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Psalms 119

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  1. 1
    KJVBlessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
    WEBALEPH Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to Yahweh’s law.
  2. 2
    KJVBlessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
    WEBBlessed are those who keep his statutes, who seek him with their whole heart.
  3. 3
    KJVThey also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.
    WEBYes, they do nothing wrong. They walk in his ways.
  4. 4
    KJVThou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
    WEBYou have commanded your precepts, that we should fully obey them.
  5. 5
    KJVO that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
    WEBOh that my ways were steadfast to obey your statutes!
  6. 6
    KJVThen shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
    WEBThen I wouldn’t be disappointed, when I consider all of your commandments.
  7. 7
    KJVI will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
    WEBI will give thanks to you with uprightness of heart, when I learn your righteous judgments.
  8. 8
    KJVI will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
    WEBI will observe your statutes. Don’t utterly forsake me. BETH
  9. 9
    KJVWherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
    WEBHow can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
  10. 10
    KJVWith my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
    WEBWith my whole heart I have sought you. Don’t let me wander from your commandments.
  11. 11
    KJVThy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
    WEBI have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
  12. 12
    KJVBlessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.
    WEBBlessed are you, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes.
  13. 13
    KJVWith my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
    WEBWith my lips, I have declared all the ordinances of your mouth.
  14. 14
    KJVI have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
    WEBI have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, as much as in all riches.
  15. 15
    KJVI will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
    WEBI will meditate on your precepts, and consider your ways.
  16. 16
    KJVI will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
    WEBI will delight myself in your statutes. I will not forget your word. GIMEL
  17. 17
    KJVDeal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.
    WEBDo good to your servant. I will live and I will obey your word.
  18. 18
    KJVOpen thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
    WEBOpen my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your law.
  19. 19
    KJVI am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
    WEBI am a stranger on the earth. Don’t hide your commandments from me.
  20. 20
    KJVMy soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
    WEBMy soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times.
  21. 21
    KJVThou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
    WEBYou have rebuked the proud who are cursed, who wander from your commandments.
  22. 22
    KJVRemove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
    WEBTake reproach and contempt away from me, for I have kept your statutes.
  23. 23
    KJVPrinces also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
    WEBThough princes sit and slander me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.
  24. 24
    KJVThy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.
    WEBIndeed your statutes are my delight, and my counselors. DALETH
  25. 25
    KJVMy soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
    WEBMy soul is laid low in the dust. Revive me according to your word!
  26. 26
    KJVI have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.
    WEBI declared my ways, and you answered me. Teach me your statutes.
  27. 27
    KJVMake me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
    WEBLet me understand the teaching of your precepts! Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.
  28. 28
    KJVMy soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.
    WEBMy soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
  29. 29
    KJVRemove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.
    WEBKeep me from the way of deceit. Grant me your law graciously!
  30. 30
    KJVI have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.
    WEBI have chosen the way of truth. I have set your ordinances before me.
  31. 31
    KJVI have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.
    WEBI cling to your statutes, Yahweh. Don’t let me be disappointed.
  32. 32
    KJVI will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
    WEBI run in the path of your commandments, for you have set my heart free. HE
  33. 33
    KJVTeach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.
    WEBTeach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes. I will keep them to the end.
  34. 34
    KJVGive me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
    WEBGive me understanding, and I will keep your law. Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.
  35. 35
    KJVMake me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
    WEBDirect me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in them.
  36. 36
    KJVIncline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
    WEBTurn my heart toward your statutes, not toward selfish gain.
  37. 37
    KJVTurn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.
    WEBTurn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways.
  38. 38
    KJVStablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
    WEBFulfill your promise to your servant, that you may be feared.
  39. 39
    KJVTurn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
    WEBTake away my disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good.
  40. 40
    KJVBehold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
    WEBBehold, I long for your precepts! Revive me in your righteousness. VAV
  41. 41
    KJVLet thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
    WEBLet your loving kindness also come to me, Yahweh, your salvation, according to your word.
  42. 42
    KJVSo shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.
    WEBSo I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word.
  43. 43
    KJVAnd take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
    WEBDon’t snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, for I put my hope in your ordinances.
  44. 44
    KJVSo shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.
    WEBSo I will obey your law continually, forever and ever.
  45. 45
    KJVAnd I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.
    WEBI will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts.
  46. 46
    KJVI will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.
    WEBI will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.
  47. 47
    KJVAnd I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
    WEBI will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.
  48. 48
    KJVMy hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.
    WEBI reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes. ZAYIN
  49. 49
    KJVRemember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
    WEBRemember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.
  50. 50
    KJVThis is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
    WEBThis is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.
  51. 51
    KJVThe proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.
    WEBThe arrogant mock me excessively, but I don’t swerve from your law.
  52. 52
    KJVI remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.
    WEBI remember your ordinances of old, Yahweh, and have comforted myself.
  53. 53
    KJVHorror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
    WEBIndignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your law.
  54. 54
    KJVThy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
    WEBYour statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.
  55. 55
    KJVI have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law.
    WEBI have remembered your name, Yahweh, in the night, and I obey your law.
  56. 56
    KJVThis I had, because I kept thy precepts.
    WEBThis is my way, that I keep your precepts. HETH
  57. 57
    KJVThou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.
    WEBYahweh is my portion. I promised to obey your words.
  58. 58
    KJVI intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
    WEBI sought your favor with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.
  59. 59
    KJVI thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
    WEBI considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.
  60. 60
    KJVI made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
    WEBI will hurry, and not delay, to obey your commandments.
  61. 61
    KJVThe bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.
    WEBThe ropes of the wicked bind me, but I won’t forget your law.
  62. 62
    KJVAt midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.
    WEBAt midnight I will rise to give thanks to you, because of your righteous ordinances.
  63. 63
    KJVI am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
    WEBI am a friend of all those who fear you, of those who observe your precepts.
  64. 64
    KJVThe earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.
    WEBThe earth is full of your loving kindness, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes. TETH
  65. 65
    KJVThou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.
    WEBYou have treated your servant well, according to your word, Yahweh.
  66. 66
    KJVTeach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
    WEBTeach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
  67. 67
    KJVBefore I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
    WEBBefore I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.
  68. 68
    KJVThou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
    WEBYou are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.
  69. 69
    KJVThe proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
    WEBThe proud have smeared a lie upon me. With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts.
  70. 70
    KJVTheir heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
    WEBTheir heart is as callous as the fat, but I delight in your law.
  71. 71
    KJVIt is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
    WEBIt is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes.
  72. 72
    KJVThe law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
    WEBThe law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. YODH
  73. 73
    KJVThy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
    WEBYour hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.
  74. 74
    KJVThey that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
    WEBThose who fear you will see me and be glad, because I have put my hope in your word.
  75. 75
    KJVI know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
    WEBYahweh, I know that your judgments are righteous, that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
  76. 76
    KJVLet, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
    WEBPlease let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.
  77. 77
    KJVLet thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.
    WEBLet your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.
  78. 78
    KJVLet the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.
    WEBLet the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully. I will meditate on your precepts.
  79. 79
    KJVLet those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.
    WEBLet those who fear you turn to me. They will know your statutes.
  80. 80
    KJVLet my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.
    WEBLet my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be disappointed. KAPF
  81. 81
    KJVMy soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
    WEBMy soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.
  82. 82
    KJVMine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
    WEBMy eyes fail for your word. I say, “When will you comfort me?”
  83. 83
    KJVFor I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.
    WEBFor I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don’t forget your statutes.
  84. 84
    KJVHow many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
    WEBHow many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?
  85. 85
    KJVThe proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.
    WEBThe proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your law.
  86. 86
    KJVAll thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
    WEBAll of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!
  87. 87
    KJVThey had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.
    WEBThey had almost wiped me from the earth, but I didn’t forsake your precepts.
  88. 88
    KJVQuicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
    WEBPreserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth. LAMEDH
  89. 89
    KJVFor ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
    WEBYahweh, your word is settled in heaven forever.
  90. 90
    KJVThy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.
    WEBYour faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains.
  91. 91
    KJVThey continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.
    WEBYour laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.
  92. 92
    KJVUnless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
    WEBUnless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
  93. 93
    KJVI will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.
    WEBI will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.
  94. 94
    KJVI am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
    WEBI am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.
  95. 95
    KJVThe wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
    WEBThe wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.
  96. 96
    KJVI have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
    WEBI have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless. MEM
  97. 97
    KJVO how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
    WEBHow I love your law! It is my meditation all day.
  98. 98
    KJVThou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
    WEBYour commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.
  99. 99
    KJVI have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
    WEBI have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.
  100. 100
    KJVI understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
    WEBI understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.
  101. 101
    KJVI have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
    WEBI have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.
  102. 102
    KJVI have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.
    WEBI have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.
  103. 103
    KJVHow sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
    WEBHow sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!
  104. 104
    KJVThrough thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
    WEBThrough your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. NUN
  105. 105
    KJVThy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
    WEBYour word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.
  106. 106
    KJVI have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
    WEBI have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.
  107. 107
    KJVI am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.
    WEBI am afflicted very much. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your word.
  108. 108
    KJVAccept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.
    WEBAccept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. Yahweh, teach me your ordinances.
  109. 109
    KJVMy soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.
    WEBMy soul is continually in my hand, yet I won’t forget your law.
  110. 110
    KJVThe wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.
    WEBThe wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.
  111. 111
    KJVThy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
    WEBI have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
  112. 112
    KJVI have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.
    WEBI have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end. SAMEKH
  113. 113
    KJVI hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.
    WEBI hate double-minded men, but I love your law.
  114. 114
    KJVThou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
    WEBYou are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.
  115. 115
    KJVDepart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
    WEBDepart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
  116. 116
    KJVUphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
    WEBUphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.
  117. 117
    KJVHold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
    WEBHold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually.
  118. 118
    KJVThou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.
    WEBYou reject all those who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is in vain.
  119. 119
    KJVThou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.
    WEBYou put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I love your testimonies.
  120. 120
    KJVMy flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
    WEBMy flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments. AYIN
  121. 121
    KJVI have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.
    WEBI have done what is just and righteous. Don’t leave me to my oppressors.
  122. 122
    KJVBe surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
    WEBEnsure your servant’s well-being. Don’t let the proud oppress me.
  123. 123
    KJVMine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
    WEBMy eyes fail looking for your salvation, for your righteous word.
  124. 124
    KJVDeal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.
    WEBDeal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes.
  125. 125
    KJVI am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
    WEBI am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.
  126. 126
    KJVIt is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.
    WEBIt is time to act, Yahweh, for they break your law.
  127. 127
    KJVTherefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
    WEBTherefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.
  128. 128
    KJVTherefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
    WEBTherefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way. PE
  129. 129
    KJVThy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
    WEBYour testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.
  130. 130
    KJVThe entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
    WEBThe entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
  131. 131
    KJVI opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
    WEBI opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments.
  132. 132
    KJVLook thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
    WEBTurn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
  133. 133
    KJVOrder my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
    WEBEstablish my footsteps in your word. Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.
  134. 134
    KJVDeliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
    WEBRedeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.
  135. 135
    KJVMake thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.
    WEBMake your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes.
  136. 136
    KJVRivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.
    WEBStreams of tears run down my eyes, because they don’t observe your law. TZADHE
  137. 137
    KJVRighteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.
    WEBYou are righteous, Yahweh. Your judgments are upright.
  138. 138
    KJVThy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
    WEBYou have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.
  139. 139
    KJVMy zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
    WEBMy zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.
  140. 140
    KJVThy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.
    WEBYour promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
  141. 141
    KJVI am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.
    WEBI am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.
  142. 142
    KJVThy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.
    WEBYour righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.
  143. 143
    KJVTrouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.
    WEBTrouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.
  144. 144
    KJVThe righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
    WEBYour testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. QOPH
  145. 145
    KJVI cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.
    WEBI have called with my whole heart. Answer me, Yahweh! I will keep your statutes.
  146. 146
    KJVI cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
    WEBI have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.
  147. 147
    KJVI prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
    WEBI rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.
  148. 148
    KJVMine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
    WEBMy eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.
  149. 149
    KJVHear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.
    WEBHear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your ordinances.
  150. 150
    KJVThey draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
    WEBThey draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.
  151. 151
    KJVThou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.
    WEBYou are near, Yahweh. All your commandments are truth.
  152. 152
    KJVConcerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
    WEBOf old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever. RESH
  153. 153
    KJVConsider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.
    WEBConsider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your law.
  154. 154
    KJVPlead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.
    WEBPlead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.
  155. 155
    KJVSalvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.
    WEBSalvation is far from the wicked, for they don’t seek your statutes.
  156. 156
    KJVGreat are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.
    WEBGreat are your tender mercies, Yahweh. Revive me according to your ordinances.
  157. 157
    KJVMany are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.
    WEBMany are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven’t swerved from your testimonies.
  158. 158
    KJVI beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
    WEBI look at the faithless with loathing, because they don’t observe your word.
  159. 159
    KJVConsider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.
    WEBConsider how I love your precepts. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your loving kindness.
  160. 160
    KJVThy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.
    WEBAll of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. SIN AND SHIN
  161. 161
    KJVPrinces have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
    WEBPrinces have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.
  162. 162
    KJVI rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
    WEBI rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.
  163. 163
    KJVI hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.
    WEBI hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law.
  164. 164
    KJVSeven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.
    WEBSeven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.
  165. 165
    KJVGreat peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
    WEBThose who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.
  166. 166
    KJVLORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.
    WEBI have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments.
  167. 167
    KJVMy soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
    WEBMy soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.
  168. 168
    KJVI have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.
    WEBI have obeyed your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you. TAV
  169. 169
    KJVLet my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
    WEBLet my cry come before you, Yahweh. Give me understanding according to your word.
  170. 170
    KJVLet my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
    WEBLet my supplication come before you. Deliver me according to your word.
  171. 171
    KJVMy lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
    WEBLet my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes.
  172. 172
    KJVMy tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.
    WEBLet my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness.
  173. 173
    KJVLet thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.
    WEBLet your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
  174. 174
    KJVI have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.
    WEBI have longed for your salvation, Yahweh. Your law is my delight.
  175. 175
    KJVLet my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
    WEBLet my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me.
  176. 176
    KJVI have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
    WEBI have gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I don’t forget your commandments.
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