| New Living Translation | NET Bible |
| 1Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD. | 1How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the LORD. |
| 2Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. | 2How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart, |
| 3They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. | 3who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps. |
| 4You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. | 4You demand that your precepts be carefully kept. |
| 5Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! | 5If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes! |
| 6Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. | 6Then I would not be ashamed, if I were focused on all your commands. |
| 7As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! | 7I will give you sincere thanks, when I learn your just regulations. |
| 8I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! Beth | 8I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me! |
| 9How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. | 9How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions! |
| 10I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. | 10With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands! |
| 11I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. | 11In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you. |
| 12I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees. | 12You deserve praise, O LORD! Teach me your statutes! |
| 13I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. | 13With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed. |
| 14I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. | 14I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds. |
| 15I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. | 15I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior. |
| 16I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Gimel | 16I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions. |
| 17Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word. | 17Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep your instructions. |
| 18Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. | 18Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law! |
| 19I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me! | 19I am like a foreigner in this land. Do not hide your commands from me! |
| 20I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations. | 20I desperately long to know your regulations at all times. |
| 21You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed. | 21You reprimand arrogant people. Those who stray from your commands are doomed. |
| 22Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws. | 22Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules. |
| 23Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees. | 23Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes. |
| 24Your laws please me; they give me wise advice. Daleth | 24Yes, I find delight in your rules; they give me guidance. |
| 25I lie in the dust; revive me by your word. | 25I collapse in the dirt. Revive me with your word! |
| 26I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees. | 26I told you about my ways and you answered me. Teach me your statutes! |
| 27Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. | 27Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings. |
| 28I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. | 28I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word! |
| 29Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. | 29Remove me from the path of deceit! Graciously give me your law! |
| 30I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. | 30I choose the path of faithfulness; I am committed to your regulations. |
| 31I cling to your laws. LORD, don’t let me be put to shame! | 31I hold fast to your rules. O LORD, do not let me be ashamed! |
| 32I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding. He | 32I run along the path of your commands, for you enable me to do so. |
| 33Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them to the end. | 33Teach me, O LORD, the lifestyle prescribed by your statutes, so that I might observe it continually. |
| 34Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. | 34Give me understanding so that I might observe your law, and keep it with all my heart. |
| 35Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. | 35Guide me in the path of your commands, for I delight to walk in it. |
| 36Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! | 36Give me a desire for your rules, rather than for wealth gained unjustly. |
| 37Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. | 37Turn my eyes away from what is worthless! Revive me with your word! |
| 38Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you. | 38Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you. |
| 39Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. | 39Take away the insults that I dread! Indeed, your regulations are good. |
| 40I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. Waw | 40Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance! |
| 41LORD, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. | 41May I experience your loyal love, O LORD, and your deliverance, as you promised. |
| 42Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. | 42Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word. |
| 43Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope. | 43Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice. |
| 44I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever. | 44Then I will keep your law continually now and for all time. |
| 45I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. | 45I will be secure, for I seek your precepts. |
| 46I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed. | 46I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed. |
| 47How I delight in your commands! How I love them! | 47I will find delight in your commands, which I love. |
| 48I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. Zayin | 48I will lift my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. |
| 49Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. | 49Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. |
| 50Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. | 50This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me. |
| 51The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. | 51Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law. |
| 52I meditate on your age-old regulations; O LORD, they comfort me. | 52I remember your ancient regulations, O LORD, and console myself. |
| 53I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions. | 53Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law. |
| 54Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. | 54Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live. |
| 55I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions. | 55I remember your name during the night, O LORD, and I will keep your law. |
| 56This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. Heth | 56This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts. |
| 57LORD, you are mine! I promise to obey your words! | 57The LORD is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions. |
| 58With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised. | 58I seek your favor with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you promised! |
| 59I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws. | 59I consider my actions and follow your rules. |
| 60I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. | 60I keep your commands eagerly and without delay. |
| 61Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions. | 61The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law. |
| 62I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations. | 62In the middle of the night I arise to thank you for your just regulations. |
| 63I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments. | 63I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts. |
| 64O LORD, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees. Teth | 64O LORD, your loyal love fills the earth. Teach me your statutes! |
| 65You have done many good things for me, LORD, just as you promised. | 65You are good to your servant, O LORD, just as you promised. |
| 66I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. | 66Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable. |
| 67I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word. | 67Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions. |
| 68You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees. | 68You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes! |
| 69Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart. | 69Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart. |
| 70Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions. | 70Their hearts are calloused, but I find delight in your law. |
| 71My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. | 71It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes. |
| 72Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Yodh | 72The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. |
| 73You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. | 73Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding so that I might learn your commands. |
| 74May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. | 74Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me, for I find hope in your word. |
| 75I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it. | 75I know, LORD, that your regulations are just. You disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me. |
| 76Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant. | 76May your loyal love console me, as you promised your servant. |
| 77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight. | 77May I experience your compassion, so I might live! For I find delight in your law. |
| 78Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments. | 78May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts. |
| 79Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws. | 79May your loyal followers turn to me, those who know your rules. |
| 80May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed. Kaph | 80May I be fully committed to your statutes, so that I might not be ashamed. |
| 81I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. | 81I desperately long for your deliverance. I find hope in your word. |
| 82My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me? | 82My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say, "When will you comfort me?" |
| 83I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees. | 83For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke. I do not forget your statutes. |
| 84How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me? | 84How long must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who pursue me? |
| 85These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me. | 85The arrogant dig pits to trap me, which violates your law. |
| 86All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause. | 86All your commands are reliable. I am pursued without reason. Help me! |
| 87They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments. | 87They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts. |
| 88In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. Lamedh | 88Revive me with your loyal love, that I might keep the rules you have revealed. |
| 89Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven. | 89O LORD, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven. |
| 90Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. | 90You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations. You established the earth and it stood firm. |
| 91Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans. | 91Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants. |
| 92If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. | 92If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow. |
| 93I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. | 93I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me. |
| 94I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments. | 94I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts. |
| 95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws. | 95The wicked prepare to kill me, yet I concentrate on your rules. |
| 96Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit. Mem | 96I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension. |
| 97Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long. | 97O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it. |
| 98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide. | 98Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them. |
| 99Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws. | 99I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules. |
| 100I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments. | 100I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts. |
| 101I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word. | 101I stay away from the evil path, so that I might keep your instructions. |
| 102I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well. | 102I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me. |
| 103How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey. | 103Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey! |
| 104Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life. Nun | 104Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions. |
| 105Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. | 105Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path. |
| 106I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. | 106I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations. |
| 107I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised. | 107I am suffering terribly. O LORD, revive me with your word! |
| 108LORD, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. | 108O LORD, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise! Teach me your regulations! |
| 109My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions. | 109My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law. |
| 110The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. | 110The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts. |
| 111Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. | 111I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy. |
| 112I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. Samekh | 112I am determined to obey your statutes at all times, to the very end. |
| 113I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. | 113I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law. |
| 114You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. | 114You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word. |
| 115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. | 115Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God. |
| 116LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. | 116Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me! |
| 117Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. | 117Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually. |
| 118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves. | 118You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable. |
| 119You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws! | 119You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules. |
| 120I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations. Ayin | 120My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments. |
| 121Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. | 121I do what is fair and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors! |
| 122Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me! | 122Guarantee the welfare of your servant! Do not let the arrogant oppress me! |
| 123My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. | 123My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance, for your reliable promise to be fulfilled. |
| 124I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees. | 124Show your servant your loyal love! Teach me your statutes! |
| 125Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws. | 125I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules. |
| 126LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions. | 126It is time for the LORD to act--they break your law! |
| 127Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. | 127For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold. |
| 128Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. Pe | 128For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions. |
| 129Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! | 129Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them. |
| 130The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. | 130Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained. |
| 131I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. | 131I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands. |
| 132Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. | 132Turn toward me and extend mercy to me, as you typically do to your loyal followers. |
| 133Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. | 133Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me! |
| 134Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. | 134Deliver me from oppressive men, so that I can keep your precepts. |
| 135Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. | 135Smile on your servant! Teach me your statutes! |
| 136Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. Tsadhe | 136Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law. |
| 137O LORD, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. | 137You are just, O LORD, and your judgments are fair. |
| 138Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. | 138The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable. |
| 139I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words. | 139My zeal consumes me, for my enemies forget your instructions. |
| 140Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. | 140Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it! |
| 141I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments. | 141I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. |
| 142Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. | 142Your justice endures, and your law is reliable. |
| 143As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. | 143Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands. |
| 144Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Qoph | 144Your rules remain just. Give me insight so that I can live. |
| 145I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees. | 145I cried out with all my heart, "Answer me, O LORD! I will observe your statutes." |
| 146I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. | 146I cried out to you, "Deliver me, so that I can keep your rules." |
| 147I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. | 147I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word. |
| 148I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. | 148My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word. |
| 149In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations. | 149Listen to me because of your loyal love! O LORD, revive me, as you typically do! |
| 150Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions. | 150Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law. |
| 151But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true. | 151You are near, O LORD, and all your commands are reliable. |
| 152I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. Resh | 152I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last. |
| 153Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions. | 153See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law. |
| 154Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised. | 154Fight for me and defend me! Revive me with your word! |
| 155The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees. | 155The wicked have no chance for deliverance, for they do not seek your statutes. |
| 156LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations. | 156Your compassion is great, O LORD. Revive me, as you typically do! |
| 157Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws. | 157The enemies who chase me are numerous. Yet I do not turn aside from your rules. |
| 158Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word. | 158I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions. |
| 159See how I love your commandments, LORD. Give back my life because of your unfailing love. | 159See how I love your precepts! O LORD, revive me with your loyal love! |
| 160The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. Shin | 160Your instructions are totally reliable; all your just regulations endure. |
| 161Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. | 161Rulers pursue me for no reason, yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions. |
| 162I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. | 162I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder. |
| 163I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions. | 163I hate and despise deceit; I love your law. |
| 164I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just. | 164Seven times a day I praise you because of your just regulations. |
| 165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. | 165Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble. |
| 166I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands. | 166I hope for your deliverance, O LORD, and I obey your commands. |
| 167I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. | 167I keep your rules; I love them greatly. |
| 168Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. Taw | 168I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do. |
| 169O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. | 169Listen to my cry for help, O LORD! Give me insight by your word! |
| 170Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised. | 170Listen to my appeal for mercy! Deliver me, as you promised. |
| 171Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees. | 171May praise flow freely from my lips, for you teach me your statutes. |
| 172Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right. | 172May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just. |
| 173Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments. | 173May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts. |
| 174O LORD, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight. | 174I long for your deliverance, O LORD; I find delight in your law. |
| 175Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me. | 175May I live and praise you! May your regulations help me! |
| 176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands. | 176I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commands. |
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