, as you have said.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from evil-doers; for they have made no search for your rules.

¹⁵⁶ Great is the number of your mercies, O Lord; give me life in keeping with your decisions.

¹⁵⁷ Great is the number of those who are against me; but I have not been turned away from your unchanging word.

¹⁵⁸ I saw with hate those who were untrue to you; for they did not keep your saying.

¹⁵⁹ See how great is my love for your orders: give me life, O Lord, in keeping with your mercy.

¹⁶⁰ Your word is true from the first; and your upright decision is unchanging for ever.

¹⁶¹ SHIN Rulers have been cruel to me without cause; but I have the fear of your word in my heart.

¹⁶² I am delighted by your saying, like a man who makes discovery of great wealth.

¹⁶³ I am full of hate and disgust for false words; but I am a lover of your law.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day do I give you praise, because of your upright decisions.

¹⁶⁵ Great peace have lovers of your law; they have no cause for falling.

¹⁶⁶ Lord, my hope has been in your salvation; and I have kept your teachings.

¹⁶⁷ My soul has kept your unchanging word; great is my love for it.

¹³⁹ My zeal destroyeth me, because mine oppressors have forgotten thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy *word is exceeding pure, and thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ I am little and despised: thy precepts have I not forgotten.

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

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold upon me: thy commandments are my delights.

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness of thy testimonies is for ever: give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ KOPH. I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will observe thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I call upon thee; save me, and I will keep thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I anticipate the morning-dawn and I cry: I hope in thy word.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes anticipate the night-watches, that I may meditate in thy *word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to thy loving-kindness: O Jehovah, quicken me according to thy judgment.

¹⁵⁰ They have drawn nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

¹⁵¹ Thou, Jehovah, art near, and all thy commandments are truth.

¹⁵² From thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ RESH. See mine affliction, and deliver me; for I have not forgotten thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead 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 Many are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah; quicken me according to thy judgments.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and mine oppressors; I have not declined from thy testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I beheld them that deal treacherously, and was grieved; because they kept not thy *word.

¹⁵⁹ See how I have loved thy precepts: quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy loving-kindness.

¹⁶⁰ The sum of thy word is truth, and every righteous judgment of thine is for ever.

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

¹⁶² I have joy in thy *word, as one that findeth great spoil.

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

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

¹⁶⁵ Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing doth stumble them.

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

¹⁶⁷ My soul hath kept thy testimonies, and I love them exceedingly.

¹³⁹ My devotion is burning me up inside because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been proved true, and that's why I, your servant, love them.

¹⁴¹ I may be unimportant and looked down on, but I don't forget your commandments.

¹⁴² Your goodness and justice last forever; and your law is the truth.

¹⁴³ When I have problems and sadness, your commands make me happy.

¹⁴⁴ Your laws are always right; help me to understand what they mean so I can live.

¹⁴⁵ Qoph My whole being is crying out! Lord, please answer me! I will follow your instructions.

¹⁴⁶ I pray to you, asking, “Please save me!” so I can do what you say.

¹⁴⁷ I get up before dawn, and call out to you for help and put my hope in your word.

¹⁴⁸ During the night I stay awake, meditating on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Listen to what I have to say, Lord, because of your trustworthy love. Keep me alive, Lord, because you always do what's right.

¹⁵⁰ Evil people come running to attack me—they totally disregard your law.

¹⁵¹ But you, Lord, are close beside me; all your commandments are true.

¹⁵² Long ago I realized that your laws will last forever.

¹⁵³ Resh Please look at my suffering and save me! I have not forgotten your teachings.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my case, and save me as you promised! Let me live!

¹⁵⁵ Wicked people can't be saved, because they don't care about what you say.

¹⁵⁶ Lord, your mercy is so great! Because you are always fair, please let me live!

¹⁵⁷ Despite the many people who persecute and mistreat me, I have not strayed from your laws.

¹⁵⁸ Watching these unfaithful people disgusts me because they take no notice of your word.

¹⁵⁹ See how much I love your commandments, Lord. Please let me live because of your trustworthy love.

¹⁶⁰ Your word can be summed up in one word: truth! All of your just laws will last forever.

¹⁶¹ Shin Leaders persecute me for no reason, but I am in awe only of your word.

¹⁶² Your word makes me so happy—I'm like someone who discovers immense treasure.

¹⁶³ I hate and detest lies, but I love your teachings.

¹⁶⁴ I praise you seven times a day because your laws are good.

¹⁶⁵ Those who love your teachings have wonderful peace and nothing trips them up.

¹⁶⁶ Lord, I look forward to your salvation. I keep your commandments.

¹⁶⁷ I obey your laws and love them very much.

¹³⁹ My zeale hath euen consumed mee, because mine enemies haue forgotten thy wordes.

¹⁴⁰ Thy word is prooued most pure, and thy seruant loueth it.

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

¹⁴² Thy righteousnesse is an euerlasting righteousnes, and thy Lawe is trueth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish are come vpon me: yet are thy commandements my delite.

¹⁴⁴ The righteousnes of thy testimonies is euerlasting: graunt me vnderstanding, and I shall liue.

¹⁴⁵ KOPH. I haue cried with my whole heart: heare me, O Lord, and I will keepe thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I called vpon thee: saue mee, and I will keepe thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I preuented the morning light, and cried: for I waited on thy word.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes preuent the night watches to meditate in thy word.

¹⁴⁹ Heare my voyce according to thy louing kindenesse: O Lord, quicken me according to thy iudgement.

¹⁵⁰ They drawe neere, that follow after malice, and are farre from thy Lawe.

¹⁵¹ Thou art neere, O Lord: for all thy commandements are true.

¹⁵² I haue knowen long since by thy testimonies, that thou hast established them for euer.

¹⁵³ RESH. Beholde mine affliction, and deliuer mee: for I haue not forgotten thy Lawe.

¹⁵⁴ Pleade my cause, and deliuer me: quicken me according vnto thy word.

¹⁵⁵ Saluation is farre from the wicked, because they seeke not thy statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord: quicken me according to thy iudgements.

¹⁵⁷ My persecutours and mine oppressours are many: yet doe I not swarue from thy testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I saw the transgressours and was grieued, because they kept not thy worde.

¹⁵⁹ Consider, O Lord, how I loue thy preceptes: quicken mee according to thy louing kindenesse.

¹⁶⁰ The beginning of thy worde is trueth, and all the iudgements of thy righteousnesse endure for euer.

¹⁶¹ SCHIN. Princes haue persecuted mee without cause, but mine heart stood in awe of thy wordes.

¹⁶² I reioyce at thy worde, as one that findeth a great spoyle.

¹⁶³ I hate falshoode and abhorre it, but thy Lawe doe I loue.

¹⁶⁴ Seuen times a day doe I praise thee, because of thy righteous iudgements.

¹⁶⁵ They that loue thy Law, shall haue great prosperitie, and they shall haue none hurt.

¹⁶⁶ Lord, I haue trusted in thy saluation, and haue done thy commandements.

¹⁶⁷ My soule hath kept thy testimonies: for I loue them exceedingly.

¹³⁹ My zeal hath undone me, because mine adversaries have forgotten Thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy word is tried to the uttermost, and Thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised; yet have I not forgotten Thy precepts.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Thy law is the truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have overtaken me; yet Thy commandments are my delight.

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

¹⁴⁵ KOPH. I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD; I will keep Thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called Thee, save me, and I will observe Thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I rose early at dawn, and cried; I hoped in Thy word.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes forestalled the night-watches, that I might meditate in Thy word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according unto Thy lovingkindness; quicken me, O LORD, as Thou art wont.

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 RESH. O see mine affliction, and rescue 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 compassions, O LORD; quicken me as Thou art wont.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; yet have I not turned aside from Thy testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I beheld them that were faithless, and strove with them; because they observed not Thy word.

¹⁵⁹ O see how I love Thy precepts; quicken me, O LORD, according to Thy lovingkindness.

¹⁶⁰ The beginning of Thy word is truth; and all Thy righteous ordinance endureth for ever.

¹⁶¹ SCHIN. 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; Thy law do I love.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day do I praise Thee, because of Thy righteous ordinances.

¹⁶⁵ Great peace have they that love Thy law; and there is no stumbling for them.

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.

¹³⁹ (צ) My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

¹⁴⁰ (צ) Thy word is very pure: Therefore thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ (צ) I am small and despised: Yet do not I forget thy precepts.

¹⁴² (צ) Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is the truth.

¹⁴³ (צ) Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: Yet thy commandments are my delights.

¹⁴⁴ (צ) The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: Give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ (ק) I cried with my whole heart; Hear me, O Lord: I will keep thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ (ק) I cried unto thee; save me, And I shall keep thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ (ק) I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

¹⁴⁸ (ק) Mine eyes prevent the night watches, That I might meditate in thy word.

¹⁴⁹ (ק) Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O Lord, quicken me according to thy judgment.

¹⁵⁰ (ק) They draw nigh that follow after mischief: They are far from thy law.

¹⁵¹ (ק) Thou art near, O Lord; And all thy commandments are truth.

¹⁵² (ק) Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old That thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ (ר) Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: For I do not forget thy law.

¹⁵⁴ (ר) Plead my cause, and deliver me: Quicken me according to thy word.

¹⁵⁵ (ר) Salvation is far from the wicked: For they seek not thy statutes.

¹⁵⁶ (ר) Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord: Quicken me according to thy judgments.

¹⁵⁷ (ר) Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; Yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ (ר) I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; Because they kept not thy word.

¹⁵⁹ (ר) Consider how I love thy precepts: Quicken me, O Lord, according to thy lovingkindness.

¹⁶⁰ (ר) Thy word is true from the beginning: And every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

¹⁶¹ (ש) Princes have persecuted me without a cause: But my heart standeth in awe of thy word.

¹⁶² (ש) I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.

¹⁶³ (ש) I hate and abhor lying: But thy law do I love.

¹⁶⁴ (ש) Seven times a day do I praise thee Because of thy righteous judgments.

¹⁶⁵ (ש) Great peace have they which love thy law: And nothing shall offend them.

¹⁶⁶ (ש) Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation, And done thy commandments.

¹⁶⁷ (ש) My soul hath kept thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly.

¹³⁹ My zeal destroyeth me; because my assailants have forgotten thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy promise is greatly refined, and thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ I am little and despised: yet thy precepts have I not forgotten.

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

¹⁴³ Distress and trouble have overtaken me: yet are thy commandments my delights.

¹⁴⁴ Righteous are thy testimonies for everlasting: give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ KOPH. I have called with all my heart: answer me, O Lord: thy statutes will I keep.

¹⁴⁶ I have called on thee, save me, and I will observe thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I come before thee in the dawn of morning, and cry: for thy word do I wait.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes are awake before the night-watches, that I may meditate in thy saying.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to thy kindness: O Lord, according to thy decree do thou grant me life.

¹⁵⁰ They that pursue mischievous devices draw nigh: from thy law are they far.

¹⁵¹ Near art thou, O Lord; and all thy commandments are the truth.

¹⁵² Of old already I knew of thy testimonies; because for eternity hast thou founded them.

¹⁵³ RESH. Look on my affliction, and release me; for thy law have I not forgotten.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and deliver me: according to thy promise do thou revive me.

¹⁵⁵ Far from the wicked is salvation; because thy statutes have they not sought for.

¹⁵⁶ Thy mercies are abundant, O Lord; according to thy decrees do thou revive me.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and my assailants: yet from thy testimonies do I not turn away.

¹⁵⁸ I beheld the treacherous, and felt disgust; because they observed not thy saying.

¹⁵⁹ Behold that I love thy precepts: O Lord, according to thy kindness do thou revive me.

¹⁶⁰ The summit of thy word is truth: and the whole of thy righteous judgment endureth for ever.

¹⁶¹ SHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but of thy word standeth my heart in dread.

¹⁶² I am rejoiced over thy promise, as one that findeth great spoil.

¹⁶³ Falsehood I hate and abhor: but thy law do I love.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times in the day do I praise thee because of thy righteous decrees.

¹⁶⁵ Abundant peace have they who love thy law; and thee is nothing that causeth them to stumble.

¹⁶⁶ I have hoped for thy salvation, O Lord, and thy commandments have I fulfilled.

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

¹³⁹ My zeal consumeth me, Because my enemies forget thy word.

¹⁴⁰ Thy word is very pure, Therefore thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ Of mean condition am I, and despised; Yet do I not forget thy precepts.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness is everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me, But thy laws are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ The justice of thine ordinances is everlasting; Give me understanding, and I shall live!

¹⁴⁵ I cry to thee with my whole heart; Hear me, O LORD! that I may keep thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I cry unto thee; save me, And I will observe thine ordinances.

¹⁴⁷ I come before the dawn with my prayer; I trust in thy promise!

¹⁴⁸ My eyes anticipate the night-watches, That I may meditate upon thy promise.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to thy loving-kindness; O LORD! revive me according to thy mercy!

¹⁵⁰ Near are they whose aim is mischief; They are far from thy law;

¹⁵¹ Yet thou art near, O LORD! And all thy commandments are truth!

¹⁵² Long have I known concerning thine ordinances, That thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ Look upon my affliction, and deliver me! For I do not forget thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Maintain my cause, and redeem me; Revive me according to thy promise!

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked, Because they seek not thy statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great is thy compassion, O LORD! Revive thou me according to thine equity!

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and my enemies, Yet do I not depart from thine ordinances.

¹⁵⁸ I behold the transgressors, and am grieved Because they regard not thy word.

¹⁵⁹ Behold, how I love thy precepts! O LORD! revive me according to thy loving-kindness!

¹⁶⁰ The whole of thy word is truth, And all thy righteous judgments endure for ever.

¹⁶¹ Princes have persecuted me without cause; But my heart standeth in awe of thy word.

¹⁶² I rejoice in thy word, As one that hath found great spoil.

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor lying, And thy law do I love.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day do I praise thee On account of thy righteous judgments.

¹⁶⁵ Great peace have they who love thy law, And no evil shall befall them.

¹⁶⁶ O LORD! I wait for thy salvation, And keep thy commandments!

¹⁶⁷ My soul observeth thine ordinances, And loveth them exceedingly.

¹³⁹ My jealousy has undone me, that my foes have forgotten your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your word has been tested well; and your servant loves it.

¹⁴¹ I am little and held in contempt, but your precepts I have not forgotten.

¹⁴² Just is your justice forever, and trusty is your law.

¹⁴³ Stress and strain are upon me, but your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Right are your charges forever, instruct me that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ With my whole heart I cry; O answer me. I would keep your statutes, O Lord.

¹⁴⁶ I cry to you: O save me, and I will observe your charges.

¹⁴⁷ Ere the dawn I cry for your help: in your word do I hope.

¹⁴⁸ Awake I meet the night-watches, to muse upon your sayings.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice in your kindness: O Lord, by your judgements revive me.

¹⁵⁰ Near me are wicked tormentors, who are far from thoughts of your law;

¹⁵¹ but near, too, are you, O Lord, and all your commandments are trusty.

¹⁵² Long have I known from your charges that you have founded them for all time.

¹⁵³ Look on my misery, and rescue me; for I do not forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Defend my cause and redeem me: revive me, as you have promised.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked, for their mind is not in your statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great is your pity, O Lord: Revive me, as you have ordained.

¹⁵⁷ My foes and tormentors are many, but I have not declined from your charges.

¹⁵⁸ I behold the traitors with loathing, for they do not observe your word.

¹⁵⁹ Behold how I love your precepts: revive me, O Lord!, in your kindness.

¹⁶⁰ The sum of your word is truth, all your laws are just and eternal.

¹⁶¹ Princes have harassed me wantonly: but my heart stands in awe of your word.

¹⁶² Over your word I rejoice as one who finds great spoil.

¹⁶³ Falsehood I hate and abhor, but your law do I love.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day do I praise you because of your righteous judgements.

¹⁶⁵ Right well do they fare who love your law: they go on their way without stumbling.

¹⁶⁶ I hope for your salvation; O Lord I do your commandments.

¹⁶⁷ I observe your charges: I love them greatly.

¹³⁹ My jealousy has undone me, that my foes have forgotten your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your word has been tested well; and your servant loves it.

¹⁴¹ I am little and held in contempt, but your precepts I have not forgotten.

¹⁴² Just is your justice forever, and trusty is your law.

¹⁴³ Stress and strain are upon me, but your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Right are your charges forever, instruct me that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ With my whole heart I cry; O answer me. I would keep your statutes, O Lord.

¹⁴⁶ I cry to you: O save me, and I will observe your charges.

¹⁴⁷ Ere the dawn I cry for your help: in your word do I hope.

¹⁴⁸ Awake I meet the night-watches, to muse upon your sayings.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice in your kindness: O Lord, by your judgments revive me.

¹⁵⁰ Near me are wicked tormentors, who are far from thoughts of your law;

¹⁵¹ but near, too, are you, O Lord, and all your commandments are trusty.

¹⁵² Long have I known from your charges that you have founded them for all time.

¹⁵³ Look on my misery, and rescue me; for I do not forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Defend my cause and redeem me: revive me, as you have promised.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked, for their mind is not in your statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great is your pity, O Lord: Revive me, as you have ordained.

¹⁵⁷ My foes and tormentors are many, but I have not declined from your charges.

¹⁵⁸ I behold the traitors with loathing, for they do not observe your word.

¹⁵⁹ Behold how I love your precepts: revive me, O Lord!, in your kindness.

¹⁶⁰ The sum of your word is truth, all your laws are just and eternal.

¹⁶¹ Princes have harassed me wantonly: but my heart stands in awe of your word.

¹⁶² Over your word I rejoice as one who finds great spoil.

¹⁶³ Falsehood I hate and abhor, but your law do I love.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day do I praise you because of your righteous judgments.

¹⁶⁵ Right well do they fare who love your law: they go on their way without stumbling.

¹⁶⁶ I hope for your salvation; O Lord I do your commandments.

¹⁶⁷ I observe your charges: I love them greatly.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant 'ahav ·affectionately loves· them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your Torah ·Teaching· is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your mitzvot ·instructions· are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. KOF or KUF

¹⁴⁵ Wholeheartedly I am calling on you; Answer me, Adonai ! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Sh'ma ·Hear obey· my voice according to your cheshed ·loving-kindness·. Revive me, Adonai , according to your judgments.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your Torah ·Teaching·.

¹⁵¹ You are near, Adonai . All your mitzvot ·instructions· are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever. RESH

¹⁵³ Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your Torah ·Teaching·.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

¹⁵⁵ Yishu'ah ·Salvation· is far from the wicked, for they don’t seek your statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great is your tender racham ·merciful love· to me, Adonai . Revive me according to your judgments.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven’t deviated from your testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don’t observe your word.

¹⁵⁹ Consider how I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your precepts. Revive me, Adonai , according to your cheshed ·loving-kindness·.

¹⁶⁰ All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous judgments endures forever. SIN and SHIN

¹⁶¹ Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.

¹⁶² I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood. I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your Torah ·Teaching·.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous judgments.

¹⁶⁵ Those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· your Torah ·Teaching· have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

¹⁶⁶ I have hoped for your yishu'ah ·salvation·, Adonai . I obey your mitzvot ·instructions·.

¹⁶⁷ My soul has observed your testimonies. I 'ahav ·affectionately love· them exceedingly.

¹³⁹ Anger has destroyed me because my adversaries forget your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your word has been tested very much, and your servant loves it.

¹⁴¹ I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your instructions.

¹⁴² Your justice is forever right, and your law is trustworthy.

¹⁴³ Though distress and anguish have found me, your commandments are still my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your covenant decrees are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ I cried out with my whole heart, “Answer me, Yahweh, I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I call to you; save me, and I will observe your covenant decrees.”

¹⁴⁷ I rise before the dawn of the morning and cry for help. I hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes are open before the night watches change so that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice in your covenant faithfulness; keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised in your righteous decrees.

¹⁵⁰ Those who are persecuting me are coming closer to me, but they are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, Yahweh, and all your commandments are trustworthy.

¹⁵² Long ago I learned from your covenant decrees that you had set them in place forever.

¹⁵³ Look on my affliction and help me, for I do not forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause and redeem me; keep me, as you have promised in your word.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not love your statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great are your merciful actions, Yahweh; keep me alive, as you always do.

¹⁵⁷ My persecutors and my foes are many, yet I have not turned from your covenant decrees.

¹⁵⁸ I view the treacherous with disgust because they do not keep your word.

¹⁵⁹ See how I love your instructions; keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised by your covenant faithfulness.

¹⁶⁰ The essence of your word is truth; every one of your righteous decrees lasts forever.

¹⁶¹ Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your word.

¹⁶² I rejoice at your word like one who finds great plunder.

¹⁶³ I hate and despise falsehood, but I love your law.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day I praise you because of your righteous decrees.

¹⁶⁵ Great peace they have, those who love your law; nothing makes them stumble.

¹⁶⁶ I hope for your salvation, Yahweh, and I obey your commandments.

¹⁶⁷ I observe your solemn commands, and I love them greatly.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ QOPH I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, Yahweh! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, Yahweh. All your commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

¹⁵³ RESH Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked, for they don’t seek your statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great are your tender mercies, Yahweh. Revive me according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven’t swerved from your testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don’t observe your word.

¹⁵⁹ Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your loving kindness.

¹⁶⁰ All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

¹⁶¹ SIN AND SHIN Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.

¹⁶² I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.

¹⁶⁵ Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

¹⁶⁶ I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments.

¹⁶⁷ My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ QOPH I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, LORD! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, LORD, according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, LORD. All your commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

¹⁵³ RESH Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked, for they don’t seek your statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great are your tender mercies, LORD. Revive me according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven’t swerved from your testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don’t observe your word.

¹⁵⁹ Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, LORD, according to your loving kindness.

¹⁶⁰ All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

¹⁶¹ SIN AND SHIN Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.

¹⁶² I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.

¹⁶⁵ Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

¹⁶⁶ I have hoped for your salvation, LORD. I have done your commandments.

¹⁶⁷ My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.

¹³⁹ My zeal hath consumed me; because my enemies have forgotten thy words.

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

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

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

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

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ KOPH. I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I cried to thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I came before the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes anticipated the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice, according to thy loving-kindness: O LORD, revive me according to thy judgment.

¹⁵⁰ They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

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

¹⁵² Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ RESH. Consider my affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and deliver me: revive 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: revive me according to thy judgments.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and my enemies; yet I do not decline from thy testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.

¹⁵⁹ Consider how I love thy precepts: revive me, O LORD, according to thy loving-kindness.

¹⁶⁰ Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

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

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

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor lying: 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 who love thy law: and nothing shall cause them to stumble.

¹⁶⁶ LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and performed thy commandments.

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

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your Torah is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ QOPH I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, LORD! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, LORD, according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your Torah.

¹⁵¹ You are near, LORD. All your commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

¹⁵³ RESH Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your Torah.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked, for they don’t seek your statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great are your tender mercies, LORD. Revive me according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven’t swerved from your testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don’t observe your word.

¹⁵⁹ Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, LORD, according to your loving kindness.

¹⁶⁰ All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

¹⁶¹ SIN AND SHIN Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.

¹⁶² I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your Torah.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.

¹⁶⁵ Those who love your Torah have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

¹⁶⁶ I have hoped for your salvation, LORD. I have done your commandments.

¹⁶⁷ My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your Torah is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ QOPH I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, LORD! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, LORD, according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your Torah.

¹⁵¹ You are near, LORD. All your commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

¹⁵³ RESH Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your Torah.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked, for they don’t seek your statutes.

¹⁵⁶ Great are your tender mercies, LORD. Revive me according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven’t swerved from your testimonies.

¹⁵⁸ I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don’t observe your word.

¹⁵⁹ Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, LORD, according to your loving kindness.

¹⁶⁰ All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

¹⁶¹ SIN AND SHIN Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.

¹⁶² I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.

¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your Torah.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.

¹⁶⁵ Those who love your Torah have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

¹⁶⁶ I have hoped for your salvation, LORD. I have done your commandments.

¹⁶⁷ My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.

¹³⁹ My fervent love made me to be melted, either languished; for mine enemies forgat thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy speech is set afire; and thy servant loved it.

¹⁴¹ I am young, and despised; I forgat not thy justifyings.

¹⁴² Lord, thy rightfulness or rightwise-ness is rightfulness or rightwiseness without end; and thy law is truth.

¹⁴³ Tribulation and anguish have found me; thy behests is my thinking.

¹⁴⁴ Thy witnessings is equity without end; give thou understanding to me, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ Koph. I cried in all mine heart, Lord, hear thou me; I shall seek thy justifyings.

¹⁴⁶ I cried to thee, make thou me safe; that I keep thy commandments.

¹⁴⁷ I before came in ripeness, and I cried; I hoped above on thy words.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes before came to thee full early; that I should bethink on thy speeches.

¹⁴⁹ Lord, hear thou my voice by thy mercy; and quicken or enliven thou me by thy doom.

¹⁵⁰ They that pursue me nighed to wickedness; forsooth they be made far from thy law.

¹⁵¹ Lord, thou art nigh; and all thy ways be truth.

¹⁵² In the beginning I knew of thy witnessings; for thou hast founded those or them without end.

¹⁵³ Resh. See thou my meekness, and deliver thou me; for I forgat not thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Deem thou my doom, and again-buy thou me; quicken thou me for thy speech.

¹⁵⁵ Health is far from sinners; for they sought not thy justifyings.

¹⁵⁶ Lord, thy mercies be many; quicken thou me by thy doom.

¹⁵⁷ They be many that pursue me, and do tribulation to me; I bowed not away from thy witnessings.

¹⁵⁸ I saw breakers of the law, and I was melted, either languished; for they kept not thy speeches.

¹⁵⁹ Lord, see thou, for I loved thy commandments; quicken thou me in thy mercy.

¹⁶⁰ The beginning of thy word is truth; all the dooms of thy rightwise-ness be without end.

¹⁶¹ Schin. Princes pursued me with-out cause; and my heart dreaded of thy words.

¹⁶² I shall be glad on thy speeches; as he that findeth many spoils.

¹⁶³ I hated and loathed wickedness; forsooth I loved thy law.

¹⁶⁴ I said praisings to thee seven times in the day; on the dooms of thy rightfulness or rightwiseness.

¹⁶⁵ Much peace is to them that love thy law; and no cause of stumbling is to them.

¹⁶⁶ Lord, I abode thine health; and I loved thy behests.

¹⁶⁷ My soul kept thy witnessings; and loved those or them greatly.

¹³⁹ My fervent love made me to be melted, either languished; for mine enemies forgat thy words. (My fervent love for thee made me feel greatly distressed; because my enemies did not obey thy words.)

¹⁴⁰ Thy speech is set afire; and thy servant loved it. (Thy word is tried by fire; and thy servant loveth it.)

¹⁴¹ I am young, and despised; I forgat not thy justifyings. (I am young and despised; but I do not forget thy precepts.)

¹⁴² Lord, thy rightfulness is rightfulness into without end; and thy law is truth. (Lord, thy righteousness is righteousness forever; and thy Law is true forever or and thy Law is the truth forever.)

¹⁴³ Tribulation and anguish have found me; thy behests is my thinking. (Though trouble and anguish have found me; thy commandments still be my delight.)

¹⁴⁴ Thy witnessings is equity into without end (or Thy teachings be just forever); give thou understanding to me, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ Koph. I cried in all mine heart, Lord, hear thou me; I shall seek thy justifyings. (I cried with all my heart, O Lord, please answer me; for I shall follow thy statutes.)

¹⁴⁶ I cried to thee, make thou me safe; that I keep thy commandments. (I cried to thee, save thou me; so that I can keep thy commandments or and I shall obey thy commandments.)

¹⁴⁷ I before came in ripeness, and I cried; I hoped above on thy words. (I came before thee in the morning; I have great hope in thy words.)

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes before came to thee full early; that I should bethink (on) thy speeches. (My eyes be open through the night or I lie awake all night; so that I can think about thy words.)

¹⁴⁹ Lord, hear thou my voice by thy mercy; and quicken thou me by thy doom. (Lord, hear thou me in thy mercy; and grant thou me life according to thy judgement./Lord, hear thou me in thy love; and grant thou me life by thy decree.)

¹⁵⁰ They that pursue me nighed to wickedness; forsooth they be made far from thy law. (They who pursue me approach near to wickedness; and they be made far from thy Law./They who wickedly pursue me come near to me; but they be made far from thy Law.)

¹⁵¹ Lord, thou art nigh; and all thy ways be truth. (Lord, thou art near; and all thy commandments be true.)

¹⁵² In the beginning I knew of thy witnessings; for thou hast founded those into without end. (Long ago I knew of thy teachings; for thou hast founded them to last forever.)

¹⁵³ Resh. See thou my meekness, and deliver thou me; for I forgat not thy law. (See thou my troubles, and save thou me; for I have not forgotten thy Law.)

¹⁵⁴ Deem thou my doom, and again-buy thou me; quicken me for thy speech. (Judge thou my case, and buy thou me back, that is, rescue me; yea, grant thou me life according to thy word, or thy promise.)

¹⁵⁵ Health is far from sinners; for they sought not thy justifyings. (Salvation is far from sinners; for they did not search out thy statutes or for they do not obey thy laws.)

¹⁵⁶ Lord, thy mercies be many; quicken thou me by thy doom. (Lord, thy constant love (is) great; grant thou me life according to thy judgement./Lord, thy mercy (is) great; grant thou me life by thy decree.)

¹⁵⁷ They be many that pursue me, and do tribulation to me; I bowed not away from thy witnessings. (There be many who persecute me, and give me trouble; but I have not turned away from thy teachings.)

¹⁵⁸ I saw breakers of the law, and I was melted, either languished; for they kept not thy speeches. (I saw the law-breakers, and I was greatly distressed; for they did not obey thy words, or thy commands.)

¹⁵⁹ Lord, see thou, for I loved thy commandments; quicken thou me in thy mercy. (Lord, see thou, how I love thy precepts; grant thou me life according to thy love.)

¹⁶⁰ The beginning of thy word is truth; all the dooms of thy rightwiseness be into without end. (The beginning of thy word is truth; and all thy righteous judgements be forever.)

¹⁶¹ Schin. Princes pursued me without cause; and my heart dreaded of thy words. (The rulers persecuted me for no reason; but my heart is in awe of thy words.)

¹⁶² I shall be glad on thy speeches; as he that findeth many spoils. (I shall be glad, or rejoice, in thy words; like he who findeth much prey.)

¹⁶³ I hated and loathed wickedness; forsooth I loved thy law. (I hate and loathe all lies; but I love thy Law.)

¹⁶⁴ I said praisings to thee seven times in the day; on the dooms of thy rightfulness. (Seven times a day I praise thee; for thy righteous judgements or for thy rightful decrees.)

¹⁶⁵ Much peace is to them that love thy law; and no cause of stumbling is to them. (There is much peace for those who love thy Law; and they have no reason to slip, or to stumble.)

¹⁶⁶ Lord, I abode thine health; and I loved thy behests. (Lord, I wait for thy salvation, or thy deliverance; and I follow thy commandments.)

¹⁶⁷ My soul kept thy witnessings; and loved those greatly. (I obey thy teachings; and I love them so very much.)

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.