JPS - Psalms - 119

119:1  ALEPH. Happy are they that are upright in the way, who walk in the law of HaShem.

119:2  Happy are they that keep His testimonies, that seek Him with the whole heart.

119:3  Yea, they do no unrighteousness; they walk in His ways.

119:4  Thou hast ordained Thy precepts, that we should observe them diligently.

119:5  Oh that my ways were directed to observe Thy statutes!

119:6  Then should I not be ashamed, when I have regard unto all Thy commandments.

119:7  I will give thanks unto Thee with uprightness of heart, when I learn Thy righteous ordinances.

119:8  I will observe Thy statutes; O forsake me not utterly.

119:9  BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man keep his way pure? By taking heed thereto according to Thy word.

119:10  With my whole heart have I sought Thee; O let me not err from Thy commandments.

119:11  Thy word have I laid up in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee.

119:12  Blessed art Thou, O HaShem; teach me Thy statutes.

119:13  With my lips have I told all the ordinances of Thy mouth.

119:14  I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

119:15  I will meditate in Thy precepts, and have respect unto Thy ways.

119:16  I will delight myself in Thy statutes; I will not forget Thy word.

119:17  GIMEL. Deal bountifully with Thy servant that I may live, and I will observe Thy word.

119:18  Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law.

119:19  I am a sojourner in the earth; hide not Thy commandments from me.

119:20  My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto Thine ordinances at all times.

119:21  Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, that do err from Thy commandments.

119:22  Take away from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept Thy testimonies.

119:23  Even though princes sit and talk against me, thy servant doth meditate in Thy statutes.

119:24  Yea, Thy testimonies are my delight, they are my counsellors.

119:25  DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust; quicken Thou me according to Thy word.

119:26  I told of my ways, and Thou didst answer me; teach me Thy statutes.

119:27  Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts, that I may talk of Thy wondrous works.

119:28  My soul melteth away for heaviness; sustain me according unto Thy word.

119:29  Remove from me the way of falsehood; and grant me Thy law graciously.

119:30  I have chosen the way of faithfulness; Thine ordinances have I set before me.

119:31  I cleave unto Thy testimonies; O HaShem, put me not to shame.

119:32  I will run the way of Thy commandments, for Thou dost enlarge my heart.

119:33  HE. Teach me, O HaShem, the way of Thy statutes; and I will keep it at every step.

119:34  Give me understanding, that I keep Thy law and observe it with my whole heart.

119:35  Make me to tread in the path of Thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

119:36  Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

119:37  Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken me in Thy ways.

119:38  Confirm Thy word unto Thy servant, which pertaineth unto the fear of Thee.

119:39  Turn away my reproach which I dread; for Thine ordinances are good.

119:40  Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts; quicken me in Thy righteousness.

119:41  VAV. Let Thy mercies also come unto me, O HaShem, even Thy salvation, according to Thy word;

119:42  That I may have an answer for him that taunteth me; for I trust in Thy word.

119:43  And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I hope in Thine ordinances;

119:44  So shall I observe Thy law continually for ever and ever;

119:45  And I will walk at ease, for I have sought Thy precepts;

119:46  I will also speak of Thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed.

119:47  And I will delight myself in Thy commandments, which I have loved.

119:48  I will lift up my hands also unto Thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in Thy statutes.

119:49  ZAIN. Remember the word unto Thy servant, because Thou hast made me to hope.

119:50  This is my comfort in my affliction, that Thy word hath quickened me.

119:51  The proud have had me greatly in derision; yet have I not turned aside from Thy law.

119:52  I have remembered Thine ordinances which are of old, O HaShem, and have comforted myself.

119:53  Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me, because of the wicked that forsake Thy law.

119:54  Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

119:55  I have remembered Thy name, O HaShem, in the night, and have observed Thy law.

119:56  This I have had, that I have kept Thy precepts.

119:57  HETH. My portion is HaShem, I have said that I would observe Thy words.

119:58  I have entreated Thy favour with my whole heart; be gracious unto me according to Thy word.

119:59  I considered my ways, and turned my feet unto Thy testimonies.

119:60  I made haste, and delayed not, to observe Thy commandments.

119:61  The bands of the wicked have enclosed me; but I have not forgotten Thy law.

119:62  At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto Thee because of Thy righteous ordinances.

119:63  I am a companion of all them that fear Thee, and of them that observe Thy precepts.

119:64  The earth, O HaShem, is full of Thy mercy; teach me Thy statutes.

119:65  TETH. Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O HaShem, according unto Thy word.

119:66  Teach me good discernment and knowledge; for I have believed Thy commandments.

119:67  Before I was afflicted, I did err; but now I observe Thy word.

119:68  Thou art good, and doest good; teach me Thy statutes.

119:69  The proud have forged a lie against me; but I with my whole heart will keep Thy precepts.

119:70  Their heart is gross like fat; but I delight in Thy law.

119:71  It is good for me that I have been afflicted, in order that I might learn Thy statutes.

119:72  The law of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

119:73  JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn Thy commandments.

119:74  They that fear Thee shall see me and be glad, because I have hope in Thy word.

119:75  I know, O HaShem, that Thy judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness Thou hast afflicted me.

119:76  Let, I pray Thee, Thy lovingkindness be ready to comfort me, according to Thy promise unto Thy servant.

119:77  Let Thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; for Thy law is my delight.

119:78  Let the proud be put to shame, for they have distorted my cause with falsehood; but I will meditate in Thy precepts.

119:79  Let those that fear Thee return unto me, and they that know Thy testimonies.

119:80  Let my heart be undivided in Thy statutes, in order that I may not be put to shame.

119:81  CAPH. My soul pineth for Thy salvation; in Thy word do I hope.

119:82  Mine eyes fail for Thy word, saying: 'When wilt Thou comfort me?'

119:83  For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; yet do I not forget Thy statutes.

119:84  How many are the days of Thy servant? When wilt Thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

119:85  The proud have digged pits for me, which is not according to Thy law.

119:86  All Thy commandments are faithful; they persecute me for nought; help Thou me.

119:87  They had almost consumed me upon earth; but as for me, I forsook not Thy precepts.

119:88  Quicken me after Thy lovingkindness, and I will observe the testimony of Thy mouth.

119:89  LAMED. For ever, O HaShem, Thy word standeth fast in heaven.

119:90  Thy faithfulness is unto all generations; Thou hast established the earth, and it standeth.

119:91  They stand this day according to Thine ordinances; for all things are Thy servants.

119:92  Unless Thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

119:93  I will never forget Thy precepts; for with them Thou hast quickened me.

119:94  I am Thine, save me; for I have sought Thy precepts.

119:95  The wicked have waited for me to destroy me; but I will consider Thy testimonies.

119:96  I have seen an end to every purpose; but Thy commandment is exceeding broad.

119:97  MEM. O how love I Thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

119:98  Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

119:99  I have more understanding than all my teachers; for Thy testimonies are my meditation.

119:100  I understand more than mine elders, because I have keep Thy precepts.

119:101  I have refrained my feet from every evil way, in order that I might observe Thy word.

119:102  I have not turned aside from Thine ordinances; for Thou hast instructed me.

119:103  How sweet are Thy words unto my palate! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

119:104  From Thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

119:105  NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

119:106  I have sworn, and have confirmed it, to observe Thy righteous ordinances.

119:107  I am afflicted very much; quicken me, O HaShem, according unto Thy word.

119:108  Accept, I beseech Thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O HaShem, and teach me Thine ordinances.

119:109  My soul is continually in my hand; yet have I not forgotten Thy law.

119:110  The wicked have laid a snare for me; yet went I not astray from Thy precepts.

119:111  Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

119:112  I have inclined my heart to perform Thy statutes, for ever, at every step.

119:113  SAMECH. I hate them that are of a double mind; but Thy law do I love.

119:114  Thou art my covert and my shield; in Thy word do I hope.

119:115  Depart from me, ye evildoers; that I may keep the commandments of my G-d.

119:116  Uphold me according unto Thy word, that I may live; and put me not to shame in my hope.

119:117  Support Thou me, and I shall be saved; and I will occupy myself with Thy statutes continually.

119:118  Thou hast made light of all them that err from Thy statutes; for their deceit is vain.

119:119  Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love Thy testimonies.

119:120  My flesh shuddereth for fear of Thee; and I am afraid of Thy judgments.

119:121  AIN. I have done justice and righteousness; leave me not to mine oppressors.

119:122  Be surety for Thy servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.

119:123  Mine eyes fail for Thy salvation, and for Thy righteous word.

119:124  Deal with Thy servant according unto Thy mercy, and teach me Thy statutes.

119:125  I am Thy servant, give me understanding, that I may know Thy testimonies.

119:126  It is time for HaShem to work; they have made void Thy law.

119:127  Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.

119:128  Therefore I esteem all Thy precepts concerning all things to be right; every false way I hate.

119:129  PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul keep them.

119:130  The opening of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

119:131  I opened wide my mouth, and panted; for I longed for Thy commandments.

119:132  Turn Thee towards me, and be gracious unto me, as is Thy wont to do unto those that love Thy name.

119:133  Order my footsteps by Thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

119:134  Redeem me from the oppression of man, and I will observe Thy precepts.

119:135  Make Thy face to shine upon Thy servant; and teach me Thy statutes.

119:136  Mine eyes run down with rivers of water, because they observe not Thy law.

119:137  TZADE. Righteous art Thou, O HaShem, and upright are Thy judgments.

119:138  Thou hast commanded Thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness.

119:139  My zeal hath undone me, because mine adversaries have forgotten Thy words.

119:140  Thy word is tried to the uttermost, and Thy servant loveth it.

119:141  I am small and despised; yet have I not forgotten Thy precepts.

119:142  Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Thy law is the truth.

119:143  Trouble and anguish have overtaken me; yet Thy commandments are my delight.

119:144  Thy testimonies are righteous for ever; give me understanding, and I shall live.

119:145  KOPH. I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O HaShem; I will keep Thy statutes.

119:146  I have called Thee, save me, and I will observe Thy testimonies.

119:147  I rose early at dawn, and cried; I hoped in Thy word.

119:148  Mine eyes forestalled the night-watches, that I might meditate in Thy word.

119:149  Hear my voice according unto Thy lovingkindness; quicken me, O HaShem, as Thou art wont.

119:150  They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; they are far from Thy law.

119:151  Thou art nigh, O HaShem; and all Thy commandments are truth.

119:152  Of old have I known from Thy testimonies that Thou hast founded them for ever.

119:153  RESH. O see mine affliction, and rescue me; for I do not forget Thy law.

119:154  Plead Thou my cause, and redeem me; quicken me according to Thy word.

119:155  Salvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not Thy statutes.

119:156  Great are Thy compassions, O HaShem; quicken me as Thou art wont.

119:157  Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; yet have I not turned aside from Thy testimonies.

119:158  I beheld them that were faithless, and strove with them; because they observed not Thy word.

119:159  O see how I love Thy precepts; quicken me, O HaShem, according to Thy lovingkindness.

119:160  The beginning of Thy word is truth; and all Thy righteous ordinance endureth for ever.

119:161  SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of Thy words.

119:162  I rejoice at Thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

119:163  I hate and abhor falsehood; Thy law do I love.

119:164  Seven times a day do I praise Thee, because of Thy righteous ordinances.

119:165  Great peace have they that love Thy law; and there is no stumbling for them.

119:166  I have hoped for Thy salvation, O HaShem, and have done Thy commandments.

119:167  My soul hath observed Thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.

119:168  I have observed Thy precepts and Thy testimonies; for all my ways are before Thee.

119:169  TAV. Let my cry come near before Thee, O HaShem; give me understanding according to Thy word.

119:170  Let my supplication come before Thee; deliver me according to Thy word.

119:171  Let my lips utter praise: because Thou teachest me Thy statutes.

119:172  Let my tongue sing of Thy word; for all Thy commandments are righteousness.

119:173  Let Thy hand be ready to help me; for I have chosen Thy precepts.

119:174  I have longed for Thy salvation, O HaShem; and Thy law is my delight.

119:175  Let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee; and let Thine ordinances help me.

119:176  I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Thy servant; for I have not forgotten Thy commandments.