Psalm 119:12-56

12Praise be to you, LORD ; teach me your decrees.

13With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.

14I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.

15I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.

16I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. ג Gimel

17Be good to your servant while I live, that I may obey your word.

18Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.

19I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.

20My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.

21You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed, those who stray from your commands.

22Remove from me their scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes.

23Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.

24Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors. ד Daleth

25I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.

26I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.

27Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.

28My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.

29Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law.

30I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.

31I hold fast to your statutes, LORD ; do not let me be put to shame.

32I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding. ה He

33Teach me, LORD, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end. Or follow it for its reward

34Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.

35Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.

36Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.

37Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way

38Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.

39Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.

40How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life. ו Waw

41May your unfailing love come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your promise;

42then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.

43Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.

44I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.

45I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.

46I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,

47for I delight in your commands because I love them.

48I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees. ז Zayin

49Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

50My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.

51The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.

52I remember, LORD, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them.

53Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.

54Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.

55In the night, LORD, I remember your name, that I may keep your law.

56This has been my practice: I obey your precepts. ח Heth