Tehillim 119 תהילים קי״ט

Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Tora of the Lord.

Happy are they who keep his testimonies and seek him with the whole heart.

They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.

Thou hast commanded Thy precepts to be kept diligently.

O that my ways were directed to keep Thy statutes!

Then should I not be ashamed, when I observe all Thy commandments.

I shall give Thee thanks with uprightness of heart, when I learn Thy righteous judgments.

I will keep Thy statutes: O do not forsake me utterly.

Wherewith shall a young man keep his way pure? by guarding it according to Thy word.

With my whole heart I have sought Thee: O let me not wander from Thy commandments.

Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee.

Blessed art Thou, O Lord: teach me Thy statutes.

With my lips I have declared all the judgments of Thy mouth.

I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

I will meditate in Thy precepts, and observe Thy ways.

I will delight myself in Thy statutes: I will not forget Thy word.

Deal bountifully with Thy servant, that I may live, and keep Thy word.

Open Thou my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy Tora.

I am a stranger on the earth: do not hide Thy commandments from me.

My soul is consumed with the longing that it has to Thy judgments at all times.

Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, who wander from Thy commandments.

Remove insult and contempt from me; for I have kept Thy testimonies.

Princes also did sit and speak against me: but Thy servant did meditate on Thy statutes.

Thy testimonies also are my delight; they are my counsellors.

My soul cleaves to the dust: revive me according to Thy word.

I have declared my ways, and Thou didst hear me: teach me Thy statutes.

Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts: so I shall talk of Thy wondrous works.

My soul melts away for heaviness: strengthen me according to Thy word.

Remove from me the way of falsehood: and graciously bestow Thy Tora upon me.

I have chosen the way of truth: Thy judgments have I laid before me.

I have held fast to Thy testimonies: O Lord, put me not to shame.

I will run the way of Thy commandments, for therein Thou dost enlarge my heart.

Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes; and I shall keep it to the end.

Give me understanding, and I shall keep Thy Tora; and I shall observe it with my whole heart.

Make me to go in the path of Thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

Incline my heart to Thy testimonies, and not to unjust gain.

Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity; and give me life in Thy way.

Confirm to Thy servant Thy word, which relates to the fear of Thee.

Turn away my insult which I fear: for Thy judgments are good.

Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts: give me life in Thy righteousness.

And let Thy promises of steadfast love come to pass for me, O Lord; even Thy salvation; according to Thy word.

So shall I have wherewith to answer him who insults me: for I trust in Thy word.

And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in Thy judgments.

So shall I keep Thy Tora continually for ever and ever.

And I will walk at liberty: for I seek Thy precepts.

I will also speak of Thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed.

And I will delight myself in Thy commandments, which I have loved.

My hands also will I lift up to Thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate on Thy statutes.

Remember the word to Thy servant, whereby Thou hast given me hope.

This is my comfort in my affliction: for Thy word has revived me.

The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet I have not declined from Thy Tora.

When I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord, I took comfort.

Horror has taken hold of me because of the wicked who forsake Thy Tora.

Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

I have remembered Thy name, O Lord, in the night, and have kept Thy Tora.

This was my lot, because I kept Thy precepts.

The Lord is my portion: I have said that I would keep Thy words.

I entreated Thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful to me according to Thy word.

I thought on my ways, and turned my feet to Thy testimonies.

I made haste, and delayed not to keep Thy commandments.

Bands of wicked men have robbed me: but I have not forgotten Thy Tora.

At midnight I will rise to give thanks to Thee because of Thy righteous judgments.

I am a companion of all those who fear Thee, and of those who keep Thy precepts.

The earth, O Lord, is full of Thy steadfast love: teach me Thy statutes.

Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O Lord, according to Thy word.

Teach me good discernment and knowledge: for I have believed Thy commandments.

Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now I observe Thy word.

Thou art good, and doest good; teach me Thy statutes.

The proud have smeared me with a lie: but I will keep Thy precepts with my whole heart.

Their heart is gross like fat, but I delight in Thy Tora.

It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn Thy statutes.

The Tora of Thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.

Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn Thy commandments.

They who fear Thee will see me and be glad, because I have hoped in Thy word.

I know, O Lord, that Thy judgments are right, and that in faithfulness Thou has afflicted me.

Let Thy steadfast love be my comfort, according to Thy word to Thy servant.

Let Thy mercies come to me, that I may live: for Thy Tora is my delight.

Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me with guile: but I will meditate on Thy precepts.

Let those who fear Thee turn to me, and those who have known Thy testimonies.

Let my heart be sound in Thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.

My soul faints for Thy salvation: I hope in Thy word.

My eyes fail with longing for Thy word, saying, When wilt Thou comfort me?

For I am become like a wineskin in the smoke; yet I do not forget Thy statutes.

How many are the days of Thy servant? when wilt Thou execute judgment on those who persecute me?

The proud have dug pits for me, which are not according to Thy Tora.

All Thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help Thou me.

They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not Thy precepts.

In Thy steadfast love spare my life; so I shall keep the testimony of Thy mouth.

For ever, O Lord; Thy word stands fast in the heavens.

Thy faithfulness endures to all generations: Thou hast established the earth, and it stands firm.

They continue this day according to Thy ordinances: for all are Thy servants.

Unless Thy Tora had been my delights, I should have perished in my affliction.

I will never forget Thy precepts: for with them Thou hast given me life.

I am Thine, save me; for I have sought Thy precepts.

The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider Thy testimonies.

I have seen an end of every purpose: but Thy commandment is exceedingly broad.

O how I love Thy Tora! it is my meditation all the day.

Thy commandments make me wiser than my enemies: for they are ever with me.

I have more understanding than all my teachers: for Thy testimonies are my meditation.

I understand more than the elders, because I keep Thy precepts.

I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep Thy word.

I have not departed from Thy judgments: for Thou hast taught me.

How sweet are Thy words to my palate! sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Through Thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep Thy righteous judgments.

I am afflicted very much: revive me, O Lord, according to Thy word.

Accept I beseech Thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me Thy ordinances.

My soul is continually in my hand: yet I have not forgotten Thy Tora.

The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I have not strayed from Thy precepts.

Thy testimonies I have taken as a heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

I have inclined my heart to perform Thy statutes always, to the end.

I hate men of vain thoughts: but Thy Tora I love.

Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in Thy word.

Depart from me, you evildoers: for I will keep commandments of my God.

Uphold me according to Thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

Hold me up, and I shall be safe: and I will watch Thy statutes continually,

Thou hast trodden down all those who stray from Thy statutes: for their deceit is vain.

Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love Thy testimonies.

My flesh shudders for fear of Thee; and I am afraid of Thy judgments.

I have done justice and righteousness: leave me not to my oppressors.

Be surety for Thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

My eyes fail with watching for Thy salvation, and for the word of Thy righteousness.

Deal with Thy servant according to Thy steadfast love, and teach me Thy statutes.

I am Thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know Thy testimonies.

It is time to act for the Lord: they have made void Thy Tora.

Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

Therefore I esteem all Thy precepts to be entirely right; and I have loathed every false way.

Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore my soul keeps them.

The unfolding of Thy words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

With open mouth I pant: because I long for Thy commandments.

Look upon me, and be gracious unto me, as is Thy wont towards those who love Thy name.

Order my steps in Thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

Deliver me from the oppression of man: and I will keep Thy precepts.

Make Thy face to shine upon Thy servant; and teach me Thy statutes.

Rivers of water run down from my eyes, because they do not keep Thy Tora.

Righteous art Thou, O Lord and upright are Thy judgments.

Thou hast commanded Thy testimonies in righteousness and in great faithfulness.

My zeal consumes me, because my enemies have forgotten Thy words.

Thy word is very pure: therefore Thy servant loves it.

I am small and despised: yet I do not forget Thy precepts.

Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Thy Tora is truth.

Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me: yet Thy commandments are my delights.

Thy testimonies are righteous forever: give me understanding, and I shall live.

I cry with my whole heart; answer me, O Lord: I will keep Thy statutes.

I cry to Thee; save me, and I shall keep Thy testimonies.

I rise before dawn, and I cry out: my hope is in Thy word.

My eyes open before the night watches, that I may meditate on Thy saying.

Hear my voice according to Thy steadfast love: O Lord, revive me according to Thy judgment.

Those who follow after mischief draw near: they are far from Thy Tora.

Thou art near, O Lord; and all Thy commandments are truth.

Concerning Thy testimonies, I have known of old that Thou hast founded them forever.

Consider my affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget Thy Tora.

Plead my cause, and deliver me: give me life according to Thy word.

Salvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not Thy statutes.

Great are Thy compassions, O Lord: give me life as is Thy wont.

Many are my persecutors and my enemies; yet I do not decline from Thy testimonies.

I behold transgressors, and I am grieved; because they keep not Thy saying,

Consider how I love Thy precepts: revive me, O Lord, according to Thy steadfast love.

The sum of Thy word is truth: and every one of Thy righteous judgments endures for ever.

Princes have persecuted me without cause: but my heart stands in awe of Thy word.

I rejoice at Thy word, like one who finds great spoil.

I hate and abhor lying: but Thy Tora I love.

Seven times a day I praise Thee because of Thy righteous judgments.

Great peace have they who love Thy Tora: and nothing can make them stumble.

Lord, I have hoped for Thy salvation, and I have done Thy commandments.

My soul has kept Thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.

I have kept Thy precepts and Thy testimonies: for all my ways are before Thee.

Let my cry come before Thee, O Lord: give me understanding according to Thy word.

Let my supplication come before Thee: deliver me according to Thy word.

My lips shall utter praise, for Thou hast taught me Thy statutes.

My tongue shall sing of Thy word: for all Thy commandments are just.

Let Thy hand help me; for I have chosen Thy precepts.

I long for Thy salvation, O Lord; and Thy law is my delight.

Let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee; and let Thy judgment help me.

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek out Thy servant; for I do not forget Thy commandments.