1 Our Lord, you bless everyone

who lives right

and obeys your Law.

2 You bless all those

who follow your commands

from deep in their hearts

3 and who never do wrong

or turn from you.

4 You have ordered us always

to obey your teachings;

5 I don't ever want to stray

from your laws.

6 Thinking about your commands

will keep me from doing

some foolish thing.

7 I will do right and praise you

by learning to respect

your perfect laws.

8 I will obey all of them!

Don't turn your back on me.

9 Young people can live

a clean life

by obeying your word.

10 I worship you

with all my heart.

Don't let me walk away

from your commands.

11 I treasure your word

above all else;

it keeps me from sinning

against you.

12 I praise you, Lord!

Teach me your laws.

13 With my own mouth,

I tell others the laws

that you have spoken.

14 Obeying your instructions

brings as much happiness

as being rich.

15 I will study your teachings

and follow your footsteps.

16 I will take pleasure

in your laws

and remember your words.

17 Treat me with kindness, Lord,

so that I may live

and do what you say.

18 Open my mind

and let me discover

the wonders of your Law.

19 I live here as a stranger.

Don't keep me from knowing

your commands.

20 What I want most

and at all times

is to honor your laws.

21 You punish those boastful,

worthless nobodies who turn

from your commands.

22 Don't let them sneer

and insult me

for following you.

23 I keep thinking about

your teachings, Lord,

even if rulers plot

against me.

24 Your laws are my greatest joy!

I follow their advice.

25 I am at the point of death.

Let your teachings

breathe new life into me.

26 When I told you my troubles,

you answered my prayers.

Now teach me your laws.

27 Help me to understand

your teachings,

and I will think about

your marvelous deeds.

28 I am overcome with sorrow.

Encourage me,

as you have promised to do.

29 Keep me from being deceitful,

and be kind enough

to teach me your Law.

30 I am determined to be faithful

and to respect your laws.

31 I follow your rules, Lord.

Don't let me be ashamed.

32 I am eager to learn all

that you want me to do;

help me to understand more.

33 Point out your rules, Lord,

and I won't disobey

even one of them.

34 Help me to understand your Law;

I promise to obey it

with all my heart.

35 Direct me by your commands!

I love to do what you say.

36 Make me want to obey you,

rather than to be rich.

37 Take away my foolish desires,

and let me find life

by walking with you.

38 I am your servant!

Do for me what you promised

to those who worship you.

39 Your wonderful teachings

protect me from the insults

that I hate so much.

40 I long for your teachings.

Be true to yourself

and let me live.

41 Show me your love

and save me, Lord,

as you have promised.

42 Then I will have an answer

for everyone who insults me

for trusting your word.

43 I rely on your laws!

Don't take away my chance

to speak your truth.

44 I will keep obeying your Law

forever and ever.

45 I have gained perfect freedom

by following your teachings,

46 and I trust them so much

that I tell them to kings.

47 I love your commands!

They bring me happiness.

48 I love and respect them

and will keep them in mind.

49 Don't forget your promise

to me, your servant.

I depend on it.

50 When I am hurting,

I find comfort in your promise

that leads to life.

51 Conceited people sneer at me,

but I obey your Law.

52 I find true comfort, Lord,

because your laws have stood

the test of time.

53 I get furious when evil people

turn against your Law.

54 No matter where I am,

your teachings

fill me with songs.

55 Even in the night

I think about you, Lord,

and I obey your Law.

56 You have blessed me

because I have always followed

your teachings.

57 You, Lord, are my choice,

and I will obey you.

58 With all my heart

I beg you to be kind to me,

just as you have promised.

59 I pay careful attention

as you lead me,

and I follow closely.

60 As soon as you command,

I do what you say.

61 Evil people may set a trap,

but I obey your Law.

62 Your laws are so fair

that I wake up and praise you

in the middle of the night.

63 I choose as my friends

everyone who worships you

and follows your teachings.

64 Our Lord, your love is seen

all over the world.

Teach me your laws.

65 I am your servant, Lord,

and you have kept your promise

to treat me with kindness.

66 Give me wisdom and good sense.

I trust your commands.

67 Once you corrected me

for not obeying you,

but now I do obey.

68 You are kindhearted,

and you do good things,

so teach me your laws.

69 My reputation is being ruined

by conceited liars,

but with all my heart

I follow your teachings.

70 Those liars have no sense,

but I find happiness

in your Law.

71 When you corrected me,

it did me good

because it taught me

to study your laws.

72 I would rather obey you

than to have a thousand pieces

of silver and gold.

73 You created me

and put me together.

Make me wise enough to learn

what you have commanded.

74 Your worshipers will see me,

and they will be glad

that I trust your word.

75 Your decisions are correct,

and you were right

to punish me.

76 I serve you, Lord.

Comfort me with your love,

just as you have promised.

77 I love to obey your Law!

Have mercy and let me live.

78 Put down those proud people

who hurt me with their lies,

because I have chosen

to study your teachings.

79 Let your worshipers come to me,

so they will learn

to obey your rules.

80 Let me truly respect your laws,

so I won't be ashamed.

81 I long for you to rescue me!

Your word is my only hope.

82 I am worn out from waiting

for you to keep your word.

When will you have mercy?

83 My life is wasting away

like a dried-up wineskin,*

but I have not forgotten

your teachings.

84 I am your servant!

How long must I suffer?

When will you punish

those troublemakers?

85 Those proud people reject

your teachings,

and they dig pits

for me to fall in.

86 Your laws can be trusted!

Protect me from cruel liars.

87 They have almost killed me,

but I have been faithful

to your teachings.

88 Show that you love me

and let me live,

so that I may obey

your commands.

89 Our Lord, you are eternal!

Your word will last as long

as the heavens.*

90 You remain faithful

in every generation,

and the earth you created

will keep standing firm.

91 All things are your servants,

and the laws you made

are still in effect today.

92 If I had not found happiness

in obeying your Law,

I would have died in misery.

93 I won't ever forget

your teachings,

because you give me new life

when I follow them.

94 I belong to you,

and I have respected your laws,

so keep me safe.

95 Brutal enemies are waiting

to ambush and destroy me,

but I obey your rules.

96 Nothing is completely perfect,

except your teachings.

97 I deeply love your Law!

I think about it all day.

98 Your laws never leave my mind,

and they make me much wiser

than my enemies.

99 Thinking about your teachings

gives me better understanding

than my teachers,

100 and obeying your laws

makes me wiser than those

who have lived a long time.

101 I obey your word

instead of following a way

that leads to trouble.

102 You have been my teacher,

and I won't reject

your instructions.

103 Your teachings are sweeter

than honey.

104 They give me understanding

and make me hate all lies.

105 Your word is a lamp

that gives light

wherever I walk.

106 Your laws are fair,

and I have given my word

to respect them all.

107 I am in terrible pain!

Save me, Lord,

as you have promised.

108 Accept my offerings of praise

and teach me your laws.

109 I never forget your teachings,

although my life is always

in danger.

110 Some merciless people

are trying to trap me,

but I never turn my back

on your teachings.

111 They will always be

my most prized possession

and my source of joy.

112 I have made up my mind

to obey your laws forever,

no matter what.

113 I hate anyone

whose loyalty is divided,

but I love your Law.

114 You are my place of safety

and my shield.

Your word is my only hope.

115 All you worthless people,

get away from me!

I am determined to obey

the commands of my God.

116 Be true to your word, Lord.

Keep me alive and strong;

don't let me be ashamed

because of my hope.

117 Keep me safe and secure,

so that I will always

respect your laws.

118 You reject all deceitful liars

because they refuse

your teachings.

119 As far as you are concerned,

evil people are* garbage,

and so I follow your rules.

120 I tremble all over

when I think of you

and the way you judge.

121 I did what was fair and right!

Don't hand me over to those

who want to mistreat me.

122 Take good care of me,

your servant,

and don't let me be harmed

by those conceited people.

123 My eyes are weary from waiting

to see you keep your promise

to come and save me.

124 Show your love for me,

your servant,

and teach me your laws.

125 I serve you,

so let me understand

your teachings.

126 Do something, Lord!

They have broken your Law.

127 Your laws mean more to me

than the finest gold.

128 I follow all your commands,*

but I hate anyone

who leads me astray.

129 Your teachings are wonderful,

and I respect them all.

130 Understanding your word

brings light to the minds

of ordinary people.

131 I honestly want to know

everything you teach.

132 Think about me and be kind,

just as you are to everyone

who loves your name.

133 Keep your promise

and don't let me stumble

or let sin control my life.

134 Protect me from abuse,

so I can obey your laws.

135 Smile on me, your servant,

and teach me your laws.

136 When anyone disobeys you,

my eyes overflow with tears.

137 Our Lord, you always do right,

and your decisions are fair.

138 All your teachings are true

and trustworthy.

139 It upsets me greatly

when my enemies neglect

your teachings.

140 Your word to me, your servant,

is like pure gold;

I treasure what you say.

141 Everyone calls me a nobody,

but I remember your laws.

142 You will always do right,

and your teachings are true.

143 I am in deep distress,

but I love your teachings.

144 Your rules are always fair.

Help me to understand them

and live.

145 I pray to you, Lord!

Please answer me.

I promise to obey your laws.

146 I beg you to save me,

so I can follow your rules.

147 Even before sunrise,

I pray for your help,

and I put my hope

in what you have said.

148 I lie awake at night,

thinking of your promises.

149 Show that you love me, Lord,

and answer my prayer.

Please do the right thing

and save my life.

150 People who disobey your Law

have made evil plans

and want to hurt me,

151 but you are with me,

and all your commands

can be trusted.

152 From studying your laws,

I found out long ago

you made them to last forever.

153 I have not forgotten your Law!

Look at the trouble I am in,

and rescue me.

154 Be my defender and protector!

Remember your promise

and save my life.

155 Evil people won't obey you,

and so they have no hope

of being saved.

156 You are merciful, Lord!

Please do the right thing

and save my life.

157 I have a lot of brutal enemies,

but still I never turn

from your laws.

158 Those unfaithful people

who refuse to obey you

are disgusting to me.

159 Remember how I love your laws,

and show your love for me

by keeping me safe.

160 All you say can be trusted;

your teachings are true

and will last forever.

161 Rulers are cruel to me

for no reason.

But with all my heart

I respect your words,

162 because they bring happiness

like treasures taken in war.

163 I can't stand liars,

but I love your Law.

164 I praise you seven times a day

because your laws are fair.

165 You give peace of mind

to all who love your Law.

Nothing can make them fall.

166 You are my only hope

for being saved, Lord,

and I do all you command.

167 I love and obey your laws

with all my heart.

168 You know everything I do.

You know I respect every law

you have given.

169 Please, Lord, hear my prayer

and give me the understanding

that comes from your word.

170 Listen to my concerns

and keep me safe,

just as you have promised.

171 If you will teach me your laws,

I will praise you 172 and sing

about your promise,

because all your teachings

are what they ought to be.

173 Be ready to protect me

because I have chosen

to obey your laws.

174 I am waiting for you

to save me, Lord.

Your Law makes me happy.

175 Keep me alive,

so I can praise you,

and let me find help

in your teachings.

176 I am your servant,

but I have wandered away

like a lost sheep.

Please come after me,

because I have not forgotten

your teachings.