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Psalms 119
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Darby Bible · 1890
1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.
1ALEPH. Blessed are the perfect in the way, who walk in the law of Jehovah.
2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
2 Blessed are they that observe his testimonies, that seek him with the whole heart;
3They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.
3 Who also do no unrighteousness: they walk in his ways.
4Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
4 Thou hast enjoined thy precepts, to be kept diligently.
5O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
5 Oh that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
6Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
7I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
7 I will give thee thanks with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
8I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
8 I will keep thy statutes: forsake me not utterly.
9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
9 BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his path? by taking heed according to thy word.
10With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: let me not wander from thy commandments.
11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
11 Thy *word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.
12Blessed art thou, O Lord: teach me thy statutes.
12 Blessed art thou, Jehovah! teach me thy statutes.
13With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
14I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as [much as] in all wealth.
15I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
15 I will meditate upon thy precepts, and have respect unto thy paths.
16I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
16 I delight myself in thy statutes; I will not forget thy word.
17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.
17 GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant [and] I shall live; and I will keep thy word.
18Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
18 Open mine eyes, and I shall behold wondrous things out of thy law.
19I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
19 I am a stranger in the land; hide not thy commandments from me.
20My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
20 My soul breaketh for longing after thy judgments at all times.
21Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
21 Thou hast rebuked the proud [that are] cursed, who wander from thy commandments.
22Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
22 Roll off from me reproach and contempt; for I observe thy testimonies.
23Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
23 Princes also did sit [and] talk together against me: thy servant doth meditate in thy statutes.
24Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.
24 Thy testimonies also are my delight [and] my counsellors.
25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
25 DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken me according to thy word.
26I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.
26 I have declared my ways, and thou hast answered me: teach me thy statutes.
27Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts, and I will meditate upon thy wondrous works.
28My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.
28 My soul melteth for sadness: strengthen me according to thy word.
29Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.
29 Remove from me the way of falsehood, and graciously grant me thy law.
30I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; thy judgments have I set [before me].
31I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O Lord, put me not to shame.
31 I cleave unto thy testimonies; Jehovah, let me not be ashamed.
32I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
32 I will run the way of thy commandments when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.
33 HE. Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes, and I will observe it [unto] the end.
34Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
34 Give me understanding, and I will observe thy law; and I will keep it with [my] whole heart.
35Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
35 Make me to walk in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
36Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to gain.
37Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.
37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; quicken me in thy way.
38Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
38 Establish thy *word unto thy servant, who is [devoted] to thy fear.
39Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
39 Turn away my reproach which I fear; for thy judgments are good.
40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
41 Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
41 VAU. And let thy loving-kindness come unto me, O Jehovah, — thy salvation according to thy *word.
42So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.
42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me; for I confide in thy word.
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; because I have hoped in thy judgments.
44So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.
44 Then will I keep thy law continually, for ever and ever;
45And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.
45 And I will walk at liberty, for I have sought thy precepts;
46I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.
46 And I will speak of thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed;
47And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved;
48My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.
48 And I will lift up my hands unto thy commandments, which I have loved, and I will meditate in thy statutes.
49 Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
49 ZAIN. Remember the word for thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
50This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
50 This is my comfort in mine affliction; for thy *word hath quickened me.
51The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.
51 The proud have derided me beyond measure: I have not declined from thy law.
52I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord; and have comforted myself.
52 I remembered thy judgments of old, O Jehovah, and have comforted myself.
53Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
53 Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked who forsake thy law.
54Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
55I have remembered thy name, O Lord, in the night, and have kept thy law.
55 I have remembered thy name, O Jehovah, in the night, and have kept thy law.
57 Thou art my portion, O Lord: I have said that I would keep thy words.
57 CHETH. My portion, O Jehovah, I have said, is to keep thy words.
58I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
58 I have sought thy favour with [my] whole heart: be gracious unto me according to thy *word.
59I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
59 I have thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
60I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
60 I have made haste, and not delayed, to keep thy commandments.
61The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.
61 The bands of the wicked have wrapped me round: I have not forgotten thy law.
62At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.
62 At midnight I rise up to give thanks unto thee, because of thy righteous judgments.
63I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
63 I am the companion of all that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
64The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.
64 The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy loving-kindness: teach me thy statutes.
65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord, according unto thy word.
65 TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according to thy word.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge; for I have believed in thy commandments.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep thy *word.
68Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
69The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
69 The proud have forged falsehood against me: I will observe thy precepts with [my] whole heart.
70Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
70 Their heart is as fat as grease: as for me, I delight in thy law.
71It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes.
72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
73 YOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, and I will learn thy commandments.
74They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
74 They that fear thee will see me, and rejoice; because I have hoped in thy word.
75I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
75 I know, Jehovah, that thy Judgments are righteousness, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.
76Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
76 Oh let thy loving-kindness be for my comfort, according to thy *word unto thy servant.
77Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.
77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; for thy law is my delight.
78Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.
78 Let the proud be ashamed; for they have acted perversely towards me with falsehood: as for me, I meditate in thy precepts.
79Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.
79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that know thy testimonies.
80Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.
80 Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, that I be not ashamed.
81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
81 CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation; I hope in thy word.
82Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
82 Mine eyes fail for thy *word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
83For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.
83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; I do not forget thy statutes.
84How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
84 How many shall be the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
85The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.
85 The proud have digged pits for me, which is not according to thy law.
86All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
86 All thy commandments are faithfulness. They persecute me wrongfully: help thou me.
87They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.
87 They had almost consumed me upon the earth; but as for me, I forsook not thy precepts.
88Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
88 Quicken me according to thy loving-kindness, and I will keep the testimony of thy mouth.
89 For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.
89 LAMED. For ever, O Jehovah, thy word is settled in the heavens.
90Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.
90 Thy faithfulness is from generation to generation: thou hast established the earth, and it standeth.
91They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.
91 By thine ordinances they stand this day; for all things are thy servants.
92Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
92 Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
93I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.
93 I will never forget thy precepts; for by them thou hast quickened me.
94I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
94 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
95The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
95 The wicked have awaited me to destroy me; [but] I attend unto thy testimonies.
96I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
96 I have seen an end of all perfection: thy commandment is exceeding broad.
97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
97 MEM. Oh how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
98Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
98 Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers; for thy testimonies are my meditation.
100I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
100 I understand more than the aged, because I have observed thy precepts.
101I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
101 I have refrained my feet from every evil path, that I might keep thy word.
102I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.
102 I have not departed from thy judgments; for it is thou that hast taught me.
103How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
103 How sweet are thy *words unto my taste! more than honey to my mouth!
104Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
104 From thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false path.
105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
106I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
107I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word.
107 I am afflicted very much; O Jehovah, quicken me according to thy word.
108Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me thy judgments.
108 Accept, I beseech thee, Jehovah, the voluntary-offerings of my mouth, and teach me thy judgments.
109My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.
109 My life is continually in my hand; but I do not forget thy law.
110The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me; but I have not wandered from thy precepts.
111Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
111 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
112I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.
112 I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes for ever, unto the end.
113 I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.
113 SAMECH. The double-minded have I hated; but thy law do I love.
114Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
114 Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
115Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
115 Depart from me, ye evil-doers; and I will observe the commandments of myGod.
116Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
116 Uphold me according to thy *word, that I may live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
117Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe; and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
118Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.
118 Thou hast set at nought all them that wander from thy statutes; for their deceit is falsehood.
119Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.
119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth [like] dross; therefore I love thy testimonies.
120My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
120 My flesh shuddereth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
121 I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.
121 AIN. I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.
122Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
122 Be surety for thy servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.
123Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the *word of thy righteousness.
124Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.
124 Deal with thy servant according to thy loving-kindness, and teach me thy statutes.
125I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
125 I am thy servant; give me understanding that I may know thy testimonies.
126It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law.
126 It is time for Jehovah to work: they have made void thy law.
127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.
128Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
128 Therefore I regard all [thy] precepts concerning all things to be right: I hate every false path.
129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
129 PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul observe them.
130The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
130 The entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.
131I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
131 I opened my mouth wide and panted; for I longed for thy commandments.
132Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
132 Turn unto me, and be gracious unto me, as thou art wont to do unto those that love thy name.
133Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
133 Establish my steps in thy *word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
134Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
134 Deliver me from the oppression of man; and I will keep thy precepts.
135Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.
135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant, and teach me thy statutes.
136Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.
136 Mine eyes run down with streams of water, because they keep not thy law.
137 Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.
137 TZADE. Righteous art thou, Jehovah, and upright are thy judgments.
138Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
138 Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness.
139My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
139 My zeal destroyeth me, because mine oppressors have forgotten thy words.
140Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.
140 Thy *word is exceeding pure, and thy servant loveth it.
141I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.
141 I am little and despised: thy precepts have I not forgotten.
142Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.
142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is truth.
143Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.
143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold upon me: thy commandments are my delights.
144The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is for ever: give me understanding, and I shall live.
145 I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord: I will keep thy statutes.
145 KOPH. I have called with [my] whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will observe thy statutes.
146I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
146 I call upon thee; save me, and I will keep thy testimonies.
147I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
147 I anticipate the morning-dawn and I cry: I hope in thy word.
148Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
148 Mine eyes anticipate the night-watches, that I may meditate in thy *word.
149Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O Lord, quicken me according to thy judgment.
149 Hear my voice according to thy loving-kindness: O Jehovah, quicken me according to thy judgment.
150They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
150 They have drawn nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
151Thou art near, O Lord; and all thy commandments are truth.
151 Thou, Jehovah, art near, and all thy commandments are truth.
152Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
152 From thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
153 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.
153 RESH. See mine affliction, and deliver me; for I have not forgotten thy law.
154Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.
154 Plead my cause, and redeem me: quicken me according to thy *word.
155Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not thy statutes.
156Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord: quicken me according to thy judgments.
156 Many are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah; quicken me according to thy judgments.
157Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.
157 Many are my persecutors and mine oppressors; I have not declined from thy testimonies.
158I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
158 I beheld them that deal treacherously, and was grieved; because they kept not thy *word.
159Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O Lord, according to thy lovingkindness.
159 See how I have loved thy precepts: quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy loving-kindness.
160Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.
160 The sum of thy word is truth, and every righteous judgment of thine is for ever.
161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
161 SHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
162I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
162 I have joy in thy *word, as one that findeth great spoil.
164Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.
164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.
165Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
165 Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing doth stumble them.
166Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.
166 I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, and have done thy commandments.
167My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies, and I love them exceedingly.
168I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.
168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies; for all my ways are before thee.
169 Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord: give me understanding according to thy word.
169 TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, Jehovah: give me understanding according to thy word.
170Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy *word.
171My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
171 My lips shall pour forth praise when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
172My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.
172 My tongue shall speak aloud of thy *word; for all thy commandments are righteousness.
173Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.
173 Let thy hand be for my help; for I have chosen thy precepts.
174I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord; and thy law is my delight.
174 I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah, and thy law is my delight.