Holman Christian Standard Bible (183 page)

Read Holman Christian Standard Bible Online

Authors: B&H Publishing Group

BOOK: Holman Christian Standard Bible
5.09Mb size Format: txt, pdf, ePub
He
33
 Teach me,
Lord
, the meaning of Your statutes,
and I will always keep them.
34
 Help me understand Your instruction, 
and I will obey it
and follow it with all my heart. 
35
 Help me stay on the path of Your commands, 
for I take pleasure in it. 
36
 Turn my heart to Your decrees 
and not to material gain. 
37
 Turn my eyes
from looking at what is worthless; 
give me life in Your ways.
38
 Confirm what You said to Your servant, 
for it produces reverence for You.
39
 Turn away the disgrace I dread; 
indeed, Your judgments are good.
40
 How I long for Your precepts! 
Give me life through Your righteousness.
Vav
41
 Let Your faithful love come to me, 
Lord

Your salvation, as You promised. 
42
 Then I can answer the one who taunts me, 
for I trust in Your word.
43
 Never take the word of truth from my mouth,
for I hope in Your judgments. 
44
 I will always obey Your instruction,
forever and ever. 
45
 I will walk freely in an open place 
because I seek Your precepts. 
46
 I will speak of Your decrees before kings
and not be ashamed. 
47
 I delight in Your commands,
which I love. 
48
 I will lift up my hands to Your commands,
which I love,
and will meditate on Your statutes. 
Zayin
49
 Remember Your word to Your servant;
You have given me hope through it.
50
 This is my comfort in my affliction: 
Your promise has given me life.
51
 The arrogant constantly ridicule me,
but I do not turn away from Your instruction. 
52
 
Lord
, I remember Your judgments from long ago
and find comfort.
53
 Rage seizes me because of the wicked
who reject Your instruction. 
54
 Your statutes are the theme of my song
during my earthly life. 
55
 
•Yahweh
, I remember Your name in the night, 
and I obey Your instruction.
56
 This is my practice:
I obey Your precepts. 
Khet
57
 The
Lord
is my portion;
I have promised to keep Your words.
58
 I have sought Your favor with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to Your promise.
59
 I thought about my ways 
and turned my steps back to Your decrees.
60
 I hurried, not hesitating
to keep Your commands.
61
 Though the ropes of the wicked 
were wrapped around me,
I did not forget Your instruction. 
62
 I rise at midnight to thank You 
for Your righteous judgments. 
63
 I am a friend to all who 
•fear
 You, 
to those who keep Your precepts.
64
 
Lord
, the earth is filled with Your faithful love; 
teach me Your statutes. 
Tet
65
 
Lord
, You have treated Your servant well,
just as You promised.
66
 Teach me good judgment and discernment, 
for I rely on Your commands.
67
 Before I was afflicted I went astray, 
but now I keep Your word.
68
 You are good, and You do what is good; 
teach me Your statutes.
69
 The arrogant have smeared me with lies, 
but I obey Your precepts with all my heart. 
70
 Their hearts are hard and insensitive, 
but I delight in Your instruction. 
71
 It was good for me to be afflicted 
so that I could learn Your statutes.
72
 Instruction from Your lips is better for me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Yod
73
 Your hands made me and formed me; 
give me understanding
so that I can learn Your commands. 
74
 Those who fear You will see me and rejoice, 
for I put my hope in Your word. 
75
 I know,
Lord
, that Your judgments are just
and that You have afflicted me fairly. 
76
 May Your faithful love comfort me
as You promised Your servant.
77
 May Your compassion come to me 
so that I may live,
for Your instruction is my delight. 
78
 Let the arrogant be put to shame 
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 
so that I will not be put to shame.
Kaf
81
 I long for Your salvation; 
I put my hope in Your word. 
82
 My eyes grow weary
looking for what You have promised; 
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? 
85
 The arrogant have dug pits for me; 
they violate Your instruction.
86
 All Your commands are true;
people persecute me with lies — help me! 
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.
Lamed
89
 
Lord
, Your word is forever; 
it is firmly fixed in heaven.
90
 Your faithfulness is for all generations; 
You established the earth, and it stands firm. 
91
 They stand today in accordance with Your judgments, 
for all things are Your servants. 
92
 If Your instruction had not been my delight,
I would have died in my affliction. 
93
 I will never forget Your precepts,
for You have given me life through them. 
94
 I am Yours; save me, 
for I have sought Your precepts. 
95
 The wicked hope to destroy me, 
but I contemplate Your decrees.
96
 I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but Your command is without limit.
Mem
97
 How I love Your instruction! 
It is my meditation all day long. 
98
 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, 
for they are always with me.
99
 I have more insight than all my teachers
because Your decrees are my meditation. 
100
 I understand more than the elders 
because I obey Your precepts. 
101
 I have kept my feet from every evil path 
to follow Your word.
102
 I have not turned from Your judgments, 
for You Yourself have instructed me.
103
 How sweet Your word is to my taste —
sweeter than honey in my mouth.
104
 I gain understanding from Your precepts; 
therefore I hate every false way. 
Nun
105
 Your word is a lamp for my feet 
and a light on my path.
106
 I have solemnly sworn 
to keep Your righteous judgments.
107
 I am severely afflicted;
Lord
, give me life through Your word. 
108
 
Lord
, please accept my willing offerings of praise, 
and teach me Your judgments. 
109
 My life is constantly in danger, 
yet I do not forget Your instruction. 
110
 The wicked have set a trap for me, 
but I have not wandered from Your precepts. 
111
 I have Your decrees as a heritage forever;
indeed, they are the joy of my heart. 
112
 I am resolved to obey Your statutes
to the very end.
Samek
113
 I hate those who are double-minded, 
but I love Your instruction. 
114
 You are my shelter and my shield; 
I put my hope in Your word. 
115
 Depart from me, you evil ones,
so that I may obey my God's commands. 
116
 Sustain me as You promised, and I will live;
do not let me be ashamed of my hope. 
117
 Sustain me so that I can be safe 
and always be concerned about Your statutes. 
118
 You reject all who stray from Your statutes, 
for their deceit is a lie.
119
 You remove all the wicked on earth
as if they were  dross; 
therefore, I love Your decrees. 
120
 I tremble in awe of You; 
I fear Your judgments.
Ayin
121
 I have done what is just and right; 
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122
 Guarantee Your servant's well-being; 
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123
 My eyes grow weary looking for Your salvation
and for Your righteous promise.
124
 Deal with Your servant based on Your faithful love; 
teach me Your statutes.
125
 I am Your servant; give me understanding 
so that I may know Your decrees.
126
 It is time for the 
Lord
to act, 
for they have violated Your instruction.
127
 Since I love Your commands 
more than gold, even the purest gold,
128
 I carefully follow all Your precepts 
and hate every false way. 
Pe
129
 Your decrees are wonderful; 
therefore I obey them. 
130
 The revelation of Your words brings light
and gives understanding to the inexperienced. 
131
 I open my mouth and pant 
because I long for Your commands.
132
 Turn to me and be gracious to me, 
as is Your practice toward those who love Your name.
133
 Make my steps steady through Your promise; 
don't let any sin dominate me. 
134
 Redeem me from human oppression, 
and I will keep Your precepts.
135
 Show favor to Your servant, 
and teach me Your statutes. 
136
 My eyes pour out streams of tears 
because people do not follow Your instruction.
Tsade
137
 You are righteous,
Lord

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

Other books

A Dark and Distant Shore by Reay Tannahill
The Power Of The Dog by Don Winslow
The Ice Gate of Spyre by Allan Frewin Jones
Precious Thing by Colette McBeth
A Journey Through Tudor England by Suzannah Lipscomb
Accepting Destiny by Christa Lynn
The Silent Places by James Patrick Hunt