Psalms 119:45-59 in English

⁴⁵ And I shall walk at liberty; For I have sought thy precepts.

⁴⁶ I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, And shall not be put to shame.

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

⁴⁸ I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate on thy statutes.

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

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction; For thy word hath quickened me.

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

⁵² I have remembered thine ordinances of old, O Jehovah, And have comforted myself.

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

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

⁵⁵ I have remembered thy name, O Jehovah, in the night, And have observed thy law.

⁵⁶ This I have had, Because I have kept thy precepts.

⁵⁷ Jehovah is my portion: I have said that I would observe thy words.

⁵⁸ I entreated thy favor with my whole heart: Be merciful unto me according to thy word.

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

⁴⁵ And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.

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

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

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

⁴⁹ Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

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

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

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

⁵³ Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

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

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

⁵⁶ This I had, because I kept thy precepts.

⁵⁷ Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.

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

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

⁴⁵ And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.

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

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

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

⁴⁹ Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

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

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

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

⁵³ Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

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

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

⁵⁶ This I had, because I kept thy precepts.

⁵⁷ Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

⁴⁵ I will be free from ◄affliction/my enemies' attacks►, because I have tried to obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.

⁴⁶ I will tell to kings ◄your requirements/what you have instructed us to do►; and because I did not abandon you, those kings will not cause me to be ashamed.

⁴⁷ I am delighted to obey ◄your commands/what you have commanded►, and I love them.

⁴⁸ I respect/revere IDM ◄your commands/what you have commanded►, and I love them, and I will ◄meditate on/think about► ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►.

⁴⁹ Do not forget what you said/promised to do for me, who serve you, because what you have said has caused me to confidently expect good things from you.

⁵⁰ When I have been suffering, you comforted me; you did what you promised me, and that PRS revived me.

⁵¹ Proud people are always making fun of me, but I do not ◄turn away from/stop► obeying your laws.

⁵² Yahweh, when I think about ◄your regulations/the rules► that you gave to us long ago, I am comforted/encouraged.

⁵³ When I see that wicked people have disregarded your laws, I become very angry.

⁵⁴ While I have been living here for a short time on the earth, I have written songs about ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►.

⁵⁵ Yahweh, during the night I think about you MTY, and so I obey your laws.

⁵⁶ What I have always done is to obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.

⁵⁷ Yahweh, you are the one whom I have chosen, and I promise to ◄obey your words/do what you have told us to do►.

⁵⁸ With all my inner being I plead with you to be good to me; be kind to me, like you promised/said that you would do.

⁵⁹ I have thought about my behavior, and I have decided to return to obeying ◄your requirements/what you have instructed us to do►.

⁴⁵ I will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts.

⁴⁶ I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.

⁴⁷ I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.

⁴⁸ I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes.

⁴⁹ ZAYIN Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.

⁵¹ The arrogant mock me excessively, but I don’t swerve from your law.

⁵² I remember your ordinances of old, Yahweh, and have comforted myself.

⁵³ Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your law.

⁵⁴ Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.

⁵⁵ I have remembered your name, Yahweh, in the night, and I obey your law.

⁵⁶ This is my way, that I keep your precepts.

⁵⁷ HETH Yahweh is my portion. I promised to obey your words.

⁵⁸ I sought your favor with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.

⁵⁹ I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.

⁴⁵ I will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts.

⁴⁶ I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.

⁴⁷ I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.

⁴⁸ I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes.

⁴⁹ ZAYIN Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.

⁵¹ The arrogant mock me excessively, but I don’t swerve from your law.

⁵² I remember your ordinances of old, Yahweh, and have comforted myself.

⁵³ Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your law.

⁵⁴ Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.

⁵⁵ I have remembered your name, Yahweh, in the night, and I obey your law.

⁵⁶ This is my way, that I keep your precepts.

⁵⁷ HETH Yahweh is my portion. I promised to obey your words.

⁵⁸ I sought your favor with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.

⁵⁹ I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.

⁴⁵ I will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts.

⁴⁶ I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.

⁴⁷ I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.

⁴⁸ I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes.

⁴⁹ ZAYIN Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.

⁵¹ The arrogant mock me excessively, but I don’t swerve from your law.

⁵² I remember your ordinances of old, LORD, and have comforted myself.

⁵³ Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your law.

⁵⁴ Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.

⁵⁵ I have remembered your name, LORD, in the night, and I obey your law.

⁵⁶ This is my way, that I keep your precepts.

⁵⁷ HETH The LORD is my portion. I promised to obey your words.

⁵⁸ I sought your favour with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.

⁵⁹ I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.

⁴⁵ So that my way may be in a wide place: because my search has been for your orders.

⁴⁶ So that I may give knowledge of your unchanging word before kings, and not be put to shame.

⁴⁷ And so that I may take delight in your teachings, to which I have given my love.

⁴⁸ And so that my hands may be stretched out to you; and I will give thought to your rules.

⁴⁹ ZAIN Keep in mind your word to your servant, for on it has my hope been fixed.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my trouble; that your sayings have given me life.

⁵¹ The men of pride have made great sport of me; but I have not been turned from your law.

⁵² I have kept the memory of your decisions from times past, O Lord; and they have been my comfort.

⁵³ I am burning with wrath, because of the sinners who have given up your law.

⁵⁴ Your rules have been melodies to me, while I have been living in strange lands.

⁵⁵ I have given thought to your name in the night, O Lord, and have kept your law.

⁵⁶ This has been true of me, that I have kept your orders in my heart.

⁵⁷ CHETH The Lord is my heritage: I have said that I would be ruled by your words.

⁵⁸ I have given my mind to do your pleasure with all my heart; have mercy on me, as you have said.

⁵⁹ I gave thought to my steps, and my feet were turned into the way of your unchanging word.

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

⁴⁶ And I will speak of thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed;

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

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

⁴⁹ ZAIN. Remember the word for thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in mine affliction; for thy *word hath quickened me.

⁵¹ The proud have derided me beyond measure: I have not declined from thy law.

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

⁵³ Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked who forsake thy law.

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

⁵⁵ I have remembered thy name, O Jehovah, in the night, and have kept thy law.

⁵⁶ This I have had, because I have observed thy precepts.

⁵⁷ CHETH. My portion, O Jehovah, I have said, is to keep thy words.

⁵⁸ I have sought thy favour with my whole heart: be gracious unto me according to thy *word.

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

⁴⁵ I shall live in freedom, for I have committed myself to obeying you.

⁴⁶ I will instruct kings about your laws—I won't be embarrassed.

⁴⁷ I'm so happy for your instructions. I love them!

⁴⁸ I lift up my hands in prayer, honoring your commandments. I will think deeply about all you say.

⁴⁹ Zayin Remember your promise to me, your servant. It's my only hope.

⁵⁰ This is what brings me encouragement in my misery—your promise keeps me going!

⁵¹ Arrogant people mock me terribly, but I don't give up on your teachings.

⁵² I think about the instructions you gave long ago, Lord, and they reassure me.

⁵³ I am angry with the wicked because they have rejected your law.

⁵⁴ Your instructions have been music to my ears wherever I have lived.

⁵⁵ At night I think about the kind of person you are, Lord, and do what you say.

⁵⁶ For this is how I live my life—by following your principles.

⁵⁷ Heth Lord, you are mine! I have promised to do as you say.

⁵⁸ My whole being wants your blessing—please be kind to me, as you have promised!

⁵⁹ As I think about my life, I turn to follow what you have said.

⁴⁵ And I will walke at libertie: for I seeke thy precepts.

⁴⁶ I will speake also of thy testimonies before Kings, and will not be ashamed.

⁴⁷ And my delite shalbe in thy commandements, which I haue loued.

⁴⁸ Mine handes also will I lift vp vnto thy commandements, which I haue loued, and I will meditate in thy statutes.

⁴⁹ ZAIN. Remember the promise made to thy seruant, wherein thou hast caused me to trust.

⁵⁰ It is my comfort in my trouble: for thy promise hath quickened me.

⁵¹ The proude haue had me exceedingly in derision: yet haue I not declined from thy Lawe.

⁵² I remembred thy iudgements of olde, O Lord, and haue bene comforted.

⁵³ Feare is come vpon mee for the wicked, that forsake thy Lawe.

⁵⁴ Thy statutes haue beene my songes in the house of my pilgrimage.

⁵⁵ I haue remembred thy Name, O Lord, in the night, and haue kept thy Lawe.

⁵⁶ This I had because I kept thy precepts.

⁵⁷ CHETH. O Lord, that art my portion, I haue determined to keepe thy wordes.

⁵⁸ I made my supplication in thy presence with my whole heart: be mercifull vnto me according to thy promise.

⁵⁹ I haue considered my waies, and turned my feete into thy testimonies.

⁴⁵ And I will walk at ease, for I have sought Thy precepts;

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

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

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

⁴⁹ ZAIN. Remember the word unto Thy servant, because Thou hast made me to hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction, that Thy word hath quickened me.

⁵¹ The proud have had me greatly in derision; yet have I not turned aside from Thy law.

⁵² I have remembered Thine ordinances which are of old, O LORD, and have comforted myself.

⁵³ Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me, because of the wicked that forsake Thy law.

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

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

⁵⁶ This I have had, that I have kept Thy precepts.

⁵⁷ HETH. My portion is the LORD, I have said that I would observe Thy words.

⁵⁸ I have entreated Thy favour with my whole heart; be gracious unto me according to Thy word.

⁵⁹ I considered my ways, and turned my feet unto Thy testimonies.

⁴⁵ (ו) And I will walk at liberty: For I seek thy precepts.

⁴⁶ (ו) I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, And will not be ashamed.

⁴⁷ (ו) And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.

⁴⁸ (ו) My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate in thy statutes.

⁴⁹ (ז) Remember the word unto thy servant, Upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

⁵⁰ (ז) This is my comfort in my affliction: For thy word hath quickened me.

⁵¹ (ז) The proud have had me greatly in derision: Yet have I not declined from thy law.

⁵² (ז) I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord; And have comforted myself.

⁵³ (ז) Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked That forsake thy law.

⁵⁴ (ז) Thy statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.

⁵⁵ (ז) I have remembered thy name, O Lord, in the night, And have kept thy law.

⁵⁶ (ז) This I had, Because I kept thy precepts.

⁵⁷ (ח) Thou art my portion, O Lord: I have said that I would keep thy words.

⁵⁸ (ח) I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: Be merciful unto me according to thy word.

⁵⁹ (ח) I thought on my ways, And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

⁴⁵ And I will walk in an open space; for thy precepts have I sought.

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

⁴⁷ And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I love.

⁴⁸ And so will I lift up my hands unto thy commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on thy statutes.

⁴⁹ ZAYIN. Remember thy word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to wait.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction, that thy promise hath revived me.

⁵¹ The presumptuous have held me too greatly in derision: yet have I not departed away from thy law.

⁵² I remembered thy decrees which were from olden times, O Lord, and thus comforted myself.

⁵³ Horror seized on me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

⁵⁴ Songs have thy statutes been unto me in the house of my pilgrimage.

⁵⁵ I remembered in the night thy name, O Lord, and observed thy law.

⁵⁶ This came to pass unto me, because I had kept thy precepts.

⁵⁷ CHETH. My portion is the Lord, have I said, that I might observe thy words.

⁵⁸ I make entreaty before thee with all my heart: be gracious unto me according to thy promise.

⁵⁹ I have thought over my ways, and made my feet return unto thy testimonies.

⁴⁵ I shall walk in a wide path; For I seek thy precepts.

⁴⁶ I will speak of thine ordinances before kings, And will not be ashamed.

⁴⁷ I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I love;

⁴⁸ I will lift up my hands to thy precepts, which I love; I will meditate on thy statutes.

⁴⁹ Remember thy promise to thy servant, Because thou hast caused me to hope!

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction; For thy promise reviveth me.

⁵¹ The proud have had me greatly in derision; Yet have I not swerved from thy law.

⁵² I remember thy judgments of old, O LORD! And I comfort myself.

⁵³ Indignation burneth within me, On account of the wicked who forsake thy law.

⁵⁴ Thy statutes have been my song In the house of my pilgrimage.

⁵⁵ In the night, O LORD! I think of thy name, And keep thy law!

⁵⁶ This have I as my own, That I keep thy precepts.

⁵⁷ Thou art my portion, O LORD! I have resolved that I will keep thy precepts.

⁵⁸ I have sought thy favor with my whole heart; Be gracious unto me according to thy promise!

⁵⁹ I think on my ways, And turn my feet to thy statutes;

⁴⁵ So shall I walk in wide spaces, for I give my mind to your precepts.

⁴⁶ I will speak of your charge before kings, and will not be ashamed thereof.

⁴⁷ Your commandments are my delight, I love them exceedingly.

⁴⁸ I will lift up my hands to your commandments, and muse upon your statutes.

⁴⁹ Remember your word to your servant, on which you have made me to hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in trouble, that your word gives life to me.

⁵¹ The arrogant utterly scorn me, but I have not declined from your law.

⁵² When I think of your judgements of old, O Lord, I take to me comfort.

⁵³ I am seized with glowing anger at the wicked who forsake your law.

⁵⁴ Your statutes have been to me songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

⁵⁵ I remember your name in the night, O Lord and observe your law.

⁵⁶ My lot has been this, that I have kept your precepts.

⁵⁷ My portion are you, O Lord: I have promised to keep your words.

⁵⁸ I entreat you with all my heart; grant me your promised favour.

⁵⁹ I have thought upon my ways, and turned my feet to your charges.

⁴⁵ So shall I walk in wide spaces, for I give my mind to your precepts.

⁴⁶ I will speak of your charge before kings, and will not be ashamed thereof.

⁴⁷ Your commandments are my delight, I love them exceedingly.

⁴⁸ I will lift up my hands to your commandments, and muse upon your statutes.

⁴⁹ Remember your word to your servant, on which you have made me to hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in trouble, that your word gives life to me.

⁵¹ The arrogant utterly scorn me, but I have not declined from your law.

⁵² When I think of your judgments of old, O Lord, I take to me comfort.

⁵³ I am seized with glowing anger at the wicked who forsake your law.

⁵⁴ Your statutes have been to me songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

⁵⁵ I remember your name in the night, O Lord and observe your law.

⁵⁶ My lot has been this, that I have kept your precepts.

⁵⁷ My portion are you, O Lord: I have promised to keep your words.

⁵⁸ I entreat you with all my heart; grant me your promised favor.

⁵⁹ I have thought upon my ways, and turned my feet to your charges.

⁴⁵ I will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts.

⁴⁶ I will also speak of your testimonies before kings, and will not be disappointed.

⁴⁷ I will delight myself in your mitzvot ·instructions·, because I 'ahav ·affectionately love· them.

⁴⁸ I reach out my hands for your mitzvot ·instructions·, which I 'ahav ·affectionately love·. I will meditate on your statutes. ZAYIN

⁴⁹ Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.

⁵¹ The arrogant mock me excessively, but I don’t swerve from your Torah ·Teaching·.

⁵² I remember your judgments of old, Adonai , and have comforted myself.

⁵³ Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your Torah ·Teaching·.

⁵⁴ Your statutes have been my songs, in the house where I live.

⁵⁵ I have remembered your name, Adonai , in the night, and I obey your Torah ·Teaching·.

⁵⁶ This is my way, that I keep your precepts. HET or CHET

⁵⁷ Adonai is my portion. I promised to obey your words.

⁵⁸ I sought your favor with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.

⁵⁹ I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your testimonies.

⁴⁵ I will walk securely, for I seek your instructions.

⁴⁶ I will speak of your solemn commands before kings and will not be ashamed.

⁴⁷ I delight in your commandments, which I love dearly.

⁴⁸ I will lift up my hands to your commandments, which I love; I will meditate on your statutes.

⁴⁹ Call to mind your promise to your servant because you have given me hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction: that your promise has kept me alive.

⁵¹ The proud have scoffed at me, yet I have not turned away from your law.

⁵² I have thought about your righteous decrees from ancient times, Yahweh, and I comfort myself.

⁵³ Hot anger has taken hold of me because of the wicked who reject your law.

⁵⁴ Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I temporarily live.

⁵⁵ I think about your name during the night, Yahweh, and I keep your law.

⁵⁶ This has been my practice because I have observed your instructions.

⁵⁷ Yahweh is my portion; I have determined to observe your words.

⁵⁸ I earnestly request your favor with my whole heart; be merciful to me, as your word promised.

⁵⁹ I examined my ways and turned my feet to your covenant decrees.

⁴⁵ I will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts.

⁴⁶ I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.

⁴⁷ I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.

⁴⁸ I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes.

⁴⁹ ZAYIN Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.

⁵¹ The arrogant mock me excessively, but I don’t swerve from your law.

⁵² I remember your ordinances of old, Yahweh, and have comforted myself.

⁵³ Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your law.

⁵⁴ Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.

⁵⁵ I have remembered your name, Yahweh, in the night, and I obey your law.

⁵⁶ This is my way, that I keep your precepts.

⁵⁷ HETH Yahweh is my portion. I promised to obey your words.

⁵⁸ I sought your favor with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.

⁵⁹ I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.

⁴⁵ I will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts.

⁴⁶ I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.

⁴⁷ I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.

⁴⁸ I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes.

⁴⁹ ZAYIN Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.

⁵¹ The arrogant mock me excessively, but I don’t swerve from your law.

⁵² I remember your ordinances of old, LORD, and have comforted myself.

⁵³ Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your law.

⁵⁴ Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.

⁵⁵ I have remembered your name, LORD, in the night, and I obey your law.

⁵⁶ This is my way, that I keep your precepts.

⁵⁷ HETH The LORD is my portion. I promised to obey your words.

⁵⁸ I sought your favour with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.

⁵⁹ I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.

⁴⁵ And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.

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

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

⁴⁸ My hands also will I lift to thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.

⁴⁹ ZAIN. Remember the word to thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

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

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

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

⁵³ Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

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

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

⁵⁶ This I had, because I kept thy precepts.

⁵⁷ CHETH. Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.

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

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

⁴⁵ I will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts.

⁴⁶ I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.

⁴⁷ I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.

⁴⁸ I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes.

⁴⁹ ZAYIN Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.

⁵¹ The arrogant mock me excessively, but I don’t swerve from your Torah.

⁵² I remember your ordinances of old, LORD, and have comforted myself.

⁵³ Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your Torah.

⁵⁴ Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.

⁵⁵ I have remembered your name, LORD, in the night, and I obey your Torah.

⁵⁶ This is my way, that I keep your precepts.

⁵⁷ HETH The LORD is my portion. I promised to obey your words.

⁵⁸ I sought your favor with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.

⁵⁹ I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.

⁴⁵ I will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts.

⁴⁶ I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.

⁴⁷ I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.

⁴⁸ I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes.

⁴⁹ ZAYIN Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.

⁵¹ The arrogant mock me excessively, but I don’t swerve from your Torah.

⁵² I remember your ordinances of old, LORD, and have comforted myself.

⁵³ Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your Torah.

⁵⁴ Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.

⁵⁵ I have remembered your name, LORD, in the night, and I obey your Torah.

⁵⁶ This is my way, that I keep your precepts.

⁵⁷ HETH The LORD is my portion. I promised to obey your words.

⁵⁸ I sought your favour with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.

⁵⁹ I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.

⁴⁵ And I went in largeness; for I sought thy commandments.

⁴⁶ And I spake of thy witnessings in the sight of kings; and I was not shamed.

⁴⁷ And I bethought in thy behests; which I loved.

⁴⁸ And I raised mine hands to thy commandments, which I loved; and I shall be exercised in thy justifyings.

⁴⁹ Zain. Lord, have thou mind on thy word to thy servant; in which word thou hast given hope to me.

⁵⁰ This comforted me in my lowness; for thy word quickened me.

⁵¹ Proud men did wickedly to me by all things; but I bowed not away from thy law.

⁵² Lord, I was mindful of thy dooms from the world; and I was comforted.

⁵³ Failing held me; for sinners for-saking thy law.

⁵⁴ Thy justifyings were delightable to me to be sung; in the place of my pilgrimage.

⁵⁵ Lord, I had mind of thy name by night; and I kept thy law.

⁵⁶ This thing was made to me; for I sought thy justifyings.

⁵⁷ Cheth. Lord, my part; I said to keep thy law.

⁵⁸ I besought thy face in all mine heart; have thou mercy on me by thy speech.

⁵⁹ I bethought on my ways; and I turned my feet into thy witnessings.

⁴⁵ And I went in largeness; for I sought thy commandments. (And I shall walk in freedom; for I have sought out thy commandments.)

⁴⁶ And I spake of thy witnessings in the sight of kings; and I was not shamed. (And I shall speak of thy teachings, or thy commands, before kings; and I shall not be ashamed.)

⁴⁷ And I bethought in thy behests; which I loved. (And I delight myself in thy commandments; which I love.)

⁴⁸ And I raised mine hands to thy commandments, which I loved; and I shall be exercised in thy justifyings. (And I shall raise up my hands to thy commandments, which I love; and I shall think about thy statutes.)

⁴⁹ Zain. Lord, have thou mind on thy word to thy servant, (or Lord, remember thy word to thy servant); in which word thou hast given hope to me.

⁵⁰ This comforted me in my lowness; for thy word quickened me. (This comforted me in my time of trouble; for thy word hath given me life.)

⁵¹ Proud men did wickedly (to me) by all things; but I bowed not away from thy law. (The proud and the boastful have scorned me in all things; but I have not turned away from thy Law.)

⁵² Lord, I was mindful of thy dooms from the world; and I was comforted. (Lord, I remember thy judgements of long ago; and I am comforted.)

⁵³ Failing held me; for sinners forsaking thy law. (Anger taketh hold of me; when I think of the sinners who desert thy Law.)

⁵⁴ Thy justifyings were delightable to me to be sung; in the place of my pilgrimage. (Thy statutes were delightful for me to sing about; here on my pilgrimage.)

⁵⁵ Lord, I had mind of thy name by night; and I kept thy law. (Lord, I remember thy name in the night; and I obey thy Law.)

⁵⁶ This thing was made to me; for I sought thy justifyings. (And this is true of me; that I have kept thy precepts or that I have obeyed thy commands.)

⁵⁷ Cheth. Lord, my part; I said to keep thy law. (Lord, thou art my portion; I have said that I would obey thy Law.)

⁵⁸ I besought thy face in all mine heart; have thou mercy on me by thy speech. (I sought thee out with all my heart; have thou mercy on me according to thy word.)

⁵⁹ I bethought (on) my ways; and I turned my feet into thy witnessings. (I thought about my ways; and I have turned my feet to follow thy teachings.)

⁴⁵ And I walk habitually in a broad place, For Thy precepts I have sought.

⁴⁶ And I speak of Thy testimonies before kings, And I am not ashamed.

⁴⁷ And I delight myself in Thy commands, That I have loved,

⁴⁸ And I lift up my hands unto Thy commands, That I have loved, And I do meditate on Thy statutes!

⁴⁹ Zain. Remember the word to Thy servant, On which Thou hast caused me to hope.

⁵⁰ This is my comfort in mine affliction, That Thy saying hath quickened me.

⁵¹ The proud have utterly scorned me, From Thy law I have not turned aside.

⁵² I remembered Thy judgments of old, O Jehovah, And I comfort myself.

⁵³ Horror hath seized me, Because of the wicked forsaking Thy law.

⁵⁴ Songs have been to me Thy statutes, In the house of my sojournings.

⁵⁵ I have remembered in the night Thy name, O Jehovah, And I do keep Thy law.

⁵⁶ This hath been to me, That Thy precepts I have kept!

⁵⁷ Cheth. My portion is Jehovah; I have said — to keep Thy words,

⁵⁸ I appeased Thy face with the whole heart, Favour me according to Thy saying.

⁵⁹ I have reckoned my ways, And turn back my feet unto Thy testimonies.