¹ Praise the Lord,^(A) all you nations;^(B)
    extol him, all you peoples.
² For great is his love^(C) toward us,
    and the faithfulness of the Lord^(D) endures forever.

⁸¹ My soul faints^(A) with longing for your salvation,^(B)
    but I have put my hope^(C) in your word.
⁸² My eyes fail,^(D) looking for your promise;^(E)
    I say, “When will you comfort me?”
⁸³ Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
    I do not forget^(F) your decrees.
⁸⁴ How long^(G) must your servant wait?
    When will you punish my persecutors?^(H)
85 The arrogant^(I) dig pits^(J) to trap me,
    contrary to your law.
⁸⁶ All your commands are trustworthy;^(K)
    help me,^(L) for I am being persecuted^(M) without cause.^(N)
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
    but I have not forsaken^(O) your precepts.
⁸⁸ In your unfailing love^(P) preserve my life,^(Q)
    that I may obey the statutes^(R) of your mouth.

⁸⁹ Your word, Lord, is eternal;^(S)
    it stands firm in the heavens.
⁹⁰ Your faithfulness^(T) continues through all generations;^(U)
    you established the earth, and it endures.^(V)
91 Your laws endure^(W) to this day,
    for all things serve you.^(X)
92 If your law had not been my delight,^(Y)
    I would have perished in my affliction.^(Z)
93 I will never forget^(AA) your precepts,
    for by them you have preserved my life.^(AB)
94 Save me,^(AC) for I am yours;
    I have sought out your precepts.^(AD)
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,^(AE)
    but I will ponder your statutes.^(AF)
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
    but your commands are boundless.^(AG)

⁹⁷ Oh, how I love your law!^(AH)
    I meditate^(AI) on it all day long.
⁹⁸ Your commands are always with me
    and make me wiser^(AJ) than my enemies.
⁹⁹ I have more insight than all my teachers,
    for I meditate on your statutes.^(AK)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
    for I obey your precepts.^(AL)
101 I have kept my feet^(AM) from every evil path
    so that I might obey your word.^(AN)
102 I have not departed from your laws,^(AO)
    for you yourself have taught^(AP) me.
¹⁰³ How sweet are your words to my taste,
    sweeter than honey^(AQ) to my mouth!^(AR)
104 I gain understanding^(AS) from your precepts;
    therefore I hate every wrong path.^(AT)

¹⁰⁵ Your word is a lamp^(AU) for my feet,
    a light^(AV) on my path.
¹⁰⁶ I have taken an oath^(AW) and confirmed it,
    that I will follow your righteous laws.^(AX)
107 I have suffered much;
    preserve my life,^(AY) Lord, according to your word.
¹⁰⁸ Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,^(AZ)
    and teach me your laws.^(BA)
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,^(BB)
    I will not forget^(BC) your law.
¹¹⁰ The wicked have set a snare^(BD) for me,
    but I have not strayed^(BE) from your precepts.
¹¹¹ Your statutes are my heritage forever;
    they are the joy of my heart.^(BF)
112 My heart is set^(BG) on keeping your decrees
    to the very end.^[a](BH)

¹¹³ I hate double-minded people,^(BI)
    but I love your law.^(BJ)
114 You are my refuge and my shield;^(BK)
    I have put my hope^(BL) in your word.
¹¹⁵ Away from me,^(BM) you evildoers,
    that I may keep the commands of my God!
¹¹⁶ Sustain me,^(BN) my God, according to your promise,^(BO) and I will live;
    do not let my hopes be dashed.^(BP)
117 Uphold me,^(BQ) and I will be delivered;^(BR)
    I will always have regard for your decrees.^(BS)
118 You reject all who stray^(BT) from your decrees,
    for their delusions come to nothing.
¹¹⁹ All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;^(BU)
    therefore I love your statutes.^(BV)
120 My flesh trembles^(BW) in fear of you;^(BX)
    I stand in awe^(BY) of your laws.

¹²¹ I have done what is righteous and just;^(BZ)
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
¹²² Ensure your servant’s well-being;^(CA)
    do not let the arrogant oppress me.^(CB)
123 My eyes fail,^(CC) looking for your salvation,^(CD)
    looking for your righteous promise.^(CE)
124 Deal with your servant according to your love^(CF)
    and teach me your decrees.^(CG)
125 I am your servant;^(CH) give me discernment
    that I may understand your statutes.^(CI)
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
    your law is being broken.^(CJ)
127 Because I love your commands^(CK)
    more than gold,^(CL) more than pure gold,^(CM)
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,^(CN)
    I hate every wrong path.^(CO)

¹²⁹ Your statutes are wonderful;^(CP)
    therefore I obey them.^(CQ)
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;^(CR)
    it gives understanding to the simple.^(CS)
131 I open my mouth and pant,^(CT)
    longing for your commands.^(CU)
132 Turn to me^(CV) and have mercy^(CW) on me,
    as you always do to those who love your name.^(CX)
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;^(CY)
    let no sin rule^(CZ) over me.
¹³⁴ Redeem me from human oppression,^(DA)
    that I may obey your precepts.^(DB)
135 Make your face shine^(DC) on your servant
    and teach me your decrees.^(DD)
136 Streams of tears^(DE) flow from my eyes,
    for your law is not obeyed.^(DF)

¹³⁷ You are righteous,^(DG) Lord,
    and your laws are right.^(DH)
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;^(DI)
    they are fully trustworthy.^(DJ)
139 My zeal wears me out,^(DK)
    for my enemies ignore your words.
¹⁴⁰ Your promises^(DL) have been thoroughly tested,^(DM)
    and your servant loves them.^(DN)
141 Though I am lowly and despised,^(DO)
    I do not forget your precepts.^(DP)
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
    and your law is true.^(DQ)
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
    but your commands give me delight.^(DR)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding^(DS) that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ I call with all my heart;^(DT) answer me, Lord,
    and I will obey your decrees.^(DU)
146 I call out to you; save me^(DV)
    and I will keep your statutes.
¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn^(DW) and cry for help;
    I have put my hope in your word.
¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,^(DX)
    that I may meditate on your promises.
¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice^(DY) in accordance with your love;^(DZ)
    preserve my life,^(EA) Lord, according to your laws.
¹⁵⁰ Those who devise wicked schemes^(EB) are near,
    but they are far from your law.
¹⁵¹ Yet you are near,^(EC) Lord,
    and all your commands are true.^(ED)
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes^(EE)
    that you established them to last forever.^(EF)

¹⁵³ Look on my suffering^(EG) and deliver me,^(EH)
    for I have not forgotten^(EI) your law.
¹⁵⁴ Defend my cause^(EJ) and redeem me;^(EK)
    preserve my life^(EL) according to your promise.^(EM)
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
    for they do not seek out^(EN) your decrees.
¹⁵⁶ Your compassion, Lord, is great;^(EO)
    preserve my life^(EP) according to your laws.^(EQ)
157 Many are the foes who persecute me,^(ER)
    but I have not turned^(ES) from your statutes.
¹⁵⁸ I look on the faithless with loathing,^(ET)
    for they do not obey your word.^(EU)
159 See how I love your precepts;
    preserve my life,^(EV) Lord, in accordance with your love.
¹⁶⁰ All your words are true;
    all your righteous laws are eternal.^(EW)

¹⁶¹ Rulers persecute me^(EX) without cause,
    but my heart trembles^(EY) at your word.
¹⁶² I rejoice^(EZ) in your promise
    like one who finds great spoil.^(FA)
163 I hate and detest^(FB) falsehood
    but I love your law.^(FC)
164 Seven times a day I praise you
    for your righteous laws.^(FD)
165 Great peace^(FE) have those who love your law,
    and nothing can make them stumble.^(FF)
166 I wait for your salvation,^(FG) Lord,
    and I follow your commands.
¹⁶⁷ I obey your statutes,
    for I love them^(FH) greatly.
¹⁶⁸ I obey your precepts^(FI) and your statutes,^(FJ)
    for all my ways are known^(FK) to you.

¹⁶⁹ May my cry come^(FL) before you, Lord;
    give me understanding^(FM) according to your word.^(FN)
170 May my supplication come^(FO) before you;
    deliver me^(FP) according to your promise.^(FQ)
171 May my lips overflow with praise,^(FR)
    for you teach me^(FS) your decrees.
¹⁷² May my tongue sing^(FT) of your word,
    for all your commands are righteous.^(FU)
173 May your hand be ready to help^(FV) me,
    for I have chosen^(FW) your precepts.
¹⁷⁴ I long for your salvation,^(FX) Lord,
    and your law gives me delight.^(FY)
175 Let me live^(FZ) that I may praise you,
    and may your laws sustain me.
¹⁷⁶ I have strayed like a lost sheep.^(GA)
    Seek your servant,
    for I have not forgotten^(GB) your commands.