| 1 | Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD. |
| 2 | Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, |
| 3 | who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways. |
| 4 | You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. |
| 5 | O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! |
| 6 | Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments. |
| 7 | I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous ordinances. |
| 8 | I will observe your statutes; do not utterly forsake me. |
| 9 | How can young people keep their way pure? By guarding it according to your word. |
| 10 | With my whole heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments. |
| 11 | I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you. |
| 12 | Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes. |
| 13 | With my lips I declare all the ordinances of your mouth. |
| 14 | I delight in the way of your decrees as much as in all riches. |
| 15 | I will meditate on your precepts, and fix my eyes on your ways. |
| 16 | I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. |
| 17 | Deal bountifully with your servant, so that I may live and observe your word. |
| 18 | Open my eyes, so that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. |
| 19 | I live as an alien in the land; do not hide your commandments from me. |
| 20 | My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times. |
| 21 | You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments; |
| 22 | take away from me their scorn and contempt, for I have kept your decrees. |
| 23 | Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. |
| 24 | Your decrees are my delight, they are my counselors. |
| 25 | My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word. |
| 26 | When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes. |
| 27 | Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. |
| 28 | My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. |
| 29 | Put false ways far from me; and graciously teach me your law. |
| 30 | I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your ordinances before me. |
| 31 | I cling to your decrees, O LORD; let me not be put to shame. |
| 32 | I run the way of your commandments, for you enlarge my understanding. |
| 33 | Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, and I will observe it to the end. |
| 34 | Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. |
| 35 | Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. |
| 36 | Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain. |
| 37 | Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; give me life in your ways. |
| 38 | Confirm to your servant your promise, which is for those who fear you. |
| 39 | Turn away the disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good. |
| 40 | See, I have longed for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life. |
| 41 | Let your steadfast love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise. |
| 42 | Then I shall have an answer for those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. |
| 43 | Do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your ordinances. |
| 44 | I will keep your law continually, forever and ever. |
| 45 | I shall walk at liberty, for I have sought your precepts. |
| 46 | I will also speak of your decrees before kings, and shall not be put to shame; |
| 47 | I find my delight in your commandments, because I love them. |
| 48 | I revere your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. |
| 49 | Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. |
| 50 | This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life. |
| 51 | The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law. |
| 52 | When I think of your ordinances from of old, I take comfort, O LORD. |
| 53 | Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, those who forsake your law. |
| 54 | Your statutes have been my songs wherever I make my home. |
| 55 | I remember your name in the night, O LORD, and keep your law. |
| 56 | This blessing has fallen to me, for I have kept your precepts. |
| 57 | The LORD is my portion; I promise to keep your words. |
| 58 | I implore your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. |
| 59 | When I think of your ways, I turn my feet to your decrees; |
| 60 | I hurry and do not delay to keep your commandments. |
| 61 | Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law. |
| 62 | At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous ordinances. |
| 63 | I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts. |
| 64 | The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes. |
| 65 | You have dealt well with your servant, O LORD, according to your word. |
| 66 | Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. |
| 67 | Before I was humbled I went astray, but now I keep your word. |
| 68 | You are good and do good; teach me your statutes. |
| 69 | The arrogant smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts. |
| 70 | Their hearts are fat and gross, but I delight in your law. |
| 71 | It is good for me that I was humbled, so that I might learn your statutes. |
| 72 | The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. |
| 73 | Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments. |
| 74 | Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word. |
| 75 | I know, O LORD, that your judgments are right, and that in faithfulness you have humbled me. |
| 76 | Let your steadfast love become my comfort according to your promise to your servant. |
| 77 | Let your mercy come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight. |
| 78 | Let the arrogant be put to shame, because they have subverted me with guile; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts. |
| 79 | Let those who fear you turn to me, so that they may know your decrees. |
| 80 | May my heart be blameless in your statutes, so that I may not be put to shame. |
| 81 | My soul languishes for your salvation; I hope in your word. |
| 82 | My eyes fail with watching for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me?” |
| 83 | For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes. |
| 84 | How long must your servant endure? When will you judge those who persecute me? |
| 85 | The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me; they flout your law. |
| 86 | All your commandments are enduring; I am persecuted without cause; help me! |
| 87 | They have almost made an end of me on earth; but I have not forsaken your precepts. |
| 88 | In your steadfast love spare my life, so that I may keep the decrees of your mouth. |
| 89 | The LORD exists forever; your word is firmly fixed in heaven. |
| 90 | Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. |
| 91 | By your appointment they stand today, for all things are your servants. |
| 92 | If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my misery. |
| 93 | I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. |
| 94 | I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts. |
| 95 | The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I consider your decrees. |
| 96 | I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad. |
| 97 | Oh, how I love your law! It is my meditation all day long. |
| 98 | Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me. |
| 99 | I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your decrees are my meditation. |
| 100 | I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts. |
| 101 | I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word. |
| 102 | I do not turn away from your ordinances, for you have taught me. |
| 103 | How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! |
| 104 | Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. |
| 105 | Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. |
| 106 | I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe your righteous ordinances. |
| 107 | I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to your word. |
| 108 | Accept my offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me your ordinances. |
| 109 | I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget your law. |
| 110 | The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts. |
| 111 | Your decrees are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. |
| 112 | I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end. |
| 113 | I hate the double-minded, but I love your law. |
| 114 | You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. |
| 115 | Go away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. |
| 116 | Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope. |
| 117 | Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually. |
| 118 | You spurn all who go astray from your statutes; for their cunning is in vain. |
| 119 | All the wicked of the earth you count as dross; therefore I love your decrees. |
| 120 | My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments. |
| 121 | I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. |
| 122 | Guarantee your servant’s well-being; do not let the godless oppress me. |
| 123 | My eyes fail from watching for your salvation, and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise. |
| 124 | Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes. |
| 125 | I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your decrees. |
| 126 | It is time for the LORD to act, for your law has been broken. |
| 127 | Truly I love your commandments more than gold, more than fine gold. |
| 128 | Truly I direct my steps by all your precepts; I hate every false way. |
| 129 | Your decrees are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. |
| 130 | The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. |
| 131 | With open mouth I pant, because I long for your commandments. |
| 132 | Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your custom toward those who love your name. |
| 133 | Keep my steps steady according to your promise, and never let iniquity have dominion over me. |
| 134 | Redeem me from human oppression, that I may keep your precepts. |
| 135 | Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes. |
| 136 | My eyes shed streams of tears because your law is not kept. |
| 137 | You are righteous, O LORD, and your judgments are right. |
| 138 | You have appointed your decrees in righteousness and in all faithfulness. |
| 139 | My zeal consumes me because my foes forget your words. |
| 140 | Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it. |
| 141 | I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. |
| 142 | Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is the truth. |
| 143 | Trouble and anguish have come upon me, but your commandments are my delight. |
| 144 | Your decrees are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live. |
| 145 | With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD. I will keep your statutes. |
| 146 | I cry to you; save me, that I may observe your decrees. |
| 147 | I rise before dawn and cry for help; I put my hope in your words. |
| 148 | My eyes are awake before each watch of the night, that I may meditate on your promise. |
| 149 | In your steadfast love hear my voice; O LORD, in your justice preserve my life. |
| 150 | Those who persecute me with evil purpose draw near; they are far from your law. |
| 151 | Yet you are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are true. |
| 152 | Long ago I learned from your decrees that you have established them forever. |
| 153 | Look on my misery and rescue me, for I do not forget your law. |
| 154 | Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise. |
| 155 | Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. |
| 156 | Great is your mercy, O LORD; give me life according to your justice. |
| 157 | Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, yet I do not swerve from your decrees. |
| 158 | I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your commands. |
| 159 | Consider how I love your precepts; preserve my life according to your steadfast love. |
| 160 | The sum of your word is truth; and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. |
| 161 | Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words. |
| 162 | I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil. |
| 163 | I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law. |
| 164 | Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous ordinances. |
| 165 | Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. |
| 166 | I hope for your salvation, O LORD, and I fulfill your commandments. |
| 167 | My soul keeps your decrees; I love them exceedingly. |
| 168 | I keep your precepts and decrees, for all my ways are before you. |
| 169 | Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word. |
| 170 | Let my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise. |
| 171 | My lips will pour forth praise, because you teach me your statutes. |
| 172 | My tongue will sing of your promise, for all your commandments are right. |
| 173 | Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. |
| 174 | I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight. |
| 175 | Let me live that I may praise you, and let your ordinances help me. |
| 176 | I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek out your servant, for I do not forget your commandments. |