Psalms 119:81-103 in English

⁸¹ My soul fainteth for thy salvation; But I hope in thy word.

⁸² Mine eyes fail for thy word, While I say, When wilt thou comfort me?

⁸³ For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; Yet do I not forget thy statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of thy servant? When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have digged pits for me, Who are not according to thy law.

⁸⁶ All thy commandments are faithful: They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

⁸⁷ They had almost consumed me upon earth; But I forsook not thy precepts.

⁸⁸ Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; So shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth.

⁸⁹ For ever, O Jehovah, Thy word is settled in heaven.

⁹⁰ Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: Thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

⁹¹ They abide this day according to thine ordinances; For all things are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts; For with them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me; But I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection; But thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ Oh how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; For they are ever with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, That I might observe thy word.

¹⁰² I have not turned aside from thine ordinances; For thou hast taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

⁸² Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

⁸³ For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.

⁸⁶ All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

⁸⁷ They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.

⁸⁸ Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.

⁸⁹ For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

⁹⁰ Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

⁹¹ They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

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

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

¹⁰² I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

⁸² Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

⁸³ For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.

⁸⁶ All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

⁸⁷ They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.

⁸⁸ Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.

⁸⁹ For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

⁹⁰ Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

⁹¹ They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

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

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

¹⁰² I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

⁸² Mine eyes fail for thy word, while I say, When wilt thou comfort me?

⁸³ For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have digged pits for me, who are not after thy law.

⁸⁶ All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

⁸⁷ They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.

⁸⁸ Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth.

⁸⁹ For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

⁹⁰ Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

⁹¹ They abide this day according to thine ordinances; for all things are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts; for with them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me to destroy me; but I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection; but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ Oh how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers; for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might observe thy word.

¹⁰² I have not turned aside from thy judgments; for thou hast taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ I am very tired/exhausted while I wait for you to save me from my enemies; but I confidently expect that you will tell me what you will do.

⁸² My eyes are tired from waiting a long time for you to do what you promised/said that you would do, and I ask, “When will you help/encourage me?”

⁸³ I have become as useless as MET a wineskin that is shriveled from hanging a long time in the smoke inside a house, but I have not forgotten ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►.

⁸⁴ How long must I wait? When will you punish those who ◄persecute/cause trouble for► me?

⁸⁵ It is as though proud people have dug deep pits for me to fall into, people who do not obey your laws.

⁸⁶ All ◄your commands are/what you have commanded is► trustworthy; but people are ◄persecuting/causing trouble for► me by telling lies about me, so please help me!

⁸⁷ Those people have almost killed me, but I have not stopped obeying ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.

⁸⁸ Because you faithfully love me, allow me to continue to live in order that I may continue to obey ◄your rules/what you have instructed us to do►.

⁸⁹ Yahweh, your words will last forever; they will last as long as heaven lasts.

⁹⁰ You will faithfully continue doing ◄ for people who are not yet born/in every generation► what you have ◄promised/said that you would do►; you have put the earth in its place, and it remains firmly there.

⁹¹ To this day, all things on the earth remain because you decided that they should remain; everything on the earth serves you.

⁹² If I had not been delighted in obeying your laws, I would have died because of what I was suffering.

⁹³ I will never forget ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►, because as a result of my obeying them you have enabled me to continue to live.

⁹⁴ I belong to you; save/rescue me from my enemies, because I have tried to obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.

⁹⁵ Wicked men are waiting to kill me, but I will think about /what you have instructed us to do.

⁹⁶ I have learned that there is a limit/end for everything, but what you command ◄has no limits/never ends►.

⁹⁷ I love your laws very much. I ◄meditate on/think about► them all during the day.

⁹⁸ Because I know ◄your commands/what you have commanded►, and because I think about them all the time, I have become wiser than my enemies.

⁹⁹ I understand more than my teachers do, because I ◄meditate on/think about► ◄your requirements/what you have instructed us to do►.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than many old people do, because I obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.

¹⁰¹ I have avoided all evil behavior in order that I may obey ◄your words/what you have told us to do►.

¹⁰² I 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.

¹⁰³ When I read your words, they are like MET sweet things that I taste/eat, yes, they are even sweeter than honey.

⁸¹ KAPF My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.

⁸² My eyes fail for your word. I say, “When will you comfort me?”

⁸³ For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don’t forget your statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your law.

⁸⁶ All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!

⁸⁷ They had almost wiped me from the earth, but I didn’t forsake your precepts.

⁸⁸ Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth.

⁸⁹ LAMEDH Yahweh, your word is settled in heaven forever.

⁹⁰ Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains.

⁹¹ Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

⁹⁷ MEM How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ KAPF My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.

⁸² My eyes fail for your word. I say, “When will you comfort me?”

⁸³ For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don’t forget your statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your law.

⁸⁶ All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!

⁸⁷ They had almost wiped me from the earth, but I didn’t forsake your precepts.

⁸⁸ Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth.

⁸⁹ LAMEDH Yahweh, your word is settled in heaven forever.

⁹⁰ Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains.

⁹¹ Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

⁹⁷ MEM How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ KAPF My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.

⁸² My eyes fail for your word. I say, “When will you comfort me?”

⁸³ For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don’t forget your statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgement on those who persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your law.

⁸⁶ All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!

⁸⁷ They had almost wiped me from the earth, but I didn’t forsake your precepts.

⁸⁸ Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth.

⁸⁹ LAMEDH LORD, your word is settled in heaven forever.

⁹⁰ Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains.

⁹¹ Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

⁹⁷ MEM How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ CAPH My soul is wasted with desire for your salvation: but I have hope in your word.

⁸² My eyes are full of weariness with searching for your word, saying, When will you give me comfort?

⁸³ For I have become like a wine-skin black with smoke; but I still keep the memory of your rules.

⁸⁴ How short is the life of your servant! when will you give your decision against those who are attacking me?

⁸⁵ The men of pride, who are turned away from your law, have put nets for me.

⁸⁶ All your teachings are certain; they go after me with evil design; give me your help.

⁸⁷ They had almost put an end to me on earth; but I did not give up your orders.

⁸⁸ Give me life in your mercy; so that I may be ruled by the unchanging word of your mouth.

⁸⁹ LAMED For ever, O Lord, your word is fixed in heaven.

⁹⁰ Your faith is unchanging from generation to generation: you have put the earth in its place, and it is not moved.

⁹¹ They are ruled this day by your decisions; for all things are your servants.

⁹² If your law had not been my delight, my troubles would have put an end to me.

⁹³ I will ever keep your orders in mind; for in them I have life.

⁹⁴ I am yours, O be my saviour; for my desire has been for your rules.

⁹⁵ The sinners have been waiting for me to give me up to destruction; but I will give all my mind to your unchanging ward.

⁹⁶ I have seen that nothing on earth is complete; but your teaching is very wide.

⁹⁷ MEM O what love I have for your law! I give thought to it all the day.

⁹⁸ Your teaching has made me wiser than my haters: for it is mine for ever.

⁹⁹ I have more knowledge than all my teachers, because I give thought to your unchanging word.

¹⁰⁰ I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.

¹⁰¹ I have kept back my feet from all evil ways, so that I might be true to your word.

¹⁰² My heart has not been turned away from your decisions; for you have been my teacher.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your sayings to my taste! truly, they are sweeter than honey in my mouth!

⁸¹ CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation; I hope in thy word.

⁸² Mine eyes fail for thy *word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

⁸³ For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; I do not forget thy statutes.

⁸⁴ How many shall be the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have digged pits for me, which is not according to thy law.

⁸⁶ All thy commandments are faithfulness. They persecute me wrongfully: help thou me.

⁸⁷ They had almost consumed me upon the earth; but as for me, I forsook not thy precepts.

⁸⁸ Quicken me according to thy loving-kindness, and I will keep the testimony of thy mouth.

⁸⁹ LAMED. For ever, O Jehovah, thy word is settled in the heavens.

⁹⁰ Thy faithfulness is from generation to generation: thou hast established the earth, and it standeth.

⁹¹ By thine ordinances they stand this day; for all things are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts; for by them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have awaited me to destroy me; but I attend unto thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection: thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ MEM. Oh how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers; for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have observed thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil path, that I might keep thy word.

¹⁰² I have not departed from thy judgments; for it is thou that hast taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy *words unto my taste! more than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ Kaph I'm exhausted waiting for you to save me, but my hope is in your word.

⁸² I strain my eyes looking for you to keep your promises, asking “When will you comfort me?”

⁸³ I've become like a wineskin that's been shriveled up by smoke, but I have not forgotten to do as you say.

⁸⁴ How long do I have to wait before you punish my persecutors?

⁸⁵ These arrogant people have dug pits to trap me, these people who don't care anything about your law.

⁸⁶ All your commands are trustworthy. Help me against these people who persecute me with their lies!

⁸⁷ They have almost killed me, but I have not given up on what you say.

⁸⁸ Since you love me with your trustworthy love, don't let me die, so I can go on following the instructions you have given.

⁸⁹ Lamedh Your word, Lord, lasts forever. It stands firm in the heavens.

⁹⁰ Your faithfulness lasts for all generations, as permanent as the earth you created.

⁹¹ Your judgments stand—they are as true today as ever—for everything serves your will.

⁹² If I didn't love your teachings, my suffering would have killed me.

⁹³ I will never forget your instructions, for through them you give me life.

⁹⁴ I belong to you, so please save me! I am committed to following your rules.

⁹⁵ Even though wicked people are waiting to ambush and kill me, I will focus my mind on what you say.

⁹⁶ I recognize that human perfection has its limits, but your law is limitless.

⁹⁷ Mem I really love your law! I meditate on it all day long.

⁹⁸ Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for I'm always thinking about your instructions.

⁹⁹ In fact I have a better insight than all of my teachers because I spend time concentrating on what you say.

¹⁰⁰ I even understand more than the elders because I follow your directions.

¹⁰¹ I avoid any course of action that leads to evil, because I want to remain faithful to your word.

¹⁰² I have not disregarded your instructions because you yourself taught me what to do.

¹⁰³ Your words taste so sweet to me! They are sweeter than honey to my mouth.

⁸¹ CAPH. My soule fainteth for thy saluation: yet I waite for thy worde.

⁸² Mine eyes faile for thy promise, saying, when wilt thou comfort me?

⁸³ For I am like a bottell in the smoke: yet doe I not forget thy statutes.

⁸⁴ Howe many are the dayes of thy seruant? When wilt thou execute iudgement on them that persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proude haue digged pittes for mee, which is not after thy Lawe.

⁸⁶ All thy commandements are true: they persecute me falsely: helpe me.

⁸⁷ They had almost consumed me vpon the earth: but I forsooke not thy precepts.

⁸⁸ Quicken me according to thy louing kindnes: so shall I keepe the testimony of thy mouth.

⁸⁹ LAMED. O Lord, thy worde endureth for euer in heauen.

⁹⁰ Thy trueth is from generation to generation: thou hast layed the foundation of the earth, and it abideth.

⁹¹ They continue euen to this day by thine ordinances: for all are thy seruants.

⁹² Except thy Lawe had bene my delite, I should now haue perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I wil neuer forget thy precepts: for by them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, saue me: for I haue sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked haue waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I haue seene an ende of all perfection: but thy commandement is exceeding large.

⁹⁷ MEM. Oh howe loue I thy Lawe! it is my meditation continually.

⁹⁸ By thy commandements thou hast made mee wiser then mine enemies: for they are euer with mee.

⁹⁹ I haue had more vnderstading then all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I vnderstoode more then the ancient, because I kept thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I haue refrained my feete from euery euil way, that I might keepe thy word.

¹⁰² I haue not declined from thy iudgements: for thou didest teach me.

¹⁰³ Howe sweete are thy promises vnto my mouth! yea, more then hony vnto my mouth.

⁸¹ CAPH. My soul pineth for Thy salvation; in Thy word do I hope.

⁸² Mine eyes fail for Thy word, saying: 'When wilt Thou comfort me?'

⁸³ For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; yet do I not forget Thy statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of Thy servant? When wilt Thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have digged pits for me, which is not according to Thy law.

⁸⁶ All Thy commandments are faithful; they persecute me for nought; help Thou me.

⁸⁷ They had almost consumed me upon earth; but as for me, I forsook not Thy precepts.

⁸⁸ Quicken me after Thy lovingkindness, and I will observe the testimony of Thy mouth.

⁸⁹ LAMED. For ever, O LORD, Thy word standeth fast in heaven.

⁹⁰ Thy faithfulness is unto all generations; Thou hast established the earth, and it standeth.

⁹¹ They stand this day according to Thine ordinances; for all things are Thy servants.

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

⁹³ I will never forget Thy precepts; for with them Thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am Thine, save me; for I have sought Thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me to destroy me; but I will consider Thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end to every purpose; but Thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ MEM. O how love I Thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers; for Thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than mine elders, because I have keep Thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, in order that I might observe Thy word.

¹⁰² I have not turned aside from Thine ordinances; for Thou hast instructed me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are Thy words unto my palate! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ (כ) My soul fainteth for thy salvation: But I hope in thy word.

⁸² (כ) Mine eyes fail for thy word, Saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

⁸³ (כ) For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; Yet do I not forget thy statutes.

⁸⁴ (כ) How many are the days of thy servant? When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

⁸⁵ (כ) The proud have digged pits for me, Which are not after thy law.

⁸⁶ (כ) All thy commandments are faithful: They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

⁸⁷ (כ) They had almost consumed me upon earth; But I forsook not thy precepts.

⁸⁸ (כ) Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; So shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.

⁸⁹ (ל) For ever, O Lord, Thy word is settled in heaven.

⁹⁰ (ל) Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: Thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

⁹¹ (ל) They continue this day according to thine ordinances: For all are thy servants.

⁹² (ל) Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ (ל) I will never forget thy precepts: For with them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ (ל) I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ (ל) The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: But I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ (ל) I have seen an end of all perfection: But thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ (מ) O how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ (מ) Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: For they are ever with me.

⁹⁹ (מ) I have more understanding than all my teachers: For thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ (מ) I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ (מ) I have refrained my feet from every evil way, That I might keep thy word.

¹⁰² (מ) I have not departed from thy judgments: For thou hast taught me.

¹⁰³ (מ) How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ CAPH. My soul ardently desireth for thy salvation: for thy word do I wait.

⁸² My eyes look eagerly for thy promise, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

⁸³ For I am become like a bottle in the smoke: yet do I not forget thy statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute justice on my persecutors?

⁸⁵ The presumptuous have dug pits for me, which is not in accordance with thy law.

⁸⁶ All thy commandments are founded on truth: without cause they persecute me; help thou me.

⁸⁷ But little was wanting that they had consumed me upon earth; but I have truly not forsaken thy precepts.

⁸⁸ According to thy kindness give me life, that I may observe the testimony of thy mouth.

⁸⁹ LAMED. To eternity, O Lord, standeth firm thy word with the heavens.

⁹⁰ Unto all generations endureth thy faithfulness: thou hast established the earth, and she standeth.

⁹¹ According to thy ordinances they exist this day: for all are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delights, I should long since have been lost in my affliction.

⁹³ Never will I forget thy precepts; for with them thou hast kept me alive.

⁹⁴ Thine am I, save me; for thy precepts have I sought.

⁹⁵ Wicked men have waited for me to destroy me; but I will reflect on thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ Of all perfection have I seen the end; but thy commandment is exceedingly extended.

⁹⁷ MEM. Oh how do I love thy law! all the day is it my meditation.

⁹⁸ Wiser than my enemy doth thy commandment make me; for it is perpetually with me.

⁹⁹ Above all my teachers have I obtained intelligence; for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ More than the elders do I possess understanding; because thy precepts do I keep.

¹⁰¹ From every evil path have I withholden my feet, in order that I might observe thy word.

¹⁰² From thy ordinances have I not departed; for thou hast instructed me.

¹⁰³ How much sweeter are to my palate thy sayings than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ My soul fainteth for thy salvation; In thy promise do I trust.

⁸² Mine eyes fail with looking for thy promise; When. say I, wilt thou comfort me?

⁸³ Yea, I am become like a bottle in the smoke; Yet do I not forget thy statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of thy servant? When wilt thou execute judgment upon my persecutors?

⁸⁵ The proud have digged pits for me; They who do not regard thy law.

⁸⁶ All thy commandments are faithful; They persecute me without cause; help thou me!

⁸⁷ They had almost consumed me from the earth; But I forsook not thy precepts.

⁸⁸ Quicken me according to thy loving-kindness, That I may keep the law of thy mouth!

⁸⁹ Thy word, O LORD! abideth for ever, Being established like the heavens;

⁹⁰ Thy faithfulness endureth to all generations. Thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

⁹¹ They continue to this day according to their ordinances; For they are all subject to thee.

⁹² Had not thy law been my delight, I should have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts; For by them thou revivest me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, help me! For I seek thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked lie in wait to destroy me; But I will have regard to thine ordinances.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection; But thy law is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ O how I love thy law! It is my daily meditation.

⁹⁸ Thou hast made me wiser than my enemies by thy precepts; For they are ever before me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thine ordinances are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I have more wisdom than the ancients, Because I keep thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I might keep thy word.

¹⁰² I depart not from thy statutes, For thou teachest me!

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy words to my taste; Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ My long for you to rescue me, I put my hope in your word.

⁸² My eyes pine away for your promise: saying, “When will you comfort me?”

⁸³ Though shrivelled like wine-skin in smoke, your statutes I have not forgotten.

⁸⁴ How few are the days of your servant! When will you judge those who harass me?

⁸⁵ Proud people have dug for me pits people who do not conform to your law.

⁸⁶ All your commandments are trusty. With falsehood they harass me: help me.

⁸⁷ They had nearly made an end of me, yet I did not forget your precepts.

⁸⁸ Spare me in your kindness, and I will observe the charge of your mouth.

⁸⁹ Forever, O Lord, is your word fixed firmly in the heavens.

⁹⁰ Your truth endures age after age; it is established on earth, and it stands.

⁹¹ By your appointment they stand this day, for all are your servants.

⁹² Had not your law been my joy, in my misery then had I perished.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for through them you have put life in me.

⁹⁴ I am yours, O save me, for I give my mind to your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked lay wait to destroy me, but I give heed to your charge.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all things: but your commandment is spacious exceedingly.

⁹⁷ O how I love your law! All the day long I muse on it.

⁹⁸ Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies: for it is mine forever.

⁹⁹ I am prudent above all my teachers, for your charges are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I have insight more than the aged, because I observe your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I refrain my foot from all wicked ways, that I may keep your word.

¹⁰² I turn not aside from your judgements, for you yourself are my teacher.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ My long for you to rescue me, I put my hope in your word.

⁸² My eyes pine away for your promise: saying, “When will you comfort me?”

⁸³ Though shrivelled like wine-skin in smoke, your statutes I have not forgotten.

⁸⁴ How few are the days of your servant! When will you judge those who harass me?

⁸⁵ Proud people have dug for me pits people who do not conform to your law.

⁸⁶ All your commandments are trusty. With falsehood they harass me: help me.

⁸⁷ They had nearly made an end of me, yet I did not forget your precepts.

⁸⁸ Spare me in your kindness, and I will observe the charge of your mouth.

⁸⁹ Forever, O Lord, is your word fixed firmly in the heavens.

⁹⁰ Your truth endures age after age; it is established on earth, and it stands.

⁹¹ By your appointment they stand this day, for all are your servants.

⁹² Had not your law been my joy, in my misery then had I perished.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for through them you have put life in me.

⁹⁴ I am yours, O save me, for I give my mind to your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked lay wait to destroy me, but I give heed to your charge.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all things: but your commandment is spacious exceedingly.

⁹⁷ O how I love your law! All the day long I muse on it.

⁹⁸ Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies: for it is mine forever.

⁹⁹ I am prudent above all my teachers, for your charges are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I have insight more than the aged, because I observe your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I refrain my foot from all wicked ways, that I may keep your word.

¹⁰² I turn not aside from your judgments, for you yourself are my teacher.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.

⁸² My eyes fail for your word. I say, “When will you comfort me?”

⁸³ For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don’t forget your statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgement on those who persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your Torah ·Teaching·.

⁸⁶ All of your mitzvot ·instructions· are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!

⁸⁷ They had almost wiped me from the earth, but I didn’t forsake your precepts.

⁸⁸ Preserve my life according to your cheshed ·loving-kindness·, so I will obey the testimonies of your mouth. LAMED

⁸⁹ Adonai , your word is settled in heaven forever.

⁹⁰ Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains.

⁹¹ Your judgments remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your Torah ·Teaching· had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your mitzvot ·instructions· are boundless. MEM

⁹⁷ How I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your Torah ·Teaching·! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ I am wiser than my enemies, for your mitzvot ·instructions· are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned aside from your judgments, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ I faint with longing that you might rescue me! I hope in your word.

⁸² My eyes long to see your promise; when will you comfort me?

⁸³ For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke; I do not forget your statutes.

⁸⁴ How long must your servant endure this; when will you judge those who persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have dug pits for me, defying your law.

⁸⁶ All your commandments are reliable; those people persecute me wrongfully; help me.

⁸⁷ They have almost made an end to me on earth, but I do not reject your instructions.

⁸⁸ By your steadfast love, keep me alive, so that I may obey your commands.

⁸⁹ Yahweh, your word stands forever; your word is established firmly in heaven.

⁹⁰ Your faithfulness lasts for all generations; you have established the earth, and it remains.

⁹¹ All things continue to this day, just as you said in your righteous decrees, for all things are your servants.

⁹² If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your instructions, for through them you have kept me alive.

⁹⁴ I am yours; save me, for I seek your instructions.

⁹⁵ The wicked prepare to destroy me, but I will seek to understand your covenant decrees.

⁹⁶ I have seen that everything has its limits, but your commandments are broad, beyond limits.

⁹⁷ Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all day long.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for I meditate on your covenant decrees.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than those older than I am; this is because I have kept your instructions.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet back from every evil path so that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned aside from your righteous decrees, for you have instructed me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your words to my taste, yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ KAPF My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.

⁸² My eyes fail for your word. I say, “When will you comfort me?”

⁸³ For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don’t forget your statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your law.

⁸⁶ All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!

⁸⁷ They had almost wiped me from the earth, but I didn’t forsake your precepts.

⁸⁸ Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth.

⁸⁹ LAMEDH Yahweh, your word is settled in heaven forever.

⁹⁰ Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains.

⁹¹ Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

⁹⁷ MEM How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ KAPF My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.

⁸² My eyes fail for your word. I say, “When will you comfort me?”

⁸³ For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don’t forget your statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgement on those who persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your law.

⁸⁶ All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!

⁸⁷ They had almost wiped me from the earth, but I didn’t forsake your precepts.

⁸⁸ Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth.

⁸⁹ LAMEDH LORD, your word is settled in heaven forever.

⁹⁰ Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains.

⁹¹ Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

⁹⁷ MEM How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

⁸² My eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

⁸³ For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet I do not forget thy statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have digged pits for me, which are not according to thy law.

⁸⁶ All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

⁸⁷ They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.

⁸⁸ Revive me after thy loving-kindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.

⁸⁹ LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

⁹⁰ Thy faithfulness is to all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

⁹¹ They continue this day according to thy ordinances: for all are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast revived me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ MEM. O how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than my enemies: for they are ever with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

¹⁰² I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy words to my taste! yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ KAPF My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.

⁸² My eyes fail for your word. I say, “When will you comfort me?”

⁸³ For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don’t forget your statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your Torah.

⁸⁶ All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!

⁸⁷ They had almost wiped me from the earth, but I didn’t forsake your precepts.

⁸⁸ Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth.

⁸⁹ LAMEDH LORD, your word is settled in heaven forever.

⁹⁰ Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains.

⁹¹ Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your Torah had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

⁹⁷ MEM How I love your Torah! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ KAPF My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.

⁸² My eyes fail for your word. I say, “When will you comfort me?”

⁸³ For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don’t forget your statutes.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgement on those who persecute me?

⁸⁵ The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your Torah.

⁸⁶ All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!

⁸⁷ They had almost wiped me from the earth, but I didn’t forsake your precepts.

⁸⁸ Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth.

⁸⁹ LAMEDH LORD, your word is settled in heaven forever.

⁹⁰ Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains.

⁹¹ Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your Torah had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

⁹⁷ MEM How I love your Torah! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

⁸¹ Caph. My soul failed into thine health; and I hoped more in thy word.

⁸² Mine eyes failed into thy speech; saying, When shalt thou comfort me?

⁸³ For I am made as a bouget or bottle in frost; I have not forgotten thy justifyings.

⁸⁴ How many be the days of thy servant; when thou shalt make doom of them that pursue me?

⁸⁵ Wicked men told to me janglings; but not as thy law.

⁸⁶ All thy commandments be truth; wicked men have pursued me, help thou me.

⁸⁷ Almost they ended me in the earth; but I forsook not thy command-ments.

⁸⁸ By thy mercy quicken thou me; and I shall keep the witnessings of thy mouth.

⁸⁹ Lamed. Lord, thy word dwelleth in heaven; without end.

⁹⁰ Thy truth dwelleth in generation, and into generation; thou hast founded the earth, and it dwelleth.

⁹¹ The day lasteth continually by thy ordinances; for all things serve to thee.

⁹² But for thy law was my thinking; then peradventure I had perished in my lowness.

⁹³ Without end I shall not forget thy justifyings; for in those or them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, make thou me safe; for I have sought thy justifyings.

⁹⁵ Sinners abode me, for to lose me; I understood thy witnessings.

⁹⁶ I saw the end of all end; thy commandment is full large.

⁹⁷ Mem. Lord, how loved I or I loved thy law; all day it is my thinking.

⁹⁸ Above mine enemies thou madest me prudent by thy commandment; for it is to me without end.

⁹⁹ I understood over all men teaching me; for thy witnessings is my thinking.

¹⁰⁰ I understood above eld or old men; for I sought thy commandments.

¹⁰¹ I forbade my feet from all evil way; that I keep thy words.

¹⁰² I bowed not from thy dooms; for thou hast set law to me.

¹⁰³ Thy speeches be full sweet to my cheeks; above honey to my mouth.

⁸¹ Caph. My soul failed into thine health; and I hoped more in thy word. (My soul fainteth waiting for thy salvation, or thy deliverance; but still I trust in thy word.)

⁸² Mine eyes failed into thy speech; saying, When shalt thou comfort me? (My eyes fail waiting for thy word; and so I ask, When shalt thou comfort me?)

⁸³ For I am made as a bouget, (or a bottle,) in frost; (yet) I have not forgotten thy justifyings. (For I am shriveled up, like a wineskin in the smoke; but I have not forgotten thy statutes.)

⁸⁴ How many be the days of thy servant; when thou shalt make doom of them that pursue me? (How many days must thy servant wait? when shalt thou bring judgement upon those who persecute me?)

⁸⁵ Wicked men told to me janglings; but (they be) not as thy law. (The wicked gossiped about me; and they do not obey thy Law.)

⁸⁶ All thy commandments be truth; wicked men have pursued me, help thou me. (All thy commandments (be) faithful or (be) trustworthy, (and shall stand forever); the wicked persecute me, help thou me!)

⁸⁷ Almost they ended me in the earth; but I forsook not thy commandments. (Yea, they almost brought me to an end here on the earth; but I did not forsake thy precepts.)

⁸⁸ By thy mercy quicken thou me; and I shall keep the witnessings of thy mouth. (In thy mercy or In thy love, grant thou me life; so that I can obey the teachings from thy mouth.)

⁸⁹ Lamed. Lord, thy word dwelleth in heaven; into without end. (Lord, thy word remaineth, or liveth, in heaven, forever.)

⁹⁰ Thy truth dwelleth in generation, and into generation; thou hast founded the earth, and it dwelleth. (Thy faithfulness remaineth for all generations; thou hast founded the earth, and it still remaineth.)

⁹¹ The day lasteth continually by thy ordinance(s); for all things serve to thee. (All things continue to this day according to thy ordinances; for all things serve thee./Thy ordinances, or thy decrees, continue to this day; for all things serve thee.)

⁹² But for thy law was my thinking; then peradventure I had perished in my lowness. (If thy Law had not been my delight; then I would have perished in my time of trouble.)

⁹³ Into Without end I shall not forget thy justifyings; for in those thou hast quickened me. (I shall never forget thy precepts; for through them thou hast given me life.)

⁹⁴ I am thine, make thou me safe; for I have sought thy justifyings. (I am thine, save thou me; for I have sought out thy precepts.)

⁹⁵ Sinners abode me, for to lose me; I understood thy witnessings. (The sinners have waited for me, to destroy me; but I shall think about thy teachings.)

⁹⁶ I saw the end of all end; thy commandment is full large. (I have seen the end of the end or I have seen that all things must end; but thy commandment shall go on forever.)

⁹⁷ Mem. Lord, how loved I thy law; all day it is my thinking. (Lord, how I love thy Law! I think about it all day long.)

⁹⁸ Above mine enemies thou madest me prudent by thy commandment; for it is to me into without end. (By thy commandments, thou hast made me more prudent than all my enemies; for thy commandments shall be with me forever.)

⁹⁹ I understood over all men teaching me; for thy witnessings is my thinking. (I have more understanding than all those who teach me; because I think about thy teachings.)

¹⁰⁰ I understood above eld men; for I sought thy commandments. (I have more understanding than the old men, that is, the elders; because I have kept thy precepts.)

¹⁰¹ I forbade my feet from all evil way; that I keep thy words (or so that I obey thy commands).

¹⁰² I bowed not from thy dooms; for thou hast set law to me. (I turned not away from thy judgements; for thou thyself hast taught me.)

¹⁰³ Thy speeches be full sweet to my cheeks; above honey to my mouth. (Thy words be exceedingly sweet to my taste; yea, sweeter in my mouth than honey.)

⁸¹ Kaph. Consumed for Thy salvation hath been my soul, For Thy word I have hoped.

⁸² Consumed have been mine eyes for Thy word, Saying, 'When doth it comfort me?'

⁸³ For I have been as a bottle in smoke, Thy statutes I have not forgotten.

⁸⁴ How many are the days of Thy servant? When dost Thou execute Against my pursuers judgment?

⁸⁵ The proud have digged for me pits, That are not according to Thy law.

⁸⁶ All Thy commands are faithfulness, With falsehood they have pursued me, Help Thou me.

⁸⁷ Almost consumed me on earth have they, And I — I have not forsaken Thy precepts.

⁸⁸ According to Thy kindness quicken Thou me, And I keep the testimony of Thy mouth!

⁸⁹ Lamed. To the age, O Jehovah, Thy word is set up in the heavens.

⁹⁰ To all generations Thy faithfulness, Thou didst establish earth, and it standeth.

⁹¹ According to Thine ordinances They have stood this day, for the whole are Thy servants.

⁹² Unless Thy law were my delights, Then had I perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ To the age I forget not Thy precepts, For by them Thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am Thine, save Thou me, For Thy precepts I have sought.

⁹⁵ Thy wicked waited for me to destroy me, Thy testimonies I understand.

⁹⁶ Of all perfection I have seen an end, Broad is Thy command — exceedingly!

⁹⁷ Mem. O how I have loved Thy law! All the day it is my meditation.

⁹⁸ Than mine enemies Thy command maketh me wiser, For it is before me to the age.

⁹⁹ Above all my teachers I have acted wisely. For Thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept.

¹⁰¹ From every evil path I restrained my feet, So that I keep Thy word.

¹⁰² From Thy judgments I turned not aside, For Thou — Thou hast directed me.

¹⁰³ How sweet to my palate hath been Thy saying, Above honey to my mouth.