Psalm 119
Beati immaculati
1 Blessed are those who are undefiled in their ways,*
and walk in the law of the Lord.
2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies*
and seek him with their whole heart,
3 Even those who do no wickedness*
and perfectly walk in his ways.
4 You have ordered your precepts*
that we should diligently keep them.
5 O that my ways were made so direct*
that I might keep your statutes!
6 Then would I not be put to shame*
while I give heed unto all your commandments.
7 I will thank you with an upright heart,*
when I have learned your righteous judgments.
8 I will keep your statutes;*
O do not forsake me utterly.
9 How shall a young man cleanse his way?*
By ruling himself according to your word.
10 With my whole heart I have sought you;*
O let me not go astray from your commandments.
11 Your words have I hidden within my heart,*
that I may not sin against you.
12 Blessed are you, O Lord;*
teach me your statutes.
13 With my lips have I been telling*
of all the judgments of your mouth.
14 I have had greater delight in the way of your testimonies*
than in all manner of riches.
15 I will meditate on your commandments*
and have respect for all your ways.
16 My delight will be in your statutes,*
and I will not forget your word.
17 O do well unto your servant,*
that I may live, and keep your word.
18 Open my eyes that I may see*
the wondrous things of your law.
19 I am a sojourner on earth;*
O hide not your commandments from me.
20 My soul is consumed with the fervent desire*
that it always has for your judgments.
21 You have rebuked the proud,*
and cursed are those who stray from your commandments.
22 O turn from me shame and contempt,*
for I have kept your testimonies.
23 Though princes sit and speak against me,*
yet will your servant meditate on your statutes;
24 For your testimonies are my delight,*
and they are my counselors.
25 My soul cleaves to the dust;*
O revive me, according to your word
26 I have acknowledged my ways, and you heard me;*
O teach me your statutes.
27 Make me to understand the way of your commandments,*
and so shall I meditate on your wondrous works.
28 My soul melts away for heaviness;*
comfort me according to your word.
29 Take from me the way of lying,*
and graciously teach me your law.
30 I have chosen the way of truth,*
and your judgments have I set before me.
31 I hold fast to your testimonies;*
O Lord, let me not be put to shame.
32 I will run the way of your commandments*
when you enlarge my heart with understanding.
33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes,*
and I shall keep it to the end.
34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep your law;*
indeed, I shall keep it with my whole heart.
35 Make me go in the path of your commandments,*
for therein is my desire.
36 Incline my heart to your testimonies,*
and not to covetous desires.
37 O turn away my eyes, lest they behold vanity,*
and revive me in your ways.
38 Confirm your word to your servant,*
and to all those who fear you.
39 Take away the reproach that I am afraid of,*
for your judgments are good.
40 Behold, my delight is in your precepts;*
O revive me in your righteousness.
41 Let your loving mercy come to me, O Lord,*
even your salvation, according to your word.
42 So shall I answer those who taunt me,*
for my trust is in your word.
43 O do not take the word of your truth utterly out of my mouth,*
for my hope is in your judgments.
44 So shall I always keep your law,*
even for ever and ever;
45 And I will walk at liberty,*
for I seek your commandments.
46 I will speak of your testimonies also, even before kings,*
and will not be ashamed;
47 And my delight shall be in your commandments,*
which I have loved exceedingly.
48 My hands also will I lift up to your commandments,*
and I will meditate on your statutes.
49 O remember your word to your servant,*
in which you have caused me to put my trust.
50 This is my comfort in my trouble,*
for your word has given me life.
51 The proud have held me exceedingly in derision,*
yet I have not turned aside from your law.
52 For I have remembered, O Lord, your judgments from of old,*
and by them I have received comfort.
53 I am filled with indignation,*
because of the ungodly who forsake your law.
54 Your statutes have been my songs*
in the house of my pilgrimage.
55 I have thought upon your Name, O Lord, in the night season,*
and I have kept your law.
56 This has been my reward,*
because I have kept your commandments.
57 You are my portion, O Lord;*
I have promised to keep your law.
58 I made my humble petition in your presence with my whole heart;*
O be merciful to me, according to your word.
59 I have called my ways to remembrance*
and turned my feet to your testimonies.
60 I made haste and did not delay*
to keep your commandments.
61 The cords of the ungodly have encircled me,*
but I have not forgotten your law.
62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you,*
because of your righteous judgments.
63 I am a companion of all those who fear you*
and keep your commandments.
64 The earth, O Lord, is full of your mercy;*
O teach me your statutes.
65 O Lord, you have dealt graciously with your servant,*
according to your word.
66 O teach me true understanding and knowledge,*
for I have believed your commandments.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,*
but now I keep your word.
68 You are good and gracious;*
O teach me your statutes.
69 The proud have slandered me with lies,*
but I will keep your commandments with my whole heart.
70 Their heart has become gross with fatness,*
but my delight is in your law.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted,*
that I may learn your statutes.
72 The law of your mouth is dearer to me*
than thousands in gold and silver.
73 Your hands have made me and fashioned me;*
O give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.
74 Those who fear you will be glad when they see me,*
because I have put my trust in your word.
75 I know, O Lord, that your judgments are right,*
and that in your faithfulness you have caused me to be afflicted.
76 O let your merciful kindness be my comfort,*
according to your word to your servant.
77 O let your loving mercies come to me, that I may live,*
for your law is my delight.
78 Let the proud be put to shame, for they go about wickedly to destroy me; *
but I will meditate on your commandments.
79 Let those who fear you turn to me,*
even those who know your testimonies.
80 O let my heart be sound in your statutes,*
that I may never be put to shame.
81 My soul has longed for your salvation,*
and I have a good hope because of your word.
82 My eyes long sorely for your word,*
saying, "O when will you comfort me?"
83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,*
yet I do not forget your statutes.
84 How many are the days of your servant?*
When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?
85 The proud have dug pits for me;*
they do not walk after your law.
86 All your commandments are true.*
They persecute me falsely; O Lord, be my help.
87 They had almost made an end of me on earth,*
but I have not forsaken your commandments.
88 O revive me with your loving-kindness,*
and so shall I keep the testimonies of your mouth.
89 O Lord, your word endures for ever;*
it stands fast in heaven.
90 Your faithfulness remains from one generation to another;*
you have laid the foundation of the earth, and it abides.
91 Surely your ordinances stand firm this day,*
for all things are your servants.
92 If my delight had not been in your law,*
I should have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget your commandments,*
for with them you have enlivened me.
94 I am yours; O save me!*
For I have sought your commandments.
95 The ungodly lie in wait for me to destroy me,*
but I will consider your testimonies.
96 I see that all things come to an end,*
but your commandment has no bounds.
97 Lord, what love I have for your law;*
all the day long I meditate on it.
98 You, through your commandment, have made me wiser than my enemies,*
for it is always with me.
99 I have more understanding than my teachers,*
for your testimonies are my study.
100 I am wiser than the agéd,*
because I keep your commandments.
101 I have restrained my feet from every evil way,*
that I may keep your word.
102 I have not turned aside from your judgments,*
for you yourself have taught me.
103 Oh how sweet are your words to my taste;*
indeed, sweeter than honey to my mouth.
104 Through your commandments I get understanding;*
therefore I hate all evil ways.
105 Your word is a lantern to my feet*
and a light upon my path.
106 I have sworn and am steadfastly purposed*
to keep your righteous judgments.
107 I am troubled above measure;*
revive me, O Lord, according to your word.
108 Let the freewill offerings of my mouth please you, O Lord;*
and teach me your judgments.
109 My life is always in my hand,*
yet I do not forget your law.
110 The ungodly have laid a snare for me,*
yet I have not strayed from your commandments.
111 Your testimonies have I claimed as my heritage for ever,*
and why? They are the very joy of my heart.
112 I have applied my heart to fulfill your statutes always,*
even unto the end.
113 I hate those who are double-minded,*
but your law do I love.
114 You are my defense and shield,*
and my trust is in your word.
115 Away from me, you wicked.*
I will keep the commandments of my God.
116 Establish me according to your word, that I may live,*
and let me not be disappointed in my hope.
117 Hold me up, and I shall be safe;*
indeed, my delight shall be ever in your statutes.
118 You have trodden down all those who depart from your statutes,*
for they only imagine deceit.
119 You put away all the ungodly of the earth like dross;*
therefore I love your testimonies.
120 My flesh trembles for fear of you,*
and I am afraid of your judgments.
121 I have done that which is lawful and right;*
O give me not over to my oppressors.
122 Be surety for your servant's good;*
O let not the arrogant oppress me.
123 My eyes have wasted away with looking for your salvation,*
and for the word of your righteousness.
124 O deal with your servant according to your loving mercy,*
and teach me your statutes.
125 I am your servant; O grant me understanding,*
that I may know your testimonies.
126 It is time for you, O Lord, to act,*
for they have broken your law.
127 For I love your commandments above all things,*
more than gold and precious stones.
128 Therefore I hold all your commandments to be right,*
and all false ways I utterly abhor.
129 Your testimonies are wonderful;*
therefore does my soul keep them.
130 When your word goes forth it gives light*
and understanding to the simple.
131 I opened my mouth, and drew in my breath,*
for my delight was in your commandments.
132 O look upon me, and be merciful unto me,*
as you always do for those who love your Name.
133 Order my steps according to your word,*
and so shall no wickedness have dominion over me.
134 O deliver me from those who deal wrongfully,*
and so shall I keep your commandments.
135 Show the light of your countenance upon your servant,*
and teach me your statutes.
136 My eyes gush out water*
because of those who do not keep your law.
137 Righteous are you, O Lord,*
and true are your judgments.
138 The testimonies that you have commanded*
are exceedingly righteous and true.
139 My zeal has even consumed me,*
because my enemies have forgotten your words.
140 Your word is tested to the uttermost,*
and therefore your servant loves it.
141 I am small, and of no reputation,*
yet I do not forget your commandments.
142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,*
and your law is the truth.
143 Trouble and heaviness have taken hold of me,*
yet my delight is in your commandments.
144 The righteousness of your testimonies is everlasting;*
O grant me understanding, and I shall live.
145 I call with my whole heart.*
Hear me, O Lord; I will keep your statutes.
146 Even unto you do I call;*
help me, and I shall keep your testimonies.
147 Early in the morning do I cry unto you,*
for in your word is my trust.
148 My eyes open before the night watches,*
that I may meditate on your words.
149 Hear my voice, O Lord, according to your loving-kindness;*
give me life according to your judgments.
150 They draw nigh who in malice persecute me,*
and are far from your law.
151 Be near at hand, O Lord,*
for all your commandments are true.
152 Concerning your testimonies, I have known long ago*
that you have founded them for ever.
153 O consider my adversity and deliver me,*
for I do not forget your law.
154 Plead my cause and deliver me;*
give me life according to your word.
155 Salvation is far from the ungodly,*
for they do not regard your statutes.
156 Great is your mercy, O Lord;*
give me life according to your judgments.
157 Many there are who trouble me and persecute me,*
yet I do not swerve from your testimonies.
158 It grieves me when I see the transgressors,*
because they do not keep your law.
159 Consider, O Lord, how I love your commandments;*
O give me life according to your loving-kindness.
160 Your word is true from everlasting;*
all the judgments of your righteousness endure for evermore.
161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause,*
but my heart stands in awe of your word.
162 I am as glad of your word*
as one who finds great spoils.
163 As for lies, I hate and abhor them,*
but your law do I love.
164 Seven times a day do I praise you,*
because of your righteous judgments.
165 Great is the peace they have who love your law*
and find in it no stumbling block.
166 Lord, I have looked for your saving health*
and have done your commandments.
167 My soul has kept your testimonies,*
and I have loved them exceedingly.
168 I have kept your commandments and testimonies,*
for all my ways are before you.
169 Let my complaint come before you, O Lord;*
give me understanding, according to your word.
170 Let my supplication come before you;*
deliver me, according to your word.
171 My lips shall pour forth your praise,*
when you have taught me your statutes.
172 Surely my tongue shall sing of your word,*
for all your commandments are righteous.
173 Let your hand be strong to help me,*
for I have chosen your commandments.
174 I have longed for your saving health, O Lord,*
and in your law is my delight.
175 O let my soul live, and it shall praise you;*
and let your judgments help me.
176 I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost;*
O seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.
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