98Because I know ◄your commands/what you have commanded►, and because I think about them all the time, I have become wiser than my enemies.
99I understand more than my teachers do, because I ◄meditate on/think about► ◄your requirements/what you have instructed us to do►.
100I understand more than many old people do, because I obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.
101I have avoided all evil behavior in order that I may obey ◄your words/what you have told us to do►.
102I have not ◄turned away from/quit► obeying ◄your regulations/the rules that you have given to us►, because you have taught me while I have studied them.
103When I read your words, they are like MET sweet things that I taste/eat, yes, they are even sweeter than honey.
104Because I have learned ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►, I am able to understand many things; therefore, I hate all evil things that some people do.
105Your words are like MET a lamp to guide me; they are like a light MET to show me the path that I should walk on.
106I have solemnly promised, and I am solemnly promising it again, that I will always obey your ◄regulations/rules that you have given to us►, and they are all fair/just.
107Yahweh, I am suffering very much; cause me to be strong/healthy again, as you have promised to do.
108Yahweh, when I thank you while I pray, it is like MET a sacrifice to you; please accept it, and teach me your ◄regulations/rules that you have given to us►.
109My enemies are often trying to kill me IDM, but I do not forget your laws.
110Wicked people have tried to seize me like a hunter tries to catch an animal with a trap MET, but I have not disobeyed ◄your principles of behavior/what you declared that we should do►.
111◄Your requirements/What you have instructed us to do► are my possession forever; because of them PRS, I am joyful.
112I ◄have decided/am determined► IDM to obey ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do► until the day that I die MTY.
113I hate people who are only partly committed to you, but I love your laws.
114You are like a place where I can hide from my enemies, and you are like a shield MET behind which I am protected from them, and I trust in your promises.
115You evil people, stay away from me in order than I may obey ◄my God's commands/what my God has commanded►!
116Enable me to be strong, as you promised/said that you would do, in order that I may continue to live. I am confidently expecting that you will restore me; ◄do not disappoint me/do not allow me to be disappointed►.
117Hold me up, in order that I will be safe and always ◄pay attention to/heed► ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►.
118You reject all those who disobey ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►; but what they deceitfully plan to do will be ◄useless/in vain►.
119You get rid of all the wicked people on the earth like SIM people throw away trash; therefore I love /what you have instructed us to do.
120I SYN tremble because I am afraid of you; I am afraid because you punish those who do not obey ◄your regulations/the rules that you have given to us►.
121But I have done what is right and fair/just; so do not allow people to oppress/mistreat me.
122Promise me that you will do good things for me and do not allow proud people to oppress me.
123My eyes are tired from waiting a long time for you to rescue me, for you to save me like you promised/said that you would.
124Do something for me to show that you faithfully love me, and teach me ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►.
125I am one who serves you; enable me to understand what you want me to know in order that I will know ◄your requirements/what you have instructed us to do►.
126Yahweh, now is the time for you to punish people because they have disobeyed your laws.
127Truly, I love ◄your commands/what you have commanded► more than I love gold; I love them more than I love very pure gold.
128So I conduct my life by ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►, and I hate all the evil things that some people do.
129◄Your requirements are/All the things that you have instructed us to do are► wonderful, so I obey them with all my inner being.
130When someone explains ◄your words/what you have said►, it is as though they are lighting a light; what they say causes even people who have not learned your laws to be wise.
131I eagerly desire to know ◄your commands/what you have commanded►, like SIM a dog that pants with its mouth open wanting to be fed.
132Listen to me and act kindly to me, like you do to all those who love you MTY.
133Guide me as you promised/said that you would do and help me not to fall/sin; do not allow evil people to control what I do.
134Rescue/Save me from those who oppress me in order that I may obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.
135Be kind to me and teach me ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►.
136I cry very much because many people do not obey your laws.
137Yahweh, you are righteous and ◄your regulations/the rules that you have given to us► are just/fair.
138◄Your requirements/All the things that you have instructed us to do► are true and are all very right and fair.
139I 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.
141I am not important and people despise me, but I do not forget ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.
142You are righteous and you will be righteous forever, and your laws will never be changed.
143I 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.