[1] Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.
[2] Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart.
[3] Yea, they do no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways.
[4] Thou hast commandedus thy precepts, That we should observe them diligently.
[5] Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!
[6] Then shall I not be put to shame, When I have respect unto all thy commandments.
[7] I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgments.
[8] I will observe thy statutes: Oh forsake me not utterly. ב BETH.
[9] Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.
[10] With my whole heart have I sought thee: Oh let me not wander from thy commandments.
[11] Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.
[12] Blessed art thou, O Jehovah: Teach me thy statutes.
[13] With my lips have I declared All the ordinances of thy mouth.
[14] I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.
[15] I will meditate on thy precepts, And have respect unto thy ways.
[16] I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. ג GIMEL.
[17] Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live; So will I observe thy word.
[18] Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of thy law.
[19] I am a sojourner in the earth: Hide not thy commandments from me.
[20] My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.
[21] Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do wander from thy commandments.
[22] Take away from me reproach and contempt; For I have kept thy testimonies.
[23] Princes also sat and talked against me; But thy servant did meditate on thy statutes.
[24] Thy testimonies also are my delight Andmy counsellors. ד DALETH.
[25] My soul cleaveth unto the dust: Quicken thou me according to thy word.
[26] I declared my ways, and thou answeredst me: Teach me thy statutes.
[27] Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: So shall I meditate on thy wondrous works.
[28] My soul melteth for heaviness: Strengthen thou me according unto thy word.
[29] Remove from me the way of falsehood; And grant me thy law graciously.
[30] I have chosen the way of faithfulness: Thine ordinances have I set before me.
[31] I cleave unto thy testimonies: O Jehovah, put me not to shame.
[32] I will run the way of thy commandments, When thou shalt enlarge my heart. ה HE.
[33] Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes; And I shall keep it unto the end.
[34] Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
[35] Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; For therein do I delight.
[36] Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, And not to covetousness.
[37] Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in thy ways.
[38] Confirm unto thy servant thy word, Whichis in order unto the fear of thee.
[39] Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.
[40] Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV.
[41] Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word.
[42] So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.
[43] And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.
[44] So shall I observe thy law continually For ever and ever.
[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. ז ZAYIN.
[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: Yethave 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. ח HHETH.
[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.
[60] I made haste, and delayed not, To observe thy commandments.
[61] The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; ButI have not forgotten thy law.
[62] At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee Because of thy righteous ordinances.
[63] I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts.
[64] The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy lovingkindness: Teach me thy statutes. ט TETH.
[65] Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.
[66] Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.
[67] Before I was afflicted I went astray; But now I observe thy word.
[68] Thou art good, and doest good; Teach me thy statutes.
[69] The proud have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.
[70] Their heart is as fat as grease; But I delight in thy law.
[71] It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes.
[72] The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. י YODH.
[73] Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
[74] They that fear thee shall see me and be glad, Because I have hoped in thy word.
[75] I know, O Jehovah, that thy judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.
[76] Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, According to thy word unto thy servant.
[77] Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; For thy law is my delight.
[78] Let the proud be put to shame; for they have overthrown me wrongfully: ButI will meditate on thy precepts.
[79] Let those that fear thee turn unto me; And they shall know thy testimonies.
[80] Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, That I be not put to shame. כ KAPH.
[81] My soul fainteth for thy salvation; ButI 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. ל LAMEDH.
[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. מ MEM.
[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!
[104] Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way. נ NUN.
[105] Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.
[106] I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.
[107] I am afflicted very much: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.
[108] Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O Jehovah, And teach me thine ordinances.
[109] My soul is continually in my hand; Yet do I not forget thy law.
[110] The wicked have laid a snare for me; Yet have I not gone astray from thy precepts.
[111] Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
[112] I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes For ever, even unto the end. ס SAMEKH.
[113] I hate them that are of a double mind; But thy law do I love.
[114] Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
[115] Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God.
[116] Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope.
[117] Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, And shall have respect unto thy statutes continually.
[118] Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; For their deceit is falsehood.
[119] Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: Therefore I love thy testimonies.
[120] My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments. ע AYIN.
[121] I have done justice and righteousness: Leave me not to mine oppressors.
[122] Be surety for thy servant for good: Let not the proud oppress me.
[123] Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, And for thy righteous word.
[124] Deal with thy servant according unto thy lovingkindness, And teach me thy statutes.
[125] I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.
[126] It is time for Jehovah to work; Forthey have made void thy law.
[127] Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.
[128] Therefore I esteem allthyprecepts concerning allthingsto be right; AndI hate every false way. פ PE.
[129] Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them.
[130] The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.
[131] I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.
[132] Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, As thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
[133] Establish my footsteps in thy word; And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
[134] Redeem me from the oppression of man: So will I observe thy precepts.
[135] Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; And teach me thy statutes.
[136] Streams of water run down mine eyes, Because they observe not thy law. צ TSADHE.
[137] Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.
[138] Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.
[139] My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.
[140] Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.
[141] I am small and despised; Yet do I not forget thy precepts.
[142] Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.
[143] Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me; Yet thy commandments are my delight.
[144] Thy testimonies are righteous for ever: Give me understanding, and I shall live. ק QOPH.
[145] I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will keep thy statutes.
[146] I have called unto thee; save me, And I shall observe thy testimonies.
[147] I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.
[148] Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.
[149] Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.
[150] They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.
[151] Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.
[152] Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. ר RESH.
[153] Consider mine affliction, and deliver me; For I do not forget thy law.
[154] Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: Quicken me according to thy word.
[155] Salvation is far from the wicked; For they seek not thy statutes.
[156] Great are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.
[157] Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; Yethave I not swerved from thy testimonies.
[158] I beheld the treacherous, and was grieved, Because they observe not thy word.
[159] Consider how I love thy precepts: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy lovingkindness.
[160] The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances endureth for ever. ש SHIN.
[161] Princes have persecuted me without a cause; But my heart standeth in awe of thy words.
[162] I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.
[163] I hate and abhor falsehood; But thy law do I love.
[164] Seven times a day do I praise thee, Because of thy righteous ordinances.
[165] Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.
[166] I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.
[167] My soul hath observed thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly.
[168] I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies; For all my ways are before thee. ת TAV.
[169] Let my cry come near before thee, O Jehovah: Give me understanding according to thy word.
[170] Let my supplication come before thee: Deliver me according to thy word.
[171] Let my lips utter praise; For thou teachest me thy statutes.
[172] Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.
[173] Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.
[174] I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.
[175] Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; And let thine ordinances help me.
[176] I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; For I do not forget thy commandments.
