1<b>ALEPH</b> Happy are those whose lives are faultless, who live according to Yahweh's law.
2Happy are those who follow his rules, who search for him with all their heart.
3Yes, they do nothing wrong. They live the way he wants.
4You commanded us to fully obey your instructions.
5Oh, I wish I would always obey your rules!
6Then I wouldn't be ashamed when I think about all your commands.
7I will thank you with an honest heart when I learn your fair laws.
8I will follow your rules. Please don't completely abandon me. <b>BET</b>
9How can a young person keep their life morally clean? By living according to your word.
10I have searched for you with all my heart. Don't let me stray from your commands.
11I have hidden your word in my heart so I won't sin against you.
12May you be praised, Yahweh. Teach me your rules.
13With my own lips, I have spoken about all the rules you have given.
14I have found as much joy in following your guidelines as in having great wealth.
15I will think about your instructions and consider the way you do things.
16I will find joy in your laws. I will not forget your word.
17Be good to your servant. Then I will live and obey your word.
18Open my eyes so I can see the wonderful things in your law.
19I am like a visitor on Earth. Don’t hide your commands from me.
20My soul constantly aches with a deep desire for your rules.
21You have told off the proud people who are cursed because they ignore your commands.
22Take away the insults and scorn from me, because I have followed your laws.
23Even if rulers sit and speak badly about me, your servant will still think about your laws.
24Your laws are truly my joy and my trusted advisors.
25I am humbled in the dust. Give me new life, as you promised in your word!
26I told you about my life, and you answered me. Teach me your laws.
27Help me understand the meaning of your instructions! Then I will think about your amazing works.
28My soul is exhausted with sadness: strengthen me as you promised in your word.
29Keep me from living a life of lies. Kindly grant me your law!
30I have chosen the path of truth. I have placed your rules before me.
31I hold tightly to your laws, Yahweh. Don’t let me be disappointed.
32I run in the path of your commands, because you have set my heart free.
33Yahweh, teach me the way of your laws, and I will follow them completely.
34Give me understanding so I can keep your law; I will obey it with all my heart.
35Guide me in the path of your commands, because I enjoy them.
36Turn my heart toward your laws, not toward getting rich.
37Turn my eyes away from worthless things; make me live according to your ways.
38Keep your promise to your servant, the promise that leads to reverence for you.
39Remove the disgrace I fear, for your rules are good.
40Look, I long for your instructions! Give me new life through your righteousness.
41Let your faithful love come to me, Yahweh, your salvation, as you promised.
42Then I will have an answer for those who insult me, because I trust in your word.
43Do not let me stop speaking your truthful word, for I put my hope in your rules.
44So I will obey your law continually, forever and ever.
45I will walk freely, because I have sought your instructions.
46I will speak about your laws even before kings, and I will not be ashamed.
47I will find joy in your commands, because I love them.
48I lift my hands to your commands, which I love; I will think about your laws.
49Remember your promise to your servant, because it has given me hope.
50This is my comfort in my suffering: your word has given me new life.
51The arrogant mock me relentlessly, but I do not turn away from your law.
52I remember your ancient rules, Yahweh, and I find comfort in them.
53I am filled with anger because of the wicked people who abandon your law.
54Your laws have been like songs to me wherever I have lived.
55At night, I remember your name, Yahweh, and I obey your law.
56This is how I live: I follow your instructions. CHET
57Yahweh is all I need. I promised to obey your words.
58I asked for your favor with all my heart. Be merciful to me, as you promised.
59I thought carefully about my life and decided to follow your rules.
60I will hurry and not delay to obey your commands.
61The wicked have trapped me, but I will not forget your law.
62I will get up at midnight to thank you for your righteous decisions.
63I am a friend to everyone who respects you and to those who follow your instructions.
64The earth is full of your unfailing love, Yahweh. Teach me your rules. TET
65Treat your servant well, Yahweh, according to your word.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, because I trust in your commands.
67Before I suffered, I went astray; but now I obey your word.
68You are good, and you do good. Teach me your rules.
69The arrogant have spread lies about me. But I will keep your instructions with all my heart.
70Their hearts are insensitive, but I find joy in your law.
71It is good that I suffered, so that I might learn your rules.
72The law you speak is more valuable to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. YUD
73You made me and shaped me with your hands. Now give me understanding so I can learn your commands.
74Those who respect you will be glad when they see me, because I have put my hope in your word.
75Yahweh, I know that your decisions are fair, and that you allowed me to suffer because you are faithful.
76Please let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised your servant.
77Let your compassion come to me so I can live, because your law is my joy.
78Let the proud be shamed, for they wrongly tried to ruin me. I will think about your instructions.
79Let those who respect you turn to me; they will know your rules.
80May my heart be faultless in following your decrees, so I won't be put to shame.
81I long for your help; I put my hope in your word.
82My eyes are tired from looking for your promises. I keep asking, "When will you comfort me?"
83Even though I've become like a shriveled wineskin in the smoke, I haven't forgotten your rules.
84How many days does your servant have left? When will you punish those who persecute me?
85The proud have dug pits to trap me, which goes against your law.
86All your commands are trustworthy. They persecute me for no reason; please help me!
87They almost completely destroyed me from the earth, but I did not abandon your instructions.
88Keep me alive according to your unfailing love, so I can obey the words you have spoken.
89Yahweh, your word is firm in heaven forever.
90Your faithfulness extends to every generation. You set the earth in place, and it continues to stand.
91Your laws remain in effect today, because everything serves you.
92If your law had not been my delight, I would have died in my suffering.
93I will never forget your instructions, for you have given me new life through them.
94I belong to you. Save me, because I have sought out your instructions.
95The wicked have waited to destroy me. I will focus on your laws.
96I have seen that everything perfect has its limits, but your commands are endless.
97How much I love your law! I think about it all day long.
98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, because your commands are always with me.
99I understand more than all my teachers, because I meditate on your testimonies.
100I understand more than older people, because I have followed your instructions.
101I have kept myself from every evil path so that I can obey your word.
102I have not turned away from your rules, for you have taught me.
103How sweet your promises are to my taste, sweeter than honey in my mouth!
104Through your instructions, I gain understanding; therefore, I hate every false path.
105Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.
106I have solemnly promised and confirmed that I will obey your righteous rules.
107I am suffering greatly. Give me new life, Yahweh, according to your word.
108Please accept the willing praises from my mouth. Yahweh, teach me your rules.
109My life is constantly in danger, yet I will not forget your law.
110The wicked have set a trap for me, yet I have not strayed from your instructions.
111I have taken your testimonies as my eternal inheritance, for they are the joy of my heart.
112I have decided to follow your statutes forever, even to the end.
113I hate people who have divided loyalties, but I love your law.
114You are my safe place and my protection. I put my hope in your word.
115Go away from me, you evildoers, so I can obey the commands of my God.
116Support me according to your promise, so I may live. Don't let my hope be put to shame.
117Hold me up, and I will be safe; I will always respect your rules.
118You reject everyone who strays from your rules, because their deception is useless.
119You remove all the wicked people from the earth like trash. That's why I love your laws.
120My body trembles with fear of you; I am afraid of your judgments.
121I have done what is fair and right. Don't abandon me to those who oppress me.
122Guarantee your servant's well-being. Don't let the proud oppress me.
123My eyes are tired from looking for your salvation and for your righteous promise.
124Treat your servant with your faithful love. Teach me your rules.
125I am your servant. Give me understanding so I can know your laws.
126It is time for you to act, Yahweh, because people are breaking your law.
127That is why I love your commands more than gold, even more than pure gold.
128Therefore, I consider all your instructions to be right. I hate every false path.
129Your laws are wonderful, which is why I obey them.
130The explanation of your words brings light. It gives understanding to those who are simple.
131I opened my mouth wide and gasped, because I longed for your commands.
132Turn to me and show me mercy, as you always do for those who love your name.
133Direct my steps by your word. Don’t let any sin control me.
134Rescue me from human oppression, so I can obey your instructions.
135Look on your servant with favor. Teach me your laws.
136Tears stream from my eyes, because people don’t obey your law.
137Yahweh, you are fair. Your decisions are just.
138Your laws are based on what is right, and they are completely trustworthy.
139I am worn out by my passion because my enemies ignore your words.
140Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
141I am insignificant and looked down on, but I do not forget your instructions.
142Your righteousness is eternal, and your law is truth.
143Trouble and distress have overwhelmed me, but your commands are my delight.
144Your rules are righteous forever. Give me understanding so I may live.
145I have cried out with all my heart. Answer me, Yahweh! I will obey your laws.
146I have called to you. Save me! I will follow your rules.
147I wake up before sunrise to cry for help; I put my hope in your words.
148My eyes stay open through the night so I can think about your word.
149Hear my voice according to your unfailing love. Yahweh, give me life according to your decisions.
150Those who follow evil are coming close. They are far from your law.
151You are near, Yahweh. All your commands are true.
152Long ago I learned from your instructions that you established them forever.
153Look at my suffering and rescue me, because I have not forgotten your law.
154Argue my case and set me free! Give me new life, as you have promised.
155Wicked people are far from salvation, because they do not look for your rules.
156Your tender mercies are great, Yahweh. Give me new life according to your laws.
157Many people persecute me and oppose me, yet I have not turned away from your teachings.
158I look at unfaithful people with disgust, because they do not obey your word.
159See how I love your instructions. Give me new life, Yahweh, because of your unfailing love.
160All your words are true. Every one of your righteous laws lasts forever. SIN AND SHIN
161Rulers have persecuted me without cause, but my heart is in awe of your words.
162I am as joyful about your word as someone who finds a great treasure.
163I hate and despise lies. I love your law.
164I praise you seven times a day because of your righteous laws.
165Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing makes them stumble.
166I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have followed your commands.
167My soul has kept your teachings. I love them very much.
168I have obeyed your instructions and your teachings, for all my ways are known to you. TAV
169Let my cry come before you, Yahweh. Give me understanding according to your word.
170Let my request come before you. Rescue me according to your word.
171Let my lips speak praise, for you teach me your laws.
172Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are righteous.
173Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your commands.
174Yahweh, I have longed for your rescue; your law is my delight.
175Let me live so I can praise you; let your laws help me.
176I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Please search for your servant, for I do not forget your commands.