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!
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.
