1 How  * happy are those whose way is blameless,  *

who walk according to the  Lord’s instruction!  *

2 Happy are those who keep his decrees  *

and seek him with all their heart.  *

3 They do nothing wrong;  *

they walk in his ways.

4 You have commanded that your precepts  *

be diligently kept.

5 If only my ways were committed

to keeping your statutes!  *

6 Then I would not be ashamed  *

when I think about all your commands.

7 I will praise you with an upright heart  *

when I learn your righteous judgments.

8 I will keep your statutes;

never abandon me.  *

9 How can a young man keep his way pure?

By keeping your  *  word.  *

10 I have sought you with all my heart;  *

don’t let me wander from your commands.  *

11 I have treasured your word in my heart  *

so that I may not sin against you.

12 Lord, may you be blessed;

teach me your statutes.  *

13 With my lips I proclaim

all the judgments from your mouth.  *

14 I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees  *

as much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate on your precepts  *

and think about your ways.  *

16 I will delight in your statutes;  *

I will not forget your word.

17 Deal generously with your servant  *

so that I might live;

then I will keep your word.

18 Open my eyes so that I may contemplate

wondrous things from your instruction.

19 I am a resident alien on earth;  *

do not hide your commands from me.

20 I am continually overcome

with longing for your judgments.  *

21 You rebuke the arrogant,

the ones under a curse,  *

who wander from your commands.  *

22 Take insult and contempt away from me,  *

for I have kept your decrees.

23 Though princes sit together speaking against me,  *

your servant will think about your statutes;  *

24 your decrees are my delight

and my counselors.  *

25 My life is down in the dust;  *

give me life  * through your word.

26 I told you about my life,

and you answered me;

teach me your statutes.  *

27 Help me understand

the meaning of your precepts

so that I can meditate on your wonders.  *

28 I am weary  * from grief;

strengthen me through your word.  *

29 Keep me from the way of deceit

and graciously give me your instruction.

30 I have chosen the way of truth;

I have set your ordinances before me.  *

31 I cling to your decrees;

Lord, do not put me to shame.  *

32 I pursue the way of your commands,

for you broaden my understanding.  *,*

33 Teach me, Lord, the meaning  * of your statutes,

and I will always keep them.  *,*

34 Help me understand your instruction,  *

and I will obey it

and follow it with all my heart.  *

35 Help me stay on the path of your commands,  *

for I take pleasure in it.  *

36 Turn my heart to your decrees  *

and not to dishonest profit.  *

37 Turn my eyes

from looking at what is worthless;  *

give me life in your ways.  *,*

38 Confirm what you said to your servant,  *

for it produces reverence for you.

39 Turn away the disgrace I dread;  *

indeed, your judgments are good.

40 How I long for your precepts!  *

Give me life through your righteousness.

41 Let your faithful love come to me,  Lord,  *

your salvation, as you promised.  *

42 Then I can answer the one who taunts me,  *

for I trust in your word.

43 Never take the word of truth from my mouth,

for I hope in your judgments.  *

44 I will always obey your instruction,

forever and ever.  *

45 I will walk freely in an open place  *

because I study your precepts.  *

46 I will speak of your decrees before kings

and not be ashamed.  *

47 I delight in your commands,

which I love.  *

48 I will lift up my hands  * to your commands,

which I love,

and will meditate on your statutes.  *

49 Remember your word to your servant;

you have given me hope through it.

50 This is my comfort in my affliction:  *

Your promise has given me life.

51 The arrogant constantly ridicule me,

but I do not turn away from your instruction.  *

52 Lord, I remember your judgments from long ago

and find comfort.

53 Fury seizes me  * because of the wicked

who reject your instruction.  *

54 Your statutes are the theme of my song

during my earthly life.  *

55 Lord, I remember your name  * in the night,  *

and I obey your instruction.

56 This is my practice:

I obey your precepts.  *

57 The Lord is my portion;  *,*

I have promised to keep your words.

58 I have sought your favor  * with all my heart;

be gracious to me  * according to your promise.

59 I thought about my ways  *

and turned my steps back to your decrees.

60 I hurried, not hesitating

to keep your commands.

61 Though the ropes of the wicked  *

were wrapped around me,

I did not forget your instruction.  *

62 I rise at midnight to thank you  *

for your righteous judgments.  *

63 I am a friend to all who fear you,  *

to those who keep your precepts.

64 Lord, the earth is filled with your faithful love;  *

teach me your statutes.  *

65 Lord, you have treated your servant well,

just as you promised.

66 Teach me good judgment and discernment,  *

for I rely on your commands.

67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,  *

but now I keep your word.

68 You are good,  * and you do what is good;  *

teach me your statutes.

69 The arrogant have smeared me with lies,  *

but I obey your precepts with all my heart.  *

70 Their hearts are hard and insensitive,  *

but I delight in your instruction.  *

71 It was good for me to be afflicted  *

so that I could learn your statutes.

72 Instruction from your lips  * is better for me

than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

73 Your hands made me and formed me;  *

give me understanding

so that I can learn your commands.  *

74 Those who fear you will see me and rejoice,  *

for I put my hope in your word.  *

75 I know, Lord, that your judgments are just

and that you have afflicted me fairly.  *

76 May your faithful love comfort me

as you promised your servant.

77 May your compassion come to me  *

so that I may live,

for your instruction is my delight.  *

78 Let the arrogant be put to shame  *

for slandering me with lies;

I will meditate on your precepts.

79 Let those who fear you,

those who know your decrees, turn to me.

80 May my heart be blameless regarding your statutes  *

so that I will not be put to shame.

81 I long for your salvation;  *

I put my hope in your word.  *

82 My eyes grow weary

looking for what you have promised;  *

I ask, "When will you comfort me? "

83 Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke,

I do not forget your statutes.

84 How many days must your servant wait?

When will you execute judgment on my persecutors?  *

85 The arrogant have dug pits for me;  *

they violate your instruction.

86 All your commands are true;

people persecute me with lies — help me!  *

87 They almost ended my life on earth,

but I did not abandon your precepts.

88 Give me life in accordance with your faithful love,

and I will obey the decree you have spoken.

89 Lord, your word is forever;  *

it is firmly fixed in heaven.

90 Your faithfulness is for all generations;  *

you established the earth, and it stands firm.  *

91 Your judgments stand firm today,  *

for all things are your servants.  *

92 If your instruction had not been my delight,

I would have died in my affliction.  *

93 I will never forget your precepts,

for you have given me life through them.  *

94 I am yours; save me,  *

for I have studied your precepts.  *

95 The wicked hope to destroy me,  *

but I contemplate your decrees.

96 I have seen a limit to all perfection,

but your command is without limit.

97 How I love your instruction!  *

It is my meditation all day long.  *

98 Your command makes me wiser than my enemies,  *

for it is always with me.

99 I have more insight than all my teachers

because your decrees are my meditation.  *

100 I understand more than the elders  *

because I obey your precepts.  *

101 I have kept my feet from every evil path  *

to follow your word.

102 I have not turned from your judgments,  *

for you yourself have instructed me.

103 How sweet your word is  * to my taste —

sweeter than honey in my mouth.

104 I gain understanding from your precepts;  *

therefore I hate every false way.  *

105 Your word is a lamp for my feet  *

and a light on my path.

106 I have solemnly sworn  *

to keep your righteous judgments.

107 I am severely afflicted;

Lord, give me life according to your word.  *

108 Lord, please accept my freewill offerings of praise,  *

and teach me your judgments.  *

109 My life is constantly in danger,  *

yet I do not forget your instruction.  *

110 The wicked have set a trap for me,  *

but I have not wandered from your precepts.  *

111 I have your decrees as a heritage forever;

indeed, they are the joy of my heart.  *

112 I am resolved to obey your statutes

to the very end.  *,*

113 I hate those who are double-minded,  *

but I love your instruction.  *

114 You are my shelter and my shield;  *

I put my hope in your word.  *

115 Depart from me,  * you evil ones,

so that I may obey my God’s commands.  *

116 Sustain me as you promised,  * and I will live;

do not let me be ashamed of my hope.  *

117 Sustain me so that I can be safe  *

and always be concerned about your statutes.  *

118 You reject all who stray from your statutes,  *

for their deceit is a lie.

119 You remove all the wicked on earth

as if they were  *  dross from metal;  *

therefore, I love your decrees.  *

120 I tremble  * in awe of you;  *

I fear your judgments.

121 I have done what is just and right;  *

do not leave me to my oppressors.

122 Guarantee your servant’s well-being;  *

do not let the arrogant oppress me.

123 My eyes grow weary  * looking for your salvation

and for your righteous promise.

124 Deal with your servant based on your faithful love;  *

teach me your statutes.

125 I am your servant;  * give me understanding  *

so that I may know your decrees.

126 It is time for the  Lord to act,  *

for they have violated your instruction.

127 Since I love your commands  *

more than gold, even the purest gold,

128 I carefully follow all your precepts  *

and hate every false way.  *

129 Your decrees are wondrous;  *

therefore I obey them.  *

130 The revelation of your words  * brings light

and gives understanding to the inexperienced.  *

131 I open my mouth and pant  *

because I long for your commands.

132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,  *

as is your practice toward those who love your name.

133 Make my steps steady through your promise;  *

don’t let any sin dominate me.  *

134 Redeem me from human oppression,  *

and I will keep your precepts.

135 Make your face shine on your servant,  *

and teach me your statutes.  *

136 My eyes pour out streams of tears  *

because people do not follow your instruction.

137 You are righteous, Lord,  *

and your judgments are just.

138 The decrees you issue are righteous

and altogether trustworthy.  *

139 My anger overwhelms me

because my foes forget your words.  *

140 Your word is completely pure,  *

and your servant loves it.  *

141 I am insignificant and despised,  *

but I do not forget your precepts.  *

142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

and your instruction is true.  *

143 Trouble and distress have overtaken me,

but your commands are my delight.  *

144 Your decrees are righteous forever.  *

Give me understanding, and I will live.

145 I call with all my heart; answer me,  Lord.

I will obey your statutes.  *

146 I call to you; save me,

and I will keep your decrees.  *

147 I rise before dawn and cry out for help;  *

I put my hope in your word.

148 I am awake through each watch of the night

to meditate on your promise.  *

149 In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice.

Lord, give me life in keeping with your justice.  *

150 Those who pursue evil plans  *,* come near;

they are far from your instruction.

151 You are near, Lord,  *

and all your commands are true.  *

152 Long ago I learned from your decrees

that you have established them forever.  *

153 Consider my affliction and rescue me,  *

for I have not forgotten your instruction.  *

154 Champion my cause and redeem me;  *

give me life as you promised.

155 Salvation is far from the wicked

because they do not study your statutes.  *

156 Your compassions are many,  Lord;  *

give me life according to your judgments.

157 My persecutors and foes are many.  *

I have not turned from your decrees.  *

158 I have seen the disloyal  * and feel disgust  *

because they do not keep your word.

159 Consider how I love your precepts;

Lord, give me life according to your faithful love.  *

160 The entirety of your word is truth,

each of your righteous judgments endures forever.  *

161 Princes have persecuted me without cause,

but my heart fears only your word.  *

162 I rejoice over your promise  *

like one who finds vast treasure.

163 I hate and abhor falsehood,  *

but I love your instruction.  *

164 I praise you seven times a day

for your righteous judgments.  *

165 Abundant peace belongs to those  *

who love your instruction;

nothing makes them stumble.  *

166 Lord, I hope for your salvation  *

and carry out your commands.

167 I obey your decrees

and love them greatly.  *

168 I obey your precepts and decrees,

for all my ways are before you.  *

169 Let my cry reach you, Lord;  *

give me understanding according to your word.  *

170 Let my plea reach you;  *

rescue me according to your promise.  *

171 My lips pour out praise,  *

for you teach me your statutes.  *

172 My tongue sings about your promise,  *

for all your commands are righteous.  *

173 May your hand be ready to help me,  *

for I have chosen your precepts.  *

174 I long for your salvation, Lord,

and your instruction is my delight.  *

175 Let me live, and I will praise you;  *

may your judgments help me.

176 I wander like a lost sheep;  *

seek your servant,  *

for I do not forget your commands.  *