Psalms 119

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition	KING JAMES BIBLE
1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD!	1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart,	2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
3 who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!	3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.
4 Thou hast commanded thy precepts to be kept diligently.	4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
5 O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping thy statutes!	5 O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
6 Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all thy commandments.	6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
7 I will praise thee with an upright heart, when I learn thy righteous ordinances.	7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
8 I will observe thy statutes; O forsake me not utterly!	8 I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to thy word.	9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
10 With my whole heart I seek thee; let me not wander from thy commandments!	10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
11 I have laid up thy word in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.	11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
12 Blessed be thou, O LORD; teach me thy statutes!	12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.
13 With my lips I declare all the ordinances of thy mouth.	13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
14 In the way of thy testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.	14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on thy precepts, and fix my eyes on thy ways.	15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
16 I will delight in thy statutes; I will not forget thy word.	16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live and observe thy word.	17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.
18 Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.	18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
19 I am a sojourner on earth; hide not thy commandments from me!	19 I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
20 My soul is consumed with longing for thy ordinances at all times.	20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
21 Thou dost rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from thy commandments;	21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
22 take away from me their scorn and contempt, for I have kept thy testimonies.	22 Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
23 Even though princes sit plotting against me, thy servant will meditate on thy statutes.	23 Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
24 Thy testimonies are my delight, they are my counselors.	24 Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.
25 My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to thy word!	25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
26 When I told of my ways, thou didst answer me; teach me thy statutes!	26 I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.
27 Make me understand the way of thy precepts, and I will meditate on thy wondrous works.	27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
28 My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to thy word!	28 My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.
29 Put false ways far from me; and graciously teach me thy law!	29 Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness, I set thy ordinances before me.	30 I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.
31 I cleave to thy testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame!	31 I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.
32 I will run in the way of thy commandments when thou enlargest my understanding!	32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I will keep it to the end.	33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.
34 Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law and observe it with my whole heart.	34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
35 Lead me in the path of thy commandments, for I delight in it.	35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
36 Incline my heart to thy testimonies, and not to gain!	36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
37 Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; and give me life in thy ways.	37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.
38 Confirm to thy servant thy promise, which is for those who fear thee.	38 Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
39 Turn away the reproach which I dread; for thy ordinances are good.	39 Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
40 Behold, I long for thy precepts; in thy righteousness give me life!	40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
41 Let thy steadfast love come to me, O LORD, thy salvation according to thy promise;	41 Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
42 then shall I have an answer for those who taunt me, for I trust in thy word.	42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in thy ordinances.	43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
44 I will keep thy law continually, for ever and ever;	44 So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.
45 and I shall walk at liberty, for I have sought thy precepts.	45 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.
46 I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, and shall not be put to shame;	46 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.
47 for I find my delight in thy commandments, which I love.	47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
48 I revere thy commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on thy statutes.	48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.
49 Remember thy word to thy servant, in which thou hast made me hope.	49 Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
50 This is my comfort in my affliction that thy promise gives me life.	50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
51 Godless men utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from thy law.	51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.
52 When I think of thy ordinances from of old, I take comfort, O LORD.	52 I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.
53 Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake thy law.	53 Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.	54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
55 I remember thy name in the night, O LORD, and keep thy law.	55 I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law.
56 This blessing has fallen to me, that I have kept thy precepts.	56 This I had, because I kept thy precepts.
57 The LORD is my portion; I promise to keep thy words.	57 Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.
58 I entreat thy favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to thy promise.	58 I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
59 When I think of thy ways, I turn my feet to thy testimonies;	59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
60 I hasten and do not delay to keep thy commandments.	60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
61 Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget thy law.	61 The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.
62 At midnight I rise to praise thee, because of thy righteous ordinances.	62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.
63 I am a companion of all who fear thee, of those who keep thy precepts.	63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
64 The earth, O LORD, is full of thy steadfast love; teach me thy statutes!	64 The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.
65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according to thy word.	65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in thy commandments.	66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now I keep thy word.	67 Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
68 Thou art good and doest good; teach me thy statutes.	68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
69 The godless besmear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep thy precepts;	69 The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.
70 their heart is gross like fat, but I delight in thy law.	70 Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
71 It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes.	71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
72 The law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.	72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
73 Thy hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn thy commandments.	73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
74 Those who fear thee shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in thy word.	74 They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.
75 I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.	75 I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
76 Let thy steadfast love be ready to comfort me according to thy promise to thy servant.	76 Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
77 Let thy mercy come to me, that I may live; for thy law is my delight.	77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.
78 Let the godless be put to shame, because they have subverted me with guile; as for me, I will meditate on thy precepts.	78 Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.
79 Let those who fear thee turn to me, that they may know thy testimonies.	79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.
80 May my heart be blameless in thy statutes, that I may not be put to shame!	80 Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.
81 My soul languishes for thy salvation; I hope in thy word.	81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
82 My eyes fail with watching for thy promise; I ask, "When wilt thou comfort me?"	82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten thy statutes.	83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.
84 How long must thy servant endure? When wilt thou judge those who persecute me?	84 How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
85 Godless men have dug pitfalls for me, men who do not conform to thy law.	85 The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.
86 All thy commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me!	86 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
87 They have almost made an end of me on earth; but I have not forsaken thy precepts.	87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.
88 In thy steadfast love spare my life, that I may keep the testimonies of thy mouth.	88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is firmly fixed in the heavens.	89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
90 Thy faithfulness endures to all generations; thou hast established the earth, and it stands fast.	90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.
91 By thy appointment they stand this day; for all things are thy servants.	91 They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.
92 If thy law had not been my delight, I should have perished in my affliction.	92 Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
93 I will never forget thy precepts; for by them thou hast given me life.	93 I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.
94 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.	94 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
95 The wicked lie in wait to destroy me; but I consider thy testimonies.	95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, but thy commandment is exceedingly broad.	96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
97 Oh, how I love thy law! It is my meditation all the day.	97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
98 Thy commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.	98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, for thy testimonies are my meditation.	99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
100 I understand more than the aged, for I keep thy precepts.	100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
101 I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep thy word.	101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
102 I do not turn aside from thy ordinances, for thou hast taught me.	102 I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.
103 How sweet are thy words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!	103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.	104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
105 Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.	105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe thy righteous ordinances.	106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
107 I am sorely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to thy word!	107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.
108 Accept my offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me thy ordinances.	108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.
109 I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget thy law.	109 My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from thy precepts.	110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.
111 Thy testimonies are my heritage for ever; yea, they are the joy of my heart.	111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
112 I incline my heart to perform thy statutes for ever, to the end.	112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.
113 I hate double-minded men, but I love thy law.	113 I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.
114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield; I hope in thy word.	114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
115 Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.	115 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according to thy promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope!	116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
117 Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for thy statutes continually!	117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
118 Thou dost spurn all who go astray from thy statutes; yea, their cunning is in vain.	118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.
119 All the wicked of the earth thou dost count as dross; therefore I love thy testimonies.	119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.
120 My flesh trembles for fear of thee, and I am afraid of thy judgments.	120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
121 I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.	121 I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.
122 Be surety for thy servant for good; let not the godless oppress me.	122 Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
123 My eyes fail with watching for thy salvation, and for the fulfilment of thy righteous promise.	123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
124 Deal with thy servant according to thy steadfast love, and teach me thy statutes.	124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.
125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies!	125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.
126 It is time for the LORD to act, for thy law has been broken.	126 It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.
127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, above fine gold.	127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
128 Therefore I direct my steps by all thy precepts; I hate every false way.	128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
129 Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.	129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
130 The unfolding of thy words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.	130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
131 With open mouth I pant, because I long for thy commandments.	131 I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is thy wont toward those who love thy name.	132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
133 Keep steady my steps according to thy promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.	133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
134 Redeem me from man's oppression, that I may keep thy precepts.	134 Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
135 Make thy face shine upon thy servant, and teach me thy statutes.	135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.
136 My eyes shed streams of tears, because men do not keep thy law.	136 Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.
137 Righteous art thou, O LORD, and right are thy judgments.	137 Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.
138 Thou hast appointed thy testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.	138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
139 My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget thy words.	139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
140 Thy promise is well tried, and thy servant loves it.	140 Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.
141 I am small and despised, yet I do not forget thy precepts.	141 I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.
142 Thy righteousness is righteous for ever, and thy law is true.	142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.
143 Trouble and anguish have come upon me, but thy commandments are my delight.	143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.
144 Thy testimonies are righteous for ever; give me understanding that I may live.	144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
145 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD! I will keep thy statutes.	145 I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.
146 I cry to thee; save me, that I may observe thy testimonies.	146 I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in thy words.	147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
148 My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate upon thy promise.	148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
149 Hear my voice in thy steadfast love; O LORD, in thy justice preserve my life.	149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.
150 They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from thy law.	150 They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
151 But thou art near, O LORD, and all thy commandments are true.	151 Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.
152 Long have I known from thy testimonies that thou hast founded them for ever.	152 Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
153 Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget thy law.	153 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.
154 Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to thy promise!	154 Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek thy statutes.	155 Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.
156 Great is thy mercy, O LORD; give me life according to thy justice.	156 Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.
157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from thy testimonies.	157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.
158 I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep thy commands.	158 I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
159 Consider how I love thy precepts! Preserve my life according to thy steadfast love.	159 Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.
160 The sum of thy word is truth; and every one of thy righteous ordinances endures for ever.	160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.
161 Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of thy words.	161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
162 I rejoice at thy word like one who finds great spoil.	162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
163 I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love thy law.	163 I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.
164 Seven times a day I praise thee for thy righteous ordinances.	164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.
165 Great peace have those who love thy law; nothing can make them stumble.	165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
166 I hope for thy salvation, O LORD, and I do thy commandments.	166 LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.
167 My soul keeps thy testimonies; I love them exceedingly.	167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
168 I keep thy precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before thee.	168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.
169 Let my cry come before thee, O LORD; give me understanding according to thy word!	169 Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
170 Let my supplication come before thee; deliver me according to thy word.	170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
171 My lips will pour forth praise that thou dost teach me thy statutes.	171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
172 My tongue will sing of thy word, for all thy commandments are right.	172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.
173 Let thy hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen thy precepts.	173 Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.
174 I long for thy salvation, O LORD, and thy law is my delight.	174 I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.
175 Let me live, that I may praise thee, and let thy ordinances help me.	175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy commandments.	176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.