1 B lessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.

Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.

2 B lessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart.

Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

3 Y ea, they do no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways.

They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.

4 T hou hast commanded us thy precepts, That we should observe them diligently.

Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.

5 O h that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!

O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

6 T hen shall I not be put to shame, When I have respect unto all thy commandments.

Then shall I not be ashamed, 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.

I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.

8 I will observe thy statutes: Oh forsake me not utterly. BETH.

I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.

9 W herewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

10 W ith my whole heart have I sought thee: Oh let me not wander from thy commandments.

With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

11 T hy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

12 B lessed art thou, O Jehovah: Teach me thy statutes.

Blessed art thou, O Lord: teach me thy statutes.

13 W ith my lips have I declared All the ordinances of thy mouth.

With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.

14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.

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.

I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.

16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. GIMEL.

I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

17 D eal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live; So will I observe thy word.

Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.

18 O pen thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of thy law.

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.

I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.

20 M y soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.

My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

21 T hou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do wander from thy commandments.

Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.

22 T ake away from me reproach and contempt; For I have kept thy testimonies.

Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.

23 P rinces also sat and talked against me; But thy servant did meditate on thy statutes.

Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.

24 T hy testimonies also are my delight And my counsellors. DALETH.

Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.

25 M y soul cleaveth unto the dust: Quicken thou me according to thy word.

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.

I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.

27 M ake me to understand the way of thy precepts: So shall I meditate on thy wondrous works.

Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

28 M y soul melteth for heaviness: Strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

29 R emove from me the way of falsehood; And grant me thy law graciously.

Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.

30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness: Thine ordinances have I set before me.

I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.

31 I cleave unto thy testimonies: O Jehovah, put me not to shame.

I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O Lord, put me not to shame.

32 I will run the way of thy commandments, When thou shalt enlarge my heart. HE.

I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.

33 T each me, O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes; And I shall keep it unto the end.

Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.

34 G ive me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

35 M ake me to go in the path of thy commandments; For therein do I delight.

Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

36 I ncline my heart unto thy testimonies, And not to covetousness.

Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

37 T urn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in thy ways.

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.

38 C onfirm unto thy servant thy word, Which is in order unto the fear of thee.

Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

39 T urn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.

Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.

40 B ehold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. VAV.

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.

41 L et thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word.

Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord, even thy salvation, according to thy word.

42 S o shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.

So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.

43 A nd take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.

And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.

44 S o shall I observe thy law continually For ever and ever.

So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.

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

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

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

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

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

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. ZAYIN.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

56 T his I have had, Because I have kept thy precepts. HHETH.

This I had, because I kept thy precepts.

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

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 unto me according to thy word.

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.

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

60 I made haste, and delayed not, To observe thy commandments.

I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

61 T he cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; But I have not forgotten thy law.

The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.

62 A t midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee Because of thy righteous ordinances.

At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that observe thy precepts.

I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

64 T he earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy lovingkindness: Teach me thy statutes. TETH.

The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.

65 T hou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.

Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord, according unto thy word.

66 T each me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.

Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

67 B efore I was afflicted I went astray; But now I observe thy word.

Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.

68 T hou art good, and doest good; Teach me thy statutes.

Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

69 T he proud have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.

The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.

70 T heir heart is as fat as grease; But I delight in thy law.

Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.

71 I t is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes.

It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

72 T he law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. YODH.

The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

73 T hy hands have made me and fashioned me: Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

74 T hey that fear thee shall see me and be glad, Because I have hoped in thy word.

They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; 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.

I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.

76 L et, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, According to thy word unto thy servant.

Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

77 L et thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; For thy law is my delight.

Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.

78 L et the proud be put to shame; For they have overthrown me wrongfully: But I will meditate on thy precepts.

Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.

79 L et those that fear thee turn unto me; And they shall know thy testimonies.

Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.

80 L et my heart be perfect in thy statutes, That I be not put to shame. KAPH.

Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

87 T hey had almost consumed me upon earth; But I forsook not thy precepts. LAMEDH.

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

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

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

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

For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

104 T hrough thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way. NUN.

Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

105 T hy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

106 I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.

I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

107 I am afflicted very much: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.

I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word.

108 A ccept, I beseech thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O Jehovah, And teach me thine ordinances.

Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me thy judgments.

109 M y soul is continually in my hand; Yet do I not forget thy law.

My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.

110 T he wicked have laid a snare for me; Yet have I not gone astray from thy precepts.

The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

111 T hy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

Thy testimonies have I taken as an 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. SAMEKH.

I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.

113 I hate them that are of a double mind; But thy law do I love.

I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.

114 T hou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

115 D epart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God.

Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

116 U phold me according unto thy word, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope.

Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

117 H old thou me up, and I shall be safe, And shall have respect unto thy statutes continually.

Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

118 T hou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; For their deceit is falsehood.

Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.

119 T hou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: Therefore I love thy testimonies.

Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.

120 M y flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments. AYIN.

My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

121 I have done justice and righteousness: Leave me not to mine oppressors.

I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

122 B e surety for thy servant for good: Let not the proud oppress me.

Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

123 M ine eyes fail for thy salvation, And for thy righteous word.

Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.

124 D eal with thy servant according unto thy lovingkindness, And teach me thy statutes.

Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.

125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.

I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

126 I t is time for Jehovah to work; For they have made void thy law.

It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law.

127 T herefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.

Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

128 T herefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; And I hate every false way. PE.

Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

129 T hy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them.

Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

130 T he opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

The entrance 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.

I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

132 T urn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, As thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

133 E stablish my footsteps in thy word; And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

134 R edeem me from the oppression of man: So will I observe thy precepts.

Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

135 M ake thy face to shine upon thy servant; And teach me thy statutes.

Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.

136 S treams of water run down mine eyes, Because they observe not thy law. TSADHE.

Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.

137 R ighteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.

Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.

138 T hou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.

Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.

139 M y zeal hath consumed me, Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.

My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

140 T hy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.

Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

141 I am small and despised; Yet do I not forget thy precepts.

I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.

142 T hy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.

Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

143 T rouble and anguish have taken hold on me; Yet thy commandments are my delight.

Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.

144 T hy testimonies are righteous for ever: Give me understanding, and I shall live. QOPH.

The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

145 I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will keep thy statutes.

I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord: I will keep thy statutes.

146 I have called unto thee; save me, And I shall observe thy testimonies.

I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

147 I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.

I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

148 M ine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.

Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.

149 H ear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.

Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O Lord, quicken me according to thy judgment.

150 T hey draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.

They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

151 T hou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.

Thou art near, O Lord; and all thy commandments are truth.

152 O f old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. RESH.

Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

153 C onsider mine affliction, and deliver me; For I do not forget thy law.

Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.

154 P lead thou my cause, and redeem me: Quicken me according to thy word.

Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.

155 S alvation is far from the wicked; For they seek not thy statutes.

Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.

156 G reat are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.

Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord: quicken me according to thy judgments.

157 M any are my persecutors and mine adversaries; Yet have I not swerved from thy testimonies.

Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.

158 I beheld the treacherous, and was grieved, Because they observe not thy word.

I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.

159 C onsider how I love thy precepts: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy lovingkindness.

Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O Lord, according to thy lovingkindness.

160 T he sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances endureth for ever. SHIN.

Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

161 P rinces have persecuted me without a cause; But my heart standeth in awe of thy words.

Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.

162 I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.

I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

163 I hate and abhor falsehood; But thy law do I love.

I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.

164 S even times a day do I praise thee, Because of thy righteous ordinances.

Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

165 G reat peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.

Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

166 I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.

Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

167 M y soul hath observed thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly.

My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.

168 I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies; For all my ways are before thee. TAV.

I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.

169 L et my cry come near before thee, O Jehovah: Give me understanding according to thy word.

Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord: give me understanding according to thy word.

170 L et my supplication come before thee: Deliver me according to thy word.

Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.

171 L et my lips utter praise; For thou teachest me thy statutes.

My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

172 L et my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.

My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

173 L et thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.

Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

174 I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah; And thy law is my delight.

I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord; and thy law is my delight.

175 L et my soul live, and it shall praise thee; And let thine ordinances help me.

Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.

176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek thy servant; For I do not forget thy commandments.

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.