Psalms 119 — OURB
119Verse 1א ('ashreiy, Blessed) Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,who walk according to Adonai’s Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 2א ('ashreiy, Blessed) Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,who seek him with their whole heart.Verse 3א ('ap, Also) Yes, they do nothing wrong.They walk in his ways.Verse 4א ('atah, You) You have enjoined your precepts,that we should fully obey them.Verse 5א ('achalay, Oh that) Oh that my ways were steadfastto obey your statutes!Verse 6א ('az, Then) Then I would not be disappointed,when I consider all of your mitzvot ·instructions·.Verse 7א ('odka, Shall give thanks) I will yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to you with uprightness of heart,when I learn your righteous judgments.Verse 8א ('et-chukeycha, את-your statutes) I will observe את your statutes.Don’t utterly forsake me.
BET בּ and VET בVerse 9בּ (Bahmeh, What) How can a young man keep his way pure?By living according to your word.Verse 10בּ (Bekhal-kibiy, With whole-my heart) With my whole heart, I have sought you.Don’t let me go astray, intoxicated, unintentional sin ·error· from your mitzvot ·instructions·.Verse 11בּ (Bekhal-kibiy, With whole-my heart) I have hidden your word in my heart,that I might not sin ·err (from the standard goal)· against you.Verse 12בּ (B'libiy, In my heart) Blessed are you, Adonai.Teach me your statutes.Verse 13בּ (Baruch, Blessed) With my lips,I have declared all the judgments of your mouth.Verse 14בּ (Bees'pati, With my lips) I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies,as much as in all riches.Verse 15בּ (Bideirek', In the way) I will meditate on your precepts,and consider your ways.Verse 16בּ (Bipeekudeyka, On your precepts) I will delight myself in your regulations.I will not forget your word.
GIMEL גּVerse 17גּ (Gimol, Deal / Do good) Do good to your servant.I will live and I will obey your word.Verse 18גּ (Gal-'eiyni, Open-my eyes) Open my eyes,that I may see wondrous things out of your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 19גּ (Geir, Sojourner) I am a stranger on the earth.Don’t hide your mitzvot ·instructions·from me.Verse 20גּ (Gar'sah, Has crushed) My soul is consumed with longing for your judgments at all times.
Verse 21גּ (Ga'ar'ta, Have rebuked) You have rebuked the proud who are cursed,who are lead astray, intoxicated, unintentional sin ·error·from your mitzvot ·instructions·.Verse 22גּ (Gal, Take) Take reproach and contempt away from me,for I have kept your testimonies.Verse 23גּ (Gam, Also) Though princes sit and slander me,your servant will meditate on your statutes.Verse 24גּ (Gam-'eidoteyka, Also-your testimonies) Indeed your testimonies are my delight,and my counselors.
DALET דּVerse 25דּ (Deib'kah, Cleaves) My soul is laid low in the dust.Revive me according to your word!Verse 26דּ (Diraki, My ways) I declared my ways, and you answered me.Teach me your statutes.Verse 27דּ (Derek'-pekoodeyka, Way-of your precepts) Let me understand the teaching of your precepts!Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.Verse 28דּ (Dal'pah, Melts) My soul is weary with sorrow:strengthen me according to your word.Verse 29דּ (Derek'-sheker, Way-of false) Keep me from the way of deceit.Teach me your Torah ·Teaching· in your favor!Verse 30דּ (Derek'-'emoonah, Way-of truth) I have chosen the way of truth.I have set your judgments before me.Verse 31דּ (Dabak'tiy, I cling) I cling to your testimonies, Adonai.Don’t let me be disappointed.Verse 32דּ (Derek-mitz'vohteyka, Journey-your commands) I run in the path of your mitzvot ·instructions·,for you have set my heart free.
HEY הVerse 33ה (Hovreniy, Teach me) Teach me, Adonai, the way of your statutes.I will keep them to the end.Verse 34ה (Habiyneniy, Give me understanding) Give me understanding, and I will keep your Torah ·Teaching·.Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.Verse 35ה (Had'riykeiniy, Make me to go) Direct me in the path of your mitzvot ·instructions·,for I delight in them.Verse 36ה (Hat-libiy, Incline-my heart) Turn my heart toward your testimonies,not toward selfish gain.Verse 37ה (Ha'a'beir, Turn away) Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things.Revive me in your ways.Verse 38ה (Hakeim, Establish) Fulfill your promise to your servant,that you may be feared.Verse 39ה (Ha'a'beir, Turn away) Take away my disgrace that I dread,for your judgments are good.Verse 40ה (Hineih, Behold) Behold, I long for your precepts!Revive me in your righteousness.
VAV וVerse 41ו (Viybo'ooniy, Come to me) Let your chesed ·loving-kindness· also come to me, Adonai,your salvation, according to your word.Verse 42ו (Vi’e’eneh, And answer) So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me,for I trust in your word.Verse 43ו (Vi'al-tatzeil, And do not take) Don’t snatch the word of truth out of my mouth,for I put my hope in your judgments.Verse 44ו (Vi'esh’m’rah, And I will keep) So I will obey your Torah ·Teaching· continually,forever and ever.Verse 45ו (Vi'et’hal’kah, And I will walk) I will walk in liberty,for I have sought your precepts.Verse 46ו (Va'a’dab’rah, And I will speak) I will also speak of your testimonies before kings,and will not be disappointed.Verse 47ו (Vi'esh’ta’asha’, And I will delight myself) I will delight myself in your mitzvot ·instructions·,because I 'ahav ·affectionately love· them.Verse 48ו (Vi’esa’-khapi, And I will lift up-my hands) I reach out my hands for your mitzvot ·instructions·, which I 'ahav ·affectionately love·.I will meditate on your statutes.
ZAYIN זVerse 49ז (Zikhor-dabar, Remember-word) Remember your word to your servant,because you gave me hope.Verse 50ז(Zo’t, This) This is my comfort in my affliction,for your word has revived me.Verse 51ז (Zeideem, Arrogant) The arrogant mock me excessively,but I don’t swerve from your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 52ז (Zakhar’tiy, I remembered) I remember your judgments of old, Adonai,and have comforted myself.Verse 53ז (Zal’’apah, Burning indignation) Indignation has taken hold on me,because of the wicked who forsake your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 54ז (Zimerovt, My songs) Your statutes have been my songs,in the house where I live.Verse 55ז (Zakhar’toy, I remembered) I have remembered your name, Adonai, in the night,and I obey your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 56ז (Zo’t, This is) This is my way,that I keep your precepts.
CHET or HET חVerse 57ח (Chel’kiy, My portion) Adonai is my portion.I promised to obey your words.Verse 58ח (Chiliytiy, I sought) I sought your favor with my whole heart.Be merciful to me according to your word.Verse 59ח (Chishab’tiy, I considered) I considered my ways,and turned my steps to your testimonies.Verse 60ח (Chash’tiy, I hastened) I will hurry, and not delay,to obey your mitzvot ·instructions·.Verse 61ח (Cheb’ley, Cords / Ropes) The ropes of the wicked bind me,but I won’t forget your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 62ח (Cha’tzot-li’lah, At mid-night) At midnight I will rise to yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to you,because of your righteous judgments.Verse 63ח (Chaber, Companion) I am a friend of all those who fear you,of those who observe your precepts.Verse 64ח (Chas’d’ka, Your loving kindness) The earth is full of your chesed ·loving-kindness·, Adonai.Teach me your statutes.
TET טVerse 65ט (Tov, Good) Do good to your servant,according to your word, Adonai.Verse 66ט (Tov, Good) Teach me good judgment and knowledge,for I trust in your mitzvot ·instructions·.Verse 67ט (Terem, Before) Before I was afflicted, I deviated to mental error, unintentional sin ·error·;but now I observe your word.Verse 68ט (Tov-’atah, Good-you are) You are good, and do good.Teach me your statutes.Verse 69ט (Tap’lu, Have forged) The proud have smeared a lie upon me.With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts.Verse 70ט (Tapash, Is covered) Their heart is as callous as the fat,but I delight in your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 71ט (Tov-liy, Good-for me) It is good for me that I have been afflicted,that I may learn your statutes.Verse 72ט (Tov-liy, Good-for me) The Torah ·Teaching· of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
YUD or YOD יVerse 73י (Yadeyka, Your hands) Your hands have made me and formed me.Give me understanding, that I may learn your mitzvot ·instructions·.Verse 74י (Y’rei'eyka, They fear) Those who fear you will see me and be glad,because I have put my hope in your word.Verse 75י (Yada’’tiy, I know) Adonai, I know that your judgments are righteous,that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.Verse 76י (Y’heey-na’, Let be-now please) Please let your chesed ·loving-kindness· be for my comfort,according to your word to your servant.Verse 77י (Y’bo'ooniy, Come to me) Let your tender rachamim ·merciful loves· come to me, that I may live;for your Torah ·Teaching· is my delight.Verse 78י (Yeiboshoo, Be ashamed) Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully.I will meditate on your precepts.Verse 79י (Yashooboo, They will turn) Let those who fear you turn to me.They will know your testimonies.Verse 80י (Y’heey-loboy, Let be-my heart) Let my heart be blameless toward your statutes,that I may not be disappointed.
KAF כּ or KAPH כVerse 81כּ (Kal’tah, Yearns) My soul faints for your salvation.I hope in your word.Verse 82כּ (Kalu, Strain) My eyes fail for your word.I say, “When will you comfort me?”Verse 83כּ (Kiy-Hayiytiy, For I have become) For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke.I don’t forget your statutes.Verse 84כּ (Kamah, How many) How many are the days of your servant?When will you execute judgement on those who persecute me?Verse 85כּ (Karu-loy, Have dug for me) The proud have dug pits for me,contrary to your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 86כּ (Kal-mitz’voteyka, All your commands) All of your mitzvot ·instructions· are faithful.They persecute me wrongfully.
Help me!Verse 87כּ (Kim’’at, Almost) They had almost wiped me from the earth,but I didn’t forsake your precepts.Verse 88כּ (K’chas’di’ka, In your covenant loyalty) Preserve my life according to your chesed ·loving-kindness·,so I will obey the testimonies of your mouth.
LAMED לVerse 89ל (L’’olam, To forever) Adonai, your word is settled in heaven forever.
Verse 90ל (L’dor, To generation) Your faithfulness is to all generations.You have established the earth, and it remains.Verse 91ל (L’mish’pate’ka, To your judgment) Your judgments remain to this day,for all things serve you.Verse 92ל (Luleiy, Unless) Unless your Torah ·Teaching· had been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction.Verse 93ל (L’’olam, To forever) I will never forget your precepts,for with them, you have revived me.Verse 94ל (L’ka-’aniy, To yourself-Here I am) I am yours.Save me, for I have sought your precepts.Verse 95ל (Liy, For me) The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me.I will consider your testimonies.Verse 96ל (L’khal, To all) I have seen a limit to all perfection,but your mitzvot ·instructions· are boundless.
MEM מVerse 97מ (Mah-’ahav’tiy, How-I affectionately love) How I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your Torah ·Teaching·!It is my meditation all day.Verse 98מ (Mei'oy’vay, Than my enemies) I am wiser than my enemies,for your mitzvot ·instructions· are always with me.Verse 99מ (Mikal-m’lam’day, Than all-my teachers) I have more understanding than all my teachers,for your testimonies are my meditation.Verse 100מ (Miz’keiniym, Than elders / Than ancients) I understand more than the aged,because I have kept your precepts.Verse 101מ (Mikal-’orach, From all-way) I have kept my feet from every evil way,that I might observe your word.Verse 102מ (Mimish’pateyka, From your ordinances) I have not turned aside from your judgments,for you have taught me.Verse 103מ (Mah-nim’l’tzu, How-sweet) How sweet are your promises to my taste,more than honey to my mouth!Verse 104מ (Mipikudeyka, From your precepts) Through your precepts, I get understanding;therefore I hate every false way.
NUN נVerse 105נ (Ner-l’rag’liy, Lamp-to my feet) Your word is a lamp candle to my feet,and a light for my path.Verse 106נ (Nish’ba’’tiy, I have sworn) I have sworn, and have confirmed it,that I will obey your righteous judgments.Verse 107נ (Na’aneiytiy, I am afflicted) I am afflicted very much.Revive me, Adonai, according to your word.Verse 108נ (Nidvot, Freewill offering) Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth.Adonai, teach me your judgments.Verse 109נ (Nap’shiy, My soul / My life) My soul is continually in my hand,yet I won’t forget your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 110נ (Nat’nu, They have laid) The wicked have laid a snare for me,yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.Verse 111נ (Nachal’tiy, I have inherited) I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever,for they are the joy of my heart.Verse 112נ (Natiytiy, I have inclined) I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever,even to the end.
SAMECH סVerse 113ס (Se’a’piym, Double-minded / Vain thoughts) I hate double-minded men,but I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 114ס (Sit’riy, My hiding place) You are my hiding place and my shield.I hope in your word.Verse 115ס (Suru-mimeniy, Depart-from me) Depart from me, you evildoers,that I may keep the mitzvot ·instructions· of my God.Verse 116ס (Sam’kheiniy, Sustain) Uphold me according to your word, that I may live.Let me not be ashamed of my hope.Verse 117ס (S’’adiniy, Uphold) Hold me up, and I will be safe,and will have respect for your statutes continually.Verse 118ס (Saliyta, Rejected) You reject all those who are lead astray, intoxicated, unintentional sin ·error· from your statutes,for their deceit is in vain.Verse 119ס (Sigiym, Dross) You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross.Therefore I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your testimonies.Verse 120ס (Samar, Trembles) My flesh trembles for fear of you.I am afraid of your judgments.
'AYIN עVerse 121ע (‘Asitiy, I have done) I have done what is mishpat ·just· and upright.Don’t leave me to my oppressors.Verse 122ע (‘A’rov, Be pledge) Ensure your servant’s well-being.Don’t let the proud oppress me.Verse 123ע ('Eiynay, My eyes) My eyes fail looking for your yishu'ah ·salvation·,for your righteous word.Verse 124ע (‘Aseih, Deal) Deal with your servant according to your chesed ·loving-kindness·.Teach me your statutes.Verse 125ע (‘Av’de’ka-’aney, Your servant-I am) I am your servant. Give me understanding,that I may know your testimonies.Verse 126ע ('Eit, Time for) It is time to act, Adonai,for they break your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 127ע (‘Al-kein, Therefore-thus) Therefore I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your mitzvot ·instructions· more than gold,yes, more than pure gold.Verse 128ע (‘Al-kein, Therefore-thus) Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right.I hate every false way.
PEH פ and FEH פּVerse 129פּ (F’la'ot, Wonderful) Your testimonies are wonderful,therefore my soul keeps them.Verse 130פּ (Feitah, Unfolding) The entrance of your words gives light.It gives understanding to the simple.Verse 131פּ (Fiy-pa'arti, My mouth-I opened) I opened my mouth wide and panted,for I longed for your mitzvot ·instructions·.Verse 132פּ (F’neih-’eilay, Turn-to me) Turn to me, and be merciful towards me,as you always do mishpat ·justice· to those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· your name.Verse 133פּ (F'’amay, My footsteps) Establish my footsteps in your word.Don’t let any vain striving of iniquity have dominion over me.Verse 134פּ (F’deiniy, Redeem) Redeem me from the oppression of man,so I will observe your precepts.Verse 135פּ (Faneyka, Your face) Make your face shine on your servant.Teach me your statutes.Verse 136פּ (Fal’geiy-mayim, Rivers-water) Streams of tears run down my eyes,because they don’t observe your Torah ·Teaching·.
TZADI צVerse 137צ (Tzadiyk, Righteous person) You are righteous, Adonai.Your judgments are upright.Verse 138צ (Tziviyta, You have commanded) Your testimonies you have enjoined are in righteousness.They are fully trustworthy.Verse 139צ (Tzim’tat’niy, Has consumed) My zeal wears me out,because my enemies ignore your words.Verse 140צ (Tz’rupah, Is tested / Pure) Your promises have been thoroughly tested,and your servant 'ahav ·affectionately loves· them.Verse 141צ (Tza'iyr, Small / Younger) I am small and despised.I don’t forget your precepts.Verse 142צ (Tzid’kat’ka, Your righteousness) Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness.Your Torah ·Teaching· is truth.Verse 143צ (Tzar-vomatzohk, Adversary-and distress) Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me.Your mitzvot ·instructions· are my delight.Verse 144צ (Tzedek, Righteous) Your testimonies are righteous forever.Give me understanding, that I may live.
KUF קVerse 145ק (Kara’tiy, I called) Wholeheartedly I am calling on you;Answer me, Adonai!
I will keep your statutes.Verse 146ק (K’ra’tiyka, I called to you) I have called to you. Save me!I will obey your testimonies.Verse 147ק (Kidam’tiy, I rise) I rise before dawn and cry for help.I put my hope in your words.Verse 148ק (Kid’mu, Anticipate) My eyes stay open through the night watches,that I might meditate on your word.Verse 149ק (Koliy, My voice) Sh'ma ·Hear obey· my voice according to your chesed ·loving-kindness·.Revive me, Adonai, according to your judgments.Verse 150ק (Kar’bu, Draw near) They draw near who follow after wickedness.They are far from your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 151ק (Karob, Are near) You are near, Adonai.All your mitzvot ·instructions· are truth.Verse 152ק (Kedem, Long ago / Ancient time) Of old I have known from your testimonies,that you have founded them forever.
RESH רVerse 153ר (R'’eih-’an’yiy, See-My affliction) Consider my affliction, and deliver me,for I don’t forget your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 154ר (Riybah, Plead) Plead my cause, and redeem me!Revive me according to your promise.Verse 155ר (Rahok, Far / Distant) Yishu'ah ·Salvation· is far from the wicked,for they don’t seek your statutes.Verse 156ר (Raha’meyka, Your tender mercies) Great is your tender rachamim ·merciful loves· to me, Adonai.Revive me according to your judgments.Verse 157ר (Raviym, Abundant) Many are my persecutors and my adversaries.I haven’t deviated from your testimonies.Verse 158ר (Ra’iytiy, I behold) I look at the faithless with loathing,because they don’t observe your word.Verse 159ר (R'’eih, Consider) Consider how I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your precepts.Revive me, Adonai, according to your chesed ·loving-kindness·.Verse 160ר (Rosh-D’var’ka, Head-Your word) All of your words are truth.Every one of your righteous judgments endures forever.
SHIN שׁ and SIN שׂVerse 161שׂ (Sarim, Princes) Princes have persecuted me without a cause,but my heart stands in awe of your words.Verse 162שׂ (Sas, Rejoice) I rejoice at your word,as one who finds great plunder.Verse 163שׁ (Sheker, Falsehood / Deceiving) I hate and abhor falsehood.I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 164שׁ (Sheva’, Seven) Seven times a day, I praise you,because of your righteous judgments.Verse 165שׁ (Shalom, Peace / Wholeness) Those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· your Torah ·Teaching· have great peace.Nothing causes them to stumble.Verse 166שׂ (Sibar’tiy, I hope) I have hoped for your yishu'ah ·salvation·, Adonai.I obey your mitzvot ·instructions·.Verse 167שׁ (Sham’rah, Keep guard) My soul has observed your testimonies.I 'ahav ·affectionately love· them exceedingly.Verse 168שׁ (Shamar’tiy, I keep guard) I have obeyed your precepts and your testimonies,for all my ways are before you.
TAV תּVerse 169תּ (Tik’rav, Come near) Let my cry come before you, Adonai.Give me understanding according to your word.Verse 170תּ (Tavo', Enter) Let my supplication come before you.Deliver me according to your word.Verse 171תּ (Taba’nah, Utterance) Let my lips utter tehilah ·praise song·,for you teach me your statutes.Verse 172תּ (Ta'an, Answer) Let my tongue sing of your word,for all your mitzvot ·instructions· are righteousness.Verse 173תּ (T’hiy-yad’ka, Let-your hand) Let your hand be ready to help me,for I have chosen your precepts.Verse 174תּ (Ta'av’tiy, My longing) I have longed for your yishu'ah ·salvation·, Adonai.Your Torah ·Teaching· is my delight.Verse 175תּ (T’hiy-naf’shiy, Let my-soul life) Let my soul live, that I may praise you.Let your judgments help me.Verse 176תּ (Ta’iytiy, I have gone astray) I have gone astray like a lost sheep.Seek your servant, for I don’t forget your mitzvot ·instructions·.
BET בּ and VET בVerse 9בּ (Bahmeh, What) How can a young man keep his way pure?By living according to your word.Verse 10בּ (Bekhal-kibiy, With whole-my heart) With my whole heart, I have sought you.Don’t let me go astray, intoxicated, unintentional sin ·error· from your mitzvot ·instructions·.Verse 11בּ (Bekhal-kibiy, With whole-my heart) I have hidden your word in my heart,that I might not sin ·err (from the standard goal)· against you.Verse 12בּ (B'libiy, In my heart) Blessed are you, Adonai.Teach me your statutes.Verse 13בּ (Baruch, Blessed) With my lips,I have declared all the judgments of your mouth.Verse 14בּ (Bees'pati, With my lips) I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies,as much as in all riches.Verse 15בּ (Bideirek', In the way) I will meditate on your precepts,and consider your ways.Verse 16בּ (Bipeekudeyka, On your precepts) I will delight myself in your regulations.I will not forget your word.
GIMEL גּVerse 17גּ (Gimol, Deal / Do good) Do good to your servant.I will live and I will obey your word.Verse 18גּ (Gal-'eiyni, Open-my eyes) Open my eyes,that I may see wondrous things out of your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 19גּ (Geir, Sojourner) I am a stranger on the earth.Don’t hide your mitzvot ·instructions·from me.Verse 20גּ (Gar'sah, Has crushed) My soul is consumed with longing for your judgments at all times.
Verse 21גּ (Ga'ar'ta, Have rebuked) You have rebuked the proud who are cursed,who are lead astray, intoxicated, unintentional sin ·error·from your mitzvot ·instructions·.Verse 22גּ (Gal, Take) Take reproach and contempt away from me,for I have kept your testimonies.Verse 23גּ (Gam, Also) Though princes sit and slander me,your servant will meditate on your statutes.Verse 24גּ (Gam-'eidoteyka, Also-your testimonies) Indeed your testimonies are my delight,and my counselors.
DALET דּVerse 25דּ (Deib'kah, Cleaves) My soul is laid low in the dust.Revive me according to your word!Verse 26דּ (Diraki, My ways) I declared my ways, and you answered me.Teach me your statutes.Verse 27דּ (Derek'-pekoodeyka, Way-of your precepts) Let me understand the teaching of your precepts!Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.Verse 28דּ (Dal'pah, Melts) My soul is weary with sorrow:strengthen me according to your word.Verse 29דּ (Derek'-sheker, Way-of false) Keep me from the way of deceit.Teach me your Torah ·Teaching· in your favor!Verse 30דּ (Derek'-'emoonah, Way-of truth) I have chosen the way of truth.I have set your judgments before me.Verse 31דּ (Dabak'tiy, I cling) I cling to your testimonies, Adonai.Don’t let me be disappointed.Verse 32דּ (Derek-mitz'vohteyka, Journey-your commands) I run in the path of your mitzvot ·instructions·,for you have set my heart free.
HEY הVerse 33ה (Hovreniy, Teach me) Teach me, Adonai, the way of your statutes.I will keep them to the end.Verse 34ה (Habiyneniy, Give me understanding) Give me understanding, and I will keep your Torah ·Teaching·.Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.Verse 35ה (Had'riykeiniy, Make me to go) Direct me in the path of your mitzvot ·instructions·,for I delight in them.Verse 36ה (Hat-libiy, Incline-my heart) Turn my heart toward your testimonies,not toward selfish gain.Verse 37ה (Ha'a'beir, Turn away) Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things.Revive me in your ways.Verse 38ה (Hakeim, Establish) Fulfill your promise to your servant,that you may be feared.Verse 39ה (Ha'a'beir, Turn away) Take away my disgrace that I dread,for your judgments are good.Verse 40ה (Hineih, Behold) Behold, I long for your precepts!Revive me in your righteousness.
VAV וVerse 41ו (Viybo'ooniy, Come to me) Let your chesed ·loving-kindness· also come to me, Adonai,your salvation, according to your word.Verse 42ו (Vi’e’eneh, And answer) So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me,for I trust in your word.Verse 43ו (Vi'al-tatzeil, And do not take) Don’t snatch the word of truth out of my mouth,for I put my hope in your judgments.Verse 44ו (Vi'esh’m’rah, And I will keep) So I will obey your Torah ·Teaching· continually,forever and ever.Verse 45ו (Vi'et’hal’kah, And I will walk) I will walk in liberty,for I have sought your precepts.Verse 46ו (Va'a’dab’rah, And I will speak) I will also speak of your testimonies before kings,and will not be disappointed.Verse 47ו (Vi'esh’ta’asha’, And I will delight myself) I will delight myself in your mitzvot ·instructions·,because I 'ahav ·affectionately love· them.Verse 48ו (Vi’esa’-khapi, And I will lift up-my hands) I reach out my hands for your mitzvot ·instructions·, which I 'ahav ·affectionately love·.I will meditate on your statutes.
ZAYIN זVerse 49ז (Zikhor-dabar, Remember-word) Remember your word to your servant,because you gave me hope.Verse 50ז(Zo’t, This) This is my comfort in my affliction,for your word has revived me.Verse 51ז (Zeideem, Arrogant) The arrogant mock me excessively,but I don’t swerve from your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 52ז (Zakhar’tiy, I remembered) I remember your judgments of old, Adonai,and have comforted myself.Verse 53ז (Zal’’apah, Burning indignation) Indignation has taken hold on me,because of the wicked who forsake your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 54ז (Zimerovt, My songs) Your statutes have been my songs,in the house where I live.Verse 55ז (Zakhar’toy, I remembered) I have remembered your name, Adonai, in the night,and I obey your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 56ז (Zo’t, This is) This is my way,that I keep your precepts.
CHET or HET חVerse 57ח (Chel’kiy, My portion) Adonai is my portion.I promised to obey your words.Verse 58ח (Chiliytiy, I sought) I sought your favor with my whole heart.Be merciful to me according to your word.Verse 59ח (Chishab’tiy, I considered) I considered my ways,and turned my steps to your testimonies.Verse 60ח (Chash’tiy, I hastened) I will hurry, and not delay,to obey your mitzvot ·instructions·.Verse 61ח (Cheb’ley, Cords / Ropes) The ropes of the wicked bind me,but I won’t forget your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 62ח (Cha’tzot-li’lah, At mid-night) At midnight I will rise to yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to you,because of your righteous judgments.Verse 63ח (Chaber, Companion) I am a friend of all those who fear you,of those who observe your precepts.Verse 64ח (Chas’d’ka, Your loving kindness) The earth is full of your chesed ·loving-kindness·, Adonai.Teach me your statutes.
TET טVerse 65ט (Tov, Good) Do good to your servant,according to your word, Adonai.Verse 66ט (Tov, Good) Teach me good judgment and knowledge,for I trust in your mitzvot ·instructions·.Verse 67ט (Terem, Before) Before I was afflicted, I deviated to mental error, unintentional sin ·error·;but now I observe your word.Verse 68ט (Tov-’atah, Good-you are) You are good, and do good.Teach me your statutes.Verse 69ט (Tap’lu, Have forged) The proud have smeared a lie upon me.With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts.Verse 70ט (Tapash, Is covered) Their heart is as callous as the fat,but I delight in your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 71ט (Tov-liy, Good-for me) It is good for me that I have been afflicted,that I may learn your statutes.Verse 72ט (Tov-liy, Good-for me) The Torah ·Teaching· of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
YUD or YOD יVerse 73י (Yadeyka, Your hands) Your hands have made me and formed me.Give me understanding, that I may learn your mitzvot ·instructions·.Verse 74י (Y’rei'eyka, They fear) Those who fear you will see me and be glad,because I have put my hope in your word.Verse 75י (Yada’’tiy, I know) Adonai, I know that your judgments are righteous,that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.Verse 76י (Y’heey-na’, Let be-now please) Please let your chesed ·loving-kindness· be for my comfort,according to your word to your servant.Verse 77י (Y’bo'ooniy, Come to me) Let your tender rachamim ·merciful loves· come to me, that I may live;for your Torah ·Teaching· is my delight.Verse 78י (Yeiboshoo, Be ashamed) Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully.I will meditate on your precepts.Verse 79י (Yashooboo, They will turn) Let those who fear you turn to me.They will know your testimonies.Verse 80י (Y’heey-loboy, Let be-my heart) Let my heart be blameless toward your statutes,that I may not be disappointed.
KAF כּ or KAPH כVerse 81כּ (Kal’tah, Yearns) My soul faints for your salvation.I hope in your word.Verse 82כּ (Kalu, Strain) My eyes fail for your word.I say, “When will you comfort me?”Verse 83כּ (Kiy-Hayiytiy, For I have become) For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke.I don’t forget your statutes.Verse 84כּ (Kamah, How many) How many are the days of your servant?When will you execute judgement on those who persecute me?Verse 85כּ (Karu-loy, Have dug for me) The proud have dug pits for me,contrary to your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 86כּ (Kal-mitz’voteyka, All your commands) All of your mitzvot ·instructions· are faithful.They persecute me wrongfully.
Help me!Verse 87כּ (Kim’’at, Almost) They had almost wiped me from the earth,but I didn’t forsake your precepts.Verse 88כּ (K’chas’di’ka, In your covenant loyalty) Preserve my life according to your chesed ·loving-kindness·,so I will obey the testimonies of your mouth.
LAMED לVerse 89ל (L’’olam, To forever) Adonai, your word is settled in heaven forever.
Verse 90ל (L’dor, To generation) Your faithfulness is to all generations.You have established the earth, and it remains.Verse 91ל (L’mish’pate’ka, To your judgment) Your judgments remain to this day,for all things serve you.Verse 92ל (Luleiy, Unless) Unless your Torah ·Teaching· had been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction.Verse 93ל (L’’olam, To forever) I will never forget your precepts,for with them, you have revived me.Verse 94ל (L’ka-’aniy, To yourself-Here I am) I am yours.Save me, for I have sought your precepts.Verse 95ל (Liy, For me) The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me.I will consider your testimonies.Verse 96ל (L’khal, To all) I have seen a limit to all perfection,but your mitzvot ·instructions· are boundless.
MEM מVerse 97מ (Mah-’ahav’tiy, How-I affectionately love) How I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your Torah ·Teaching·!It is my meditation all day.Verse 98מ (Mei'oy’vay, Than my enemies) I am wiser than my enemies,for your mitzvot ·instructions· are always with me.Verse 99מ (Mikal-m’lam’day, Than all-my teachers) I have more understanding than all my teachers,for your testimonies are my meditation.Verse 100מ (Miz’keiniym, Than elders / Than ancients) I understand more than the aged,because I have kept your precepts.Verse 101מ (Mikal-’orach, From all-way) I have kept my feet from every evil way,that I might observe your word.Verse 102מ (Mimish’pateyka, From your ordinances) I have not turned aside from your judgments,for you have taught me.Verse 103מ (Mah-nim’l’tzu, How-sweet) How sweet are your promises to my taste,more than honey to my mouth!Verse 104מ (Mipikudeyka, From your precepts) Through your precepts, I get understanding;therefore I hate every false way.
NUN נVerse 105נ (Ner-l’rag’liy, Lamp-to my feet) Your word is a lamp candle to my feet,and a light for my path.Verse 106נ (Nish’ba’’tiy, I have sworn) I have sworn, and have confirmed it,that I will obey your righteous judgments.Verse 107נ (Na’aneiytiy, I am afflicted) I am afflicted very much.Revive me, Adonai, according to your word.Verse 108נ (Nidvot, Freewill offering) Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth.Adonai, teach me your judgments.Verse 109נ (Nap’shiy, My soul / My life) My soul is continually in my hand,yet I won’t forget your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 110נ (Nat’nu, They have laid) The wicked have laid a snare for me,yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.Verse 111נ (Nachal’tiy, I have inherited) I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever,for they are the joy of my heart.Verse 112נ (Natiytiy, I have inclined) I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever,even to the end.
SAMECH סVerse 113ס (Se’a’piym, Double-minded / Vain thoughts) I hate double-minded men,but I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 114ס (Sit’riy, My hiding place) You are my hiding place and my shield.I hope in your word.Verse 115ס (Suru-mimeniy, Depart-from me) Depart from me, you evildoers,that I may keep the mitzvot ·instructions· of my God.Verse 116ס (Sam’kheiniy, Sustain) Uphold me according to your word, that I may live.Let me not be ashamed of my hope.Verse 117ס (S’’adiniy, Uphold) Hold me up, and I will be safe,and will have respect for your statutes continually.Verse 118ס (Saliyta, Rejected) You reject all those who are lead astray, intoxicated, unintentional sin ·error· from your statutes,for their deceit is in vain.Verse 119ס (Sigiym, Dross) You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross.Therefore I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your testimonies.Verse 120ס (Samar, Trembles) My flesh trembles for fear of you.I am afraid of your judgments.
'AYIN עVerse 121ע (‘Asitiy, I have done) I have done what is mishpat ·just· and upright.Don’t leave me to my oppressors.Verse 122ע (‘A’rov, Be pledge) Ensure your servant’s well-being.Don’t let the proud oppress me.Verse 123ע ('Eiynay, My eyes) My eyes fail looking for your yishu'ah ·salvation·,for your righteous word.Verse 124ע (‘Aseih, Deal) Deal with your servant according to your chesed ·loving-kindness·.Teach me your statutes.Verse 125ע (‘Av’de’ka-’aney, Your servant-I am) I am your servant. Give me understanding,that I may know your testimonies.Verse 126ע ('Eit, Time for) It is time to act, Adonai,for they break your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 127ע (‘Al-kein, Therefore-thus) Therefore I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your mitzvot ·instructions· more than gold,yes, more than pure gold.Verse 128ע (‘Al-kein, Therefore-thus) Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right.I hate every false way.
PEH פ and FEH פּVerse 129פּ (F’la'ot, Wonderful) Your testimonies are wonderful,therefore my soul keeps them.Verse 130פּ (Feitah, Unfolding) The entrance of your words gives light.It gives understanding to the simple.Verse 131פּ (Fiy-pa'arti, My mouth-I opened) I opened my mouth wide and panted,for I longed for your mitzvot ·instructions·.Verse 132פּ (F’neih-’eilay, Turn-to me) Turn to me, and be merciful towards me,as you always do mishpat ·justice· to those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· your name.Verse 133פּ (F'’amay, My footsteps) Establish my footsteps in your word.Don’t let any vain striving of iniquity have dominion over me.Verse 134פּ (F’deiniy, Redeem) Redeem me from the oppression of man,so I will observe your precepts.Verse 135פּ (Faneyka, Your face) Make your face shine on your servant.Teach me your statutes.Verse 136פּ (Fal’geiy-mayim, Rivers-water) Streams of tears run down my eyes,because they don’t observe your Torah ·Teaching·.
TZADI צVerse 137צ (Tzadiyk, Righteous person) You are righteous, Adonai.Your judgments are upright.Verse 138צ (Tziviyta, You have commanded) Your testimonies you have enjoined are in righteousness.They are fully trustworthy.Verse 139צ (Tzim’tat’niy, Has consumed) My zeal wears me out,because my enemies ignore your words.Verse 140צ (Tz’rupah, Is tested / Pure) Your promises have been thoroughly tested,and your servant 'ahav ·affectionately loves· them.Verse 141צ (Tza'iyr, Small / Younger) I am small and despised.I don’t forget your precepts.Verse 142צ (Tzid’kat’ka, Your righteousness) Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness.Your Torah ·Teaching· is truth.Verse 143צ (Tzar-vomatzohk, Adversary-and distress) Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me.Your mitzvot ·instructions· are my delight.Verse 144צ (Tzedek, Righteous) Your testimonies are righteous forever.Give me understanding, that I may live.
KUF קVerse 145ק (Kara’tiy, I called) Wholeheartedly I am calling on you;Answer me, Adonai!
I will keep your statutes.Verse 146ק (K’ra’tiyka, I called to you) I have called to you. Save me!I will obey your testimonies.Verse 147ק (Kidam’tiy, I rise) I rise before dawn and cry for help.I put my hope in your words.Verse 148ק (Kid’mu, Anticipate) My eyes stay open through the night watches,that I might meditate on your word.Verse 149ק (Koliy, My voice) Sh'ma ·Hear obey· my voice according to your chesed ·loving-kindness·.Revive me, Adonai, according to your judgments.Verse 150ק (Kar’bu, Draw near) They draw near who follow after wickedness.They are far from your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 151ק (Karob, Are near) You are near, Adonai.All your mitzvot ·instructions· are truth.Verse 152ק (Kedem, Long ago / Ancient time) Of old I have known from your testimonies,that you have founded them forever.
RESH רVerse 153ר (R'’eih-’an’yiy, See-My affliction) Consider my affliction, and deliver me,for I don’t forget your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 154ר (Riybah, Plead) Plead my cause, and redeem me!Revive me according to your promise.Verse 155ר (Rahok, Far / Distant) Yishu'ah ·Salvation· is far from the wicked,for they don’t seek your statutes.Verse 156ר (Raha’meyka, Your tender mercies) Great is your tender rachamim ·merciful loves· to me, Adonai.Revive me according to your judgments.Verse 157ר (Raviym, Abundant) Many are my persecutors and my adversaries.I haven’t deviated from your testimonies.Verse 158ר (Ra’iytiy, I behold) I look at the faithless with loathing,because they don’t observe your word.Verse 159ר (R'’eih, Consider) Consider how I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your precepts.Revive me, Adonai, according to your chesed ·loving-kindness·.Verse 160ר (Rosh-D’var’ka, Head-Your word) All of your words are truth.Every one of your righteous judgments endures forever.
SHIN שׁ and SIN שׂVerse 161שׂ (Sarim, Princes) Princes have persecuted me without a cause,but my heart stands in awe of your words.Verse 162שׂ (Sas, Rejoice) I rejoice at your word,as one who finds great plunder.Verse 163שׁ (Sheker, Falsehood / Deceiving) I hate and abhor falsehood.I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your Torah ·Teaching·.Verse 164שׁ (Sheva’, Seven) Seven times a day, I praise you,because of your righteous judgments.Verse 165שׁ (Shalom, Peace / Wholeness) Those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· your Torah ·Teaching· have great peace.Nothing causes them to stumble.Verse 166שׂ (Sibar’tiy, I hope) I have hoped for your yishu'ah ·salvation·, Adonai.I obey your mitzvot ·instructions·.Verse 167שׁ (Sham’rah, Keep guard) My soul has observed your testimonies.I 'ahav ·affectionately love· them exceedingly.Verse 168שׁ (Shamar’tiy, I keep guard) I have obeyed your precepts and your testimonies,for all my ways are before you.
TAV תּVerse 169תּ (Tik’rav, Come near) Let my cry come before you, Adonai.Give me understanding according to your word.Verse 170תּ (Tavo', Enter) Let my supplication come before you.Deliver me according to your word.Verse 171תּ (Taba’nah, Utterance) Let my lips utter tehilah ·praise song·,for you teach me your statutes.Verse 172תּ (Ta'an, Answer) Let my tongue sing of your word,for all your mitzvot ·instructions· are righteousness.Verse 173תּ (T’hiy-yad’ka, Let-your hand) Let your hand be ready to help me,for I have chosen your precepts.Verse 174תּ (Ta'av’tiy, My longing) I have longed for your yishu'ah ·salvation·, Adonai.Your Torah ·Teaching· is my delight.Verse 175תּ (T’hiy-naf’shiy, Let my-soul life) Let my soul live, that I may praise you.Let your judgments help me.Verse 176תּ (Ta’iytiy, I have gone astray) I have gone astray like a lost sheep.Seek your servant, for I don’t forget your mitzvot ·instructions·.