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ALEPH

Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,
who walk according to Yahweh’s law.
^[2] Blessed are those who keep his statutes,
who seek him with their whole heart.
^[3] Yes, they do nothing wrong.
They walk in his ways.
^[4] You have commanded your precepts,
that we should fully obey them.
^[5] Oh that my ways were steadfast
to obey your statutes!
^[6] Then I wouldn’t be disappointed,
when I consider all of your commandments.
^[7] I will give thanks to you with uprightness of heart,
when I learn your righteous judgments.
^[8] I will observe your statutes.
Don’t utterly forsake me. ^[9]

BETH

How can a young man keep his way pure?
By living according to your word.
^[10] With my whole heart I have sought you.
Don’t let me wander from your commandments.
^[11] I have hidden your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.
^[12] Blessed are you, Yahweh.
Teach me your statutes.
^[13] With my lips,
I have declared all the ordinances of your mouth.
^[14] I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies,
as much as in all riches.
^[15] I will meditate on your precepts,
and consider your ways.
^[16] I will delight myself in your statutes.
I will not forget your word. ^[17]

GIMEL

Do good to your servant.
I will live and I will obey your word.
^[18] Open my eyes,
that I may see wondrous things out of your law.
^[19] I am a stranger on the earth.
Don’t hide your commandments from me.
^[20] My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times.
^[21] You have rebuked the proud who are cursed,
who wander from your commandments.
^[22] Take reproach and contempt away from me,
for I have kept your statutes.
^[23] Though princes sit and slander me,
your servant will meditate on your statutes.
^[24] Indeed your statutes are my delight,
and my counselors. ^[25]

DALETH

My soul is laid low in the dust.
Revive me according to your word!
^[26] I declared my ways, and you answered me.
Teach me your statutes.
^[27] Let me understand the teaching of your precepts!
Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.
^[28] My soul is weary with sorrow;
strengthen me according to your word.
^[29] Keep me from the way of deceit.
Grant me your law graciously!
^[30] I have chosen the way of truth.
I have set your ordinances before me.
^[31] I cling to your statutes, Yahweh.
Don’t let me be disappointed.
^[32] I run in the path of your commandments,
for you have set my heart free. ^[33]

HE

Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes.
I will keep them to the end.
^[34] Give me understanding, and I will keep your law.
Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.
^[35] Direct me in the path of your commandments,
for I delight in them.
^[36] Turn my heart toward your statutes,
not toward selfish gain.
^[37] Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things.
Revive me in your ways.
^[38] Fulfill your promise to your servant,
that you may be feared.
^[39] Take away my disgrace that I dread,
for your ordinances are good.
^[40] Behold, I long for your precepts!
Revive me in your righteousness. ^[41]

VAV

Let your loving kindness also come to me, Yahweh,
your salvation, according to your word.
^[42] So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me,
for I trust in your word.
^[43] Don’t snatch the word of truth out of my mouth,
for I put my hope in your ordinances.
^[44] So I will obey your law continually,
forever and ever.
^[45] I will walk in liberty,
for I have sought your precepts.
^[46] I will also speak of your statutes before kings,
and will not be disappointed.
^[47] I will delight myself in your commandments,
because I love them.
^[48] I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love.
I will meditate on your statutes. ^[49]

ZAYIN

Remember your word to your servant,
because you gave me hope.
^[50] This is my comfort in my affliction,
for your word has revived me.
^[51] The arrogant mock me excessively,
but I don’t swerve from your law.
^[52] I remember your ordinances of old, Yahweh,
and have comforted myself.
^[53] Indignation has taken hold on me,
because of the wicked who forsake your law.
^[54] Your statutes have been my songs
in the house where I live.
^[55] I have remembered your name, Yahweh, in the night,
and I obey your law.
^[56] This is my way,
that I keep your precepts. ^[57]

HETH

Yahweh is my portion.
I promised to obey your words.
^[58] I sought your favor with my whole heart.
Be merciful to me according to your word.
^[59] I considered my ways,
and turned my steps to your statutes.
^[60] I will hurry, and not delay,
to obey your commandments.
^[61] The ropes of the wicked bind me,
but I won’t forget your law.
^[62] At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you,
because of your righteous ordinances.
^[63] I am a friend of all those who fear you,
of those who observe your precepts.
^[64] The earth is full of your loving kindness, Yahweh.
Teach me your statutes. ^[65]

TETH

You have treated your servant well,
according to your word, Yahweh.
^[66] Teach me good judgment and knowledge,
for I believe in your commandments.
^[67] Before I was afflicted, I went astray;
but now I observe your word.
^[68] You are good, and do good.
Teach me your statutes.
^[69] The proud have smeared a lie upon me.
With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts.
^[70] Their heart is as callous as the fat,
but I delight in your law.
^[71] It is good for me that I have been afflicted,
that I may learn your statutes.
^[72] The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. ^[73]

YODH

Your hands have made me and formed me.
Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.
^[74] Those who fear you will see me and be glad,
because I have put my hope in your word.
^[75] Yahweh, I know that your judgments are righteous,
that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
^[76] Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort,
according to your word to your servant.
^[77] Let your tender mercies come to me, that I may live;
for your law is my delight.
^[78] Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully.
I will meditate on your precepts.
^[79] Let those who fear you turn to me.
They will know your statutes.
^[80] Let my heart be blameless toward your decrees,
that I may not be disappointed. ^[81]

KAPF

My soul faints for your salvation.
I hope in your word.
^[82] My eyes fail for your word.
I say, “When will you comfort me?”
^[83] For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke.
I don’t forget your statutes.
^[84] How many are the days of your servant?
When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?
^[85] The proud have dug pits for me,
contrary to your law.
^[86] All of your commandments are faithful.
They persecute me wrongfully.
Help me!
^[87] They had almost wiped me from the earth,
but I didn’t forsake your precepts.
^[88] Preserve my life according to your loving kindness,
so I will obey the statutes of your mouth. ^[89]

LAMEDH

Yahweh, your word is settled in heaven forever.
^[90] Your faithfulness is to all generations.
You have established the earth, and it remains.
^[91] Your laws remain to this day,
for all things serve you.
^[92] Unless your law had been my delight,
I would have perished in my affliction.
^[93] I will never forget your precepts,
for with them, you have revived me.
^[94] I am yours.
Save me, for I have sought your precepts.
^[95] The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me.
I will consider your statutes.
^[96] I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but your commands are boundless. ^[97]

MEM

How I love your law!
It is my meditation all day.
^[98] Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies,
for your commandments are always with me.
^[99] I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for your testimonies are my meditation.
^[100] I understand more than the aged,
because I have kept your precepts.
^[101] I have kept my feet from every evil way,
that I might observe your word.
^[102] I have not turned away from your ordinances,
for you have taught me.
^[103] How sweet are your promises to my taste,
more than honey to my mouth!
^[104] Through your precepts, I get understanding;
therefore I hate every false way. ^[105]

NUN

Your word is a lamp to my feet,
and a light for my path.
^[106] I have sworn, and have confirmed it,
that I will obey your righteous ordinances.
^[107] I am afflicted very much.
Revive me, Yahweh, according to your word.
^[108] Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth.
Yahweh, teach me your ordinances.
^[109] My soul is continually in my hand,
yet I won’t forget your law.
^[110] The wicked have laid a snare for me,
yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.
^[111] I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever,
for they are the joy of my heart.
^[112] I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever,
even to the end. ^[113]

SAMEKH

I hate double-minded men,
but I love your law.
^[114] You are my hiding place and my shield.
I hope in your word.
^[115] Depart from me, you evildoers,
that I may keep the commandments of my God.
^[116] Uphold me according to your word, that I may live.
Let me not be ashamed of my hope.
^[117] Hold me up, and I will be safe,
and will have respect for your statutes continually.
^[118] You reject all those who stray from your statutes,
for their deceit is in vain.
^[119] You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross.
Therefore I love your testimonies.
^[120] My flesh trembles for fear of you.
I am afraid of your judgments. ^[121]

AYIN

I have done what is just and righteous.
Don’t leave me to my oppressors.
^[122] Ensure your servant’s well-being.
Don’t let the proud oppress me.
^[123] My eyes fail looking for your salvation,
for your righteous word.
^[124] Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness.
Teach me your statutes.
^[125] I am your servant. Give me understanding,
that I may know your testimonies.
^[126] It is time to act, Yahweh,
for they break your law.
^[127] Therefore I love your commandments more than gold,
yes, more than pure gold.
^[128] Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right.
I hate every false way. ^[129]

PE

Your testimonies are wonderful,
therefore my soul keeps them.
^[130] The entrance of your words gives light.
It gives understanding to the simple.
^[131] I opened my mouth wide and panted,
for I longed for your commandments.
^[132] Turn to me, and have mercy on me,
as you always do to those who love your name.
^[133] Establish my footsteps in your word.
Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.
^[134] Redeem me from the oppression of man,
so I will observe your precepts.
^[135] Make your face shine on your servant.
Teach me your statutes.
^[136] Streams of tears run down my eyes,
because they don’t observe your law. ^[137]

TZADHE

You are righteous, Yahweh.
Your judgments are upright.
^[138] You have commanded your statutes in righteousness.
They are fully trustworthy.
^[139] My zeal wears me out,
because my enemies ignore your words.
^[140] Your promises have been thoroughly tested,
and your servant loves them.
^[141] I am small and despised.
I don’t forget your precepts.
^[142] Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness.
Your law is truth.
^[143] Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me.
Your commandments are my delight.
^[144] Your testimonies are righteous forever.
Give me understanding, that I may live. ^[145]

QOPH

I have called with my whole heart.
Answer me, Yahweh!
I will keep your statutes.
^[146] I have called to you. Save me!
I will obey your statutes.
^[147] I rise before dawn and cry for help.
I put my hope in your words.
^[148] My eyes stay open through the night watches,
that I might meditate on your word.
^[149] Hear my voice according to your loving kindness.
Revive me, Yahweh, according to your ordinances.
^[150] They draw near who follow after wickedness.
They are far from your law.
^[151] You are near, Yahweh.
All your commandments are truth.
^[152] Of old I have known from your testimonies,
that you have founded them forever. ^[153]

RESH

Consider my affliction, and deliver me,
for I don’t forget your law.
^[154] Plead my cause, and redeem me!
Revive me according to your promise.
^[155] Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they don’t seek your statutes.
^[156] Great are your tender mercies, Yahweh.
Revive me according to your ordinances.
^[157] Many are my persecutors and my adversaries.
I haven’t swerved from your testimonies.
^[158] I look at the faithless with loathing,
because they don’t observe your word.
^[159] Consider how I love your precepts.
Revive me, Yahweh, according to your loving kindness.
^[160] All of your words are truth.
Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. ^[161]

SIN AND SHIN

Princes have persecuted me without a cause,
but my heart stands in awe of your words.
^[162] I rejoice at your word,
as one who finds great plunder.
^[163] I hate and abhor falsehood.
I love your law.
^[164] Seven times a day, I praise you,
because of your righteous ordinances.
^[165] Those who love your law have great peace.
Nothing causes them to stumble.
^[166] I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh.
I have done your commandments.
^[167] My soul has observed your testimonies.
I love them exceedingly.
^[168] I have obeyed your precepts and your testimonies,
for all my ways are before you. ^[169]

TAV

Let my cry come before you, Yahweh.
Give me understanding according to your word.
^[170] Let my supplication come before you.
Deliver me according to your word.
^[171] Let my lips utter praise,
for you teach me your statutes.
^[172] Let my tongue sing of your word,
for all your commandments are righteousness.
^[173] Let your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen your precepts.
^[174] I have longed for your salvation, Yahweh.
Your law is my delight.
^[175] Let my soul live, that I may praise you.
Let your ordinances help me.
^[176] I have gone astray like a lost sheep.
Seek your servant, for I don’t forget your commandments.

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ALEPH

BlessedH835 [are] the undefiledH8549 in the way,H1870 who walkH1980(QalActPtc) in the lawH8451 of the Lord.H3068 ^[2] BlessedH835 [are] they that keepH5341(QalActPtc) his testimonies,H5713 [and that] seekH1875(QalImpf) him with the whole heart.H3820 ^[3] They also doH6466(QalPerf) no iniquity:H5766 they walkH1980(QalPerf) in his ways.H1870 ^[4] Thou hast commandedH6680(PielPerf) [us] to keepH8104(QalInf) thy preceptsH6490 diligently.H3966 ^[5] O thatH305 my waysH1870 were directedH3559(NiphImpf) to keepH8104(QalInf) thy statutes!H2706 ^[6] Then shall I not be ashamed,H954(QalImpf) when I have respectH5027(HiphInf) unto all thy commandments.H4687 ^[7] I will praiseH3034(HiphImpf) thee with uprightnessH3476 of heart,H3824 when I shall have learnedH3925(QalInf) thy righteousH6664 judgments.H4941 ^[8] I will keepH8104(QalImpf) thy statutes:H2706 O forsakeH5800(QalImpf) me not utterly.H3966 ^[9]

BETH

Wherewithal shall a young manH5288 cleanseH2135(PielImpf) his way?H734 by taking heedH8104(QalInf) [thereto] according to thy word.H1697 ^[10] With my whole heartH3820 have I soughtH1875(QalPerf) thee: O let me not wanderH7686(HiphImpf) from thy commandments.H4687 ^[11] Thy wordH565 have I hidH6845(QalPerf) in mine heart,H3820 that I might not sinH2398(QalImpf) against thee. ^[12] BlessedH1288(QalPasPtc) [art] thou, O Lord:H3068 teachH3925(PielImpv) me thy statutes.H2706 ^[13] With my lipsH8193 have I declaredH5608(PielPerf) all the judgmentsH4941 of thy mouth.H6310 ^[14] I have rejoicedH7797(QalPerf) in the wayH1870 of thy testimonies,H5715 as [much as] inH5921 all riches.H1952 ^[15] I will meditateH7878(QalImpf) in thy precepts,H6490 and have respectH5027(HiphImpf) unto thy ways.H734 ^[16] I will delightH8173(HippImpf) myself in thy statutes:H2708 I will not forgetH7911(QalImpf) thy word.H1697 ^[17]

GIMEL

Deal bountifullyH1580(QalImpv) with thy servant,H5650 [that] I may live,H2421(QalImpf) and keepH8104(QalImpf) thy word.H1697 ^[18] OpenH1540(PielImpv) thou mine eyes,H5869 that I may beholdH5027(HiphImpf) wondrous thingsH6381(NiphPtc) out of thy law.H8451 ^[19] I [am] a strangerH1616 in the earth:H776 hideH5641(HiphImpf) not thy commandmentsH4687 from me. ^[20] My soulH5315 breakethH1638(QalPerf) for the longingH8375 [that it hath] unto thy judgmentsH4941 at all times.H6256 ^[21] Thou hast rebukedH1605(QalPerf) the proudH2086 [that are] cursed,H779(QalPasPtc) which do errH7686(QalActPtc) from thy commandments.H4687 ^[22] RemoveH1556(QalImpv) from me reproachH2781 and contempt;H937 for I have keptH5341(QalPerf) thy testimonies.H5713 ^[23] PrincesH8269 also did sitH3427(QalPerf) [and] speakH1696(NiphPerf) against me: [but] thy servantH5650 did meditateH7878(QalImpf) in thy statutes.H2706 ^[24] Thy testimoniesH5713 also [are] my delightH8191 [and] my counsellors.H582 ^[25]

DALETH

My soulH5315 cleavethH1692(QalPerf) unto the dust:H6083 quickenH2421(PielImpv) thou me according to thy word.H1697 ^[26] I have declaredH5608(PielPerf) my ways,H1870 and thou heardestH6030(QalImpf) me: teachH3925(PielImpv) me thy statutes.H2706 ^[27] Make me to understandH995(HiphImpv) the wayH1870 of thy precepts:H6490 so shall I talkH7878(QalImpf) of thy wondrous works.H6381(NiphPtc) ^[28] My soulH5315 meltethH1811(QalPerf) for heaviness:H8424 strengthenH6965(PielImpv) thou me according unto thy word.H1697 ^[29] RemoveH5493(HiphImpv) from me the wayH1870 of lying:H8267 and grant me thy lawH8451 graciously.H2603(QalImpv) ^[30] I have chosenH977(QalPerf) the wayH1870 of truth:H530 thy judgmentsH4941 have I laidH7737(PielPerf) [before me]. ^[31] I have stuckH1692(QalPerf) unto thy testimonies:H5715 O Lord,H3068 put me not to shame.H954(HiphImpf) ^[32] I will runH7323(QalImpf) the wayH1870 of thy commandments,H4687 when thou shalt enlargeH7337(HiphImpf) my heart.H3820 ^[33]

HE

TeachH3384(HiphImpv) me, O Lord,H3068 the wayH1870 of thy statutes;H2706 and I shall keepH5341(QalImpf) it [unto] the end.H6118 ^[34] Give me understanding,H995(HiphImpv) and I shall keepH5341(QalImpf) thy law;H8451 yea, I shall observeH8104(QalImpf) it with [my] whole heart.H3820 ^[35] Make me to goH1869(HiphImpv) in the pathH5410 of thy commandments;H4687 for therein do I delight.H2654(QalPerf) ^[36] InclineH5186(HiphImpv) my heartH3820 unto thy testimonies,H5715 and not to covetousness.H1215 ^[37] Turn awayH5674(HiphImpv) mine eyesH5869 from beholdingH7200(QalInf) vanity;H7723 [and] quickenH2421(PielImpv) thou me in thy way.H1870 ^[38] StablishH6965(HiphImpv) thy wordH565 unto thy servant,H5650 who [is devoted] to thy fear.H3374 ^[39] Turn awayH5674(HiphImpv) my reproachH2781 which I fear:H3025(QalPerf) for thy judgmentsH4941 [are] good.H2896 ^[40] Behold, I have longedH8373(QalPerf) after thy precepts:H6490 quickenH2421(PielImpv) me in thy righteousness.H6666 ^[41]

VAU

Let thy merciesH2617 comeH935(QalImpf) also unto me, O Lord,H3068 [even] thy salvation,H8668 according to thy word.H565 ^[42] So shall I have wherewithH1697 to answerH6030(QalImpf) him that reproachethH2778(QalActPtc) me: for I trustH982(QalPerf) in thy word.H1697 ^[43] And takeH5337(HiphImpf) not the wordH1697 of truthH571 utterlyH3966 out of my mouth;H6310 for I have hopedH3176(PielPerf) in thy judgments.H4941 ^[44] So shall I keepH8104(QalImpf) thy lawH8451 continuallyH8548 for everH5769 and ever.H5703 ^[45] And I will walkH1980(HithImpf) at liberty:H7342 for I seekH1875(QalPerf) thy precepts.H6490 ^[46] I will speakH1696(PielImpf) of thy testimoniesH5713 also before kings,H4428 and will not be ashamed.H954(QalImpf) ^[47] And I will delightH8173(HippImpf) myself in thy commandments,H4687 which I have loved.H157(QalPerf) ^[48] My handsH3709 also will I lift upH5375(QalImpf) unto thy commandments,H4687 which I have loved;H157(QalPerf) and I will meditateH7878(QalImpf) in thy statutes.H2706 ^[49]

ZAIN

RememberH2142(QalImpv) the wordH1697 unto thy servant,H5650 upon which thou hast caused me to hope.H3176(PielPerf) ^[50] This [is] my comfortH5165 in my affliction:H6040 for thy wordH565 hath quickenedH2421(PielPerf) me. ^[51] The proudH2086 have had me greatlyH3966 in derision:H3887(HiphPerf) [yet] have I not declinedH5186(QalPerf) from thy law.H8451 ^[52] I rememberedH2142(QalPerf) thy judgmentsH4941 of old,H5769 O Lord;H3068 and have comfortedH5162(HithImpf) myself. ^[53] HorrorH2152 hath taken holdH270(QalPerf) upon me because of the wickedH7563 that forsakeH5800(QalActPtc) thy law.H8451 ^[54] Thy statutesH2706 have been my songsH2158 in the houseH1004 of my pilgrimage.H4033 ^[55] I have rememberedH2142(QalPerf) thy name,H8034 O Lord,H3068 in the night,H3915 and have keptH8104(QalImpf) thy law.H8451 ^[56] This I had, because I keptH5341(QalPerf) thy precepts.H6490 ^[57]

CHETH

[Thou art] my portion,H2506 O Lord:H3068 I have saidH559(QalPerf) that I would keepH8104(QalInf) thy words.H1697 ^[58] I intreatedH2470(PielPerf) thy favourH6440 with [my] whole heart:H3820 be mercifulH2603(QalImpv) unto me according to thy word.H565 ^[59] I thoughtH2803(PielPerf) on my ways,H1870 and turnedH7725(HiphImpf) my feetH7272 unto thy testimonies.H5713 ^[60] I made haste,H2363(QalPerf) and delayedH4102(HippPerf) not to keepH8104(QalInf) thy commandments.H4687 ^[61] The bandsH2256 of the wickedH7563 have robbedH5749(PielPerf) me: [but] I have not forgottenH7911(QalPerf) thy law.H8451 ^[62] At midnightH2676 I will riseH6965(QalImpf) to give thanksH3034(HiphInf) unto thee because of thy righteousH6664 judgments.H4941 ^[63] I [am] a companionH2270 of all [them] that fearH3372(QalPerf) thee, and of them that keepH8104(QalActPtc) thy precepts.H6490 ^[64] The earth,H776 O Lord,H3068 is fullH4390(QalPerf) of thy mercy:H2617 teachH3925(PielImpv) me thy statutes.H2706 ^[65]

TETH

Thou hast dealtH6213(QalPerf) wellH2896 with thy servant,H5650 O Lord,H3068 according unto thy word.H1697 ^[66] TeachH3925(PielImpv) me goodH2898 judgmentH2940 and knowledge:H1847 for I have believedH539(HiphPerf) thy commandments.H4687 ^[67] Before I was afflictedH6031(QalImpf) I went astray:H7683(QalActPtc) but now have I keptH8104(QalPerf) thy word.H565 ^[68] Thou [art] good,H2896 and doest good;H2895(HiphPtc) teachH3925(PielImpv) me thy statutes.H2706 ^[69] The proudH2086 have forgedH2950(QalPerf) a lieH8267 against me: [but] I will keepH5341(QalImpf) thy preceptsH6490 with [my] whole heart.H3820 ^[70] Their heartH3820 is as fatH2954(QalPerf) as grease;H2459 [but] I delightH8173(PilpPerf) in thy law.H8451 ^[71] [It is] goodH2896 for me that I have been afflicted;H6031(PualPerf) that I might learnH3925(QalImpf) thy statutes.H2706 ^[72] The lawH8451 of thy mouthH6310 [is] betterH2896 unto me than thousandsH505 of goldH2091 and silver.H3701 ^[73]

JOD

Thy handsH3027 have madeH6213(QalPerf) me and fashionedH3559(PoleImpf) me: give me understanding,H995(HiphImpv) that I may learnH3925(QalImpf) thy commandments.H4687 ^[74] They that fearH3373 thee will be gladH8055(QalImpf) when they seeH7200(QalImpf) me; because I have hopedH3176(PielPerf) in thy word.H1697 ^[75] I know,H3045(QalPerf) O Lord,H3068 that thy judgmentsH4941 [are] right,H6664 and [that] thou in faithfulnessH530 hast afflictedH6031(PielPerf) me. ^[76] Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindnessH2617 be for my comfort,H5162(PielInf) according to thy wordH565 unto thy servant.H5650 ^[77] Let thy tender merciesH7356 comeH935(QalImpf) unto me, that I may live:H2421(QalImpf) for thy lawH8451 [is] my delight.H8191 ^[78] Let the proudH2086 be ashamed;H954(QalImpf) for they dealt perverselyH5791(PielPerf) with me without a cause:H8267 [but] I will meditateH7878(QalImpf) in thy precepts.H6490 ^[79] Let those that fearH3373 thee turnH7725(QalImpf) unto me, and those that have knownH3045(QalActPtc/Qere) thy testimonies.H5713 ^[80] Let my heartH3820 be soundH8549 in thy statutes;H2706 that I be not ashamed.H954(QalImpf) ^[81]

CAPH

My soulH5315 faintethH3615(QalPerf) for thy salvation:H8668 [but] I hopeH3176(PielPerf) in thy word.H1697 ^[82] Mine eyesH5869 failH3615(QalPerf) for thy word,H565 saying,H559(QalInf) When wilt thou comfortH5162(PielImpf) me? ^[83] For I am become like a bottleH4997 in the smoke;H7008 [yet] do I not forgetH7911(QalPerf) thy statutes.H2706 ^[84] How many [are] the daysH3117 of thy servant?H5650 when wilt thou executeH6213(QalImpf) judgmentH4941 on them that persecuteH7291(QalActPtc) me? ^[85] The proudH2086 have diggedH3738(QalPerf) pitsH7882 for me, which [are] not after thy law.H8451 ^[86] All thy commandmentsH4687 [are] faithful:H530 they persecuteH7291(QalPerf) me wrongfully;H8267 helpH5826(QalImpv) thou me. ^[87] They had almostH4592 consumedH3615(PielPerf) me upon earth;H776 but I forsookH5800(QalPerf) not thy precepts.H6490 ^[88] QuickenH2421(PielImpv) me after thy lovingkindness;H2617 so shall I keepH8104(QalImpf) the testimonyH5715 of thy mouth.H6310 ^[89]

LAMED

For ever,H5769 O Lord,H3068 thy wordH1697 is settledH5324(NiphPtc) in heaven.H8064 ^[90] Thy faithfulnessH530 [is] unto allH1755 generations:H1755 thou hast establishedH3559(PolePerf) the earth,H776 and it abideth.H5975(QalImpf) ^[91] They continueH5975(QalPerf) this dayH3117 according to thine ordinances:H4941 for all [are] thy servants.H5650 ^[92] UnlessH3884 thy lawH8451 [had been] my delights,H8191 I should then have perishedH6(QalPerf) in mine affliction.H6040 ^[93] I will neverH5769 forgetH7911(QalImpf) thy precepts:H6490 for with them thou hast quickenedH2421(PielPerf) me. ^[94] I [am] thine, saveH3467(HiphImpv) me; for I have soughtH1875(QalPerf) thy precepts.H6490 ^[95] The wickedH7563 have waitedH6960(PielPerf) for me to destroyH6(PielInf) me: [but] I will considerH995(HiplImpf) thy testimonies.H5713 ^[96] I have seenH7200(QalPerf) an endH7093 of all perfection:H8502 [but] thy commandmentH4687 [is] exceedingH3966 broad.H7342 ^[97]

MEM

O how love IH157(QalPerf) thy law!H8451 it [is] my meditationH7881 all the day.H3117 ^[98] Thou through thy commandmentsH4687 hast made me wiserH2449(PielImpf) than mine enemies:H341(QalActPtc) for they [are] everH5769 with me. ^[99] I have more understandingH7919(HiphPerf) than all my teachers:H3925(PielPtc) for thy testimoniesH5715 [are] my meditation.H7881 ^[100] I understandH995(HiplImpf) more than the ancients,H2205 because I keepH5341(QalPerf) thy precepts.H6490 ^[101] I have refrainedH3607(QalPerf) my feetH7272 from every evilH7451 way,H734 that I might keepH8104(QalImpf) thy word.H1697 ^[102] I have not departedH5493(QalPerf) from thy judgments:H4941 for thou hast taughtH3384(HiphPerf) me. ^[103] How sweetH4452(NiphPerf) are thy wordsH565 unto my taste!H2441 [yea, sweeter] than honeyH1706 to my mouth!H6310 ^[104] Through thy preceptsH6490 I get understanding:H995(HiplImpf) therefore I hateH8130(QalPerf) every falseH8267 way.H734 ^[105]

NUN

Thy wordH1697 [is] a lampH5216 unto my feet,H7272 and a lightH216 unto my path.H5410 ^[106] I have sworn,H7650(NiphPerf) and I will performH6965(PielImpf) [it], that I will keepH8104(QalInf) thy righteousH6664 judgments.H4941 ^[107] I am afflictedH6031(NiphPerf) very much:H3966 quickenH2421(PielImpv) me, O Lord,H3068 according unto thy word.H1697 ^[108] Accept,H7521(QalImpv) I beseech thee, the freewill offeringsH5071 of my mouth,H6310 O Lord,H3068 and teachH3925(PielImpv) me thy judgments.H4941 ^[109] My soulH5315 [is] continuallyH8548 in my hand:H3709 yet do I not forgetH7911(QalPerf) thy law.H8451 ^[110] The wickedH7563 have laidH5414(QalPerf) a snareH6341 for me: yet I erredH8582(QalPerf) not from thy precepts.H6490 ^[111] Thy testimoniesH5715 have I taken as an heritageH5157(QalPerf) for ever:H5769 for they [are] the rejoicingH8342 of my heart.H3820 ^[112] I have inclinedH5186(QalPerf) mine heartH3820 to performH6213(QalInf) thy statutesH2706 alway,H5769 [even unto] the end.H6118 ^[113]

SAMECH

I hateH8130(QalPerf) [vain] thoughts:H5588 but thy lawH8451 do I love.H157(QalPerf) ^[114] Thou [art] my hiding placeH5643 and my shield:H4043 I hopeH3176(PielPerf) in thy word.H1697 ^[115] DepartH5493(QalImpv) from me, ye evildoers:H7489(HiphPtc) for I will keepH5341(QalImpf) the commandmentsH4687 of my God.H430 ^[116] UpholdH5564(QalImpv) me according unto thy word,H565 that I may live:H2421(QalImpf) and let me not be ashamedH954(HiphImpf) of my hope.H7664 ^[117] Hold thou me up,H5582(QalImpv) and I shall be safe:H3467(NiphImpf) and I will have respectH8159(QalImpf) unto thy statutesH2706 continually.H8548 ^[118] Thou hast trodden downH5541(QalPerf) all them that errH7686(QalActPtc) from thy statutes:H2706 for their deceitH8649 [is] falsehood.H8267 ^[119] Thou puttest awayH7673(HiphPerf) all the wickedH7563 of the earthH776 [like] dross:H5509 therefore I loveH157(QalPerf) thy testimonies.H5713 ^[120] My fleshH1320 tremblethH5568(QalPerf) for fearH6343 of thee; and I am afraidH3372(QalPerf) of thy judgments.H4941 ^[121]

AIN

I have doneH6213(QalPerf) judgmentH4941 and justice:H6664 leaveH3240(HiphImpf) me not to mine oppressors.H6231(QalActPtc) ^[122] Be suretyH6148(QalImpv) for thy servantH5650 for good:H2896 let not the proudH2086 oppressH6231(QalImpf) me. ^[123] Mine eyesH5869 failH3615(QalPerf) for thy salvation,H3444 and for the wordH565 of thy righteousness.H6664 ^[124] DealH6213(QalImpv) with thy servantH5650 according unto thy mercy,H2617 and teachH3925(PielImpv) me thy statutes.H2706 ^[125] I [am] thy servant;H5650 give me understanding,H995(HiphImpv) that I may knowH3045(QalImpf) thy testimonies.H5713 ^[126] [It is] timeH6256 for [thee], Lord,H3068 to work:H6213(QalInf) [for] they have made voidH6565(HiphPerf) thy law.H8451 ^[127] Therefore I loveH157(QalPerf) thy commandmentsH4687 above gold;H2091 yea, above fine gold.H6337 ^[128] Therefore I esteem all [thy] preceptsH6490 [concerning] all [things to be] right;H3474(PielPerf) [and] I hateH8130(QalPerf) every falseH8267 way.H734 ^[129]

PE

Thy testimoniesH5715 [are] wonderful:H6382 therefore doth my soulH5315 keepH5341(QalPerf) them. ^[130] The entranceH6608 of thy wordsH1697 giveth light;H215(HiphImpf) it giveth understandingH995(HiphPtc) unto the simple.H6612 ^[131] I openedH6473(QalPerf) my mouth,H6310 and panted:H7602(QalImpf) for I longedH2968(QalPerf) for thy commandments.H4687 ^[132] LookH6437(QalImpv) thou upon me, and be mercifulH2603(QalImpv) unto me, as thou usestH4941 to do unto those that loveH157(QalActPtc) thy name.H8034 ^[133] OrderH3559(HiphImpv) my stepsH6471 in thy word:H565 and let not any iniquityH205 have dominionH7980(HiphImpf) over me. ^[134] DeliverH6299(QalImpv) me from the oppressionH6233 of man:H120 so will I keepH8104(QalImpf) thy precepts.H6490 ^[135] Make thy faceH6440 to shineH215(HiphImpv) upon thy servant;H5650 and teachH3925(PielImpv) me thy statutes.H2706 ^[136] RiversH6388 of watersH4325 run downH3381(QalPerf) mine eyes,H5869 because they keepH8104(QalPerf) not thy law.H8451 ^[137]

TZADDI

RighteousH6662 [art] thou, O Lord,H3068 and uprightH3477 [are] thy judgments.H4941 ^[138] Thy testimoniesH5713 [that] thou hast commandedH6680(PielPerf) [are] righteousH6664 and veryH3966 faithful.H530 ^[139] My zealH7068 hath consumedH6789(PielPerf) me, because mine enemiesH6862 have forgottenH7911(QalPerf) thy words.H1697 ^[140] Thy wordH565 [is] veryH3966 pure:H6884(QalPasPtc) therefore thy servantH5650 lovethH157(QalPerf) it. ^[141] I [am] smallH6810 and despised:H959(NiphPtc) [yet] do not I forgetH7911(QalPerf) thy precepts.H6490 ^[142] Thy righteousnessH6666 [is] an everlastingH5769 righteousness,H6664 and thy lawH8451 [is] the truth.H571 ^[143] TroubleH6862 and anguishH4689 have taken holdH4672(QalPerf) on me: [yet] thy commandmentsH4687 [are] my delights.H8191 ^[144] The righteousnessH6664 of thy testimoniesH5715 [is] everlasting:H5769 give me understanding,H995(HiphImpv) and I shall live.H2421(QalImpf) ^[145]

KOPH

I criedH7121(QalPerf) with [my] whole heart;H3820 hearH6030(QalImpv) me, O Lord:H3068 I will keepH5341(QalImpf) thy statutes.H2706 ^[146] I criedH7121(QalPerf) unto thee; saveH3467(HiphImpv) me, and I shall keepH8104(QalImpf) thy testimonies.H5713 ^[147] I preventedH6923(PielPerf) the dawning of the morning,H5399 and cried:H7768(PielImpf) I hopedH3176(PielPerf) in thy word.H1697 ^[148] Mine eyesH5869 preventH6923(PielPerf) the [night] watches,H821 that I might meditateH7878(QalInf) in thy word.H565 ^[149] HearH8085(QalImpv) my voiceH6963 according unto thy lovingkindness:H2617 O Lord,H3068 quickenH2421(PielImpv) me according to thy judgment.H4941 ^[150] They draw nighH7126(QalPerf) that followH7291(QalActPtc) after mischief:H2154 they are farH7368(QalPerf) from thy law.H8451 ^[151] Thou [art] near,H7138 O Lord;H3068 and all thy commandmentsH4687 [are] truth.H571 ^[152] Concerning thy testimonies,H5713 I have knownH3045(QalPerf) of oldH6924 that thou hast foundedH3245(QalPerf) them for ever.H5769 ^[153]

RESH

ConsiderH7200(QalImpv) mine affliction,H6040 and deliverH2502(PielImpv) me: for I do not forgetH7911(QalPerf) thy law.H8451 ^[154] PleadH7378(QalImpv) my cause,H7379 and deliverH1350(QalImpv) me: quickenH2421(PielImpv) me according to thy word.H565 ^[155] SalvationH3444 [is] farH7350 from the wicked:H7563 for they seekH1875(QalPerf) not thy statutes.H2706 ^[156] GreatH7227 [are] thy tender mercies,H7356 O Lord:H3068 quickenH2421(PielImpv) me according to thy judgments.H4941 ^[157] ManyH7227 [are] my persecutorsH7291(QalActPtc) and mine enemies;H6862 [yet] do I not declineH5186(QalPerf) from thy testimonies.H5715 ^[158] I beheldH7200(QalPerf) the transgressors,H898(QalActPtc) and was grieved;H6962(HiplImpf) because they keptH8104(QalPerf) not thy word.H565 ^[159] ConsiderH7200(QalImpv) how I loveH157(QalPerf) thy precepts:H6490 quickenH2421(PielImpv) me, O Lord,H3068 according to thy lovingkindness.H2617 ^[160] Thy wordH1697 [is] trueH571 [from] the beginning:H7218 and every one of thy righteousH6664 judgmentsH4941 [endureth] for ever.H5769 ^[161]

SCHIN

PrincesH8269 have persecutedH7291(QalPerf) me without a cause:H2600 but my heartH3820 standeth in aweH6342(QalPerf) of thy word.H1697 ^[162] I rejoiceH7797(QalPtc) at thy word,H565 as one that findethH4672(QalActPtc) greatH7227 spoil.H7998 ^[163] I hateH8130(QalPerf) and abhorH8581(PielImpf) lying:H8267 [but] thy lawH8451 do I love.H157(QalPerf) ^[164] Seven timesH7651 a dayH3117 do I praiseH1984(PielPerf) thee because of thy righteousH6664 judgments.H4941 ^[165] GreatH7227 peaceH7965 have they which loveH157(QalActPtc) thy law:H8451 and nothing shall offendH4383 them. ^[166] Lord,H3068 I have hopedH7663(PielPerf) for thy salvation,H3444 and doneH6213(QalPerf) thy commandments.H4687 ^[167] My soulH5315 hath keptH8104(QalPerf) thy testimonies;H5713 and I loveH157(QalImpf) them exceedingly.H3966 ^[168] I have keptH8104(QalPerf) thy preceptsH6490 and thy testimonies:H5713 for all my waysH1870 [are] before thee. ^[169]

TAU

Let my cryH7440 come nearH7126(QalImpf) beforeH6440 thee, O Lord:H3068 give me understandingH995(HiphImpv) according to thy word.H1697 ^[170] Let my supplicationH8467 comeH935(QalImpf) beforeH6440 thee: deliverH5337(HiphImpv) me according to thy word.H565 ^[171] My lipsH8193 shall utterH5042(HiphImpf) praise,H8416 when thou hast taughtH3925(PielImpf) me thy statutes.H2706 ^[172] My tongueH3956 shall speakH6030(QalImpf) of thy word:H565 for all thy commandmentsH4687 [are] righteousness.H6664 ^[173] Let thine handH3027 helpH5826(QalInf) me; for I have chosenH977(QalPerf) thy precepts.H6490 ^[174] I have longedH8373(QalPerf) for thy salvation,H3444 O Lord;H3068 and thy lawH8451 [is] my delight.H8191 ^[175] Let my soulH5315 live,H2421(QalImpf) and it shall praiseH1984(PielImpf) thee; and let thy judgmentsH4941 helpH5826(QalImpf) me. ^[176] I have gone astrayH8582(QalPerf) like a lostH6(QalActPtc) sheep;H7716 seekH1245(PielImpv) thy servant;H5650 for I do not forgetH7911(QalPerf) thy commandments.H4687