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¹ How^(F1) happy are those whose way is blameless,^(C1)
who walk according to the Lord’s instruction!^(C2)2 Happy are those who keep his decrees^(C1)
and seek him with all their heart.^(C2)3 They do nothing wrong;^(C1)
they walk in his ways.⁴ You have commanded that your precepts^(C1)
be diligently kept.⁵ If only my ways were committed
to keeping your statutes!^(C1)6 Then I would not be ashamed^(C1)
when I think about all your commands.⁷ I will praise you with an upright heart^(C1)
when I learn your righteous judgments.⁸ I will keep your statutes;
never abandon me.^(C1)

⁹ How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping your^(F1) word.^(C1)10 I have sought you with all my heart;^(C1)
don’t let me wander from your commands.^(C2)11 I have treasured your word in my heart^(C1)
so that I may not sin against you.¹² Lord, may you be blessed;
teach me your statutes.^(C1)13 With my lips I proclaim
all the judgments from your mouth.^(C1)14 I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees^(C1)
as much as in all riches.¹⁵ I will meditate on your precepts^(C1)
and think about your ways.^(C2)16 I will delight in your statutes;^(C1)
I will not forget your word.

¹⁷ Deal generously with your servant^(C1)
so that I might live;
then I will keep your word.¹⁸ Open my eyes so that I may contemplate
wondrous things from your instruction.¹⁹ I am a resident alien on earth;^(C1)
do not hide your commands from me.²⁰ I am continually overcome
with longing for your judgments.^(C1)21 You rebuke the arrogant,
the ones under a curse,^(C1)
who wander from your commands.^(C2)22 Take insult and contempt away from me,^(C1)
for I have kept your decrees.²³ Though princes sit together speaking against me,^(C1)
your servant will think about your statutes;^(C2)24 your decrees are my delight
and my counselors.^(C1)

²⁵ My life is down in the dust;^(C1)
give me life^(C2) through your word.²⁶ I told you about my life,
and you answered me;
teach me your statutes.^(C1)27 Help me understand
the meaning of your precepts
so that I can meditate on your wonders.^(C1)28 I am weary^(F1) from grief;
strengthen me through your word.^(C1)29 Keep me from the way of deceit
and graciously give me your instruction.³⁰ I have chosen the way of truth;
I have set your ordinances before me.^(C1)31 I cling to your decrees;
Lord, do not put me to shame.^(C1)32 I pursue the way of your commands,
for you broaden my understanding.^(F1)(C1)

³³ Teach me, Lord, the meaning^(F1) of your statutes,
and I will always keep them.^(F2)(C1)34 Help me understand your instruction,^(C1)
and I will obey it
and follow it with all my heart.^(C2)35 Help me stay on the path of your commands,^(C1)
for I take pleasure in it.^(C2)36 Turn my heart to your decrees^(C1)
and not to dishonest profit.^(C2)37 Turn my eyes
from looking at what is worthless;^(C1)
give me life in your ways.^(F1)(C2)38 Confirm what you said to your servant,^(C1)
for it produces reverence for you.³⁹ Turn away the disgrace I dread;^(C1)
indeed, your judgments are good.⁴⁰ How I long for your precepts!^(C1)
Give me life through your righteousness.

⁴¹ Let your faithful love come to me, Lord,^(C1)
your salvation, as you promised.^(C2)42 Then I can answer the one who taunts me,^(C1)
for I trust in your word.⁴³ Never take the word of truth from my mouth,
for I hope in your judgments.^(C1)44 I will always obey your instruction,
forever and ever.^(C1)45 I will walk freely in an open place^(C1)
because I study your precepts.^(C2)46 I will speak of your decrees before kings
and not be ashamed.^(C1)47 I delight in your commands,
which I love.^(C1)48 I will lift up my hands^(C1) to your commands,
which I love,
and will meditate on your statutes.^(C2)

⁴⁹ Remember your word to your servant;
you have given me hope through it.⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction:^(C1)
Your promise has given me life.⁵¹ The arrogant constantly ridicule me,
but I do not turn away from your instruction.^(C1)52 Lord, I remember your judgments from long ago
and find comfort.⁵³ Rage seizes me^(C1) because of the wicked
who reject your instruction.^(C2)54 Your statutes are the theme of my song
during my earthly life.^(F1)55 Lord, I remember your name^(C1) in the night,^(C2)
and I obey your instruction.⁵⁶ This is my practice:
I obey your precepts.^(C1)

⁵⁷ The Lord is my portion;^(F1)(C1)
I have promised to keep your words.⁵⁸ I have sought your favor^(C1) with all my heart;
be gracious to me^(C2) according to your promise.⁵⁹ I thought about my ways^(C1)
and turned my steps back to your decrees.⁶⁰ I hurried, not hesitating
to keep your commands.⁶¹ Though the ropes of the wicked^(C1)
were wrapped around me,
I did not forget your instruction.^(C2)62 I rise at midnight to thank you^(C1)
for your righteous judgments.^(C2)63 I am a friend to all who fear you,^(C1)
to those who keep your precepts.⁶⁴ Lord, the earth is filled with your faithful love;^(C1)
teach me your statutes.^(C2)

⁶⁵ Lord, you have treated your servant well,
just as you promised.⁶⁶ Teach me good judgment and discernment,^(C1)
for I rely on your commands.⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted I went astray,^(C1)
but now I keep your word.⁶⁸ You are good,^(C1) and you do what is good;^(C2)
teach me your statutes.⁶⁹ The arrogant have smeared me with lies,^(C1)
but I obey your precepts with all my heart.^(C2)70 Their hearts are hard and insensitive,^(C1)
but I delight in your instruction.^(C2)71 It was good for me to be afflicted^(C1)
so that I could learn your statutes.⁷² Instruction from your lips^(C1) is better for me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

⁷³ Your hands made me and formed me;^(C1)
give me understanding
so that I can learn your commands.^(C2)74 Those who fear you will see me and rejoice,^(C1)
for I put my hope in your word.^(C2)75 I know, Lord, that your judgments are just
and that you have afflicted me fairly.^(C1)76 May your faithful love comfort me
as you promised your servant.⁷⁷ May your compassion come to me^(C1)
so that I may live,
for your instruction is my delight.^(C2)78 Let the arrogant be put to shame^(C1)
for slandering me with lies;
I will meditate on your precepts.⁷⁹ Let those who fear you,
those who know your decrees, turn to me.⁸⁰ May my heart be blameless regarding your statutes^(C1)
so that I will not be put to shame.

⁸¹ I long for your salvation;^(C1)
I put my hope in your word.^(C2)82 My eyes grow weary
looking for what you have promised;^(C1)
I ask, “When will you comfort me?”⁸³ Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke,
I do not forget your statutes.⁸⁴ How many days must your servant wait?
When will you execute judgment on my persecutors?^(C1)85 The arrogant have dug pits for me;^(C1)
they violate your instruction.⁸⁶ All your commands are true;
people persecute me with lies—help me!^(C1)87 They almost ended my life on earth,
but I did not abandon your precepts.⁸⁸ Give me life in accordance with your faithful love,
and I will obey the decree you have spoken.

⁸⁹ Lord, your word is forever;^(C1)
it is firmly fixed in heaven.⁹⁰ Your faithfulness is for all generations;^(C1)
you established the earth, and it stands firm.^(C2)91 Your judgments stand firm today,^(C1)
for all things are your servants.^(C2)92 If your instruction had not been my delight,
I would have died in my affliction.^(C1)93 I will never forget your precepts,
for you have given me life through them.^(C1)94 I am yours; save me,^(C1)
for I have studied your precepts.^(C2)95 The wicked hope to destroy me,^(C1)
but I contemplate your decrees.⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but your command is without limit.

⁹⁷ How I love your instruction!^(C1)
It is my meditation all day long.^(C2)98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,^(C1)
for they are always with me.⁹⁹ I have more insight than all my teachers
because your decrees are my meditation.^(C1)100 I understand more than the elders^(C1)
because I obey your precepts.^(C2)101 I have kept my feet from every evil path^(C1)
to follow your word.¹⁰² I have not turned from your judgments,^(C1)
for you yourself have instructed me.¹⁰³ How sweet your word is^(C1) to my taste—
sweeter than honey in my mouth.¹⁰⁴ I gain understanding from your precepts;^(C1)
therefore I hate every false way.^(C2)

¹⁰⁵ Your word is a lamp for my feet^(C1)
and a light on my path.¹⁰⁶ I have solemnly sworn^(C1)
to keep your righteous judgments.¹⁰⁷ I am severely afflicted;
Lord, give me life according to your word.^(C1)108 Lord, please accept my freewill offerings of praise,^(C1)
and teach me your judgments.^(C2)109 My life is constantly in danger,^(F1)
yet I do not forget your instruction.^(C1)110 The wicked have set a trap for me,^(C1)
but I have not wandered from your precepts.^(C2)111 I have your decrees as a heritage forever;
indeed, they are the joy of my heart.^(C1)112 I am resolved to obey your statutes
to the very end.^(F1)(C1)

¹¹³ I hate those who are double-minded,^(C1)
but I love your instruction.^(C2)114 You are my shelter and my shield;^(C1)
I put my hope in your word.^(C2)115 Depart from me,^(C1) you evil ones,
so that I may obey my God’s commands.^(C2)116 Sustain me as you promised,^(C1) and I will live;
do not let me be ashamed of my hope.^(C2)117 Sustain me so that I can be safe^(C1)
and always be concerned about your statutes.^(C2)118 You reject all who stray from your statutes,^(C1)
for their deceit is a lie.¹¹⁹ You remove all the wicked on earth
as if they were^(F1) dross from metal;^(C1)
therefore, I love your decrees.^(C2)120 I tremble^(F1) in awe of you;^(C1)
I fear your judgments.

¹²¹ I have done what is just and right;^(C1)
do not leave me to my oppressors.¹²² Guarantee your servant’s well-being;^(C1)
do not let the arrogant oppress me.¹²³ My eyes grow weary^(C1) looking for your salvation
and for your righteous promise.¹²⁴ Deal with your servant based on your faithful love;^(C1)
teach me your statutes.¹²⁵ I am your servant;^(C1) give me understanding^(C2)
so that I may know your decrees.¹²⁶ It is time for the Lord to act,^(C1)
for they have violated your instruction.¹²⁷ Since I love your commands^(C1)
more than gold, even the purest gold,¹²⁸ I carefully follow all your precepts^(C1)
and hate every false way.^(C2)

¹²⁹ Your decrees are wondrous;^(C1)
therefore I obey them.^(C2)130 The revelation of your words^(C1) brings light
and gives understanding to the inexperienced.^(C2)131 I open my mouth and pant^(C1)
because I long for your commands.¹³² Turn to me and be gracious to me,^(C1)
as is your practice toward those who love your name.¹³³ Make my steps steady through your promise;^(C1)
don’t let any sin dominate me.^(C2)134 Redeem me from human oppression,^(C1)
and I will keep your precepts.¹³⁵ Make your face shine on your servant,^(C1)
and teach me your statutes.^(C2)136 My eyes pour out streams of tears^(C1)
because people do not follow your instruction.

¹³⁷ You are righteous, Lord,^(C1)
and your judgments are just.¹³⁸ The decrees you issue are righteous
and altogether trustworthy.^(C1)139 My anger overwhelms me
because my foes forget your words.^(C1)140 Your word is completely pure,^(C1)
and your servant loves it.^(C2)141 I am insignificant and despised,^(C1)
but I do not forget your precepts.^(C2)142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and your instruction is true.^(C1)143 Trouble and distress have overtaken me,
but your commands are my delight.^(C1)144 Your decrees are righteous forever.^(C1)
Give me understanding, and I will live.

¹⁴⁵ I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord.
I will obey your statutes.^(C1)146 I call to you; save me,
and I will keep your decrees.^(C1)147 I rise before dawn and cry out for help;^(C1)
I put my hope in your word.¹⁴⁸ I am awake through each watch of the night
to meditate on your promise.^(C1)149 In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice.
Lord, give me life in keeping with your justice.^(C1)150 Those who pursue evil plans^(F1)(C1) come near;
they are far from your instruction.¹⁵¹ You are near, Lord,^(C1)
and all your commands are true.^(C2)152 Long ago I learned from your decrees
that you have established them forever.^(C1)

¹⁵³ Consider my affliction and rescue me,^(C1)
for I have not forgotten your instruction.^(C2)154 Champion my cause and redeem me;^(C1)
give me life as you promised.¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked
because they do not study your statutes.^(C1)156 Your compassions are many, Lord;^(C1)
give me life according to your judgments.¹⁵⁷ My persecutors and foes are many.^(C1)
I have not turned from your decrees.^(C2)158 I have seen the disloyal^(C1) and feel disgust^(C2)
because they do not keep your word.¹⁵⁹ Consider how I love your precepts;
Lord, give me life according to your faithful love.^(C1)160 The entirety of your word is truth,
each of your righteous judgments endures forever.^(C1)

¹⁶¹ Princes have persecuted me without cause,
but my heart fears only your word.^(C1)162 I rejoice over your promise^(C1)
like one who finds vast treasure.¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood,^(C1)
but I love your instruction.^(C2)164 I praise you seven times a day
for your righteous judgments.^(C1)165 Abundant peace belongs to those^(C1)
who love your instruction;
nothing makes them stumble.^(C2)166 Lord, I hope for your salvation^(C1)
and carry out your commands.¹⁶⁷ I obey your decrees
and love them greatly.^(C1)168 I obey your precepts and decrees,
for all my ways are before you.^(C1)

¹⁶⁹ Let my cry reach you, Lord;^(C1)
give me understanding according to your word.^(C2)170 Let my plea reach you;^(C1)
rescue me according to your promise.^(C2)171 My lips pour out praise,^(C1)
for you teach me your statutes.^(C2)172 My tongue sings about your promise,^(C1)
for all your commands are righteous.^(C2)173 May your hand be ready to help me,^(C1)
for I have chosen your precepts.^(C2)174 I long for your salvation, Lord,
and your instruction is my delight.^(C1)175 Let me live, and I will praise you;^(C1)
may your judgments help me.¹⁷⁶ I wander like a lost sheep;^(C1)
seek your servant,^(C2)
for I do not forget your commands.^(C3)