Psalm 119
א Aleph
1Blessed are those who live without blame.
They live in keeping with the law of the Lord.
2Blessed are those who obey his covenant laws.
They trust in him with all their hearts.
3They don’t do anything wrong.
They live as he wants them to live.
4You have given me rules
that I must obey completely.
5I hope I will always stand firm
in following your orders.
6Then I won’t be put to shame
when I think about all your commands.
7I will praise you with an honest heart
as I learn about how fair your decisions are.
8I will obey your orders.
Please don’t leave me all alone.
ב Beth
9How can a young person keep their life pure?
By living according to your word.
10I trust in you with all my heart.
Don’t let me wander away from your commands.
11I have hidden your word in my heart
so that I won’t sin against you.
12Lord, I give praise to you.
Teach me your orders.
13With my lips I talk about
all the decisions you have made.
14Following your covenant laws gives me joy
just as great riches give joy to others.
15I spend time thinking about your rules.
I consider how you want me to live.
16I take delight in your orders.
I won’t fail to obey your word.
ג Gimel
17Be good to me while I am alive.
Do this so that I may obey your word.
18Open my eyes so that I can see
the wonderful truths in your law.
19I’m a stranger on earth.
Don’t hide your commands from me.
20My heart is filled with longing
for your laws at all times.
21You correct proud people. They are under your curse.
They wander away from your commands.
22I obey your covenant laws.
So don’t let evil people laugh at me or hate me.
23Even if rulers sit together and tell lies about me,
I will spend time thinking about your orders.
24Your covenant laws are my delight.
They give me wise advice.
ד Daleth
25I lie in the dust. I’m about to die.
Keep me alive as you have promised.
26I told you how I’ve lived, and you gave me your answer.
Teach me your orders.
27Help me understand how your rules direct me to live.
Then I may think deeply about the wonderful things you have done.
28My sadness has worn me out.
Give me strength as you have promised.
29Keep me from cheating and telling lies.
Be kind to me and teach me your law.
30I have chosen to be faithful to you.
I put my trust in your laws.
31Lord, I’m careful to obey your covenant laws.
Don’t let me be put to shame.
32I am quick to follow your commands,
because you have added to my understanding.
ה He
33Lord, teach me how your orders direct me to live.
Then I will live that way to the very end.
34Help me understand your law so that I may follow it.
I will obey it with all my heart.
35Teach me to live as you command,
because that makes me very happy.
36Make me want to follow your covenant laws
instead of wanting to gain things only for myself.
37Turn my eyes away from things that are worthless.
Keep me alive as you have promised.
38Keep your promise to me.
Then other people will have respect for you.
39Please don’t let me be put to shame.
Your laws are good.
40I really want to follow your rules.
Keep me alive, because you do what is right.
ו Waw
41Lord, show me your faithful love.
Save me as you have promised.
42Then I can answer anyone who makes fun of me,
because I trust in your word.
43Help me always to tell the truth about how faithful you are.
I have put my hope in your laws.
44I will always obey your law,
for ever and ever.
45I will lead a full and happy life,
because I’ve tried to obey your rules.
46I will talk about your covenant laws to kings.
I will not be put to shame.
47I take delight in obeying your commands
because I love them.
48I reach out for your commands that I love.
I do this so that I may think deeply about your orders.
ז Zayin
49Remember what you have said to me.
You have given me hope.
50Even when I suffer, I am comforted
because you promised to keep me alive.
51Proud people make fun of me without mercy.
But I don’t turn away from your law.
52Lord, I remember the laws you gave long ago.
I find comfort in them.
53I am very angry
because evil people have turned away from your law.
54No matter where I live,
I sing about your orders.
55Lord, during the night I remember who you are.
That’s why I keep your law.
56I have really done my best
to obey your rules.
ח Heth
57Lord, you are everything I need.
I have promised to obey your words.
58I have looked to you with all my heart.
Be kind to me as you have promised.
59I have thought about the way I live.
And I have decided to follow your covenant laws.
60I won’t waste any time.
I will be quick to obey your commands.
61Evil people may tie me up with ropes.
But I won’t forget to obey your law.
62At midnight I get up to give you thanks
because your decisions are very fair.
63I’m a friend to everyone who has respect for you.
I’m a friend to everyone who follows your rules.
64Lord, the earth is filled with your love.
Teach me your orders.
ט Teth
65Lord, be good to me
as you have promised.
66Increase my knowledge and give me good sense,
because I trust your commands.
67Before I went through suffering, I went down the wrong path.
But now I obey your word.
68You are good, and what you do is good.
Teach me your orders.
69The lies of proud people have taken away my good name.
But I follow your rules with all my heart.
70Their unfeeling hearts are hard and stubborn.
But I take delight in your law.
71It was good for me to suffer.
That’s what helped me to understand your orders.
72The law you gave is worth more to me
than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
י Yodh
73You made me and formed me with your own hands.
Give me understanding so that I can learn your commands.
74May those who have respect for you be filled with joy when they see me.
I have put my hope in your word.
75Lord, I know that your laws are right.
You were faithful to your promise when you made me suffer.
76May your faithful love comfort me
as you have promised me.
77Show me your tender love so that I can live.
I take delight in your law.
78May proud people be put to shame for treating me badly for no reason.
I will think deeply about your rules.
79May those who have respect for you come to me.
Then I can teach them your covenant laws.
80May I follow your orders with all my heart.
Then I won’t be put to shame.
כ Kaph
81I deeply long for you to save me.
I have put my hope in your word.
82My eyes grow tired looking for what you have promised.
I say, “When will you comfort me?”
83I’m as useless as a wineskin that smoke has dried up.
But I don’t forget to follow your orders.
84How long do I have to wait?
When will you punish those who attack me?
85Proud people do what is against your law.
They dig pits for me to fall into.
86All your commands can be trusted.
Help me, because people attack me without any reason.
87They almost wiped me off the face of the earth.
But I have not turned away from your rules.
88Keep me alive, because of your faithful love.
Do this so that I may obey the covenant laws you have given.
ל Lamedh
89Lord, your word lasts forever.
It stands firm in the heavens.
90You will be faithful for all time to come.
You made the earth, and it continues to exist.
91Your laws continue to this very day,
because all things serve you.
92If I had not taken delight in your law,
I would have died because of my suffering.
93I will never forget your rules.
You have kept me alive, because I obey them.
94Save me, because I belong to you.
I’ve tried to obey your rules.
95Sinful people are waiting to destroy me.
But I will spend time thinking about your covenant laws.
96I’ve learned that everything has its limits.
But your commands are perfect. They are always there when I need them.
מ Mem
97Lord, I really love your law!
All day long I spend time thinking about it.
98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,
because your commands are always in my heart.
99I know more than all my teachers do,
because I spend time thinking about your covenant laws.
100I understand more than the elders do,
because I obey your rules.
101I’ve kept my feet from every path that sinners take
so that I might obey your word.
102I haven’t turned away from your laws,
because you yourself have taught me.
103Your words are very sweet to my taste!
They are sweeter than honey to me.
104I gain understanding from your rules.
So I hate every path that sinners take.
נ Nun
105Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way.
It is like a light that guides me.
106I have made a promise
to follow your laws, because they are right.
107I have suffered very much.
Lord, keep me alive as you have promised.
108Lord, accept the praise I freely give you.
Teach me your laws.
109I keep putting my life in danger.
But I won’t forget to obey your law.
110Evil people have set a trap for me.
But I haven’t wandered away from your rules.
111Your covenant laws are your gift to me forever.
They fill my heart with joy.
112I have decided to obey your orders
to the very end.
ס Samekh
113I hate people who can’t make up their minds.
But I love your law.
114You are my place of safety.
You are like a shield that keeps me safe.
I have put my hope in your word.
115Get away from me, you who do evil!
Then I can do what my God commands me to do.
116My God, keep me going as you have promised. Then I will live.
Don’t let me lose all hope.
117Take good care of me, and I will be saved.
I will always honor your orders.
118You turn your back on all those who wander away from your orders.
Their wrong thoughts will be proved to be wrong.
119You throw away all the sinners on earth as if they were trash.
So I love your covenant laws.
120My body trembles because I have respect for you.
I have great respect for your laws.
ע Ayin
121I have done what is right and fair.
So don’t leave me to those who treat me badly.
122Make sure that everything goes well with me.
Don’t let proud people treat me badly.
123My eyes grow tired as I look to you to save me.
Please save me as you have promised.
124Be good to me, because you love me.
Teach me your orders.
125I serve you, so help me to understand what is right.
Then I will understand your covenant laws.
126Lord, it’s time for you to act.
People are breaking your law.
127I love your commands more than gold.
I love them more than pure gold.
128I consider all your rules to be right.
So I hate every path that sinners take.
פ Pe
129Your covenant laws are wonderful.
So I obey them.
130When your words are made clear, they bring light.
They bring understanding to childish people.
131I open my mouth and pant like a dog,
because I long to know your commands.
132Turn to me and have mercy on me.
That’s what you’ve always done for those who love you.
133Teach me how to live as you have promised.
Don’t let any sin be my master.
134Set me free from people who treat me badly.
Then I will obey your rules.
135Have mercy on me.
Teach me your orders.
136Streams of tears flow from my eyes,
because people don’t obey your law.
צ Tsadhe
137Lord, you do what is fair.
And your laws are right.
138The laws you have made are fair.
They can be completely trusted.
139My anger is wearing me out,
because my enemies don’t pay any attention to your words.
140Your promises have proved to be true.
I love them.
141I’m not important. People look down on me.
But I don’t forget to obey your rules.
142You always do what is right.
And your law is true.
143I’ve had my share of trouble and suffering.
But your commands give me delight.
144Your covenant laws are always right.
Help me to understand them. Then I will live.
ק Qoph
145Lord, I call out to you with all my heart.
Answer me, and I will obey your orders.
146I call out to you.
Save me, and I will keep your covenant laws.
147I get up before the sun rises. I cry out for help.
I’ve put my hope in your word.
148My eyes stay open all night long.
I spend my time thinking about your promises.
149Listen to me, because you love me.
Lord, keep me alive as you have promised.
150Those who think up evil plans are near.
They have wandered far away from your law.
151But Lord, you are near.
All your commands are true.
152Long ago I learned from your covenant laws
that you made them to last forever.
ר Resh
153Look at how I’m suffering!
Save me, because I haven’t forgotten to obey your law.
154Stand up for me and set me free.
Keep me alive as you have promised.
155Those who are evil are far from being saved.
They don’t want to obey your orders.
156Lord, you have deep concern for me.
Keep me alive as you have promised.
157Many enemies attack me.
But I haven’t turned away from your covenant laws.
158I get very angry when I see people who aren’t faithful to you.
They don’t obey your word.
159See how I love your rules!
Lord, keep me alive, because you love me.
160All your words are true.
All your laws are right. They last forever.
ש Sin and Shin
161Rulers attack me for no reason.
But I tremble because of your word.
162I’m filled with joy because of your promise.
It’s like finding a great fortune.
163I hate lies with a deep hatred.
But I love your law.
164Seven times a day I praise you
for your laws, because they are right.
165Those who love your law enjoy great peace.
Nothing can make them trip and fall.
166Lord, I wait for you to save me.
I follow your commands.
167I obey your covenant laws,
because I love them greatly.
168I obey your rules and your covenant laws,
because you know all about how I live.
ת Taw
169Lord, may you hear my cry.
Give me understanding, just as you said you would.
170May you hear my prayer.
Save me, just as you promised.
171May my lips pour out praise to you,
because you teach me your orders.
172May my tongue sing about your word,
because all your commands are right.
173May your hand be ready to help me,
because I have chosen to obey your rules.
174Lord, I long for you to save me.
Your law gives me delight.
175Let me live so that I can praise you.
May your laws keep me going.
176Like a lost sheep, I’ve gone down the wrong path.
Come and look for me,
because I haven’t forgotten to obey your commands.
א ALEPH.
1Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.119.1 undefiled: or, perfect, or, sincere
2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
3They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.
4Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
5O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
6Then 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.119.7 thy…: Heb. judgments of thy righteousness
8I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
ב BETH.
9Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
10With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
12Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.
13With 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.
15I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
16I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
ג GIMEL.
17Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.
18Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.119.18 Open: Heb. Reveal
19I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
20My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
21Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
22Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
23Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
24Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.119.24 my counsellors: Heb. men of my counsel
ד DALETH.
25My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
26I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.
27Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
28My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.119.28 melteth: Heb. droppeth
29Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.
30I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.
31I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.
32I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
ה HE.
33Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.
34Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
35Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
36Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
37Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.119.37 Turn…: Heb. Make to pass
38Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
39Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
ו VAU.
41Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
42So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.119.42 So…: or, So shall I answer him that reproveth me in a thing
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
44So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.
45And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.119.45 at liberty: Heb. at large
46I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.
47And 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.
ז ZAIN.
49Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
50This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
51The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.
52I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.
53Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
54Thy 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.
56This I had, because I kept thy precepts.
ח CHETH.
57Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.
58I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.119.58 favour: Heb. face
59I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
60I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
61The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.119.61 bands: or, companies
62At midnight I will rise 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.
64The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.
ט TETH.
65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
68Thou 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.
70Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
71It 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.
י JOD.
73Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
74They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
75I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.119.75 right: Heb. righteousness
76Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.119.76 for…: Heb. to comfort me
77Let 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.
79Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.
80Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.
כ CAPH.
81My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
82Mine 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.
84How many are 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.
86All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.119.86 faithful: Heb. faithfulness
87They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.
88Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
ל LAMED.
89For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
90Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.119.90 unto…: Heb. to generation and generation119.90 abideth: Heb. standeth
91They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.
92Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
93I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.
94I 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.
96I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
מ MEM.
97O how love I 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.119.98 they…: Heb. it is ever with me
99I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
100I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
101I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
102I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.
103How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!119.103 taste: Heb. palate
104Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
נ NUN.
105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.119.105 lamp: or, candle
106I 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.
108Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.
109My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.
110The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.
111Thy testimonies have I taken as an 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.119.112 to perform: Heb. to do
ס SAMECH.
113I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.
114Thou 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.
116Uphold me according unto 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.
118Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.
119Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.119.119 puttest…: Heb. causest to cease
120My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
ע AIN.
121I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.
122Be 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.
124Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.
125I 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.
127Therefore 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.
פ PE.
129Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
130The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
131I opened my mouth, 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.119.132 as thou…: Heb. according to the custom toward those, etc
133Order 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.
135Make 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.
צ TZADDI.
137Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.
138Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.119.138 righteous: Heb. righteousness119.138 faithful: Heb. faithfulness
139My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.119.139 consumed…: Heb. cut me off
140Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.119.140 pure: Heb. tried, or, refined
141I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.
142Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.
143Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.119.143 taken…: Heb. found me
144The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
ק KOPH.
145I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.
146I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.119.146 and I…: or, that I may keep
147I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
148Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
149Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.
150They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
151Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.
152Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
ר RESH.
153Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.
154Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.
155Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.
156Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.119.156 Great: or, Many
157Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.
158I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
159Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.
160Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.119.160 Thy word…: Heb. The beginning of thy word is true
ש SCHIN.
161Princes 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.
163I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.
164Seven 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.119.165 nothing…: Heb. they shall have no stumblingblock
166LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.
167My 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.
ת TAU.
169Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
170Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
171My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
172My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.
173Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.
174I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.
175Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
