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Psalm 119:18-73
View Full Chapter18Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
19I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.
20My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.
21You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed, those who stray from your commands.
22Remove from me their scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes.
23Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.
24Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors. ד Daleth
25I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
26I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
27Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
28My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
29Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law.
30I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.
31I hold fast to your statutes, LORD ; do not let me be put to shame.
32I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding. ה He
33Teach me, LORD, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.
34Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
35Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
36Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.
37Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
38Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.
39Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.
40How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life. ו Waw
41May your unfailing love come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your promise;
42then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
43Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.
44I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.
45I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
46I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,
47for I delight in your commands because I love them.
48I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees. ז Zayin
49Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.
50My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
51The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.
52I remember, LORD, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them.
53Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.
54Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.
55In the night, LORD, I remember your name, that I may keep your law.
56This has been my practice: I obey your precepts. ח Heth
57You are my portion, LORD ; I have promised to obey your words.
58I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
59I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.
61Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.
62At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.
63I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
64The earth is filled with your love, LORD ; teach me your decrees. ט Teth
65Do good to your servant according to your word, LORD .
66Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.
68You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.
69Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.
71It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
72The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. י Yodh
73Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.