In Praise of the Law of the Lord
1 Our Lord, you bless everyone
who lives right
and obeys your Law.
2 You bless all those
who follow your commands
from deep in their hearts
3 and who never do wrong
or turn from you.
4 You have ordered us always
to obey your teachings;
5 I don't ever want to stray
from your laws.
6 Thinking about your commands
will keep me from doing
some foolish thing.
7 I will do right and praise you
by learning to respect
your perfect laws.
8 I will obey all of them!
Don't turn your back on me.
9 Young people can live
a clean life
by obeying your word.
10 I worship you
with all my heart.
Don't let me walk away
from your commands.
11 I treasure your word
above all else;
it keeps me from sinning
against you.
12 I praise you, Lord!
Teach me your laws.
13 With my own mouth,
I tell others the laws
that you have spoken.
14 Obeying your instructions
brings as much happiness
as being rich.
15 I will study your teachings
and follow your footsteps.
16 I will take pleasure
in your laws
and remember your words.
17 Treat me with kindness, Lord,
so that I may live
and do what you say.
18 Open my mind
and let me discover
the wonders of your Law.
19 I live here as a stranger.
Don't keep me from knowing
your commands.
20 What I want most
and at all times
is to honor your laws.
21 You punish those boastful,
worthless nobodies who turn
from your commands.
22 Don't let them sneer
and insult me
for following you.
23 I keep thinking about
your teachings, Lord,
even if rulers plot
against me.
24 Your laws are my greatest joy!
I follow their advice.
25 I am at the point of death.
Let your teachings
breathe new life into me.
26 When I told you my troubles,
you answered my prayers.
Now teach me your laws.
27 Help me to understand
your teachings,
and I will think about
your marvelous deeds.
28 I am overcome with sorrow.
Encourage me,
as you have promised to do.
29 Keep me from being deceitful,
and be kind enough
to teach me your Law.
30 I am determined to be faithful
and to respect your laws.
31 I follow your rules, Lord.
Don't let me be ashamed.
32 I am eager to learn all
that you want me to do;
help me to understand more.
33 Point out your rules, Lord,
and I won't disobey
even one of them.
34 Help me to understand your Law;
I promise to obey it
with all my heart.
35 Direct me by your commands!
I love to do what you say.
36 Make me want to obey you,
rather than to be rich.
37 Take away my foolish desires,
and let me find life
by walking with you.
38 I am your servant!
Do for me what you promised
to those who worship you.
39 Your wonderful teachings
protect me from the insults
that I hate so much.
40 I long for your teachings.
Be true to yourself
and let me live.
41 Show me your love
and save me, Lord,
as you have promised.
42 Then I will have an answer
for everyone who insults me
for trusting your word.
43 I rely on your laws!
Don't take away my chance
to speak your truth.
44 I will keep obeying your Law
forever and ever.
45 I have gained perfect freedom
by following your teachings,
46 and I trust them so much
that I tell them to kings.
47 I love your commands!
They bring me happiness.
48 I love and respect them
and will keep them in mind.
49 Don't forget your promise
to me, your servant.
I depend on it.
50 When I am hurting,
I find comfort in your promise
that leads to life.
51 Conceited people sneer at me,
but I obey your Law.
52 I find true comfort, Lord,
because your laws have stood
the test of time.
53 I get furious when evil people
turn against your Law.
54 No matter where I am,
your teachings
fill me with songs.
55 Even in the night
I think about you, Lord,
and I obey your Law.
56 You have blessed me
because I have always followed
your teachings.
57 You, Lord, are my choice,
and I will obey you.
58 With all my heart
I beg you to be kind to me,
just as you have promised.
59 I pay careful attention
as you lead me,
and I follow closely.
60 As soon as you command,
I do what you say.
61 Evil people may set a trap,
but I obey your Law.
62 Your laws are so fair
that I wake up and praise you
in the middle of the night.
63 I choose as my friends
everyone who worships you
and follows your teachings.
64 Our Lord, your love is seen
all over the world.
Teach me your laws.
65 I am your servant, Lord,
and you have kept your promise
to treat me with kindness.
66 Give me wisdom and good sense.
I trust your commands.
67 Once you corrected me
for not obeying you,
but now I do obey.
68 You are kindhearted,
and you do good things,
so teach me your laws.
69 My reputation is being ruined
by conceited liars,
but with all my heart
I follow your teachings.
70 Those liars have no sense,
but I find happiness
in your Law.
71 When you corrected me,
it did me good
because it taught me
to study your laws.
72 I would rather obey you
than to have a thousand pieces
of silver and gold.
73 You created me
and put me together.
Make me wise enough to learn
what you have commanded.
74 Your worshipers will see me,
and they will be glad
that I trust your word.
75 Your decisions are correct,
and you were right
to punish me.
76 I serve you, Lord.
Comfort me with your love,
just as you have promised.
77 I love to obey your Law!
Have mercy and let me live.
78 Put down those proud people
who hurt me with their lies,
because I have chosen
to study your teachings.
79 Let your worshipers come to me,
so they will learn
to obey your rules.
80 Let me truly respect your laws,
so I won't be ashamed.
81 I long for you to rescue me!
Your word is my only hope.
82 I am worn out from waiting
for you to keep your word.
When will you have mercy?
83 My life is wasting away
like a dried-up wineskin,
but I have not forgotten
your teachings.
84 I am your servant!
How long must I suffer?
When will you punish
those troublemakers?
85 Those proud people reject
your teachings,
and they dig pits
for me to fall in.
86 Your laws can be trusted!
Protect me from cruel liars.
87 They have almost killed me,
but I have been faithful
to your teachings.
88 Show that you love me
and let me live,
so that I may obey
your commands.
89 Our Lord, you are eternal!
Your word will last as long
as the heavens.
90 You remain faithful
in every generation,
and the earth you created
will keep standing firm.
91 All things are your servants,
and the laws you made
are still in effect today.
92 If I had not found happiness
in obeying your Law,
I would have died in misery.
93 I won't ever forget
your teachings,
because you give me new life
when I follow them.
94 I belong to you,
and I have respected your laws,
so keep me safe.
95 Brutal enemies are waiting
to ambush and destroy me,
but I obey your rules.
96 Nothing is completely perfect,
except your teachings.
97 I deeply love your Law!
I think about it all day.
98 Your laws never leave my mind,
and they make me much wiser
than my enemies.
99 Thinking about your teachings
gives me better understanding
than my teachers,
100 and obeying your laws
makes me wiser than those
who have lived a long time.
101 I obey your word
instead of following a way
that leads to trouble.
102 You have been my teacher,
and I won't reject
your instructions.
103 Your teachings are sweeter
than honey.
104 They give me understanding
and make me hate all lies.
105 Your word is a lamp
that gives light
wherever I walk.
106 Your laws are fair,
and I have given my word
to respect them all.
107 I am in terrible pain!
Save me, Lord,
as you have promised.
108 Accept my offerings of praise
and teach me your laws.
109 I never forget your teachings,
although my life is always
in danger.
110 Some merciless people
are trying to trap me,
but I never turn my back
on your teachings.
111 They will always be
my most prized possession
and my source of joy.
112 I have made up my mind
to obey your laws forever,
no matter what.
113 I hate anyone
whose loyalty is divided,
but I love your Law.
114 You are my place of safety
and my shield.
Your word is my only hope.
115 All you worthless people,
get away from me!
I am determined to obey
the commands of my God.
116 Be true to your word, Lord.
Keep me alive and strong;
don't let me be ashamed
because of my hope.
117 Keep me safe and secure,
so that I will always
respect your laws.
118 You reject all deceitful liars
because they refuse
your teachings.
119 As far as you are concerned,
evil people are garbage,
and so I follow your rules.
120 I tremble all over
when I think of you
and the way you judge.
121 I did what was fair and right!
Don't hand me over to those
who want to mistreat me.
122 Take good care of me,
your servant,
and don't let me be harmed
by those conceited people.
123 My eyes are weary from waiting
to see you keep your promise
to come and save me.
124 Show your love for me,
your servant,
and teach me your laws.
125 I serve you,
so let me understand
your teachings.
126 Do something, Lord!
They have broken your Law.
127 Your laws mean more to me
than the finest gold.
128 I follow all your commands,
but I hate anyone
who leads me astray.
129 Your teachings are wonderful,
and I respect them all.
130 Understanding your word
brings light to the minds
of ordinary people.
131 I honestly want to know
everything you teach.
132 Think about me and be kind,
just as you are to everyone
who loves your name.
133 Keep your promise
and don't let me stumble
or let sin control my life.
134 Protect me from abuse,
so I can obey your laws.
135 Smile on me, your servant,
and teach me your laws.
136 When anyone disobeys you,
my eyes overflow with tears.
137 Our Lord, you always do right,
and your decisions are fair.
138 All your teachings are true
and trustworthy.
139 It upsets me greatly
when my enemies neglect
your teachings.
140 Your word to me, your servant,
is like pure gold;
I treasure what you say.
141 Everyone calls me a nobody,
but I remember your laws.
142 You will always do right,
and your teachings are true.
143 I am in deep distress,
but I love your teachings.
144 Your rules are always fair.
Help me to understand them
and live.
145 I pray to you, Lord!
Please answer me.
I promise to obey your laws.
146 I beg you to save me,
so I can follow your rules.
147 Even before sunrise,
I pray for your help,
and I put my hope
in what you have said.
148 I lie awake at night,
thinking of your promises.
149 Show that you love me, Lord,
and answer my prayer.
Please do the right thing
and save my life.
150 People who disobey your Law
have made evil plans
and want to hurt me,
151 but you are with me,
and all your commands
can be trusted.
152 From studying your laws,
I found out long ago
you made them to last forever.
153 I have not forgotten your Law!
Look at the trouble I am in,
and rescue me.
154 Be my defender and protector!
Remember your promise
and save my life.
155 Evil people won't obey you,
and so they have no hope
of being saved.
156 You are merciful, Lord!
Please do the right thing
and save my life.
157 I have a lot of brutal enemies,
but still I never turn
from your laws.
158 Those unfaithful people
who refuse to obey you
are disgusting to me.
159 Remember how I love your laws,
and show your love for me
by keeping me safe.
160 All you say can be trusted;
your teachings are true
and will last forever.
161 Rulers are cruel to me
for no reason.
But with all my heart
I respect your words,
162 because they bring happiness
like treasures taken in war.
163 I can't stand liars,
but I love your Law.
164 I praise you seven times a day
because your laws are fair.
165 You give peace of mind
to all who love your Law.
Nothing can make them fall.
166 You are my only hope
for being saved, Lord,
and I do all you command.
167 I love and obey your laws
with all my heart.
168 You know everything I do.
You know I respect every law
you have given.
169 Please, Lord, hear my prayer
and give me the understanding
that comes from your word.
170 Listen to my concerns
and keep me safe,
just as you have promised.
171 If you will teach me your laws,
I will praise you 172 and sing
about your promise,
because all your teachings
are what they ought to be.
173 Be ready to protect me
because I have chosen
to obey your laws.
174 I am waiting for you
to save me, Lord.
Your Law makes me happy.
175 Keep me alive,
so I can praise you,
and let me find help
in your teachings.
176 I am your servant,
but I have wandered away
like a lost sheep.
Please come after me,
because I have not forgotten
your teachings.
Dieva vārdu mācības svētība
1 Svētīti tie, kuru takas bez vainas, kas
Kunga bauslībā staigā.
2 Svētīti tie, kas viņa liecības sarga,
kas no visas sirds viņu meklē,
3 tie, kas netaisnību nedara un viņa ceļos staigā!
4 Savus rīkojumus tu pavēlēji ievērot krietni,
5 kaut es ietu stingru ceļu
un tavus likumus ievērotu!
6 Tad es kaunā nepaliktu,
tik lūkotos uz visiem taviem baušļiem!
7 Es tevi slavēšu ar taisnu prātu
un mācīšos tavas taisnības tiesas!
8 Tavus likumus es sargāšu,
nepamet mani nemūžam!
9 Kā lai zēns dara šķīstu savu taku –
tik turēdamies pie tava vārda!
10 No visas sirds es meklēju tevi,
neļauj man noklīst no taviem baušļiem!
11 Sirdī es noglabāju tavus vārdus,
lai nesagrēkotu pret tevi!
12 Slavēts tu, Kungs,
māci man tavus likumus!
13 Ar savām lūpām es vēstīšu
visus tavas mutes spriedumus!
14 Par tavām liecībām es ielīksmojos vairāk
nekā par visiem labumiem!
15 Par taviem rīkojumiem es domāšu
un lūkošos uz tavām takām,
16 par taviem likumiem es līksmošu,
tavu vārdu es neaizmirsīšu!
17 Lem savam kalpam labu – ka esmu dzīvs! –
un es sargāšu tavu vārdu!
18 Atver man acis, un es lūkošos brīnumos,
kas tavā bauslībā!
19 Tik pagaidām mītu uz zemes,
neslēp no manis savus baušļus!
20 Manu dvēseli vienmēr grauž
ilgas pēc tavām tiesām!
21 Tu norāj bezdievjus,
nolādēti, kas nomaldās no taviem baušļiem!
22 Aiztaupi man paļas un nievas,
jo es tavas liecības sargu!
23 Augstmaņi pret mani kaļ plānus,
bet tavs kalps par taviem likumiem domā!
24 Tiešām, tavas liecības ir mana līksme
un manas padomdevējas!
25 Pie putekļiem kļaujas man dvēsele,
dari mani dzīvu, kā solījis!
26 Kurp gāju, tev pastāstīju, un tu man atbildēji,
māci man tavus likumus!
27 Skaidro man tavus rīkojumus,
un es domāšu par taviem brīnumiem!
28 Lāso man dvēsele rūpēs,
stiprini mani, kā esi teicis!
29 Melus ņem prom no manis,
lai tava bauslība mani žēlo!
30 Uzticības ceļu es izvēlos,
tavas tiesas par īstām turu!
31 Es pieķēries tavām liecībām, Kungs,
nepamet mani kaunā!
32 Es skriešu pa tavu baušļu ceļu,
jo tu manu prātu vērt plašu!
33 Rādi man, Kungs, tavu likumu ceļu,
es to nostaigāšu līdz galam!
34 Skaidro man, un es sargāšu tavu bauslību,
turēšu to no visas sirds!
35 Ved mani pa tavu baušļu taku, jo man tas tīk.
36 Velc manu sirdi pie tavām liecībām,
ne pie netaisna guvuma!
37 Novērs man acis, lai neskatās niekus,
tavos ceļos dzīvini mani!
38 Dari, ko savam kalpam solīji,
jo tas pienākas tiem, kas tevis bīstas.
39 Novērs no manis paļas, ko baidos,
jo tavas tiesas ir labas.
40 Redzi, es kāroju tavus rīkojumus,
savā taisnībā dzīvini mani!
41 Kungs, dāvā man savu žēlastību,
savu glābšanu – kā esi solījis!
42 Gan es vēl atbildēšu saviem paļātājiem,
jo es paļaujos uz tavu vārdu!
43 Neizrauj man no mutes patiesības vārdu nemūžam,
jo uz tavu taisnību ceru!
44 Mūžam tavu bauslību ievērošu,
uz mūžiem un vienmēr!
45 Un es staigāšu plašumos,
jo tavus rīkojumus es būšu pildījis!
46 Un es runāšu par tavām liecībām ķēniņu priekšā
un nekaunēšos!
47 Un es līksmošos par taviem baušļiem,
kurus es mīlu!
48 Un es pacelšu savas delnas uz taviem baušļiem,
kurus mīlu,
un domāšu par taviem likumiem!
49 Atceries, ko savam kalpam teici,
kā devi man cerību!
50 Tas man mierinājums manās ciešanās,
ko tu teici – tas dzīvina mani!
51 Bezdievji dara man pāri bez mitas,
bet no tavas bauslības es nenovēršos!
52 Kungs, es atceros tavas tiesas no aizlaikiem –
tad esmu mierīgs.
53 Kaisme mani sagrābj ļaundaru dēļ,
kas atmet tavu bauslību!
54 Tavi likumi ir manas dziesmas
miteklī, kur esmu apmeties.
55 Naktī es atceros tavu vārdu, Kungs,
es ievērošu tavu bauslību!
56 Tā es daru –
tavus rīkojumus es pildu!
57 Mana daļa ir Kungs,
es teicu, ka tavus vārdus ievēroju!
58 No sirds pūlos, lai tu atmaigsti,
apžēlo mani, kā esi solījis!
59 Es savus ceļus pārdomāju,
tagad eju pie tavām liecībām atpakaļ!
60 Es steidzos un nevilcinos ievērot tavus baušļus!
61 Kaut ļaundaru virves mani apvij,
es tavu bauslību neaizmirstu!
62 Pusnaktī ceļos slavēt tevi
par tavām taisnīgajām tiesām!
63 Es biedrs visiem, kas bīstas tevis,
un tiem, kas pilda tavus rīkojumus!
64 Kungs, zeme ir pilna tavas žēlastības,
māci man savus likumus!
65 Labu tu darīji savam kalpam,
Kungs, kā biji solījis!
66 Māci man labu jušanu un zināšanu,
jo taviem taisnīgajiem baušļiem es ticu!
67 Pirms cietu, es maldījos,
bet tagad es daru, ko tu esi teicis!
68 Tu esi labs un dari labu,
māci man tavus likumus!
69 Bezdievji mani aptraipīja meliem,
bet es no visas sirds pildu tavus rīkojumus!
70 Kā tauki trulas tiem sirdis,
bet es līksmoju par tavu bauslību!
71 Labi man, ka es cietu,
tad es mācījos tavus likumus.
72 Tavas mutes bauslība
man labāka par tūkstošiem zeltā un sudrabā!
73 Tavas rokas mani radīja un taisīja,
apskaidro mani, ka mācos tavus baušļus!
74 Tie, kas tevis bīstas, redzēs mani un priecāsies,
jo uz tavu vārdu es ceru!
75 Kungs, es zinu, ka tavas tiesas ir taisnīgas,
un ticībā tu liki man ciest.
76 Lai tava žēlastība ir man mierinājums,
kā tu pats teici savam kalpam!
77 Lai nāk man tava žēlsirdība,
jo tava bauslība ir mana līksme!
78 Lai tiek kaunā bezdievji, kas ar viltu man kaitējuši,
bet es domāšu par taviem rīkojumiem!
79 Lai pie manis pulcējas tie, kas bijā tevi,
lai viņi zina tavas liecības!
80 Lai mana sirds nevainojama tavos likumos,
ka nepalieku kaunā!
81 Mana dvēsele tvīkst tavas glābšanas,
uz tavu vārdu es ceru!
82 Tvīkst manas acis par to, ko tu esi teicis;
kad tu mani mierināsi?
83 Esmu palicis kā izkaltis ādas maiss,
bet tavus likumus es neaizmirstu!
84 Cik vēl jāgaida tavam kalpam,
kad tu spriedīsi maniem vajātājiem tiesu?
85 Bezdievji man izrakuši bedres,
tie nerīkojas pēc tavas bauslības!
86 Visi tavi baušļi ir patiesi,
bet uz viltu ir mani vajātāji – palīdzi man!
87 Tie gandrīz izdeldēja mani no zemes,
bet es tavus rīkojumus nepametu!
88 Dari mani dzīvu savā žēlastībā,
un es ievērošu tavas mutes liecības!
89 Kungs, tavs vārds
uz mūžiem debesīs!
90 Uz audžu audzēm ticība tev – tu radīji zemi,
un tā vēl ir!
91 Visi gaida uz tavu tiesu šodien,
jo visi ir tavi kalpi!
92 Ja tava bauslība nebūtu mana līksme,
tad pagalam es būtu savās ciešanās!
93 Nemūžam neaizmirsīšu tavus rīkojumus,
jo ar tiem tu mani dari dzīvu!
94 Es esmu tavs, glāb mani,
jo es tiecos pēc taviem rīkojumiem!
95 Ļaundari gaida izdeldēt mani,
bet es prātoju par tavām liecībām!
96 Pat pilnībai esmu redzējis galu,
bet tavi baušļi plešas bez gala!
97 Kā es tavu bauslību mīlu –
visu dienu par to vien domāju!
98 Par naidniekiem es gudrāks tavu baušļu dēļ,
mūžam tie mani!
99 Par saviem skolotājiem es gudrāks,
jo tavas liecības man ir pārdomām!
100 Par vecajiem es prātīgāks,
jo tavus rīkojumus es pildu!
101 Uz ļaunas takas es kāju nesperu,
tā es turos pie tava vārda!
102 No tavām tiesām es nenovēršos,
jo tu pamāci mani!
103 Cik manām aukslējām gardi tavi vārdi,
kā medus tie manai mutei!
104 No taviem rīkojumiem man saprašana,
tādēļ es nīstu visus melu ceļus!
105 Tavs vārds ir gaismeklis manām kājām
un gaisma manām takām!
106 Es nozvērējos un nosolījos ievērot
tavas taisnās tiesas!
107 Kungs, es neganti ciešu,
dari mani dzīvu, kā tu esi solījis!
108 Manus mutes upurus pieņem, Kungs,
un māci man tavas tiesas!
109 Mana dzīvība kā uz delnas vienmēr,
tavu bauslību es neaizmirstu!
110 Ļaundari man lamatas liek,
bet no taviem rīkojumiem es neatstājos!
111 Tavas liecības uz mūžiem es iemantojis,
lai tās ir līksmība manai sirdij!
112 Es nopūlos un tavus likumus
pildu līdz galam!
113 Divkošus es nīstu,
un tavu bauslību es mīlu!
114 Tu esi mana slēptuve un mans vairogs,
uz tavu vārdu es ceru!
115 Vācieties prom no manis, ļaundari,
es turēšu sava Dieva baušļus!
116 Kā solīji, balsti mani, ka palieku dzīvs,
neapkauno mani cerībās!
117 Pabalsti mani, un es izglābšos
un turēšu tavus likumus vienmēr!
118 Nievā visus, kas no taviem likumiem novēršas,
jo melu pilns viņu viltus!
119 Kā sārņus tu izmēz visus zemes ļaunos,
tādēļ es mīlu tavas liecības!
120 Tevi bīstoties, dreb mana miesa,
un no tavām tiesām es bīstos!
121 Esmu darījis tiesu un taisnību,
nepamet mani maniem apspiedējiem!
122 Iestājies savam kalpam par labu,
lai bezdievji mani neapspiež!
123 Manas acis tvīkst tavas pestīšanas
un pēc taviem taisnības vārdiem.
124 Dari savam kalpam pēc savas žēlastības
un māci man savus likumus!
125 Es esmu tavs kalps, apskaidro mani,
ka es tavas liecības zinu!
126 Laiks Kunga darbiem,
tie lauzuši tavu bauslību!
127 Tādēļ es mīlu tavus baušļus
vairāk par zeltu un tīrzeltu!
128 Tādēļ visus tavus rīkojumus par taisnīgiem turu –
melu takas es nīstu!
129 Brīnišķas tavas liecības,
tādēļ mana dvēsele tās sargā!
130 Tavi vārdi apgaismo
un apskaidro vientiešus.
131 Es atpletu muti un kampu,
jo pēc taviem baušļiem es alkstu.
132 Pievērsies man un žēlo mani –
tāda ir tiesa tiem, kas mīl tavu vārdu.
133 Mani soļi atbalstās tavos vārdos,
lai nevalda pār mani nekāda vaina!
134 Izpērc mani no apspiedēja,
un es ievērošu tavus rīkojumus!
135 Tavs vaigs atspīd pār tavu kalpu,
māci man savus likumus!
136 Ūdens straumēm pārplūst man acis par to,
ka tavu bauslību netur!
137 Taisns tu, Kungs,
un taisnīgas tavas tiesas!
138 Savās liecībās tu esi pavēlējis
taisnību un īstu ticību!
139 Kaisme rij mani,
jo mani naidnieki aizmirst tavus vārdus!
140 Tavi solījumi pārbaudīti gana,
un tavs kalps tos mīl!
141 Kaut mazs es un nievāts,
tavus rīkojumus es neaizmirstu!
142 Tava taisnība taisna uz mūžiem,
un tava bauslība ir patiesa!
143 Nelaime un spaidi mani piemeklē,
bet tavi baušļi ir mana līksme!
144 Tavas liecības uz mūžiem ir taisnīgas,
skaidro tu mani, ka es palieku dzīvs!
145 Es saucu no visas sirds – atbildi man, Kungs! –
un tavus likumus es pildīšu!
146 Es saucu tevi – glāb mani,
un es turēšu tavas liecības!
147 Agri mijkrēslī cēlos un palīgā saucu,
uz taviem vārdiem es ceru!
148 Modrākas man acis nekā sargiem,
kamēr domāju par taviem vārdiem!
149 Uzklausi manu balsi savā žēlastībā, Kungs,
savā tiesā dari mani dzīvu!
150 Vajātāji uznākuši ar ļaunu nodomu,
no tavas bauslības tie tālu!
151 Tuvu tu, Kungs,
un visi tavi baušļi ir patiesība!
152 Jau sen no tavām liecībām zināju,
ka uz mūžiem tu esi tās dibinājis!
153 Uzlūko manas ciešanas un glāb mani,
jo tavu bauslību es neesmu aizmirsis!
154 Izstrīdi manu strīdu un izpērc mani,
kā solījis – dzīvini mani!
155 Tālu no ļaundariem glābšana,
jo tavs likums tiem nerūp!
156 Kungs, tava žēlastība ir liela,
ar tavu taisnību dzīvini mani!
157 Daudz man vajātāju un naidnieku –
no tavām liecībām es nenovērsīšos!
158 Es paveros uz neuzticīgajiem,
un man riebj, ka tavus vārdus tie netur!
159 Redzi, kā es mīlu tavus norādījumus,
Kungs, ar savu žēlastību dzīvini mani!
160 Galvenais tavos vārdos ir patiesība,
mūžīgas tavas taisnās tiesas!
161 Augstmaņi vajā mani bez vainas,
bet no taviem vārdiem mana sirds bīstas!
162 Par to, ko tu saki, es tik līksms kā tas,
kas dabūjis varenu laupījumu!
163 Melus es nīstu, un man tie riebj,
bet tavu bauslību es mīlu!
164 Septiņreiz dienā es slavēju tevi
par tavām taisnajām tiesām!
165 Liels miers tiem, kas mīl tavu bauslību, –
nav nekā, kas liktu tiem klupt.
166 Kungs, es ceru uz tavu glābšanu,
un tavus baušļus es pildu!
167 Mana dvēsele tur tavas liecības
un mīl tās jo ļoti.
168 Es ievēroju tavus rīkojumus un tavas liecības,
jo visi mani ceļi ir tavā priekšā!
169 Lai mans brēciens sasniedz tevi, Kungs,
kā tu solījis, apskaidro mani!
170 Lai mana lūgsna sasniedz tevi,
kā tu sacījis, glāb mani!
171 Lai manas lūpas izverd slavu,
jo tu man mācīji savus likumus!
172 Lai mana mēle dzied tavus vārdus,
jo visi tavi baušļi ir taisni!
173 Lai tava roka ir mans palīgs,
jo tavus rīkojumus es izvēlos!
174 Es ilgojos tavas glābšanas, Kungs,
un tava bauslība ir mana līksme!
175 Dzīvini manu dvēseli, un es slavēšu tevi,
un tavas tiesas palīdzēs man!
176 Es klīstu kā zudusi avs – meklē savu kalpu! –
jo tavus baušļus es neaizmirstu!
