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Psalms 119

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

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

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

4Thou hast commandedus thy precepts, That we should observe them diligently.

5Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!

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

7I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15I will meditate on 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; So will I observe thy word.

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

19I am a sojourner in the earth: Hide not thy commandments from me.

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

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

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

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

24Thy testimonies also are my delight Andmy counsellors. ד DALETH.

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

26I declared my ways, and thou answeredst me: Teach me thy statutes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

33Teach me, O Jehovah, 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 me in thy ways.

38Confirm unto thy servant thy word, Whichis in order unto the fear of thee.

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

40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV.

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

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

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

44So shall I observe thy law continually For ever and ever.

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

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

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

48I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate on thy statutes. ז ZAYIN.

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

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

51The proud have had me greatly in derision: Yethave I not swerved from thy law.

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

53Hot indignation 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 Jehovah, in the night, And have observed thy law.

56This I have had, Because I have kept thy precepts. ח HHETH.

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

58I entreated thy favor with my whole heart: Be merciful unto me according to thy word.

59I thought on my ways, And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

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

61The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; ButI have not forgotten thy law.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 may learn thy statutes.

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

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

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

75I know, O Jehovah, that thy judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.

76Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness 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.

78Let the proud be put to shame; for they have overthrown me wrongfully: ButI will meditate on thy precepts.

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

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

81My soul fainteth for thy salvation; ButI hope in thy word.

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

83For I am become like a wine-skin 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, Who are not according to thy law.

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

87They had almost consumed me upon earth; But I forsook not thy precepts.

88Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; So shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth. ל LAMEDH.

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

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

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

92Unless 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.

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.

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

98Thy 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.

100I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.

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

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

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

104Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way. נ NUN.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

112I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes For ever, even unto the end. ס SAMEKH.

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

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

115Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may 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 shall have respect unto thy statutes continually.

118Thou hast set at nought 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.

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

121I have done justice and righteousness: 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 thy righteous word.

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

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

126It is time for Jehovah to work; Forthey have made void thy law.

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

128Therefore I esteem allthyprecepts concerning allthingsto be right; AndI hate every false way. פ PE.

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

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

131I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

138Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.

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

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

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

142Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

154Plead thou my cause, and redeem 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 Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.

157Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; Yethave I not swerved from thy testimonies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Psalms 119

1Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.

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.

8I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

76Let, I pray thee, thy merciful 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.

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.

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.

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.

89For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.

90Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

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.

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.

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!

104Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

105Thy 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.

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.

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.

120My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

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.

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.

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.

137Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.

138Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.

139My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

140Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

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.

144The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Psalms 119

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

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

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

4Thou hast commandedus thy precepts, That we should observe them diligently.

5Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!

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

7I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15I will meditate on 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; So will I observe thy word.

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

19I am a sojourner in the earth: Hide not thy commandments from me.

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

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

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

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

24Thy testimonies also are my delight Andmy counsellors. ד DALETH.

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

26I declared my ways, and thou answeredst me: Teach me thy statutes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

33Teach me, O Jehovah, 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 me in thy ways.

38Confirm unto thy servant thy word, Whichis in order unto the fear of thee.

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

40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV.

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

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

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

44So shall I observe thy law continually For ever and ever.

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

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

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

48I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate on thy statutes. ז ZAYIN.

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

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

51The proud have had me greatly in derision: Yethave I not swerved from thy law.

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

53Hot indignation 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 Jehovah, in the night, And have observed thy law.

56This I have had, Because I have kept thy precepts. ח HHETH.

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

58I entreated thy favor with my whole heart: Be merciful unto me according to thy word.

59I thought on my ways, And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

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

61The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; ButI have not forgotten thy law.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 may learn thy statutes.

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

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

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

75I know, O Jehovah, that thy judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.

76Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness 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.

78Let the proud be put to shame; for they have overthrown me wrongfully: ButI will meditate on thy precepts.

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

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

81My soul fainteth for thy salvation; ButI hope in thy word.

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

83For I am become like a wine-skin 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, Who are not according to thy law.

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

87They had almost consumed me upon earth; But I forsook not thy precepts.

88Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; So shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth. ל LAMEDH.

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

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

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

92Unless 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.

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.

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

98Thy 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.

100I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.

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

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

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

104Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way. נ NUN.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

112I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes For ever, even unto the end. ס SAMEKH.

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

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

115Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may 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 shall have respect unto thy statutes continually.

118Thou hast set at nought 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.

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

121I have done justice and righteousness: 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 thy righteous word.

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

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

126It is time for Jehovah to work; Forthey have made void thy law.

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

128Therefore I esteem allthyprecepts concerning allthingsto be right; AndI hate every false way. פ PE.

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

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

131I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

138Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.

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

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

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

142Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

154Plead thou my cause, and redeem 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 Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.

157Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; Yethave I not swerved from thy testimonies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Psalms 119:1
ASV

Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.

KJV

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

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

KJV

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

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

KJV

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

4
ASV

Thou hast commandedus thy precepts, That we should observe them diligently.

KJV

Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.

5
ASV

Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!

KJV

O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

6
ASV

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

KJV

Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

7
ASV

I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgments.

KJV

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

8
ASV

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

KJV

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

9
ASV

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

KJV

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

10
ASV

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

KJV

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

11
ASV

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

KJV

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

12
ASV

Blessed art thou, O Jehovah: Teach me thy statutes.

KJV

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

13
ASV

With my lips have I declared All the ordinances of thy mouth.

KJV

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

14
ASV

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

KJV

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

15
ASV

I will meditate on thy precepts, And have respect unto thy ways.

KJV

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

16
ASV

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

KJV

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

17
ASV

Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live; So will I observe thy word.

KJV

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

18
ASV

Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of thy law.

KJV

Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

19
ASV

I am a sojourner in the earth: Hide not thy commandments from me.

KJV

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

20
ASV

My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.

KJV

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

21
ASV

Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do wander from thy commandments.

KJV

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

22
ASV

Take away from me reproach and contempt; For I have kept thy testimonies.

KJV

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

23
ASV

Princes also sat and talked against me; But thy servant did meditate on thy statutes.

KJV

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

24
ASV

Thy testimonies also are my delight Andmy counsellors. ד DALETH.

KJV

Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.

25
ASV

My soul cleaveth unto the dust: Quicken thou me according to thy word.

KJV

My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.

26
ASV

I declared my ways, and thou answeredst me: Teach me thy statutes.

KJV

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

27
ASV

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

KJV

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

28
ASV

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

KJV

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

29
ASV

Remove from me the way of falsehood; And grant me thy law graciously.

KJV

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

30
ASV

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

KJV

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

31
ASV

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

KJV

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

32
ASV

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

KJV

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

33
ASV

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

KJV

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

34
ASV

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

KJV

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

35
ASV

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

KJV

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

36
ASV

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

KJV

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

37
ASV

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in thy ways.

KJV

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

38
ASV

Confirm unto thy servant thy word, Whichis in order unto the fear of thee.

KJV

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

39
ASV

Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.

KJV

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

40
ASV

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV.

KJV

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

41
ASV

Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word.

KJV

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

42
ASV

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

KJV

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

43
ASV

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

KJV

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

44
ASV

So shall I observe thy law continually For ever and ever.

KJV

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

45
ASV

And I shall walk at liberty; For I have sought thy precepts.

KJV

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

46
ASV

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

KJV

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

47
ASV

And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.

KJV

And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

48
ASV

I will lift up my hands also unto thy commandments, which I have loved; And I will meditate on thy statutes. ז ZAYIN.

KJV

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

49
ASV

Remember the word unto thy servant, Because thou hast made me to hope.

KJV

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

50
ASV

This is my comfort in my affliction; For thy word hath quickened me.

KJV

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

51
ASV

The proud have had me greatly in derision: Yethave I not swerved from thy law.

KJV

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

52
ASV

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

KJV

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

53
ASV

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

KJV

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

54
ASV

Thy statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.

KJV

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

55
ASV

I have remembered thy name, O Jehovah, in the night, And have observed thy law.

KJV

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

56
ASV

This I have had, Because I have kept thy precepts. ח HHETH.

KJV

This I had, because I kept thy precepts.

57
ASV

Jehovah is my portion: I have said that I would observe thy words.

KJV

Thou art my portion, O Lord: I have said that I would keep thy words.

58
ASV

I entreated thy favor with my whole heart: Be merciful unto me according to thy word.

KJV

I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.

59
ASV

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

KJV

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

60
ASV

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

KJV

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

61
ASV

The cords of the wicked have wrapped me round; ButI have not forgotten thy law.

KJV

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

62
ASV

At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee Because of thy righteous ordinances.

KJV

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

63
ASV

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

KJV

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

64
ASV

The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy lovingkindness: Teach me thy statutes. ט TETH.

KJV

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

65
ASV

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

KJV

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

66
ASV

Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.

KJV

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

67
ASV

Before I was afflicted I went astray; But now I observe thy word.

KJV

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

68
ASV

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

KJV

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

69
ASV

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

KJV

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

70
ASV

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

KJV

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

71
ASV

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

KJV

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

72
ASV

The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. י YODH.

KJV

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

73
ASV

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

KJV

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

74
ASV

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

KJV

They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.

75
ASV

I know, O Jehovah, that thy judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.

KJV

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

76
ASV

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

KJV

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

77
ASV

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

KJV

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

78
ASV

Let the proud be put to shame; for they have overthrown me wrongfully: ButI will meditate on thy precepts.

KJV

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

79
ASV

Let those that fear thee turn unto me; And they shall know thy testimonies.

KJV

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

80
ASV

Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, That I be not put to shame. כ KAPH.

KJV

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

81
ASV

My soul fainteth for thy salvation; ButI hope in thy word.

KJV

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

82
ASV

Mine eyes fail for thy word, While I say, When wilt thou comfort me?

KJV

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

83
ASV

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

KJV

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

84
ASV

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

KJV

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

85
ASV

The proud have digged pits for me, Who are not according to thy law.

KJV

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

86
ASV

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

KJV

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

87
ASV

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

KJV

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

88
ASV

Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; So shall I observe the testimony of thy mouth. ל LAMEDH.

KJV

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

89
ASV

For ever, O Jehovah, Thy word is settled in heaven.

KJV

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

90
ASV

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

KJV

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

91
ASV

They abide this day according to thine ordinances; For all things are thy servants.

KJV

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

92
ASV

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

KJV

Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

93
ASV

I will never forget thy precepts; For with them thou hast quickened me.

KJV

I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.

94
ASV

I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.

KJV

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

95
ASV

The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me; But I will consider thy testimonies.

KJV

The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

96
ASV

I have seen an end of all perfection; But thy commandment is exceeding broad. מ MEM.

KJV

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

97
ASV

Oh how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

KJV

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

98
ASV

Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; For they are ever with me.

KJV

Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

99
ASV

I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thy testimonies are my meditation.

KJV

I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

100
ASV

I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.

KJV

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

101
ASV

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

KJV

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

102
ASV

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

KJV

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

103
ASV

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

KJV

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

104
ASV

Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way. נ NUN.

KJV

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

105
ASV

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

KJV

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

106
ASV

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

KJV

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

107
ASV

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

KJV

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

108
ASV

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

KJV

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

109
ASV

My soul is continually in my hand; Yet do I not forget thy law.

KJV

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

110
ASV

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

KJV

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

111
ASV

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

KJV

Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

112
ASV

I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes For ever, even unto the end. ס SAMEKH.

KJV

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

113
ASV

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

KJV

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

114
ASV

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

KJV

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

115
ASV

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

KJV

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

116
ASV

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

KJV

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

117
ASV

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

KJV

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

118
ASV

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

KJV

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

119
ASV

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

KJV

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

120
ASV

My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments. ע AYIN.

KJV

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

121
ASV

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

KJV

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

122
ASV

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

KJV

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

123
ASV

Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, And for thy righteous word.

KJV

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

124
ASV

Deal with thy servant according unto thy lovingkindness, And teach me thy statutes.

KJV

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

125
ASV

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

KJV

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

126
ASV

It is time for Jehovah to work; Forthey have made void thy law.

KJV

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

127
ASV

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

KJV

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

128
ASV

Therefore I esteem allthyprecepts concerning allthingsto be right; AndI hate every false way. פ PE.

KJV

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

129
ASV

Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them.

KJV

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

130
ASV

The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

KJV

The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

131
ASV

I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.

KJV

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

132
ASV

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

KJV

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

133
ASV

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

KJV

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

134
ASV

Redeem me from the oppression of man: So will I observe thy precepts.

KJV

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

135
ASV

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

KJV

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

136
ASV

Streams of water run down mine eyes, Because they observe not thy law. צ TSADHE.

KJV

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

137
ASV

Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.

KJV

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

138
ASV

Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.

KJV

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

139
ASV

My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.

KJV

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

140
ASV

Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.

KJV

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

141
ASV

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

KJV

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

142
ASV

Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.

KJV

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

143
ASV

Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me; Yet thy commandments are my delight.

KJV

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

144
ASV

Thy testimonies are righteous for ever: Give me understanding, and I shall live. ק QOPH.

KJV

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

145
ASV

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

KJV

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

146
ASV

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

KJV

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

147
ASV

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

KJV

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

148
ASV

Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.

KJV

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

149
ASV

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

KJV

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

150
ASV

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

KJV

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

151
ASV

Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.

KJV

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

152
ASV

Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. ר RESH.

KJV

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

153
ASV

Consider mine affliction, and deliver me; For I do not forget thy law.

KJV

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

154
ASV

Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: Quicken me according to thy word.

KJV

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

155
ASV

Salvation is far from the wicked; For they seek not thy statutes.

KJV

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

156
ASV

Great are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.

KJV

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

157
ASV

Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; Yethave I not swerved from thy testimonies.

KJV

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

158
ASV

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

KJV

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

159
ASV

Consider how I love thy precepts: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy lovingkindness.

KJV

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

160
ASV

The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances endureth for ever. ש SHIN.

KJV

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

161
ASV

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

KJV

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

162
ASV

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

KJV

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

163
ASV

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

KJV

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

164
ASV

Seven times a day do I praise thee, Because of thy righteous ordinances.

KJV

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

165
ASV

Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.

KJV

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

166
ASV

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

KJV

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

167
ASV

My soul hath observed thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly.

KJV

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

168
ASV

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

KJV

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

169
ASV

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

KJV

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

170
ASV

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

KJV

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

171
ASV

Let my lips utter praise; For thou teachest me thy statutes.

KJV

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

172
ASV

Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.

KJV

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

173
ASV

Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.

KJV

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

174
ASV

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

KJV

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

175
ASV

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

KJV

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

176
ASV

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

KJV

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

Understanding American Standard Version vs King James Version in Psalms 119

American Standard Version (ASV)

A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.

King James Version (KJV)

The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.

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Key Comparison: Psalms 119:16

ASV

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

KJV

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

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