Dieva vārdu un baušļu svētība.
1 Svētīgi tie, kas ir nenoziedzīgi savos ceļos, kas staigā pēc tā Kunga baušļiem!
2 Svētīgi tie, kas sargā Viņa liecības, kas Viņu meklē no visas sirds,
3 Kas nedara netaisnību, bet staigā Viņa ceļos!
4 Tu pats pavēlēji stipri sargāt Tavus likumus un tiem rūpīgi sekot.
5 Kaut es uz to vien tiektos, lai sargātu un pildītu Tavus likumus!
6 Kad es turēšu visus Tavus baušļus sev acu priekšā, es nekad nepalikšu kaunā.
7 Es Tev pateicos ar skaidru sirdi, kad es mācos Tavas taisnības tiesas un noteikumus.
8 Es turēšu Tavus likumus, neatstāj mani pavisam!
9 Kā jauneklis uzturēs savu ceļu šķīstu? —Kad Viņš turēsies pie Taviem vārdiem.
10 Es Tevi meklēju no visas sirds. Neļauj man aizmaldīties projām no Taviem baušļiem.
11 Es turu Tavus vārdus savā sirdī, lai negrēkotu pret Tevi.
12 Slavēts esi Tu, ak Kungs! Māci man savus noteikumus.
13 Ar savām lūpām es varu noskaitīt visus Tavas mutes baušļus.
14 Es priecājos par Tavu liecību nosprausto ceļu kā par dārgu mantu.
15 Es pārdomāju Tavas pavēles un vēroju Tavus ceļus.
16 Par Taviem likumiem man ir prieks, es neaizmirsīšu Tavu vārdu.
17 Dari labu savam kalpam, lai es palieku dzīvs, tad es sekošu Tavam vārdam!
18 Atdari man acis, lai es skaidri saredzu Tavas bauslības brīnuma darbus!
19 Es esmu svešinieks virs zemes, neapslēp man savus baušļus!
20 Mana dvēsele nomokās ilgās pēc Taviem likumiem vienumēr.
21 Tu norāji lepnos un pārgalvīgos; nolādēti ir, kas aizmaldās projām no Taviem baušļiem!
22 Novērs no manis negodu un kaunu, jo es pildu Tavus noteikumus.
23 Lai gan lieli kungi sēd un saru-nājas pret mani, Tavs kalps pārdomā Tavus likumus.
24 Tavas liecības ir mans prieks un manas padomu devējas.
25 Mana dvēsele līp pie pīšļiem, atspirdzini mani pēc sava vārda!
26 Es Tev atklāju savus ceļus, un Tu mani paklausi. Māci man Tavus likumus!
27 Liec man saprast Tavu likumu noteiktos ceļus, tad es pārdomāšu Tavus brīnumus!
28 Mana dvēsele skumst asarās, stiprini mani ar savu vārdu!
29 Pasargi mani no melu ceļiem, bet dāvini man savus baušļus!
30 Es izredzēju sev patiesības ceļu, es turu sev acu priekšā Tavus rīkojumus.
31 Es turos pie Tavām liecībām, Kungs, nepamet mani kaunā!
32 Es tecēšu Tavas bauslības ceļu, jo Tu apgaismo manu sirdi.
33 Māci man, Kungs, Tavu likumu ceļus, un es staigāšu pa tiem līdz galam.
34 Apgaismo mani, ka es sargu Tavus baušļus un tos pildu no visas sirds!
35 Vadi mani pa savas bauslības ceļiem, jo tā ir mans prieks!
36 Piegriez manu sirdi Tavām liecībām, bet ne mantas kārei!
37 Nogriez manas acis no nīcīgā, piešķir man jaunus spēkus Tavos ceļos!
38 Liec, lai Tavs kalps Tavu bausli stingri atzīst par Tavu vārdu, ka viņš lai tiešām Tevi bīstas!
39 Pasargi mani no kauna, no kā es visai bīstos, jo Tavas tiesas ir taisnas!
40 Raugi, es ilgojos pēc Tavām pavēlēm, stiprini manu dzīvi ar savu taisnību!
41 Ak Kungs, lai man notiek Tava žēlastība, Tava palīdzība pēc Tava vārda,
42 Ka es varu atbildēt savam nopēlējam, jo es paļaujos uz Tavu vārdu,
43 Un neatrauj pavisam manai mutei patiesības vārdu, jo es gaidu uz Tavām tiesām!
44 Es turēšu Tavus baušļus vienumēr, mūžīgi mūžam;
45 Tā es staigāšu brīvi, jo es rūpējos par Tavām pavēlēm.
46 Es runāšu par Tavām liecībām ķēniņu priekšā un nepalikšu kaunā,
47 Jo es priecājos par Taviem baušļiem, tie man ir mīļi.
48 Es izstiepju savas rokas pēc Taviem baušļiem, ko es mīlu, un pārdomāju Tavus likumus.
49 Piemini vārdu, ko Tu esi teicis savam kalpam un uz ko Tu man ļāvi cerēt!
50 Tā ir mana ieprieca manās bēdās, jo Tavs vārds mani atspirdzina.
51 Pārgalvji pārlieku mani apsmej, tomēr es neatkāpjos no Taviem baušļiem.
52 Kad es pieminu, Kungs, Tavus likumus no senām dienām, tad tas mani iepriecina.
53 Pret bezdievjiem mani pārņem sašutums, ka tie atmet Tavus baušļus.
54 Tavi likumi ir kļuvuši par manām slavas dziesmām manās svešniecības gaitās.
55 Pat naktī es pieminu, Kungs, Tavu vārdu un turu Tavus baušļus.
56 Tā ir man liela manta, ka es turu Tavas pavēles.
57 Mans uzdevums, Kungs, ir, to es atzīstu, turēt Tavus vārdus.
58 Es Tevi lūdzu no visas sirds, esi man žēlīgs pēc sava apsolījuma!
59 Es esmu pārdomājis savus ceļus un vēršu savus soļus atpakaļ pie Tavām liecībām.
60 Es steidzos bez kavēšanās pildīt Tavus baušļus.
61 Bezdievji apmetuši ap mani valgus, tomēr es neaizmirstu Tavus baušļus.
62 Nakts vidū es ceļos, lai pateiktos Tev par Tavas taisnības priekšrakstiem.
63 Es esmu draugs visiem tiem, kas Tevi bīstas un kas pilda Tavas pavēles.
64 Zeme ir pilna, Kungs, Tavas žēlastības, māci man savus likumus!
65 Tu, Kungs, esi darījis labu savam kalpam pēc apsolījuma.
66 Māci man visu pareizi saprast un atzīt, jo es ticu Taviem baušļiem!
67 Es maldījos, pirms kļuvu pārbaudīts un pazemots, bet tagad es turu Tavu vārdu.
68 Tu esi mīlīgs un dari labu; māci man Tavus likumus!
69 Pārgalvji izdomājuši melus pret mani, bet es pildu Tavas pavēles no visas sirds.
70 Viņu sirds ir nejūtīga kā taukos ieaugusi, bet es priecājos par Taviem baušļiem.
71 Tas man bija par labu, ka mani pārbaudīja un pazemoja, lai es mācos Tavus likumus.
72 Tavas mutes norādījumi man ir labāki nekā veseli tūkstoši sudraba un zelta gabalu.
73 Tavas rokas mani radīja un vei-doja, dodi man gudrību, ka es mācos Tavus baušļus!
74 Kas Tevi bīstas, tie redzēs mani un priecāsies, jo es paļaujos uz Tavu vārdu.
75 Es zinu, Kungs, ka Tavas tiesas ir taisnas, un Tu pārbaudīji un pazemoji mani pēc savas uzticības.
76 Tava žēlastība lai mani iepriecina, kā Tu esi solījis savam kalpam!
77 Parādi man savu žēlastību, ka es varu dzīvot, jo Tava bauslība ir mans prieks.
78 Lepnie lai paliek kaunā, tie man uzbrūk ar meliem, bet es pārdomāju Tavas pavēles.
79 Lai man piegriežas visi, kas Tevi bīstas un kas pazīst un atzīst Tavas liecības.
80 Mana sirds lai stipri turas pie Taviem likumiem, ka es nepalieku kaunā.
81 Mana dvēsele ilgojas pēc Tavaspalīdzības, es paļaujos uz Taviem vārdiem.
82 Manas acis ilgojas pēc Taviem apsolījumiem, un tāpēc es nemitīgi jautāju; „Kad Tu mani iepriecināsi?“
83 Es esmu kļuvis kā ādas vīna trauks dūmos, tomēr es neaizmirstu Tavus likumus.
84 Cik Tavam kalpam vēl atlicis dienu ko dzīvot? Kad Tu turēsi tiesu pār maniem vajātājiem?
85 Pārgalvji man rok bedres, tie, kas nerīkojas pēc Taviem likumiem.
86 Visi Tavi baušļi ir patiesība! Mani vajā ar meliem. Palīdzi man!
87 Tie mani zemes virsū gandrīz jau iznīcināja, bet es neatstāju Tavas pavēles.
88 Uzturi mani dzīvu pēc Tavas žēlastības, tad es sekošu Tavas mutes liecībām!
89 Tavs vārds, Kungs, stāv nelokāmi debesīs uz mūžīgiem laikiem!
90 Tava patiesība un uzticība paliek uz radu radiem. Tu zemei esi licis pamatus, tā stāv stipri.
91 Pēc Taviem likumiem debess un zeme stāv vēl šodien, jo visas lietas Tev kalpo.
92 Ja Tava bauslība nebūtu bijusi mans prieks, es jau sen būtu aizgājis bojā savās bēdās.
93 Tavas pavēles es neaizmirsīšu ne māžam, jo ar tām Tu mani stiprināji un no jauna atdzīvināji.
94 Tavs es esmu, palīdzi man, jo es turos pie Taviem noteikumiem!
95 Bezdievji man uzglūn, lai mani iznīcinātu, bet es raugos uz Tavām liecībām.
96 Es redzēju, ka pat visām pilnīgām lietām ir gals, bet Tavi baušļi ne ar ko nav ierobežoti.
97 Cik Tava bauslība man ir mīļa! To es pārdomāju ik dienas.
98 Gudrāku par maniem ienaidniekiem mani dara Tavi baušļi, jo tie ir vienumēr pie manis.
99 Es esmu labāk izmācīts nekā visi mani skolotāji, jo Tavas liecības ir manu pārdomu priekšmets.
100 Es esmu gudrāks nekā vecie, jo es turu Tavas pavēles.
101 Es atturu savu kāju no ikviena ļauna soļa, lai pildītu Tavu vārdu.
102 Es neatkāpjos no Taviem notei-kumiem, jo Tu esi mani mācījis.
103 Cik saldi ir Tavi vārdi manai mutei, saldāki nekā medus manām lūpām!
104 No Tavām pavēlēm es mācos, tādēļ es ienīstu visus viltus ceļus.
105 Tavs vārds ir manu kāju spīdeklis un gaišums uz maniem ceļiem.
106 Es esmu zvērējis un arī pats stingri apņēmies palikt uzticīgs Tavu taisno tiesu rīkojumiem, un to es arī izpildīšu.
107 Es esmu ļoti nospiests, atspirdzini mani, Kungs, pēc Tava apsolījuma!
108 Lai Tev patīk manas mutes labprātīgie upuj-i, ak Kungs, māci man Tavas tiesas!
109 Mana dvēsele ir vienumēr nāves briesmās, tomēr es neaizmirstu Tavus baušļus.
110 Bezdievji liek man cilpas, bet es neatkāpjos no Tavām pavēlēm.
111 Tavas liecības ir mans mūžīgs ieguvums, jo tās ir mans sirdsprieks.
112 Es noskaņoju savu sirdi vienumēr pildīt Tavus likumus līdz galam.
113 Es ienīstu divkosīgos, bet es mīlu Tavus baušļus.
114 Tu esi patvērums un vairogs, es gaidu uz Tavu vārdu.
115 Atkāpieties no manis, jūs ļauna darītāji, es turēšu sava Dieva baušļus!
116 Uzturi mani pie dzīvības pēc sava vārda un neliec man ar manu cerību piedzīvot vilšanos un palikt kaunā!
117 Stiprini mani, lai es piedzīvotu palīdzību, un lai es tad turētos pie Taviem likumiem vienumēr.
118 Tu atmet visus, kas atkāpjas no Taviem baušļiem, jo viņu viltība ir meli bez jebkāda panākuma.
119 Tu atstum visus bezdievjus virs zemes kā sārņus, tādēļ es mīlu Tavas liecības.
120 Es tā bīstos no Tevis, ka šaušalas pāriet pār manām miesām, un man ir bail no Tavu tiesu sodiem.
121 Es turos arvienu pie patiesības un taisnības, nenododi mani manu apspiedēju rokās.
122 Iestājies par savu kalpu viņam par labu, ka lepnie pārgalvji nenodara man pāri un mani nenomāc!
123 Manas acis ilgojas pēc Tavas palīdzības un pēc Tavas taisnības pie-pildījuma.
124 Parādi žēlastību savam kalpam un māci man Tavus likumus!
125 Es esmu Tavs kalps, dodi man gudrību, ka es saprotu Tavas liecības!
126 Ir jau laiks, ka tas Kungs dara savu, jo viņi ir pārkāpuši Tavus baušļus.
127 Tādēļ es mīlu Tavus baušļus vairāk nekā zeltu, pat vairāk nekā šķīstu zeltu.
128 Tādēļ es turu visas Tavas pavēles par taisnām, es ienīstu ikvienu viltus ceļu.
129 Tavas liecības ir brīnišķīgas, tādēļ mana dvēsele turas pie tām.
130 Kad kļūst izprotami Tavi vārdi, tie apgaismo un dara vientiesīgos gudrus.
131 Es atdaru savu muti ilgās, jo es slāpstu pēc Taviem baušļiem.
132 Piegriezies man un esi man žēlīgs, kā Tu dari tiem, kas mīl Tavu vārdu!
133 Stiprini manus soļus ar savu vārdu, un lai ļaunums nevalda pār mani!
134 Atsvabini mani no cilvēku spaidiem, tad es pildīšu Tavas pavēles!
135 Apgaismo savu vaigu pār Tavu kalpu un māci man Tavus likumus!
136 Asaru upes izplūst no manām acīm, tādēļ ka daudzi netur Tavus baušļus.
137 Tu, Kungs, esi taisns, un taisnas ir Tavas tiesas.
138 Taisnībā Tu devi savas liecības un nelokāmā uzticībā.
139 Mani beidz nost manas kvēlās dusmas, tādēļ ka mani pretinieki aizmirst Tavus vārdus.
140 Tavs vārds ir visai skaidrs, Tavam kalpam tas ir mīļš.
141 Es esmu mazs un neievērots, bet lavas pavēles es neaizmirstu.
142 Tava taisnība ir mūžīga taisnība, un Tava bauslība ir patiesība.
143 Kad man uziet bēdas un ciešanas, tad Tavi baušļi ir mans prieks.
144 Tavu liecību taisnība ir mūžīga; liec man to saprast, tad es varēšu dzīvot!
145 Es saucu no visas sirds, paklausi mani, ak Kungs, es turēšu Tavus likumus!
146 Es piesaucu Tevi, palīdzi man! Es turēšu Tavas liecības!
147 Ar mazu gaismiņu es nāku, pēc palīga saukdams; es paļaujos uz Tavu vārdu.
148 Manas acis mostas agri, vēl pirms sardzes maiņas, lai pārdomātu Tavus vārdus.
149 Klausi manu balsi, Kungs, pēc savas žēlastības, iedves man jaunu dzīvību un atspirdzini mani pēc saviem noteikumiem!
150 Man laužas virsū ļaudis, kas dzenas pēc ļauna viltus, tie ir atkāpušies no Taviem baušļiem.
151 Bet Tu, Kungs, esi man tuvu, un visi Tavi baušļi ir patiesība.
152 Jau sen no Tavām liecībām man ir zināms, ka Tu tās esi devis uz mūžīgiem laikiem.
153 Uzlūko manu postu un glāb mani, jo es neaizmirstu Tavus baušļus!
154 Izved manu lietu un atsvabini mani, atspirdzini mani pēc saviem vārdiem!
155 Bezdievjiem paliek dvēseles glābšanas svētība sveša, jo viņi nerūpējas par Taviem likumiem.
156 Liela ir, Kungs, Tava žēlastība; atdzīvini mani no jauna pēc Taviem noteikumiem!
157 Daudz ir manu vajātāju un pretinieku, bet es neatkāpjos no Tavām liecībām.
158 Man sāp, kad es redzu atkritējus, ka viņi netur Tavus vārdus.
159 Redzi, es mīlu Tavas pavēles, piešķir man jaunu spirgtumu, Kungs, pēc Tavas žēlastības!
160 Visi Tavi vārdi ir patiesība, un mūžīgi paliek spēkā Tavi taisnie notei-kumi.
161 Augsti valdnieki mani bez iemesla vajā, bet mana sirds bīstas tikai no Tava vārda.
162 Es priecājos par Tavu vārdu kā tāds, kas iegūst lielu kaj-a laupījumu.
163 Es ienīstu melus, tie man ir 1 negantība, bet es mīlu Tavus baušļus.
164 Septiņreiz dienā es Tevi teicu par Tavas taisnības taisnajiem notei-kumiem.
165 Kas Tavu bauslību mīl, tiem ir liels miers, un tie nekur neklūp.
166 Es gaidu, ak Kungs, uz Tavu glābiņu un daru pēc Taviem baušļiem.
167 Mana dvēsele turas pie Tavām liecībām, un tās man ir no sirds mīļas.
168 Es sargu Tavas pavēles un liecī-bas, jo visi mani ceļi iz zināmi Tavā priekšā.
169 Manas vaimanas lai nāk, ak Kungs, Tava vaiga priekšā, —dodi man īstu sava vārda saprašanu!
170 Mana lūgšana lai nāk Tava vaiga priekšā, Kungs! Izglāb mani pēc sava apsolījuma!
171 Manas lūpas teiktin teiks Tavu slavu, jo Tu man māci savus likumus.
172 Mana mēle dziedās par Tavu solījumu, jo visi Tavi baušļi ir taisni.
173 Tava roka lai man palīdz, jo Tavas pavēles es esmu sev izraudzījis par savas dzīves vadītājām.
174 Es ilgojos pēc Tavas pestīšanas, ak Kungs, un Tava bauslība ir mans prieks.
175 Uzturi manu dvēseli, ka tā Tevi var slavēt, un Tavas tiesas lai man palīdz.
176 Es maldos kā pazudusi avs; tad nu meklē savu kalpu, jo es nekad neaizmirstu Tavus baušļus!
The Law of the Lord
1 Happy are those whose lives are faultless,
who live according to the law of the Lord.
2 Happy are those who follow his commands,
who obey him with all their heart.
3 They never do wrong;
they walk in the Lord's ways.
4 Lord, you have given us your laws
and told us to obey them faithfully.
5 How I hope that I shall be faithful
in keeping your instructions!
6 If I pay attention to all your commands,
then I will not be put to shame.
7 As I learn your righteous judgments,
I will praise you with a pure heart.
8 I will obey your laws;
never abandon me!
Obedience to the Law of the Lord
9 How can young people keep their lives pure?
By obeying your commands.
10 With all my heart I try to serve you;
keep me from disobeying your commandments.
11 I keep your law in my heart,
so that I will not sin against you.
12 I praise you, O Lord;
teach me your ways.
13 I will repeat aloud
all the laws you have given.
14 I delight in following your commands
more than in having great wealth.
15 I study your instructions;
I examine your teachings.
16 I take pleasure in your laws;
your commands I will not forget.
Happiness in the Law of the Lord
17 Be good to me, your servant,
so that I may live and obey your teachings.
18 Open my eyes, so that I may see
the wonderful truths in your law.
19 I am here on earth for just a little while;
do not hide your commands from me.
20 My heart aches with longing;
I want to know your judgments at all times.
21 You reprimand the proud;
cursed are those who disobey your commands.
22 Free me from their insults and scorn,
because I have kept your laws.
23 The rulers meet and plot against me,
but I will study your teachings.
24 Your instructions give me pleasure;
they are my advisers.
Determination to Obey the Law of the Lord
25 I lie defeated in the dust;
revive me, as you have promised.
26 I confessed all I have done, and you answered me;
teach me your ways.
27 Help me to understand your laws,
and I will meditate on your wonderful teachings.
28 I am overcome by sorrow;
strengthen me, as you have promised.
29 Keep me from going the wrong way,
and in your goodness teach me your law.
30 I have chosen to be obedient;
I have paid attention to your judgments.
31 I have followed your instructions, Lord;
don't let me be put to shame.
32 I will eagerly obey your commands,
because you will give me more understanding.
A Prayer for Understanding
33 Teach me, Lord, the meaning of your laws,
and I will obey them at all times.
34 Explain your law to me, and I will obey it;
I will keep it with all my heart.
35 Keep me obedient to your commandments,
because in them I find happiness.
36 Give me the desire to obey your laws
rather than to get rich.
37 Keep me from paying attention to what is worthless;
be good to me, as you have promised.
38 Keep your promise to me, your servant—
the promise you make to those who obey you.
39 Save me from the insults I fear;
how wonderful are your judgments!
40 I want to obey your commands;
give me new life, for you are righteous.
Trusting the Law of the Lord
41 Show me how much you love me, Lord,
and save me according to your promise.
42 Then I can answer those who insult me
because I trust in your word.
43 Enable me to speak the truth at all times,
because my hope is in your judgments.
44 I will always obey your law,
forever and ever.
45 I will live in perfect freedom,
because I try to obey your teachings.
46 I will announce your commands to kings
and I will not be ashamed.
47 I find pleasure in obeying your commands,
because I love them.
48 I respect and love your commandments;
I will meditate on your instructions.
Confidence in the Law of the Lord
49 Remember your promise to me, your servant;
it has given me hope.
50 Even in my suffering I was comforted
because your promise gave me life.
51 The proud are always scornful of me,
but I have not departed from your law.
52 I remember your judgments of long ago,
and they bring me comfort, O Lord.
53 When I see the wicked breaking your law,
I am filled with anger.
54 During my brief earthly life
I compose songs about your commands.
55 In the night I remember you, Lord,
and I think about your law.
56 I find my happiness
in obeying your commands.
Devotion to the Law of the Lord
57 You are all I want, O Lord;
I promise to obey your laws.
58 I ask you with all my heart
to have mercy on me, as you have promised!
59 I have considered my conduct,
and I promise to follow your instructions.
60 Without delay I hurry
to obey your commands.
61 The wicked have laid a trap for me,
but I do not forget your law.
62 In the middle of the night I wake up
to praise you for your righteous judgments.
63 I am a friend of all who serve you,
of all who obey your laws.
64 Lord, the earth is full of your constant love;
teach me your commandments.
The Value of the Law of the Lord
65 You have kept your promise, Lord,
and you are good to me, your servant.
66 Give me wisdom and knowledge,
because I trust in your commands.
67 Before you punished me, I used to go wrong,
but now I obey your word.
68 How good you are—how kind!
Teach me your commands.
69 The proud have told lies about me,
but with all my heart I obey your instructions.
70 They have no understanding,
but I find pleasure in your law.
71 My punishment was good for me,
because it made me learn your commands.
72 The law that you gave means more to me
than all the money in the world.
The Justice of the Law of the Lord
73 You created me, and you keep me safe;
give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws.
74 Those who honor you will be glad when they see me,
because I trust in your promise.
75 I know that your judgments are righteous, Lord,
and that you punished me because you are faithful.
76 Let your constant love comfort me,
as you have promised me, your servant.
77 Have mercy on me, and I will live
because I take pleasure in your law.
78 May the proud be ashamed for falsely accusing me;
as for me, I will meditate on your instructions.
79 May those who honor you come to me—
all those who know your commands.
80 May I perfectly obey your commandments
and be spared the shame of defeat.
A Prayer for Deliverance
81 I am worn out, Lord, waiting for you to save me;
I place my trust in your word.
82 My eyes are tired from watching for what you promised,
while I ask, “When will you help me?”
83 I am as useless as a discarded wineskin;
yet I have not forgotten your commands.
84 How much longer must I wait?
When will you punish those who persecute me?
85 The proud, who do not obey your law,
have dug pits to trap me.
86 Your commandments are all trustworthy;
people persecute me with lies—help me!
87 They have almost succeeded in killing me,
but I have not neglected your commands.
88 Because of your constant love be good to me,
so that I may obey your laws.
Faith in the Law of the Lord
89 Your word, O Lord, will last forever;
it is eternal in heaven.
90 Your faithfulness endures through all the ages;
you have set the earth in place, and it remains.
91 All things remain to this day because of your command,
because they are all your servants.
92 If your law had not been the source of my joy,
I would have died from my sufferings.
93 I will never neglect your instructions,
because by them you have kept me alive.
94 I am yours—save me!
I have tried to obey your commands.
95 The wicked are waiting to kill me,
but I will meditate on your laws.
96 I have learned that everything has limits;
but your commandment is perfect.
Love for the Law of the Lord
97 How I love your law!
I think about it all day long.
98 Your commandment is with me all the time
and makes me wiser than my enemies.
99 I understand more than all my teachers,
because I meditate on your instructions.
100 I have greater wisdom than those who are old,
because I obey your commands.
101 I have avoided all evil conduct,
because I want to obey your word.
102 I have not neglected your instructions,
because you yourself are my teacher.
103 How sweet is the taste of your instructions—
sweeter even than honey!
104 I gain wisdom from your laws,
and so I hate all bad conduct.
Light from the Law of the Lord
105 Your word is a lamp to guide me
and a light for my path.
106 I will keep my solemn promise
to obey your just instructions.
107 My sufferings, Lord, are terrible indeed;
keep me alive, as you have promised.
108 Accept my prayer of thanks, O Lord,
and teach me your commands.
109 I am always ready to risk my life;
I have not forgotten your law.
110 The wicked lay a trap for me,
but I have not disobeyed your commands.
111 Your commandments are my eternal possession;
they are the joy of my heart.
112 I have decided to obey your laws
until the day I die.
Safety in the Law of the Lord
113 I hate those who are not completely loyal to you,
but I love your law.
114 You are my defender and protector;
I put my hope in your promise.
115 Go away from me, you sinful people.
I will obey the commands of my God.
116 Give me strength, as you promised, and I shall live;
don't let me be disappointed in my hope!
117 Hold me, and I will be safe,
and I will always pay attention to your commands.
118 You reject everyone who disobeys your laws;
their deceitful schemes are useless.
119 You treat all the wicked like rubbish,
and so I love your instructions.
120 Because of you I am afraid;
I am filled with fear because of your judgments.
Obedience to the Law of the Lord
121 I have done what is right and good;
don't abandon me to my enemies!
122 Promise that you will help your servant;
don't let the arrogant oppress me!
123 My eyes are tired from watching for your saving help,
for the deliverance you promised.
124 Treat me according to your constant love,
and teach me your commands.
125 I am your servant; give me understanding,
so that I may know your teachings.
126 Lord, it is time for you to act,
because people are disobeying your law.
127 I love your commands more than gold,
more than the finest gold.
128 And so I follow all your instructions;
I hate all wrong ways.
Desire to Obey the Law of the Lord
129 Your teachings are wonderful;
I obey them with all my heart.
130 The explanation of your teachings gives light
and brings wisdom to the ignorant.
131 In my desire for your commands
I pant with open mouth.
132 Turn to me and have mercy on me
as you do on all those who love you.
133 As you have promised, keep me from falling;
don't let me be overcome by evil.
134 Save me from those who oppress me,
so that I may obey your commands.
135 Bless me with your presence
and teach me your laws.
136 My tears pour down like a river,
because people do not obey your law.
The Justice of the Law of the Lord
137 You are righteous, Lord,
and your laws are just.
138 The rules that you have given
are completely fair and right.
139 My anger burns in me like a fire,
because my enemies disregard your commands.
140 How certain your promise is!
How I love it!
141 I am unimportant and despised,
but I do not neglect your teachings.
142 Your righteousness will last forever,
and your law is always true.
143 I am filled with trouble and anxiety,
but your commandments bring me joy.
144 Your instructions are always just;
give me understanding, and I shall live.
A Prayer for Deliverance
145 With all my heart I call to you;
answer me, Lord, and I will obey your commands!
146 I call to you;
save me, and I will keep your laws.
147 Before sunrise I call to you for help;
I place my hope in your promise.
148 All night long I lie awake,
to meditate on your instructions.
149 Because your love is constant, hear me, O Lord;
show your mercy, and preserve my life!
150 My cruel persecutors are coming closer,
people who never keep your law.
151 But you are near to me, Lord,
and all your commands are permanent.
152 Long ago I learned about your instructions;
you made them to last forever.
A Plea for Help
153 Look at my suffering, and save me,
because I have not neglected your law.
154 Defend my cause, and set me free;
save me, as you have promised.
155 The wicked will not be saved,
for they do not obey your laws.
156 But your compassion, Lord, is great;
show your mercy and save me!
157 I have many enemies and oppressors,
but I do not fail to obey your laws.
158 When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust,
because they do not keep your commands.
159 See how I love your instructions, Lord.
Your love never changes, so save me!
160 The heart of your law is truth,
and all your righteous judgments are eternal.
Dedication to the Law of the Lord
161 Powerful people attack me unjustly,
but I respect your law.
162 How happy I am because of your promises—
as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.
163 I hate and detest all lies,
but I love your law.
164 Seven times each day I thank you
for your righteous judgments.
165 Those who love your law have perfect security,
and there is nothing that can make them fall.
166 I wait for you to save me, Lord,
and I do what you command.
167 I obey your teachings;
I love them with all my heart.
168 I obey your commands and your instructions;
you see everything I do.
A Prayer for Help
169 Let my cry for help reach you, Lord!
Give me understanding, as you have promised.
170 Listen to my prayer,
and save me according to your promise!
171 I will always praise you,
because you teach me your laws.
172 I will sing about your law,
because your commands are just.
173 Always be ready to help me,
because I follow your commands.
174 How I long for your saving help, O Lord!
I find happiness in your law.
175 Give me life, so that I may praise you;
may your instructions help me.
176 I wander about like a lost sheep;
so come and look for me, your servant,
because I have not neglected your laws.
