Psalm 119
ESV Parallel NLT [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT HEB]
English Standard VersionNew Living Translation
1Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD!1Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD.
2Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart,2Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.
3who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!3They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.
4You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.4You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.
5Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!5Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!
6Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.6Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.
7I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.7As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!
8I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me!8I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! Beth
9How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.9How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.
10With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!10I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands.
11I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.11I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
12Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes!12I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees.
13With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth.13I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us.
14In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.14I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.
15I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.15I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.
16I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.16I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Gimel
17Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word.17Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word.
18Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.18Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.
19I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me!19I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me!
20My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times.20I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations.
21You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments.21You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed.
22Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies.22Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws.
23Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.23Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees.
24Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors.24Your laws please me; they give me wise advice. Daleth
25My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word!25I lie in the dust; revive me by your word.
26When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes!26I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees.
27Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.27Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.
28My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!28I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word.
29Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law!29Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.
30I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me.30I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations.
31I cling to your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame!31I cling to your laws. LORD, don’t let me be put to shame!
32I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart!32I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding. He
33Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end.33Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them to the end.
34Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.34Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.
35Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.35Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.
36Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!36Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!
37Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.37Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.
38Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared.38Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you.
39Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good.39Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good.
40Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life!40I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. Waw
41Let your steadfast love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise;41LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me.
42then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word.42Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules.43Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope.
44I will keep your law continually, forever and ever,44I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever.
45and I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts.45I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.
46I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame,46I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed.
47for I find my delight in your commandments, which I love.47How I delight in your commands! How I love them!
48I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.48I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. Zayin
49Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope.49Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope.
50This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.50Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.
51The insolent utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from your law.51The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions.
52When I think of your rules from of old, I take comfort, O LORD.52I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me.
53Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake your law.53I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions.
54Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my sojourning.54Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived.
55I remember your name in the night, O LORD, and keep your law.55I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions.
56This blessing has fallen to me, that I have kept your precepts.56This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. Heth
57The LORD is my portion; I promise to keep your words.57LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words!
58I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.58With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised.
59When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies;59I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.
60I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.60I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands.
61Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget your law.61Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.
62At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous rules.62I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations.
63I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts.63I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments.
64The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes!64O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees. Teth
65You have dealt well with your servant, O LORD, according to your word.65You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.66I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.67I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.
68You are good and do good; teach me your statutes.68You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees.
69The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts;69Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.
70their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law.70Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions.
71It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.71My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.
72The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.72Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Yodh
73Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.73You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.
74Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word.74May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word.
75I know, O LORD, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.75I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it.
76Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant.76Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.
77Let your mercy come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight.
78Let the insolent be put to shame, because they have wronged me with falsehood; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.78Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.
79Let those who fear you turn to me, that they may know your testimonies.79Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws.
80May my heart be blameless in your statutes, that I may not be put to shame!80May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed. Kaph
81My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word.81I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word.
82My eyes long for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me?”82My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me?
83For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes.83I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.
84How long must your servant endure? When will you judge those who persecute me?84How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me?
85The insolent have dug pitfalls for me; they do not live according to your law.85These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me.
86All your commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me!86All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.
87They have almost made an end of me on earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.87They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments.
88In your steadfast love give me life, that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth.88In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. Lamedh
89Forever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.89Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven.
90Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast.90Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created.
91By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants.91Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans.
92If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.92If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery.
93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life.93I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life.
94I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.94I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.
95The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I consider your testimonies.95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.
96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad.96Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit. Mem
97Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day.97Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long.
98Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.99Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws.
100I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts.100I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments.
101I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word.101I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word.
102I do not turn aside from your rules, for you have taught me.102I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well.
103How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!103How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.
104Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.104Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life. Nun
105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.105Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
106I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules.106I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations.
107I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to your word!107I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised.
108Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me your rules.108LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations.
109I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget your law.109My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions.
110The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts.110The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments.
111Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.111Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight.
112I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end.112I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. Samekh
113I hate the double-minded, but I love your law.113I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions.
114You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.114You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.
115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God.
116Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope!116LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed.
117Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually!117Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees.
118You spurn all who go astray from your statutes, for their cunning is in vain.118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves.
119All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross, therefore I love your testimonies.119You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws!
120My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments.120I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations. Ayin
121I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.121Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right.
122Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me.122Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!
123My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.123My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.
124Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes.124I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees.
125I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies!125Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.
126It is time for the LORD to act, for your law has been broken.126LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions.
127Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.127Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.
128Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right; I hate every false way.128Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. Pe
129Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.129Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them!
130The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.130The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.
131I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments.131I pant with expectation, longing for your commands.
132Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.132Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name.
133Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.133Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil.
134Redeem me from man’s oppression, that I may keep your precepts.134Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments.
135Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes.135Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees.
136My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law.136Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. Tsadhe
137Righteous are you, O LORD, and right are your rules.137O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair.
138You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.138Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy.
139My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words.139I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words.
140Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.140Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.
141I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.141I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments.
142Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true.142Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true.
143Trouble and anguish have found me out, but your commandments are my delight.143As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.
144Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.144Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Qoph
145With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD! I will keep your statutes.145I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees.
146I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies.146I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws.
147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words.147I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.
148My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.148I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.
149Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O LORD, according to your justice give me life.149In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations.
150They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from your law.150Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions.
151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are true.151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true.
152Long have I known from your testimonies that you have founded them forever.152I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. Resh
153Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law.153Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions.
154Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise!154Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised.
155Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.155The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees.
156Great is your mercy, O LORD; give me life according to your rules.156LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations.
157Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from your testimonies.157Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws.
158I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your commands.158Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word.
159Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life according to your steadfast love.159See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love.
160The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.160The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. Shin
161Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.161Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word.
162I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.162I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.
163I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law.163I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions.
164Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules.164I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.
165Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.
166I hope for your salvation, O LORD, and I do your commandments.166I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands.
167My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly.167I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much.
168I keep your precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before you.168Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. Taw
169Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word!169O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised.
170Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word.170Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised.
171My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes.171Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees.
172My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right.172Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right.
173Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.173Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments.
174I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight.174O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight.
175Let my soul live and praise you, and let your rules help me.175Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me.
176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.
ESV Text Edition: 2016. The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®) copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. The ESV® text has been reproduced in cooperation with and by permission of Good News Publishers. Unauthorized reproduction of this publication is prohibited. All rights reserved.Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Psalm 118
Top of Page
Top of Page