1 How  * 119:1 The stanzas of this poem form an acrostic. happy are those whose way is blameless,  * 119:1 Ps 101:6; Pr 11:20

who walk according to the  Lord’s instruction!  * 119:1 Ps 128:1; Mc 4:2

2 Happy are those who keep his decrees  * 119:2 Ps 25:10; 119:10,22,168

and seek him with all their heart.  * 119:2 Dt 4:29; 10:12; 11:13; 13:3; 30:2

3 They do nothing wrong;  * 119:3 1Jn 3:9; 5:18

they walk in his ways.

4 You have commanded that your precepts  * 119:4 Dt 4:13; Neh 9:13; Ps 19:8

be diligently kept.

5 If only my ways were committed

to keeping your statutes!  * 119:5 Dt 12:1; 2Ch 7:17; Pr 4:26

6 Then I would not be ashamed  * 119:6 Jb 22:26; Ps 119:80

when I think about all your commands.

7 I will praise you with an upright heart  * 119:7 Ps 119:62,106

when I learn your righteous judgments.

8 I will keep your statutes;

never abandon me.  * 119:8 Ps 38:21; 71:9,18

9 How can a young man keep his way pure?

By keeping your  * 119:9 Or keeping it according to your  word.  * 119:9 2Sm 22:31; Ps 12:6; 19:9–10; 119:140; Pr 20:11; 30:5; Php 4:8

10 I have sought you with all my heart;  * 119:10 Ps 119:2

don’t let me wander from your commands.  * 119:10 Ps 119:21,118

11 I have treasured your word in my heart  * 119:11 Ps 37:31; 40:8; Lk 2:19,51

so that I may not sin against you.

12 Lord, may you be blessed;

teach me your statutes.  * 119:12 Ps 119:26,64,108,124,135,171

13 With my lips I proclaim

all the judgments from your mouth.  * 119:13 Ps 40:9; 119:72

14 I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees  * 119:14 Ps 119:111,162; Pr 3:13–15; 8:10–11,18–19

as much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate on your precepts  * 119:15 Ps 1:2; 119:23,48,78,97,148

and think about your ways.  * 119:15 Ps 25:4; 27:11; Is 58:2

16 I will delight in your statutes;  * 119:16 Ps 1:2; 119:24,47,70,77,92,143,174

I will not forget your word.

17 Deal generously with your servant  * 119:17 Ps 13:6; 119:144

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;  * 119:19 1Ch 29:15; Ps 39:12; 119:54; Heb 11:13

do not hide your commands from me.

20 I am continually overcome

with longing for your judgments.  * 119:20 Ps 42:1–2; 63:1; 84:2; 119:40,131

21 You rebuke the arrogant,

the ones under a curse,  * 119:21 Dt 27:26

who wander from your commands.  * 119:21 Ps 119:10,118

22 Take insult and contempt away from me,  * 119:22 Ps 39:8; 119:39

for I have kept your decrees.

23 Though princes sit together speaking against me,  * 119:23 Ps 119:161

your servant will think about your statutes;  * 119:23 Ps 119:15,27–28

24 your decrees are my delight

and my counselors.  * 119:24 Ps 119:16; Rm 7:22

25 My life is down in the dust;  * 119:25 Ps 44:25

give me life  * 119:25 Ps 119:37,40,88,93,107,149,154,156,159 through your word.

26 I told you about my life,

and you answered me;

teach me your statutes.  * 119:26 Ps 25:4; 86:11; 119:12,26,64,68,124,135,171

27 Help me understand

the meaning of your precepts

so that I can meditate on your wonders.  * 119:27 Ps 105:2; 119:15,73,125; 145:5

28 I am weary  * 119:28 Or I weep from grief;

strengthen me through your word.  * 119:28 1Pt 5:10

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.  * 119:30 Ps 16:8

31 I cling to your decrees;

Lord, do not put me to shame.  * 119:31 Ps 119:116

32 I pursue the way of your commands,

for you broaden my understanding.  * 119:32 Lit you enlarge my heart,* 119:32 1Kg 4:29; 2Co 6:11,13

33 Teach me, Lord, the meaning  * 119:33 Lit way of your statutes,

and I will always keep them.  * 119:33 Or will keep it as my reward,* 119:33 Ps 119:112; Mt 10:22; Heb 3:6; Rv 2:26

34 Help me understand your instruction,  * 119:34 Ps 119:125,144,169

and I will obey it

and follow it with all my heart.  * 119:34 1Ch 22:12; Ps 119:2,69

35 Help me stay on the path of your commands,  * 119:35 Ps 25:4; Is 40:14

for I take pleasure in it.  * 119:35 Ps 119:16

36 Turn my heart to your decrees  * 119:36 1Kg 8:58

and not to dishonest profit.  * 119:36 Ezk 33:31; Mk 7:21,22; Lk 12:15; Heb 13:5

37 Turn my eyes

from looking at what is worthless;  * 119:37 Is 33:15

give me life in your ways.  * 119:37 Some Hb mss, Tg read word,* 119:37 Ps 119:25

38 Confirm what you said to your servant,  * 119:38 2Sm 7:25

for it produces reverence for you.

39 Turn away the disgrace I dread;  * 119:39 Ps 119:22

indeed, your judgments are good.

40 How I long for your precepts!  * 119:40 Ps 119:20

Give me life through your righteousness.

41 Let your faithful love come to me,  Lord,  * 119:41 Ps 119:77

your salvation, as you promised.  * 119:41 Ps 119:58,76,116,170

42 Then I can answer the one who taunts me,  * 119:42 Ps 102:8; Pr 27:11

for I trust in your word.

43 Never take the word of truth from my mouth,

for I hope in your judgments.  * 119:43 Ps 119:49,74,81,114,147

44 I will always obey your instruction,

forever and ever.  * 119:44 Ps 119:33

45 I will walk freely in an open place  * 119:45 Pr 4:12

because I study your precepts.  * 119:45 Ps 119:94,155

46 I will speak of your decrees before kings

and not be ashamed.  * 119:46 Mt 10:18; Ac 26:1,2

47 I delight in your commands,

which I love.  * 119:47 Ps 119:16,97,127,159

48 I will lift up my hands  * 119:48 Ps 63:4 to your commands,

which I love,

and will meditate on your statutes.  * 119:48 Ps 119:15

49 Remember your word to your servant;

you have given me hope through it.

50 This is my comfort in my affliction:  * 119:50 Rm 15:4

Your promise has given me life.

51 The arrogant constantly ridicule me,

but I do not turn away from your instruction.  * 119:51 Jb 23:11; Ps 44:18

52 Lord, I remember your judgments from long ago

and find comfort.

53 Fury seizes me  * 119:53 Ezr 9:3; Neh 13:25; Ps 119:158 because of the wicked

who reject your instruction.  * 119:53 Ps 89:30

54 Your statutes are the theme of my song

during my earthly life.  * 119:54 Lit song in the house of my sojourning

55 Lord, I remember your name  * 119:55 Ps 63:6 in the night,  * 119:55 Ps 42:8; 92:2; Is 26:9; Ac 16:25

and I obey your instruction.

56 This is my practice:

I obey your precepts.  * 119:56 Ps 119:22,69,100

57 The Lord is my portion;  * 119:57 Lit You are my portion, Lord,* 119:57 Ps 16:5; Lm 3:24

I have promised to keep your words.

58 I have sought your favor  * 119:58 1Kg 13:6 with all my heart;

be gracious to me  * 119:58 Ps 41:4; 56:1; 57:1 according to your promise.

59 I thought about my ways  * 119:59 Lk 15:17

and turned my steps back to your decrees.

60 I hurried, not hesitating

to keep your commands.

61 Though the ropes of the wicked  * 119:61 Jb 36:8; Ps 140:5

were wrapped around me,

I did not forget your instruction.  * 119:61 Ps 119:83,141,153,176

62 I rise at midnight to thank you  * 119:62 Ps 119:55

for your righteous judgments.  * 119:62 Ps 119:7

63 I am a friend to all who fear you,  * 119:63 Ps 101:6

to those who keep your precepts.

64 Lord, the earth is filled with your faithful love;  * 119:64 Ps 33:5

teach me your statutes.  * 119:64 Ps 119:12

65 Lord, you have treated your servant well,

just as you promised.

66 Teach me good judgment and discernment,  * 119:66 Php 1:9–10

for I rely on your commands.

67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,  * 119:67 Ps 119:71,75; Jr 31:18–19; Heb 12:5–11

but now I keep your word.

68 You are good,  * 119:68 Ps 100:5; 106:1; 107:1 and you do what is good;  * 119:68 Ps 125:4

teach me your statutes.

69 The arrogant have smeared me with lies,  * 119:69 Jb 13:4; Ps 109:2

but I obey your precepts with all my heart.  * 119:69 Ps 119:56

70 Their hearts are hard and insensitive,  * 119:70 Ps 17:10

but I delight in your instruction.  * 119:70 Ps 119:16

71 It was good for me to be afflicted  * 119:71 Ps 119:67,75

so that I could learn your statutes.

72 Instruction from your lips  * 119:72 Ps 19:10; 119:127; Pr 8:10,11,19 is better for me

than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

73 Your hands made me and formed me;  * 119:73 Jb 10:8; 31:15; Ps 100:3; 139:15–16

give me understanding

so that I can learn your commands.  * 119:73 Ps 119:34

74 Those who fear you will see me and rejoice,  * 119:74 Ps 34:2; 107:42

for I put my hope in your word.  * 119:74 Ps 119:43

75 I know, Lord, that your judgments are just

and that you have afflicted me fairly.  * 119:75 Ps 119:138; Heb 12:10

76 May your faithful love comfort me

as you promised your servant.

77 May your compassion come to me  * 119:77 Ps 119:41

so that I may live,

for your instruction is my delight.  * 119:77 Ps 119:16

78 Let the arrogant be put to shame  * 119:78 Jr 50:32

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  * 119:80 Ps 119:1

so that I will not be put to shame.

81 I long for your salvation;  * 119:81 Ps 84:2

I put my hope in your word.  * 119:81 Ps 119:43

82 My eyes grow weary

looking for what you have promised;  * 119:82 Ps 69:3; 119:123; Is 38:14

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?  * 119:84 Rv 6:10

85 The arrogant have dug pits for me;  * 119:85 Ps 35:7; 57:6; Jr 18:22

they violate your instruction.

86 All your commands are true;

people persecute me with lies — help me!  * 119:86 Ps 35:19; 109:26; 119:78

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;  * 119:89 Ps 89:2; 119:160; Is 40:8; Mt 24:35; 1Pt 1:25

it is firmly fixed in heaven.

90 Your faithfulness is for all generations;  * 119:90 Ps 89:1–2

you established the earth, and it stands firm.  * 119:90 Ps 148:6; Ec 1:4

91 Your judgments stand firm today,  * 119:91 Jr 31:35

for all things are your servants.  * 119:91 Ps 104:2–4

92 If your instruction had not been my delight,

I would have died in my affliction.  * 119:92 Ps 119:16,50

93 I will never forget your precepts,

for you have given me life through them.  * 119:93 Ps 119:16,25

94 I am yours; save me,  * 119:94 Ps 119:146

for I have studied your precepts.  * 119:94 Ps 119:45

95 The wicked hope to destroy me,  * 119:95 Ps 40:14

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!  * 119:97 Ps 119:47,127,163,165

It is my meditation all day long.  * 119:97 Ps 1:2; 119:15

98 Your command makes me wiser than my enemies,  * 119:98 Dt 4:6; Ps 119:130

for it is always with me.

99 I have more insight than all my teachers

because your decrees are my meditation.  * 119:99 Ps 119:15

100 I understand more than the elders  * 119:100 Jb 32:7–9

because I obey your precepts.  * 119:100 Ps 119:56

101 I have kept my feet from every evil path  * 119:101 Pr 1:15

to follow your word.

102 I have not turned from your judgments,  * 119:102 Dt 17:20; Jos 23:6; 1Kg 15:5

for you yourself have instructed me.

103 How sweet your word is  * 119:103 Ps 19:10; Pr 8:11; 24:13–14 to my taste —

sweeter than honey in my mouth.

104 I gain understanding from your precepts;  * 119:104 Ps 119:130

therefore I hate every false way.  * 119:104 Ps 119:128

105 Your word is a lamp for my feet  * 119:105 Pr 6:23

and a light on my path.

106 I have solemnly sworn  * 119:106 Neh 10:29

to keep your righteous judgments.

107 I am severely afflicted;

Lord, give me life according to your word.  * 119:107 Ps 119:25,50

108 Lord, please accept my freewill offerings of praise,  * 119:108 Hs 14:2; Heb 13:15

and teach me your judgments.  * 119:108 Ps 119:12

109 My life is constantly in danger,  * 119:109 Lit in my hand

yet I do not forget your instruction.  * 119:109 Ps 119:16

110 The wicked have set a trap for me,  * 119:110 Ps 140:5; 141:9

but I have not wandered from your precepts.  * 119:110 Ps 119:10

111 I have your decrees as a heritage forever;

indeed, they are the joy of my heart.  * 119:111 Ps 119:14,162

112 I am resolved to obey your statutes

to the very end.  * 119:112 Or statutes; the reward is eternal,* 119:112 Ps 119:33,36

113 I hate those who are double-minded,  * 119:113 1Kg 18:21; Jms 1:8; 4:8

but I love your instruction.  * 119:113 Ps 119:47

114 You are my shelter and my shield;  * 119:114 Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 28:7; 115:9–11; 144:2; Pr 2:7

I put my hope in your word.  * 119:114 Ps 119:74

115 Depart from me,  * 119:115 Ps 6:8; 139:19; Mt 4:10 you evil ones,

so that I may obey my God’s commands.  * 119:115 Ps 119:22

116 Sustain me as you promised,  * 119:116 Ps 54:4 and I will live;

do not let me be ashamed of my hope.  * 119:116 Ps 25:20; 31:1; Rm 9:33; Php 1:20

117 Sustain me so that I can be safe  * 119:117 Pr 29:25

and always be concerned about your statutes.  * 119:117 Ps 119:15

118 You reject all who stray from your statutes,  * 119:118 Ps 119:10,21

for their deceit is a lie.

119 You remove all the wicked on earth

as if they were  * 119:119 Some Hb mss, DSS, LXX, Aq, Sym, Jer read All the wicked of the earth you count as  dross from metal;  * 119:119 Is 1:25; Ezk 22:18–19

therefore, I love your decrees.  * 119:119 Ps 119:47

120 I tremble  * 119:120 Lit My flesh shudders in awe of you;  * 119:120 Jb 4:14; Hab 3:16

I fear your judgments.

121 I have done what is just and right;  * 119:121 Jb 29:14

do not leave me to my oppressors.

122 Guarantee your servant’s well-being;  * 119:122 Ps 119:134

do not let the arrogant oppress me.

123 My eyes grow weary  * 119:123 Ps 119:82 looking for your salvation

and for your righteous promise.

124 Deal with your servant based on your faithful love;  * 119:124 Ps 51:1; 109:26; 119:88,149,159

teach me your statutes.

125 I am your servant;  * 119:125 Ps 116:16 give me understanding  * 119:125 Ps 119:27

so that I may know your decrees.

126 It is time for the  Lord to act,  * 119:126 Jr 18:23

for they have violated your instruction.

127 Since I love your commands  * 119:127 Ps 19:10; 119:47

more than gold, even the purest gold,

128 I carefully follow all your precepts  * 119:128 Ps 19:8

and hate every false way.  * 119:128 Ps 119:104

129 Your decrees are wondrous;  * 119:129 Ps 119:18

therefore I obey them.  * 119:129 Ps 119:22

130 The revelation of your words  * 119:130 Pr 6:23 brings light

and gives understanding to the inexperienced.  * 119:130 Ps 19:7; 116:6; Pr 1:4; 9:4–6

131 I open my mouth and pant  * 119:131 Ps 42:1

because I long for your commands.

132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,  * 119:132 Ps 25:16

as is your practice toward those who love your name.

133 Make my steps steady through your promise;  * 119:133 Ps 17:5

don’t let any sin dominate me.  * 119:133 Ps 19:13; Rm 6:12

134 Redeem me from human oppression,  * 119:134 Ps 142:6; Lk 1:74

and I will keep your precepts.

135 Make your face shine on your servant,  * 119:135 Nm 6:25; Ps 31:16; 80:3,7,19

and teach me your statutes.  * 119:135 Ps 119:12

136 My eyes pour out streams of tears  * 119:136 Jr 9:1; 14:17; Lm 3:48

because people do not follow your instruction.

137 You are righteous, Lord,  * 119:137 Neh 9:33; Ps 129:4; 145:17; Lm 1:18

and your judgments are just.

138 The decrees you issue are righteous

and altogether trustworthy.  * 119:138 Ps 19:7–9; 119:86,90,144,172

139 My anger overwhelms me

because my foes forget your words.  * 119:139 Ps 69:9; Jn 2:17

140 Your word is completely pure,  * 119:140 Ps 12:6; 19:9

and your servant loves it.  * 119:140 Ps 119:47

141 I am insignificant and despised,  * 119:141 Ps 22:6

but I do not forget your precepts.  * 119:141 Ps 119:61

142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

and your instruction is true.  * 119:142 Ps 119:151,160

143 Trouble and distress have overtaken me,

but your commands are my delight.  * 119:143 Ps 119:24

144 Your decrees are righteous forever.  * 119:144 Ps 19:9

Give me understanding, and I will live.

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

I will obey your statutes.  * 119:145 Ps 119:10,55

146 I call to you; save me,

and I will keep your decrees.  * 119:146 Ps 3:7

147 I rise before dawn and cry out for help;  * 119:147 Ps 5:3

I put my hope in your word.

148 I am awake through each watch of the night

to meditate on your promise.  * 119:148 Ps 119:15

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

Lord, give me life in keeping with your justice.  * 119:149 Ps 119:25,124

150 Those who pursue evil plans  * 119:150 Some Hb mss, LXX, Sym, Jer read who maliciously persecute me,* 119:150 Pr 6:17,18; 12:20; 14:22; 24:8 come near;

they are far from your instruction.

151 You are near, Lord,  * 119:151 Ps 34:18; 145:18; Is 50:8

and all your commands are true.  * 119:151 Ps 119:142

152 Long ago I learned from your decrees

that you have established them forever.  * 119:152 Ps 119:89; Lk 21:33

153 Consider my affliction and rescue me,  * 119:153 Ps 119:50; Lm 5:1

for I have not forgotten your instruction.  * 119:153 Ps 119:16; Hs 4:6

154 Champion my cause and redeem me;  * 119:154 1Sm 24:15; Ps 35:1; Mc 7:9

give me life as you promised.

155 Salvation is far from the wicked

because they do not study your statutes.  * 119:155 Ps 119:45,94

156 Your compassions are many,  Lord;  * 119:156 2Sm 24:14

give me life according to your judgments.

157 My persecutors and foes are many.  * 119:157 Ps 7:1

I have not turned from your decrees.  * 119:157 Ps 119:51

158 I have seen the disloyal  * 119:158 Pr 14:14 and feel disgust  * 119:158 Ps 139:21

because they do not keep your word.

159 Consider how I love your precepts;

Lord, give me life according to your faithful love.  * 119:159 Ps 119:25,47

160 The entirety of your word is truth,

each of your righteous judgments endures forever.  * 119:160 Ps 119:89,142,152

161 Princes have persecuted me without cause,

but my heart fears only your word.  * 119:161 Ps 119:23,120

162 I rejoice over your promise  * 119:162 Ps 119:14,111

like one who finds vast treasure.

163 I hate and abhor falsehood,  * 119:163 Ps 119:104,128; Pr 13:5

but I love your instruction.  * 119:163 Ps 119:47

164 I praise you seven times a day

for your righteous judgments.  * 119:164 Ps 119:7,160

165 Abundant peace belongs to those  * 119:165 Pr 3:1–2; Is 26:3; 32:17

who love your instruction;

nothing makes them stumble.  * 119:165 Pr 3:23; Is 63:13

166 Lord, I hope for your salvation  * 119:166 Gn 49:18; Ps 119:81,174

and carry out your commands.

167 I obey your decrees

and love them greatly.  * 119:167 Ps 119:47,129

168 I obey your precepts and decrees,

for all my ways are before you.  * 119:168 Ps 139:3; Pr 5:21

169 Let my cry reach you, Lord;  * 119:169 Ps 18:6; 102:1; 140:6

give me understanding according to your word.  * 119:169 Ps 119:144

170 Let my plea reach you;  * 119:170 Ps 28:2; 130:2; 143:1

rescue me according to your promise.  * 119:170 Ps 22:20; 59:1

171 My lips pour out praise,  * 119:171 Ps 51:15; 63:3

for you teach me your statutes.  * 119:171 Ps 119:12

172 My tongue sings about your promise,  * 119:172 Ps 51:14

for all your commands are righteous.  * 119:172 Ps 119:138

173 May your hand be ready to help me,  * 119:173 Ps 37:24; 73:23

for I have chosen your precepts.  * 119:173 Jos 24:22

174 I long for your salvation, Lord,

and your instruction is my delight.  * 119:174 Ps 119:16,24,166

175 Let me live, and I will praise you;  * 119:175 Ps 119:25

may your judgments help me.

176 I wander like a lost sheep;  * 119:176 Is 53:6; Jr 50:6

seek your servant,  * 119:176 Mt 18:12; Lk 15:4

for I do not forget your commands.  * 119:176 Ps 119:16