Thematic Bible

Psalm 119:1

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

Psalm 119:2

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

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

Psalm 119:4

You demand that your precepts be carefully kept.

Psalm 119:5

If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes!

Psalm 119:6

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

Psalm 119:7

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

Psalm 119:8

I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me!
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:9

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

Psalm 119:10

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

Psalm 119:11

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

Psalm 119:12

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

Psalm 119:13

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

Psalm 119:14

I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:15

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

Psalm 119:16

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

Psalm 119:17

(Gimel) Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep your instructions.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:18

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

Psalm 119:19

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

Psalm 119:20

I desperately long to know your regulations at all times.

Psalm 119:21

You reprimand arrogant people. Those who stray from your commands are doomed.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:22

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

Psalm 119:23

Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:24

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

Psalm 119:25

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

Psalm 119:26

I told you about my ways and you answered me. Teach me your statutes!
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:27

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

Psalm 119:28

I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word!

Psalm 119:29

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

Psalm 119:30

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

Psalm 119:31

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

Psalm 119:32

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

Psalm 119:33

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

Psalm 119:34

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

Psalm 119:35

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

Psalm 119:36

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

Psalm 119:37

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

Psalm 119:38

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

Psalm 119:39

Take away the insults that I dread! Indeed, your regulations are good.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:40

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

Psalm 119:41

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

Psalm 119:42

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

Psalm 119:43

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

Psalm 119:44

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

Psalm 119:45

I will be secure, for I seek your precepts.

Psalm 119:46

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

Psalm 119:47

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

Psalm 119:48

I will lift my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:49

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

Psalm 119:50

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

Psalm 119:51

Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:52

I remember your ancient regulations, O Lord, and console myself.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:53

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

Psalm 119:54

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

Psalm 119:55

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

Psalm 119:56

This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:57

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

Psalm 119:58

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

Psalm 119:59

I consider my actions and follow your rules.

Psalm 119:60

I keep your commands eagerly and without delay.

Psalm 119:61

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

Psalm 119:62

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

Psalm 119:63

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

Psalm 119:64

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

Psalm 119:65

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

Psalm 119:66

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

Psalm 119:67

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

Psalm 119:68

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

Psalm 119:69

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

Psalm 119:70

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

Psalm 119:71

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

Psalm 119:72

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

Psalm 119:73

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

Psalm 119:74

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

Psalm 119:75

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

Psalm 119:76

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

Psalm 119:77

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

Psalm 119:78

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

Psalm 119:79

May your loyal followers turn to me, those who know your rules.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:80

May I be fully committed to your statutes, so that I might not be ashamed.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:81

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

Psalm 119:82

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

Psalm 119:83

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

Psalm 119:84

How long must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who pursue me?
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:85

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

Psalm 119:86

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

Psalm 119:87

They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:88

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

Psalm 119:89

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

Psalm 119:90

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

Psalm 119:91

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

Psalm 119:92

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

Psalm 119:93

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

Psalm 119:94

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

Psalm 119:95

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

Psalm 119:96

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

Psalm 119:97

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

Psalm 119:98

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

Psalm 119:99

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

Psalm 119:100

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

Psalm 119:101

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

Psalm 119:102

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

Psalm 119:103

Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!

Psalm 119:104

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

Psalm 119:105

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

Psalm 119:106

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

Psalm 119:107

I am suffering terribly. O Lord, revive me with your word!
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:108

O Lord, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise! Teach me your regulations!
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:109

My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law.
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Psalm 119:110

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

Psalm 119:111

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

Psalm 119:112

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

Psalm 119:113

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

Psalm 119:114

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

Psalm 119:115

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

Psalm 119:116

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

Psalm 119:117

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

Psalm 119:118

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

Psalm 119:119

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

Psalm 119:120

My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:121

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

Psalm 119:122

Guarantee the welfare of your servant! Do not let the arrogant oppress me!
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:123

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

Psalm 119:124

Show your servant your loyal love! Teach me your statutes!
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:125

I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:126

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

Psalm 119:127

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

Psalm 119:128

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

Psalm 119:129

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

Psalm 119:130

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

Psalm 119:131

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

Psalm 119:132

Turn toward me and extend mercy to me, as you typically do to your loyal followers.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:133

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

Psalm 119:134

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

Psalm 119:135

Smile on your servant! Teach me your statutes!

Psalm 119:136

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

Psalm 119:137

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

Psalm 119:138

The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable.

Psalm 119:139

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

Psalm 119:140

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

Psalm 119:141

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

Psalm 119:142

Your justice endures, and your law is reliable.

Psalm 119:143

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

Psalm 119:144

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

Psalm 119:145

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

Psalm 119:146

I cried out to you, "Deliver me, so that I can keep your rules."
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:147

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

Psalm 119:148

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

Psalm 119:149

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

Psalm 119:150

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

Psalm 119:151

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

Psalm 119:152

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

Psalm 119:153

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

Psalm 119:154

Fight for me and defend me! Revive me with your word!
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:155

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

Psalm 119:156

Your compassion is great, O Lord. Revive me, as you typically do!
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:157

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

Psalm 119:158

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

Psalm 119:159

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

Psalm 119:160

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

Psalm 119:161

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

Psalm 119:162

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

Psalm 119:163

I hate and despise deceit; I love your law.

Psalm 119:164

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

Psalm 119:165

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

Psalm 119:166

I hope for your deliverance, O Lord, and I obey your commands.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:167

I keep your rules; I love them greatly.

Psalm 119:168

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

Psalm 119:169

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

Psalm 119:170

Listen to my appeal for mercy! Deliver me, as you promised.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:171

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

Psalm 119:172

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

Psalm 119:173

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

Psalm 119:174

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

Psalm 119:175

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

Psalm 119:176

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