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Psalms 119

Blessed are those whose way is undefiled, who walk in the law of the LORD. Blessed are those who keep his instructions and seek him with their whole heart. They do no wrongdoing; they follow his ways. You've commanded us to keep your rules diligently.

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Blessed are those whose way is undefiled, who walk in the law of the LORD. Blessed are those who keep his instructions and seek him with their whole heart. They do no wrongdoing; they follow his ways. You've commanded us to keep your rules diligently. If only my ways were directed to keep your rules! Then I won't be ashamed when I respect all your commandments. I'll praise you with an upright heart when I've learned your righteous judgments. I'll keep your rules. Don't abandon me completely. How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to your word. I've sought you with my whole heart. Don't let me wander from your commandments. I've hidden your word in my heart so I won't sin against you. Blessed are you, LORD. Teach me your rules. With my lips I've declared all the judgments of your mouth. I've rejoiced in the way of your instructions as much as in all riches. I'll meditate on your rules and pay attention to your ways. I'll delight in your rules; I won't forget your word. Deal generously with your servant, so I may live and keep your word. Open my eyes so I can see wonderful things out of your law. I'm a stranger on the earth. Don't hide your commandments from me. My soul is worn out with longing for your judgments at all times. You've rebuked the proud, the cursed ones who wander from your commandments. Take insults and contempt away from me, because I've kept your instructions. Princes sat and spoke against me, but your servant meditated on your rules. Your instructions are my delight and my counsellors.

Happy are the ones whose way is whole, who walk in the teaching of the Lord. Happy are the ones who keep his testimonies and look for him with their whole heart. They don't do wrong either. They walk in his ways. You've ordered us to keep your rules with care. If only my ways were set straight to keep your rules. Then I wouldn't be ashamed, when I look at everything you command. I'll thank you with a straight heart when I've learned your righteous judgments. I'll keep your rules. Don't leave me completely. How can a young man keep his way clean? By watching it according to your word. I've looked for you with my whole heart. Don't let me wander off from what you command. I've hidden your word in my heart, so I don't sin against you. Blessed are you, Lord. Teach me your rules. With my lips I've told out all the judgments of your mouth. I've celebrated in the way of your testimonies as much as in all riches. I'll think over your rules and pay attention to your ways. I'll take delight in your rules. I won't forget your word. Deal well with your servant, so I can live and keep your word. Open my eyes so I can see wonderful things out of your teaching. I'm a stranger on the earth. Don't hide what you command from me. My soul is worn out with longing for your judgments all the time. You've pulled up the proud, the cursed ones who wander off from what you command. Take insults and contempt off me, because I've kept your testimonies. Officials sat and spoke against me too, but your servant thought over your rules. Your testimonies are my delight and the men I take counsel from.

Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes. With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth. I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word. Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me. My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times. Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments. Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies. Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes. Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.

1

Blessed are those whose way is undefiled, who walk in the law of the LORD.

Plain English

Happy are the ones whose way is whole, who walk in the teaching of the Lord.

King James Version, 1611

Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.

2

Blessed are those who keep his instructions and seek him with their whole heart.

Plain English

Happy are the ones who keep his testimonies and look for him with their whole heart.

King James Version, 1611

Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

3

They do no wrongdoing; they follow his ways.

Plain English

They don't do wrong either. They walk in his ways.

King James Version, 1611

They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.

4

You've commanded us to keep your rules diligently.

Plain English

You've ordered us to keep your rules with care.

King James Version, 1611

Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.

5

If only my ways were directed to keep your rules!

Plain English

If only my ways were set straight to keep your rules.

King James Version, 1611

O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

6

Then I won't be ashamed when I respect all your commandments.

Plain English

Then I wouldn't be ashamed, when I look at everything you command.

King James Version, 1611

Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

7

I'll praise you with an upright heart when I've learned your righteous judgments.

Plain English

I'll thank you with a straight heart when I've learned your righteous judgments.

King James Version, 1611

I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.

8

I'll keep your rules. Don't abandon me completely.

Plain English

I'll keep your rules. Don't leave me completely.

King James Version, 1611

I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.

9

How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to your word.

Plain English

How can a young man keep his way clean? By watching it according to your word.

King James Version, 1611

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

10

I've sought you with my whole heart. Don't let me wander from your commandments.

Plain English

I've looked for you with my whole heart. Don't let me wander off from what you command.

King James Version, 1611

With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

11

I've hidden your word in my heart so I won't sin against you.

Plain English

I've hidden your word in my heart, so I don't sin against you.

King James Version, 1611

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

12

Blessed are you, LORD. Teach me your rules.

Plain English

Blessed are you, Lord. Teach me your rules.

King James Version, 1611

Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.

13

With my lips I've declared all the judgments of your mouth.

Plain English

With my lips I've told out all the judgments of your mouth.

King James Version, 1611

With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.

14

I've rejoiced in the way of your instructions as much as in all riches.

Plain English

I've celebrated in the way of your testimonies as much as in all riches.

King James Version, 1611

I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

15

I'll meditate on your rules and pay attention to your ways.

Plain English

I'll think over your rules and pay attention to your ways.

King James Version, 1611

I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.

16

I'll delight in your rules; I won't forget your word.

Plain English

I'll take delight in your rules. I won't forget your word.

King James Version, 1611

I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

17

Deal generously with your servant, so I may live and keep your word.

Plain English

Deal well with your servant, so I can live and keep your word.

King James Version, 1611

Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.

18

Open my eyes so I can see wonderful things out of your law.

Plain English

Open my eyes so I can see wonderful things out of your teaching.

King James Version, 1611

Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

19

I'm a stranger on the earth. Don't hide your commandments from me.

Plain English

I'm a stranger on the earth. Don't hide what you command from me.

King James Version, 1611

I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.

20

My soul is worn out with longing for your judgments at all times.

Plain English

My soul is worn out with longing for your judgments all the time.

King James Version, 1611

My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

21

You've rebuked the proud, the cursed ones who wander from your commandments.

Plain English

You've pulled up the proud, the cursed ones who wander off from what you command.

King James Version, 1611

Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.

22

Take insults and contempt away from me, because I've kept your instructions.

Plain English

Take insults and contempt off me, because I've kept your testimonies.

King James Version, 1611

Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.

23

Princes sat and spoke against me, but your servant meditated on your rules.

Plain English

Officials sat and spoke against me too, but your servant thought over your rules.

King James Version, 1611

Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.

24

Your instructions are my delight and my counsellors.

Plain English

Your testimonies are my delight and the men I take counsel from.

King James Version, 1611

Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.

My soul sticks to the dust

My soul clings to the dust. Give me life according to your word. I've declared my ways and you answered me. Teach me your rules. Make me understand the way of your rules, and I'll speak of your wonderful works. My soul melts with heaviness. Strengthen me according to your word. Remove the way of lying from me, and graciously grant me your law. I've chosen the way of truth; I've laid your judgments before me. I've stuck fast to your instructions. LORD, don't put me to shame. I'll run the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart. Teach me, LORD, the way of your rules, and I'll keep it to the end. Give me understanding and I'll keep your law — yes, I'll observe it with my whole heart. Make me walk in the path of your commandments, because that's where I delight. Incline my heart to your instructions, and not to greed. Turn my eyes away from worthless things, and give me life in your way. Establish your word to your servant, who is devoted to fearing you. Turn away the insult I fear, because your judgments are good. Look — I've longed for your rules. Give me life in your righteousness. Let your mercies come to me, LORD — your salvation, according to your word. Then I'll have an answer for the one who reproaches me, because I trust in your word. Don't take the word of truth completely out of my mouth, because I've hoped in your judgments. So I'll keep your law forever and ever. I'll walk at liberty, because I seek your rules. I'll speak of your instructions before kings, and I won't be ashamed. I'll delight in your commandments, which I have loved. I'll lift my hands to your commandments, which I have loved, and meditate on your rules.

My soul sticks to the dust. Give me life according to your word. I've told out my ways and you answered me. Teach me your rules. Make me understand the way of your rules, and I'll talk about your wonders. My soul melts with grief. Set me up strong according to your word. Take the way of lying off me, and be gracious to me with your teaching. I've chosen the way of truth. I've set your judgments in front of me. I've stuck fast to your testimonies. Lord, don't let me be ashamed. I'll run the way you command, when you make my heart bigger. Teach me the way of your rules, Lord, and I'll keep it right to the end. Give me understanding, and I'll keep your teaching. Yes, I'll keep it with my whole heart. Make me go on the track of what you command, because I take delight in it. Bend my heart to your testimonies and not to dishonest gain. Turn my eyes away from looking at emptiness, and give me life in your way. Set up your word to your servant, who's given over to fearing you. Turn away the insult I'm afraid of, because your judgments are good. Look — I've longed for your rules. Give me life in your righteousness. Let your faithful love come to me too, Lord, and your salvation, according to your word. Then I'll have something to answer the one who insults me, because I trust in your word. And don't take the word of truth right out of my mouth, because I've hoped in your judgments. So I'll keep your teaching all the time, forever and ever. And I'll walk in a wide place, because I look for your rules. I'll talk about your testimonies in front of kings too, and I won't be ashamed. And I'll take delight in what you command, which I've loved. And I'll lift my hands to what you command, which I've loved, and I'll think over your rules.

My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word. I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes. Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works. My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word. Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously. I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me. I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame. I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart. Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight. Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear. Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good. Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness. Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word. So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word. And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments. So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever. And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed. And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.

25

My soul clings to the dust. Give me life according to your word.

Plain English

My soul sticks to the dust. Give me life according to your word.

King James Version, 1611

My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.

26

I've declared my ways and you answered me. Teach me your rules.

Plain English

I've told out my ways and you answered me. Teach me your rules.

King James Version, 1611

I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.

27

Make me understand the way of your rules, and I'll speak of your wonderful works.

Plain English

Make me understand the way of your rules, and I'll talk about your wonders.

King James Version, 1611

Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

28

My soul melts with heaviness. Strengthen me according to your word.

Plain English

My soul melts with grief. Set me up strong according to your word.

King James Version, 1611

My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

29

Remove the way of lying from me, and graciously grant me your law.

Plain English

Take the way of lying off me, and be gracious to me with your teaching.

King James Version, 1611

Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.

30

I've chosen the way of truth; I've laid your judgments before me.

Plain English

I've chosen the way of truth. I've set your judgments in front of me.

King James Version, 1611

I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.

31

I've stuck fast to your instructions. LORD, don't put me to shame.

Plain English

I've stuck fast to your testimonies. Lord, don't let me be ashamed.

King James Version, 1611

I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.

32

I'll run the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart.

Plain English

I'll run the way you command, when you make my heart bigger.

King James Version, 1611

I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.

33

Teach me, LORD, the way of your rules, and I'll keep it to the end.

Plain English

Teach me the way of your rules, Lord, and I'll keep it right to the end.

King James Version, 1611

Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.

34

Give me understanding and I'll keep your law — yes, I'll observe it with my whole heart.

Plain English

Give me understanding, and I'll keep your teaching. Yes, I'll keep it with my whole heart.

King James Version, 1611

Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

35

Make me walk in the path of your commandments, because that's where I delight.

Plain English

Make me go on the track of what you command, because I take delight in it.

King James Version, 1611

Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

36

Incline my heart to your instructions, and not to greed.

Plain English

Bend my heart to your testimonies and not to dishonest gain.

King James Version, 1611

Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

37

Turn my eyes away from worthless things, and give me life in your way.

Plain English

Turn my eyes away from looking at emptiness, and give me life in your way.

King James Version, 1611

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.

38

Establish your word to your servant, who is devoted to fearing you.

Plain English

Set up your word to your servant, who's given over to fearing you.

King James Version, 1611

Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

39

Turn away the insult I fear, because your judgments are good.

Plain English

Turn away the insult I'm afraid of, because your judgments are good.

King James Version, 1611

Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.

40

Look — I've longed for your rules. Give me life in your righteousness.

King James Version, 1611

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.

41

Let your mercies come to me, LORD — your salvation, according to your word.

Plain English

Let your faithful love come to me too, Lord, and your salvation, according to your word.

King James Version, 1611

Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.

42

Then I'll have an answer for the one who reproaches me, because I trust in your word.

Plain English

Then I'll have something to answer the one who insults me, because I trust in your word.

King James Version, 1611

So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.

43

Don't take the word of truth completely out of my mouth, because I've hoped in your judgments.

Plain English

And don't take the word of truth right out of my mouth, because I've hoped in your judgments.

King James Version, 1611

And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.

44

So I'll keep your law forever and ever.

Plain English

So I'll keep your teaching all the time, forever and ever.

King James Version, 1611

So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.

45

I'll walk at liberty, because I seek your rules.

Plain English

And I'll walk in a wide place, because I look for your rules.

King James Version, 1611

And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.

46

I'll speak of your instructions before kings, and I won't be ashamed.

Plain English

I'll talk about your testimonies in front of kings too, and I won't be ashamed.

King James Version, 1611

I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

47

I'll delight in your commandments, which I have loved.

Plain English

And I'll take delight in what you command, which I've loved.

King James Version, 1611

And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

48

I'll lift my hands to your commandments, which I have loved, and meditate on your rules.

Plain English

And I'll lift my hands to what you command, which I've loved, and I'll think over your rules.

King James Version, 1611

My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.

Remember your word to your servant

Remember the word to your servant, the word you've caused me to hope in. This is my comfort in suffering: your word has given me life. The proud have mocked me greatly, but I haven't turned aside from your law. I remembered your judgments from long ago, LORD, and found comfort. Horror has taken hold of me because of the wicked who abandon your law. Your rules have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. I've remembered your name in the night, LORD, and kept your law. This has been mine, because I kept your rules. You are my portion, LORD. I've said that I would keep your words. I sought your favour with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word. I thought about my ways and turned my feet to your instructions. I hurried and didn't delay to keep your commandments. The bands of the wicked have robbed me, but I haven't forgotten your law. At midnight I'll rise to thank you because of your righteous judgments. I'm a companion of all who fear you, and of those who keep your rules. The earth, LORD, is full of your mercy. Teach me your rules. You've dealt well with your servant, LORD, according to your word. Teach me good judgment and knowledge, because I've believed your commandments. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I've kept your word. You are good, and you do good. Teach me your rules. The proud have forged lies against me, but I'll keep your rules with my whole heart. Their heart is as fat as grease, but I delight in your law. It's good for me that I was afflicted, so I could learn your rules. The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.

Remember your word to your servant, the one you've made me hope in. This is my comfort when I'm afflicted, because your word has given me life. The proud have made a big joke of me, and I haven't turned aside from your teaching. I remembered your judgments from long ago, Lord, and I comforted myself. Horror has taken hold of me because of the wicked who leave your teaching. Your rules have been my songs in the house where I'm a stranger. I've remembered your name in the night, Lord, and I've kept your teaching. This is what I've got, because I kept your rules. You're my share, Lord. I've said I'd keep your words. I've pleaded with your favour with my whole heart. Be gracious to me according to your word. I thought about my ways and turned my feet to your testimonies. I hurried and didn't hold back from keeping what you command. The mobs of the wicked have looted me, but I haven't forgotten your teaching. At midnight I'll get up to thank you for your righteous judgments. I'm a mate to everyone who fears you and keeps your rules. The earth is full of your faithful love, Lord. Teach me your rules. You've dealt well with your servant, Lord, according to your word. Teach me good judgment and knowledge, because I've believed what you command. Before I was afflicted I went wrong, but now I've kept your word. You're good and you do good. Teach me your rules. The proud have made up lies against me, but I'll keep your rules with my whole heart. Their heart is as fat as grease, but I take delight in your teaching. It's good for me that I was afflicted, so I could learn your rules. The teaching of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.

Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope. This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me. The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law. I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself. Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law. Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law. This I had, because I kept thy precepts. Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words. I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word. I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law. At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments. I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts. The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word. Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments. Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word. Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes. The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart. Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law. It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes. The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

49

Remember the word to your servant, the word you've caused me to hope in.

Plain English

Remember your word to your servant, the one you've made me hope in.

King James Version, 1611

Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

50

This is my comfort in suffering: your word has given me life.

Plain English

This is my comfort when I'm afflicted, because your word has given me life.

King James Version, 1611

This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.

51

The proud have mocked me greatly, but I haven't turned aside from your law.

Plain English

The proud have made a big joke of me, and I haven't turned aside from your teaching.

King James Version, 1611

The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.

52

I remembered your judgments from long ago, LORD, and found comfort.

Plain English

I remembered your judgments from long ago, Lord, and I comforted myself.

King James Version, 1611

I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.

53

Horror has taken hold of me because of the wicked who abandon your law.

Plain English

Horror has taken hold of me because of the wicked who leave your teaching.

King James Version, 1611

Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

54

Your rules have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

Plain English

Your rules have been my songs in the house where I'm a stranger.

King James Version, 1611

Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

55

I've remembered your name in the night, LORD, and kept your law.

Plain English

I've remembered your name in the night, Lord, and I've kept your teaching.

King James Version, 1611

I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law.

56

This has been mine, because I kept your rules.

Plain English

This is what I've got, because I kept your rules.

King James Version, 1611

This I had, because I kept thy precepts.

57

You are my portion, LORD. I've said that I would keep your words.

Plain English

You're my share, Lord. I've said I'd keep your words.

King James Version, 1611

Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.

58

I sought your favour with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.

Plain English

I've pleaded with your favour with my whole heart. Be gracious to me according to your word.

King James Version, 1611

I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.

59

I thought about my ways and turned my feet to your instructions.

Plain English

I thought about my ways and turned my feet to your testimonies.

King James Version, 1611

I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

60

I hurried and didn't delay to keep your commandments.

Plain English

I hurried and didn't hold back from keeping what you command.

King James Version, 1611

I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

61

The bands of the wicked have robbed me, but I haven't forgotten your law.

Plain English

The mobs of the wicked have looted me, but I haven't forgotten your teaching.

King James Version, 1611

The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.

62

At midnight I'll rise to thank you because of your righteous judgments.

Plain English

At midnight I'll get up to thank you for your righteous judgments.

King James Version, 1611

At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

63

I'm a companion of all who fear you, and of those who keep your rules.

Plain English

I'm a mate to everyone who fears you and keeps your rules.

King James Version, 1611

I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

64

The earth, LORD, is full of your mercy. Teach me your rules.

Plain English

The earth is full of your faithful love, Lord. Teach me your rules.

King James Version, 1611

The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.

65

You've dealt well with your servant, LORD, according to your word.

Plain English

You've dealt well with your servant, Lord, according to your word.

King James Version, 1611

Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.

66

Teach me good judgment and knowledge, because I've believed your commandments.

Plain English

Teach me good judgment and knowledge, because I've believed what you command.

King James Version, 1611

Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

67

Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I've kept your word.

Plain English

Before I was afflicted I went wrong, but now I've kept your word.

King James Version, 1611

Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.

68

You are good, and you do good. Teach me your rules.

Plain English

You're good and you do good. Teach me your rules.

King James Version, 1611

Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

69

The proud have forged lies against me, but I'll keep your rules with my whole heart.

Plain English

The proud have made up lies against me, but I'll keep your rules with my whole heart.

King James Version, 1611

The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.

70

Their heart is as fat as grease, but I delight in your law.

Plain English

Their heart is as fat as grease, but I take delight in your teaching.

King James Version, 1611

Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.

71

It's good for me that I was afflicted, so I could learn your rules.

King James Version, 1611

It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

72

The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.

Plain English

The teaching of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.

King James Version, 1611

The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

Your hands made me

Your hands made and fashioned me. Give me understanding so I can learn your commandments. Those who fear you will be glad when they see me, because I've hoped in your word. I know, LORD, that your judgments are right, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. Please let your merciful kindness comfort me, according to your word to your servant. Let your tender mercies come to me so I may live, because your law is my delight. Let the proud be ashamed, because they dealt perversely with me without cause. But I'll meditate on your rules. Let those who fear you turn to me, and those who know your instructions. Let my heart be sound in your rules, so I won't be ashamed. My soul faints for your salvation, but I hope in your word. My eyes fail for your word, saying, 'When will you comfort me?' I've become like a bottle in the smoke, yet I don't forget your rules. How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me? The proud have dug pits for me, which is not according to your law. All your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully — help me. They almost consumed me on earth, but I didn't abandon your rules. Give me life according to your faithful love, and I'll keep the testimony of your mouth. Forever, LORD, your word is settled in heaven. Your faithfulness continues through every generation. You've established the earth, and it stands. They continue this day according to your rules, because everything serves you. If your law hadn't been my delight, I would have perished in my suffering. I'll never forget your rules, because by them you've given me life. I'm yours — save me, because I've sought your rules. The wicked have waited to destroy me, but I'll consider your instructions. I've seen an end to all perfection, but your commandment reaches incredibly far.

Your hands made me and shaped me. Give me understanding, so I can learn what you command. The ones who fear you will be glad when they see me, because I've hoped in your word. I know your judgments are right, Lord, and that you afflicted me faithfully. Let your faithful love be there to comfort me, please, according to your word to your servant. Let your mercies come to me so I can live, because your teaching is my delight. Let the proud be ashamed, because they've dealt crookedly with me for no reason. But I'll think over your rules. Let the ones who fear you turn to me, and the ones who've known your testimonies. Let my heart be whole in your rules, so I'm not ashamed. My soul faints for your salvation, but I hope in your word. My eyes fail for your word, saying: When will you comfort me? Because I've turned into a wineskin in the smoke, and I haven't forgotten your rules. How many are your servant's days? When will you do judgment on the ones chasing me? The proud have dug pits for me, which isn't your teaching at all. Everything you command is faithful. They chase me for a lie — help me. They nearly finished me off the earth, but I didn't leave your rules. Give me life according to your faithful love, and I'll keep the testimony of your mouth. Forever, Lord, your word is settled in the heavens. Your faithfulness goes on for every generation. You've set up the earth and it stands. They stand today according to your judgments, because everything serves you. If your teaching hadn't been my delight, I'd have been finished in what I was copping. I'll never forget your rules, because you've given me life through them. I'm yours — save me, because I've looked for your rules. The wicked have waited for me to wreck me, but I'll think about your testimonies. I've seen an end to everything whole, but what you command is very wide.

Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments. They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word. I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant. Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight. Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts. Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies. Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me? For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes. How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me? The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law. All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me. They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts. Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants. Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction. I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me. I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies. I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

73

Your hands made and fashioned me. Give me understanding so I can learn your commandments.

Plain English

Your hands made me and shaped me. Give me understanding, so I can learn what you command.

King James Version, 1611

Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

74

Those who fear you will be glad when they see me, because I've hoped in your word.

Plain English

The ones who fear you will be glad when they see me, because I've hoped in your word.

King James Version, 1611

They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.

75

I know, LORD, that your judgments are right, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

Plain English

I know your judgments are right, Lord, and that you afflicted me faithfully.

King James Version, 1611

I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.

76

Please let your merciful kindness comfort me, according to your word to your servant.

Plain English

Let your faithful love be there to comfort me, please, according to your word to your servant.

King James Version, 1611

Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

77

Let your tender mercies come to me so I may live, because your law is my delight.

Plain English

Let your mercies come to me so I can live, because your teaching is my delight.

King James Version, 1611

Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.

78

Let the proud be ashamed, because they dealt perversely with me without cause. But I'll meditate on your rules.

Plain English

Let the proud be ashamed, because they've dealt crookedly with me for no reason. But I'll think over your rules.

King James Version, 1611

Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.

79

Let those who fear you turn to me, and those who know your instructions.

Plain English

Let the ones who fear you turn to me, and the ones who've known your testimonies.

King James Version, 1611

Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.

80

Let my heart be sound in your rules, so I won't be ashamed.

Plain English

Let my heart be whole in your rules, so I'm not ashamed.

King James Version, 1611

Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.

81

My soul faints for your salvation, but I hope in your word.

King James Version, 1611

My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

82

My eyes fail for your word, saying, 'When will you comfort me?'

Plain English

My eyes fail for your word, saying: When will you comfort me?

King James Version, 1611

Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

83

I've become like a bottle in the smoke, yet I don't forget your rules.

Plain English

Because I've turned into a wineskin in the smoke, and I haven't forgotten your rules.

King James Version, 1611

For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.

84

How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?

Plain English

How many are your servant's days? When will you do judgment on the ones chasing me?

King James Version, 1611

How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

85

The proud have dug pits for me, which is not according to your law.

Plain English

The proud have dug pits for me, which isn't your teaching at all.

King James Version, 1611

The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.

86

All your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully — help me.

Plain English

Everything you command is faithful. They chase me for a lie — help me.

King James Version, 1611

All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

87

They almost consumed me on earth, but I didn't abandon your rules.

Plain English

They nearly finished me off the earth, but I didn't leave your rules.

King James Version, 1611

They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.

88

Give me life according to your faithful love, and I'll keep the testimony of your mouth.

King James Version, 1611

Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.

89

Forever, LORD, your word is settled in heaven.

Plain English

Forever, Lord, your word is settled in the heavens.

King James Version, 1611

For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

90

Your faithfulness continues through every generation. You've established the earth, and it stands.

Plain English

Your faithfulness goes on for every generation. You've set up the earth and it stands.

King James Version, 1611

Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

91

They continue this day according to your rules, because everything serves you.

Plain English

They stand today according to your judgments, because everything serves you.

King James Version, 1611

They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.

92

If your law hadn't been my delight, I would have perished in my suffering.

Plain English

If your teaching hadn't been my delight, I'd have been finished in what I was copping.

King James Version, 1611

Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

93

I'll never forget your rules, because by them you've given me life.

Plain English

I'll never forget your rules, because you've given me life through them.

King James Version, 1611

I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.

94

I'm yours — save me, because I've sought your rules.

Plain English

I'm yours — save me, because I've looked for your rules.

King James Version, 1611

I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

95

The wicked have waited to destroy me, but I'll consider your instructions.

Plain English

The wicked have waited for me to wreck me, but I'll think about your testimonies.

King James Version, 1611

The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

96

I've seen an end to all perfection, but your commandment reaches incredibly far.

Plain English

I've seen an end to everything whole, but what you command is very wide.

King James Version, 1611

I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

How I love your teaching

How I love your law! It's my meditation all day long. Through your commandments you've made me wiser than my enemies, because they're always with me. I understand more than all my teachers, because your instructions are my meditation. I understand more than the ancients, because I keep your rules. I've held my feet back from every evil way, so I can keep your word. I haven't turned away from your judgments, because you've taught me. How sweet your words are to my taste — sweeter than honey to my mouth. Through your rules I gain understanding, so I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I've sworn, and I'll carry it out: I'll keep your righteous judgments. I'm greatly afflicted. Give me life, LORD, according to your word. Please accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, LORD, and teach me your judgments. My soul is always in my hand, yet I don't forget your law. The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven't wandered from your rules. I've taken your instructions as my inheritance forever, because they are the rejoicing of my heart. I've inclined my heart to perform your rules always, right to the end. I hate vain thoughts, but I love your law. You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word. Depart from me, you evildoers, because I'll keep the commandments of my God. Uphold me according to your word so I may live, and don't let me be ashamed of my hope. Hold me up and I'll be safe, and I'll always respect your rules. You've trodden down all who wander from your rules, because their deceit is falsehood. You throw away all the wicked of the earth like slag; so I love your instructions. My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I'm afraid of your judgments.

How I love your teaching. It's what I think over all day long. You've made me wiser than my enemies with what you command, because they're always with me. I understand more than all my teachers, because your testimonies are what I think over. I understand more than the old men, because I keep your rules. I've held my feet back from every wicked track, so I can keep your word. I haven't turned aside from your judgments, because you've taught me. How sweet your words are to my taste — sweeter than honey in my mouth. I get understanding through your rules. So I hate every lying track. Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my track. I've sworn it and I'll stand by it — that I'll keep your righteous judgments. I'm afflicted badly. Give me life, Lord, according to your word. Take the free offerings of my mouth, Lord, please, and teach me your judgments. My soul is always in my hand, but I don't forget your teaching. The wicked have set a trap for me, but I haven't wandered off from your rules. I've taken your testimonies as my inheritance forever, because they're the celebration of my heart. I've bent my heart to do your rules always, right to the end. I hate empty thoughts, but I love your teaching. You're my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word. Get away from me, you evil men, because I'll keep what my God commands. Hold me up according to your word so I can live, and don't let me be shamed in my hope. Hold me up and I'll be safe, and I'll always look to your rules. You've trodden down everyone who wanders off from your rules, because their cheating is a lie. You get rid of all the wicked of the earth like slag. So I love your testimonies. My flesh shakes for fear of you, and I'm frightened of your judgments.

O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me. How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments. My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law. The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts. Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end. I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love. Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God. Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope. Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually. Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood. Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies. My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

97

How I love your law! It's my meditation all day long.

Plain English

How I love your teaching. It's what I think over all day long.

King James Version, 1611

O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

98

Through your commandments you've made me wiser than my enemies, because they're always with me.

Plain English

You've made me wiser than my enemies with what you command, because they're always with me.

King James Version, 1611

Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

99

I understand more than all my teachers, because your instructions are my meditation.

Plain English

I understand more than all my teachers, because your testimonies are what I think over.

King James Version, 1611

I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

100

I understand more than the ancients, because I keep your rules.

Plain English

I understand more than the old men, because I keep your rules.

King James Version, 1611

I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

101

I've held my feet back from every evil way, so I can keep your word.

Plain English

I've held my feet back from every wicked track, so I can keep your word.

King James Version, 1611

I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

102

I haven't turned away from your judgments, because you've taught me.

Plain English

I haven't turned aside from your judgments, because you've taught me.

King James Version, 1611

I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

103

How sweet your words are to my taste — sweeter than honey to my mouth.

Plain English

How sweet your words are to my taste — sweeter than honey in my mouth.

King James Version, 1611

How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104

Through your rules I gain understanding, so I hate every false way.

Plain English

I get understanding through your rules. So I hate every lying track.

King James Version, 1611

Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

105

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Plain English

Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my track.

King James Version, 1611

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

106

I've sworn, and I'll carry it out: I'll keep your righteous judgments.

Plain English

I've sworn it and I'll stand by it — that I'll keep your righteous judgments.

King James Version, 1611

I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

107

I'm greatly afflicted. Give me life, LORD, according to your word.

Plain English

I'm afflicted badly. Give me life, Lord, according to your word.

King James Version, 1611

I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.

108

Please accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, LORD, and teach me your judgments.

Plain English

Take the free offerings of my mouth, Lord, please, and teach me your judgments.

King James Version, 1611

Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.

109

My soul is always in my hand, yet I don't forget your law.

Plain English

My soul is always in my hand, but I don't forget your teaching.

King James Version, 1611

My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.

110

The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven't wandered from your rules.

Plain English

The wicked have set a trap for me, but I haven't wandered off from your rules.

King James Version, 1611

The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

111

I've taken your instructions as my inheritance forever, because they are the rejoicing of my heart.

Plain English

I've taken your testimonies as my inheritance forever, because they're the celebration of my heart.

King James Version, 1611

Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

112

I've inclined my heart to perform your rules always, right to the end.

Plain English

I've bent my heart to do your rules always, right to the end.

King James Version, 1611

I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.

113

I hate vain thoughts, but I love your law.

Plain English

I hate empty thoughts, but I love your teaching.

King James Version, 1611

I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.

114

You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.

Plain English

You're my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.

King James Version, 1611

Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

115

Depart from me, you evildoers, because I'll keep the commandments of my God.

Plain English

Get away from me, you evil men, because I'll keep what my God commands.

King James Version, 1611

Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

116

Uphold me according to your word so I may live, and don't let me be ashamed of my hope.

Plain English

Hold me up according to your word so I can live, and don't let me be shamed in my hope.

King James Version, 1611

Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

117

Hold me up and I'll be safe, and I'll always respect your rules.

Plain English

Hold me up and I'll be safe, and I'll always look to your rules.

King James Version, 1611

Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

118

You've trodden down all who wander from your rules, because their deceit is falsehood.

Plain English

You've trodden down everyone who wanders off from your rules, because their cheating is a lie.

King James Version, 1611

Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.

119

You throw away all the wicked of the earth like slag; so I love your instructions.

Plain English

You get rid of all the wicked of the earth like slag. So I love your testimonies.

King James Version, 1611

Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.

120

My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I'm afraid of your judgments.

Plain English

My flesh shakes for fear of you, and I'm frightened of your judgments.

King James Version, 1611

My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

I'm your servant

I've done judgment and justice. Don't leave me to my oppressors. Guarantee your servant’s wellbeing. Don't let the proud oppress me. My eyes fail for your salvation and for the word of your righteousness. Deal with your servant according to your mercy, and teach me your rules. I'm your servant. Give me understanding so I can know your instructions. It's time for you to work, LORD, because they have made void your law. So I love your commandments above gold — yes, above fine gold. So I esteem all your rules about all things to be right, and I hate every false way. Your instructions are wonderful, so my soul keeps them. The entrance of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. I opened my mouth and panted, because I longed for your commandments. Look on me and be merciful to me, as you do for those who love your name. Order my steps in your word, and don't let any wrongdoing rule over me. Deliver me from the oppression of man, and I'll keep your rules. Make your face shine on your servant, and teach me your rules. Rivers of water run down my eyes because they don't keep your law. You are righteous, LORD, and your judgments are upright. The instructions you've commanded are righteous and very faithful. My zeal has consumed me because my enemies have forgotten your words. Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it. I'm small and despised, yet I don't forget your rules. Your righteousness is everlasting righteousness, and your law is truth. Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me, yet your commandments are my delight. The righteousness of your instructions is everlasting. Give me understanding and I'll live.

I've done judgment and righteousness. Don't leave me to the ones who crush me. Stand as surety for your servant's good. Don't let the proud crush me. My eyes fail for your salvation and for the word of your righteousness. Deal with your servant according to your faithful love, and teach me your rules. I'm your servant. Give me understanding, so I can know your testimonies. It's time for you to work, Lord, because they've broken your teaching. So I love what you command more than gold — yes, more than fine gold. So I count all your rules about everything to be right, and I hate every lying track. Your testimonies are wonderful. So my soul keeps them. The opening of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple. I opened my mouth and panted, because I longed for what you command. Look at me and be gracious to me, the way you do for the ones who love your name. Set my steps straight in your word, and don't let any wrongdoing rule me. Get me out from the crushing of man, and I'll keep your rules. Make your face shine on your servant, and teach me your rules. Rivers of water run down my eyes, because they don't keep your teaching. You're righteous, Lord, and your judgments are straight. You've ordered your testimonies in righteousness and in great faithfulness. My zeal has finished me off, because the ones against me have forgotten your words. Your word is very pure. So your servant loves it. I'm small and looked down on, and I don't forget your rules. Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your teaching is truth. Trouble and hard pressing have taken hold of me, and what you command is my delight. The righteousness of your testimonies is everlasting. Give me understanding and I'll live.

I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors. Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me. Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness. Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes. I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law. Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold. Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments. Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name. Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts. Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes. Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law. Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments. Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words. Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts. Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth. Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights. The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

121

I've done judgment and justice. Don't leave me to my oppressors.

Plain English

I've done judgment and righteousness. Don't leave me to the ones who crush me.

King James Version, 1611

I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

122

Guarantee your servant’s wellbeing. Don't let the proud oppress me.

Plain English

Stand as surety for your servant's good. Don't let the proud crush me.

King James Version, 1611

Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

123

My eyes fail for your salvation and for the word of your righteousness.

King James Version, 1611

Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.

124

Deal with your servant according to your mercy, and teach me your rules.

Plain English

Deal with your servant according to your faithful love, and teach me your rules.

King James Version, 1611

Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.

125

I'm your servant. Give me understanding so I can know your instructions.

Plain English

I'm your servant. Give me understanding, so I can know your testimonies.

King James Version, 1611

I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

126

It's time for you to work, LORD, because they have made void your law.

Plain English

It's time for you to work, Lord, because they've broken your teaching.

King James Version, 1611

It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.

127

So I love your commandments above gold — yes, above fine gold.

Plain English

So I love what you command more than gold — yes, more than fine gold.

King James Version, 1611

Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

128

So I esteem all your rules about all things to be right, and I hate every false way.

Plain English

So I count all your rules about everything to be right, and I hate every lying track.

King James Version, 1611

Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

129

Your instructions are wonderful, so my soul keeps them.

Plain English

Your testimonies are wonderful. So my soul keeps them.

King James Version, 1611

Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

130

The entrance of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

Plain English

The opening of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

King James Version, 1611

The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

131

I opened my mouth and panted, because I longed for your commandments.

Plain English

I opened my mouth and panted, because I longed for what you command.

King James Version, 1611

I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

132

Look on me and be merciful to me, as you do for those who love your name.

Plain English

Look at me and be gracious to me, the way you do for the ones who love your name.

King James Version, 1611

Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

133

Order my steps in your word, and don't let any wrongdoing rule over me.

Plain English

Set my steps straight in your word, and don't let any wrongdoing rule me.

King James Version, 1611

Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

134

Deliver me from the oppression of man, and I'll keep your rules.

Plain English

Get me out from the crushing of man, and I'll keep your rules.

King James Version, 1611

Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

135

Make your face shine on your servant, and teach me your rules.

King James Version, 1611

Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.

136

Rivers of water run down my eyes because they don't keep your law.

Plain English

Rivers of water run down my eyes, because they don't keep your teaching.

King James Version, 1611

Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.

137

You are righteous, LORD, and your judgments are upright.

Plain English

You're righteous, Lord, and your judgments are straight.

King James Version, 1611

Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.

138

The instructions you've commanded are righteous and very faithful.

Plain English

You've ordered your testimonies in righteousness and in great faithfulness.

King James Version, 1611

Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.

139

My zeal has consumed me because my enemies have forgotten your words.

Plain English

My zeal has finished me off, because the ones against me have forgotten your words.

King James Version, 1611

My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

140

Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it.

Plain English

Your word is very pure. So your servant loves it.

King James Version, 1611

Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

141

I'm small and despised, yet I don't forget your rules.

Plain English

I'm small and looked down on, and I don't forget your rules.

King James Version, 1611

I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.

142

Your righteousness is everlasting righteousness, and your law is truth.

Plain English

Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your teaching is truth.

King James Version, 1611

Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

143

Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me, yet your commandments are my delight.

Plain English

Trouble and hard pressing have taken hold of me, and what you command is my delight.

King James Version, 1611

Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.

144

The righteousness of your instructions is everlasting. Give me understanding and I'll live.

Plain English

The righteousness of your testimonies is everlasting. Give me understanding and I'll live.

King James Version, 1611

The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

I called with my whole heart

I cried with my whole heart. Hear me, LORD; I'll keep your rules. I cried to you. Save me, and I'll keep your instructions. I rose before the dawn and cried; I hoped in your word. My eyes are awake before the night watches so I can meditate on your word. Hear my voice according to your faithful love. LORD, give me life according to your judgment. Those who follow after mischief draw near; they're far from your law. You are near, LORD, and all your commandments are truth. I've known for a long time from your instructions that you founded them forever. Consider my suffering and deliver me, because I don't forget your law. Plead my cause and deliver me; give me life according to your word. Salvation is far from the wicked, because they don't seek your rules. Great are your tender mercies, LORD. Give me life according to your judgments. Many are my persecutors and enemies, yet I don't turn aside from your instructions. I saw the transgressors and was grieved, because they didn't keep your word. Consider how I love your rules. Give me life, LORD, according to your faithful love. Your word is true from the beginning, and every one of your righteous judgments endures forever. Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your word. I rejoice at your word like someone who finds great treasure. I hate and loathe lying, but I love your law. Seven times a day I praise you because of your righteous judgments. Those who love your law have great peace, and nothing will cause them to stumble. LORD, I've hoped for your salvation and done your commandments. My soul has kept your instructions, and I love them deeply. I've kept your rules and your instructions, because all my ways are before you. Let my cry come near before you, LORD. Give me understanding according to your word. Let my plea come before you. Deliver me according to your word. My lips will pour out praise when you've taught me your rules. My tongue will speak of your word, because all your commandments are righteousness. Let your hand help me, because I've chosen your rules. I've longed for your salvation, LORD, and your law is my delight. Let my soul live, and it will praise you; let your judgments help me. I've gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, because I don't forget your commandments.

I called with my whole heart. Hear me, Lord. I'll keep your rules. I called to you. Save me, and I'll keep your testimonies. I got up before the dawn and cried out. I hoped in your word. My eyes get ahead of the night watches, so I can think over your word. Hear my voice according to your faithful love. Give me life, Lord, according to your judgment. The ones who chase wrongdoing come close. They're a long way from your teaching. You're close, Lord, and everything you command is truth. I've known about your testimonies from long ago, that you set them up forever. Look at what I'm copping and get me out, because I don't forget your teaching. Argue my case and buy me back. Give me life according to your word. Salvation is a long way from the wicked, because they don't look for your rules. Your mercies are great, Lord. Give me life according to your judgments. There are plenty chasing me and against me, and I don't turn aside from your testimonies. I looked at the ones who break faith and I was grieved, because they didn't keep your word. Look how I love your rules. Give me life, Lord, according to your faithful love. Your word is true from the start, and every one of your righteous judgments lasts forever. Officials have chased me for no reason, but my heart stands in awe of your word. I celebrate over your word like a man who's found plenty of plunder. I hate and loathe lying, but I love your teaching. Seven times a day I praise you, because of your righteous judgments. The ones who love your teaching have great peace, and nothing will trip them up. Lord, I've hoped for your salvation and done what you command. My soul has kept your testimonies, and I love them a lot. I've kept your rules and your testimonies, because all my ways are in front of you. Let my cry come near in front of you, Lord. Give me understanding according to your word. Let my pleading come in front of you. Get me out according to your word. My lips will pour out praise when you've taught me your rules. My tongue will speak about your word, because everything you command is righteousness. Let your hand be there to help me, because I've chosen your rules. I've longed for your salvation, Lord, and your teaching is my delight. Let my soul live and it'll praise you, and let your judgments help me. I've wandered off like a lost sheep. Look for your servant, because I don't forget what you command.

I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes. I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word. Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word. Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment. They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law. Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth. Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever. Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law. Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word. Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes. Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments. Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies. I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word. Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness. Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word. I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love. Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments. Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments. My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly. I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word. Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word. My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes. My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness. Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts. I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight. Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.

145

I cried with my whole heart. Hear me, LORD; I'll keep your rules.

Plain English

I called with my whole heart. Hear me, Lord. I'll keep your rules.

King James Version, 1611

I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.

146

I cried to you. Save me, and I'll keep your instructions.

Plain English

I called to you. Save me, and I'll keep your testimonies.

King James Version, 1611

I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

147

I rose before the dawn and cried; I hoped in your word.

Plain English

I got up before the dawn and cried out. I hoped in your word.

King James Version, 1611

I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

148

My eyes are awake before the night watches so I can meditate on your word.

Plain English

My eyes get ahead of the night watches, so I can think over your word.

King James Version, 1611

Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.

149

Hear my voice according to your faithful love. LORD, give me life according to your judgment.

Plain English

Hear my voice according to your faithful love. Give me life, Lord, according to your judgment.

King James Version, 1611

Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.

150

Those who follow after mischief draw near; they're far from your law.

Plain English

The ones who chase wrongdoing come close. They're a long way from your teaching.

King James Version, 1611

They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

151

You are near, LORD, and all your commandments are truth.

Plain English

You're close, Lord, and everything you command is truth.

King James Version, 1611

Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.

152

I've known for a long time from your instructions that you founded them forever.

Plain English

I've known about your testimonies from long ago, that you set them up forever.

King James Version, 1611

Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

153

Consider my suffering and deliver me, because I don't forget your law.

Plain English

Look at what I'm copping and get me out, because I don't forget your teaching.

King James Version, 1611

Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.

154

Plead my cause and deliver me; give me life according to your word.

Plain English

Argue my case and buy me back. Give me life according to your word.

King James Version, 1611

Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.

155

Salvation is far from the wicked, because they don't seek your rules.

Plain English

Salvation is a long way from the wicked, because they don't look for your rules.

King James Version, 1611

Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.

156

Great are your tender mercies, LORD. Give me life according to your judgments.

Plain English

Your mercies are great, Lord. Give me life according to your judgments.

King James Version, 1611

Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.

157

Many are my persecutors and enemies, yet I don't turn aside from your instructions.

Plain English

There are plenty chasing me and against me, and I don't turn aside from your testimonies.

King James Version, 1611

Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.

158

I saw the transgressors and was grieved, because they didn't keep your word.

Plain English

I looked at the ones who break faith and I was grieved, because they didn't keep your word.

King James Version, 1611

I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.

159

Consider how I love your rules. Give me life, LORD, according to your faithful love.

Plain English

Look how I love your rules. Give me life, Lord, according to your faithful love.

King James Version, 1611

Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.

160

Your word is true from the beginning, and every one of your righteous judgments endures forever.

Plain English

Your word is true from the start, and every one of your righteous judgments lasts forever.

King James Version, 1611

Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

161

Princes have persecuted me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your word.

Plain English

Officials have chased me for no reason, but my heart stands in awe of your word.

King James Version, 1611

Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.

162

I rejoice at your word like someone who finds great treasure.

Plain English

I celebrate over your word like a man who's found plenty of plunder.

King James Version, 1611

I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

163

I hate and loathe lying, but I love your law.

Plain English

I hate and loathe lying, but I love your teaching.

King James Version, 1611

I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.

164

Seven times a day I praise you because of your righteous judgments.

Plain English

Seven times a day I praise you, because of your righteous judgments.

King James Version, 1611

Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

165

Those who love your law have great peace, and nothing will cause them to stumble.

Plain English

The ones who love your teaching have great peace, and nothing will trip them up.

King James Version, 1611

Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

166

LORD, I've hoped for your salvation and done your commandments.

Plain English

Lord, I've hoped for your salvation and done what you command.

King James Version, 1611

LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

167

My soul has kept your instructions, and I love them deeply.

Plain English

My soul has kept your testimonies, and I love them a lot.

King James Version, 1611

My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.

168

I've kept your rules and your instructions, because all my ways are before you.

Plain English

I've kept your rules and your testimonies, because all my ways are in front of you.

King James Version, 1611

I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.

169

Let my cry come near before you, LORD. Give me understanding according to your word.

Plain English

Let my cry come near in front of you, Lord. Give me understanding according to your word.

King James Version, 1611

Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.

170

Let my plea come before you. Deliver me according to your word.

Plain English

Let my pleading come in front of you. Get me out according to your word.

King James Version, 1611

Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.

171

My lips will pour out praise when you've taught me your rules.

King James Version, 1611

My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

172

My tongue will speak of your word, because all your commandments are righteousness.

Plain English

My tongue will speak about your word, because everything you command is righteousness.

King James Version, 1611

My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

173

Let your hand help me, because I've chosen your rules.

Plain English

Let your hand be there to help me, because I've chosen your rules.

King James Version, 1611

Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

174

I've longed for your salvation, LORD, and your law is my delight.

Plain English

I've longed for your salvation, Lord, and your teaching is my delight.

King James Version, 1611

I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.

175

Let my soul live, and it will praise you; let your judgments help me.

Plain English

Let my soul live and it'll praise you, and let your judgments help me.

King James Version, 1611

Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.

176

I've gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, because I don't forget your commandments.

Plain English

I've wandered off like a lost sheep. Look for your servant, because I don't forget what you command.

King James Version, 1611

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.