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Passage Lookup: Psalms 119

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Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD .
Psalms 119:1

א Aleph

Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord .
Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.
Psalms 119:2
Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart—
They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways.
Psalms 119:3
they do no wrong but follow his ways.
You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.
Psalms 119:4
You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.
Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
Psalms 119:5
Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
Psalms 119:6
Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.
Psalms 119:7
I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.
I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me.
Psalms 119:8
I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me.
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
Psalms 119:9

ב Beth

How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.
I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
Psalms 119:10
I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Psalms 119:11
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Praise be to you, O LORD ; teach me your decrees.
Psalms 119:12
Praise be to you, Lord ; teach me your decrees.
With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.
Psalms 119:13
With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.
I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.
Psalms 119:14
I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.
I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.
Psalms 119:15
I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.
I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.
Psalms 119:16
I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.
Do good to your servant, and I will live; I will obey your word.
Psalms 119:17

ג Gimel

Be good to your servant while I live, that I may obey your word.
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
Psalms 119:18
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.
Psalms 119:19
I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.
My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.
Psalms 119:20
My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.
You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands.
Psalms 119:21
You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed, those who stray from your commands.
Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes.
Psalms 119:22
Remove from me their scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes.
Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.
Psalms 119:23
Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.
Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors.
Psalms 119:24
Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors.
I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
Psalms 119:25

ד Daleth

I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
I recounted my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
Psalms 119:26
I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders.
Psalms 119:27
Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
Psalms 119:28
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law.
Psalms 119:29
Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law.
I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.
Psalms 119:30
I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.
I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD ; do not let me be put to shame.
Psalms 119:31
I hold fast to your statutes, Lord ; do not let me be put to shame.
I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.
Psalms 119:32
I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.
Teach me, O LORD , to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end.
Psalms 119:33

ה He

Teach me, Lord , the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.
Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
Psalms 119:34
Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
Psalms 119:35
Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.
Psalms 119:36
Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
Psalms 119:37
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.
Psalms 119:38
Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.
Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.
Psalms 119:39
Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.
How I long for your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness.
Psalms 119:40
How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life.
May your unfailing love come to me, O LORD , your salvation according to your promise;
Psalms 119:41

ו Waw

May your unfailing love come to me, Lord , your salvation, according to your promise;
then I will answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
Psalms 119:42
then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
Do not snatch the word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.
Psalms 119:43
Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.
I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.
Psalms 119:44
I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.
I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
Psalms 119:45
I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,
Psalms 119:46
I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,
for I delight in your commands because I love them.
Psalms 119:47
for I delight in your commands because I love them.
I lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees.
Psalms 119:48
I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees.
Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.
Psalms 119:49

ז Zayin

Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.
My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
Psalms 119:50
My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
The arrogant mock me without restraint, but I do not turn from your law.
Psalms 119:51
The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.
I remember your ancient laws, O LORD , and I find comfort in them.
Psalms 119:52
I remember, Lord , your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them.
Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.
Psalms 119:53
Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.
Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.
Psalms 119:54
Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.
In the night I remember your name, O LORD , and I will keep your law.
Psalms 119:55
In the night, Lord , I remember your name, that I may keep your law.
This has been my practice: I obey your precepts.
Psalms 119:56
This has been my practice: I obey your precepts.
You are my portion, O LORD ; I have promised to obey your words.
Psalms 119:57

ח Heth

You are my portion, Lord ; I have promised to obey your words.
I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
Psalms 119:58
I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.
Psalms 119:59
I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.
I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.
Psalms 119:60
I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.
Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.
Psalms 119:61
Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.
At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.
Psalms 119:62
At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.
I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
Psalms 119:63
I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
The earth is filled with your love, O LORD ; teach me your decrees.
Psalms 119:64
The earth is filled with your love, Lord ; teach me your decrees.
Do good to your servant according to your word, O LORD .
Psalms 119:65

ט Teth

Do good to your servant according to your word, Lord .
Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands.
Psalms 119:66
Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.
Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.
Psalms 119:67
Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.
You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.
Psalms 119:68
You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.
Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.
Psalms 119:69
Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.
Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.
Psalms 119:70
Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.
It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
Psalms 119:71
It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
Psalms 119:72
The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.
Psalms 119:73

י Yodh

Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.
May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.
Psalms 119:74
May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.
I know, O LORD , that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
Psalms 119:75
I know, Lord , that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.
Psalms 119:76
May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.
Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.
Psalms 119:77
Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.
May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.
Psalms 119:78
May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.
May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.
Psalms 119:79
May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.
May my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be put to shame.
Psalms 119:80
May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees, that I may not be put to shame.
My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.
Psalms 119:81

כ Kaph

My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.
My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, "When will you comfort me?"
Psalms 119:82
My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, "When will you comfort me?"
Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees.
Psalms 119:83
Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees.
How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors?
Psalms 119:84
How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors?
The arrogant dig pitfalls for me, contrary to your law.
Psalms 119:85
The arrogant dig pits to trap me, contrary to your law.
All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for men persecute me without cause.
Psalms 119:86
All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.
They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.
Psalms 119:87
They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.
Preserve my life according to your love, and I will obey the statutes of your mouth.
Psalms 119:88
In your unfailing love preserve my life, that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.
Your word, O LORD , is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
Psalms 119:89

ל Lamedh

Your word, Lord , is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.
Psalms 119:90
Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.
Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.
Psalms 119:91
Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.
If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
Psalms 119:92
If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.
Psalms 119:93
I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.
Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.
Psalms 119:94
Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.
The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes.
Psalms 119:95
The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes.
To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless.
Psalms 119:96
To all perfection I see a limit, but your commands are boundless.
Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.
Psalms 119:97

מ Mem

Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.
Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me.
Psalms 119:98
Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies.
I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.
Psalms 119:99
I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.
I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.
Psalms 119:100
I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.
I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word.
Psalms 119:101
I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word.
I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me.
Psalms 119:102
I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me.
How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Psalms 119:103
How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path.
Psalms 119:104
I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path.
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Psalms 119:105

נ Nun

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.
Psalms 119:106
I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.
I have suffered much; preserve my life, O LORD , according to your word.
Psalms 119:107
I have suffered much; preserve my life, Lord , according to your word.
Accept, O LORD , the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.
Psalms 119:108
Accept, Lord , the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.
Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.
Psalms 119:109
Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.
The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts.
Psalms 119:110
The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts.
Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.
Psalms 119:111
Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.
My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.
Psalms 119:112
My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.
I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.
Psalms 119:113

ס Samekh

I hate double-minded people, but I love your law.
You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.
Psalms 119:114
You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.
Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!
Psalms 119:115
Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!
Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.
Psalms 119:116
Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.
Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees.
Psalms 119:117
Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees.
You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their deceitfulness is in vain.
Psalms 119:118
You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their delusions come to nothing.
All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes.
Psalms 119:119
All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes.
My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws.
Psalms 119:120
My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws.
I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors.
Psalms 119:121

ע Ayin

I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors.
Ensure your servant's well-being; let not the arrogant oppress me.
Psalms 119:122
Ensure your servant's well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise.
Psalms 119:123
My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise.
Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees.
Psalms 119:124
Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees.
I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.
Psalms 119:125
I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.
It is time for you to act, O LORD ; your law is being broken.
Psalms 119:126
It is time for you to act, Lord ; your law is being broken.
Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold,
Psalms 119:127
Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold,
and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path.
Psalms 119:128
and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path.
Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.
Psalms 119:129

פ Pe

Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.
The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
Psalms 119:130
The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.
Psalms 119:131
I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.
Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
Psalms 119:132
Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
Psalms 119:133
Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may obey your precepts.
Psalms 119:134
Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts.
Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees.
Psalms 119:135
Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees.
Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.
Psalms 119:136
Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.
Righteous are you, O LORD , and your laws are right.
Psalms 119:137

צ Tsadhe

You are righteous, Lord , and your laws are right.
The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.
Psalms 119:138
The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.
My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.
Psalms 119:139
My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.
Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
Psalms 119:140
Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.
Psalms 119:141
Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.
Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.
Psalms 119:142
Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.
Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight.
Psalms 119:143
Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.
Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may live.
Psalms 119:144
Your statutes are always righteous; give me understanding that I may live.
I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD , and I will obey your decrees.
Psalms 119:145

ק Qoph

I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord , and I will obey your decrees.
I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.
Psalms 119:146
I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.
I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.
Psalms 119:147
I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.
My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.
Psalms 119:148
My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.
Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, O LORD , according to your laws.
Psalms 119:149
Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, Lord , according to your laws.
Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law.
Psalms 119:150
Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law.
Yet you are near, O LORD , and all your commands are true.
Psalms 119:151
Yet you are near, Lord , and all your commands are true.
Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever.
Psalms 119:152
Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever.
Look upon my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.
Psalms 119:153

ר Resh

Look on my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.
Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.
Psalms 119:154
Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.
Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees.
Psalms 119:155
Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees.
Your compassion is great, O LORD ; preserve my life according to your laws.
Psalms 119:156
Your compassion, Lord , is great; preserve my life according to your laws.
Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes.
Psalms 119:157
Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes.
I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word.
Psalms 119:158
I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word.
See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, O LORD , according to your love.
Psalms 119:159
See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, Lord , in accordance with your love.
All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.
Psalms 119:160
All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.
Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.
Psalms 119:161

ש Sin and Shin

Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.
I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.
Psalms 119:162
I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.
I hate and abhor falsehood but I love your law.
Psalms 119:163
I hate and detest falsehood but I love your law.
Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.
Psalms 119:164
Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.
Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
Psalms 119:165
Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
I wait for your salvation, O LORD , and I follow your commands.
Psalms 119:166
I wait for your salvation, Lord , and I follow your commands.
I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.
Psalms 119:167
I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.
I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you.
Psalms 119:168
I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you.
May my cry come before you, O LORD ; give me understanding according to your word.
Psalms 119:169

ת Taw

May my cry come before you, Lord ; give me understanding according to your word.
May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.
Psalms 119:170
May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.
May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees.
Psalms 119:171
May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees.
May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.
Psalms 119:172
May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.
May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
Psalms 119:173
May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
I long for your salvation, O LORD , and your law is my delight.
Psalms 119:174
I long for your salvation, Lord , and your law gives me delight.
Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me.
Psalms 119:175
Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me.
I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.
Psalms 119:176
I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.
 
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