(Nun) Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.

In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.

(Bet) How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions!

(Lamed) O Lord, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven.

(Mem) O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it.

(Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the Lord.

Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained.

Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law!

Your instructions are totally reliable; all your just regulations endure.

Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble.

O Lord, your loyal love fills the earth. Teach me your statutes!

I am suffering terribly. O Lord, revive me with your word!

(He) Teach me, O Lord, the lifestyle prescribed by your statutes, so that I might observe it continually.

I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds.

Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!

(Zayin) Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes.

(Gimel) Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep your instructions.

(Dalet) I collapse in the dirt. Revive me with your word!

(Yod) Your hands made me and formed me. Give me understanding so that I might learn your commands.

With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands!

I choose the path of faithfulness; I am committed to your regulations.

(Pe) Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them.

(Tet) You are good to your servant, O Lord, just as you promised.

How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart,

My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments.

(Tsade) You are just, O Lord, and your judgments are fair.

You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word.

Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions.

May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just.

(Samek) I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.

(Kaf) I desperately long for your deliverance. I find hope in your word.

I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior.

(Vav) May I experience your loyal love, O Lord, and your deliverance, as you promised.

(Khet) The Lord is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions.

Your justice endures, and your law is reliable.

This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me.

Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!

I run along the path of your commands, for you enable me to do so.

I will be secure, for I seek your precepts.

Turn my eyes away from what is worthless! Revive me with your word!

/ (Sin/Shin) Rulers pursue me for no reason, yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions.

I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder.

(Qof) I cried out with all my heart, "Answer me, O Lord! I will observe your statutes."

Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions.

(Ayin) I do what is fair and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!

I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts.

Give me a desire for your rules, rather than for wealth gained unjustly.

I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions.

Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it!

I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules.

I know, Lord, that your regulations are just. You disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me.

For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions.

I am like a foreigner in this land. Do not hide your commands from me!

My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance, for your reliable promise to be fulfilled.

I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word!

(Tav) Listen to my cry for help, O Lord! Give me insight by your word!

I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.

Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable.

(Resh) See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law.

You deserve praise, O Lord! Teach me your statutes!

I will give you sincere thanks, when I learn your just regulations.

Give me understanding so that I might observe your law, and keep it with all my heart.

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them.

I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commands.

The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

Seven times a day I praise you because of your just regulations.

Yes, I find delight in your rules; they give me guidance.

Guide me in the path of your commands, for I delight to walk in it.

Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings.

I desperately long to know your regulations at all times.

I consider my actions and follow your rules.

I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension.

You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations. You established the earth and it stood firm.

If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow.

I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word.

You are near, O Lord, and all your commands are reliable.

I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last.

I will lift my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.

You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes!

May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts.

Then I will keep your law continually now and for all time.

My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word.

You demand that your precepts be carefully kept.

I will find delight in your commands, which I love.

Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.

If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes!

who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps.

Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.

It is time for the Lord to act -- they break your law!

Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice.

Then I would not be ashamed, if I were focused on all your commands.

I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me.

I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.

I keep your commands eagerly and without delay.

Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word.

You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable.

Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.

Remove me from the path of deceit! Graciously give me your law!

You reprimand arrogant people. Those who stray from your commands are doomed.

Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules.

In the middle of the night I arise to thank you for your just regulations.

You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules.

Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!

For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.

May your loyal love console me, as you promised your servant.

Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes.

For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke. I do not forget your statutes.

With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed.

May I be fully committed to your statutes, so that I might not be ashamed.

I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.

Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands.

Smile on your servant! Teach me your statutes!

I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

Turn toward me and extend mercy to me, as you typically do to your loyal followers.

I stay away from the evil path, so that I might keep your instructions.

Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me, for I find hope in your word.

Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law.

I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me!

I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules.

May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts.

I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do.

I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations.

I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me.

I am determined to obey your statutes at all times, to the very end.

Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you.

May praise flow freely from my lips, for you teach me your statutes.

All your commands are reliable. I am pursued without reason. Help me!

Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law.

I hate and despise deceit; I love your law.

I told you about my ways and you answered me. Teach me your statutes!

Show your servant your loyal love! Teach me your statutes!

Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law.

Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants.

Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart.

May I experience your compassion, so I might live! For I find delight in your law.

Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance!

I hold fast to your rules. O Lord, do not let me be ashamed!

I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands.

O Lord, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise! Teach me your regulations!

I remember your ancient regulations, O Lord, and console myself.

Your rules remain just. Give me insight so that I can live.

I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions.

I seek your favor with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you promised!

My zeal consumes me, for my enemies forget your instructions.

See how I love your precepts! O Lord, revive me with your loyal love!

Listen to my appeal for mercy! Deliver me, as you promised.

The wicked have no chance for deliverance, for they do not seek your statutes.

Fight for me and defend me! Revive me with your word!

Guarantee the welfare of your servant! Do not let the arrogant oppress me!

Revive me with your loyal love, that I might keep the rules you have revealed.

The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law.

Take away the insults that I dread! Indeed, your regulations are good.

I hope for your deliverance, O Lord, and I obey your commands.

The arrogant dig pits to trap me, which violates your law.

Their hearts are calloused, but I find delight in your law.

My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say, "When will you comfort me?"

May I live and praise you! May your regulations help me!

The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable.

I long for your deliverance, O Lord; I find delight in your law.

Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually.

I remember your name during the night, O Lord, and I will keep your law.

I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts.

Deliver me from oppressive men, so that I can keep your precepts.

The enemies who chase me are numerous. Yet I do not turn aside from your rules.

I keep your rules; I love them greatly.

This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts.

Listen to me because of your loyal love! O Lord, revive me, as you typically do!

The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.

My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law.

Your compassion is great, O Lord. Revive me, as you typically do!

How long must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who pursue me?

The wicked prepare to kill me, yet I concentrate on your rules.

They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts.

I cried out to you, "Deliver me, so that I can keep your rules."

May your loyal followers turn to me, those who know your rules.