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אַשְׁרֵי תְמִימֵי־דָרֶךְ הַהֹלְכִים בְּתוֹרַת יְהוָה
ALEPH. Happy are they that are upright in the way, who walk in the law of HaShem.
Ἀλληλούϊα. Μακάριοι ἄμωμοι ἐν ὁδῷ, οἱ πορευόμενοι ἐν νόμῳ Κυρίου.
Alleluia. Blessed are the blameless in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.
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אַשְׁרֵי נֹצְרֵי עֵדֹתָיו בְּכָל־לֵב יִדְרְשׁוּהוּ
Happy are they that keep His testimonies, that seek Him with the whole heart.
Μακάριοι οἱ ἐξερευνῶντες τὰ μαρτύρια αὐτοῦ, ἐν ὅλῃ καρδίᾳ ἐκζητήσουσιν αὐτόν.
Blessed are they that search out his testimonies: They will diligently seek him with the whole heart.
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אַף לֹא־פָעֲלוּ עַוְלָה בִּדְרָכָיו הָלָכוּ
Yea, they do no unrighteousness; they walk in His ways.
Οὐ γὰρ οἱ ἐργαζόμενοι τὴν ἀνομίαν ἐν ταῖς ὁδοῖς αὐτοῦ ἐπορεύθησαν.
For they that work iniquity Have not walked in his ways.
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אַתָּה צִוִּיתָה פִקֻּדֶיךָ לִשְׁמֹר מְאֹד
Thou hast ordained Thy precepts, that we should observe them diligently.
Σὺ ἐνετείλω τὰς ἐντολάς σου, τοῦ φυλάξασθαι σφόδρα.
Thou hast commanded [us] Diligently to keep thy precepts.
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אַחֲלַי יִכֹּנוּ דְרָכָי לִשְׁמֹר חֻקֶּיךָ
Oh that my ways were directed to observe Thy statutes!
Ὄφελον κατευθυνθείησαν αἱ ὁδοί μου, τοῦ φυλάξασθαι τὰ δικαιώματά σου.
O that my ways were directed To keep thine ordinances.
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אָז לֹא־אֵבוֹשׁ בְּהַבִּיטִי אֶל־כָּל־מִצְוֺתֶיךָ
Then should I not be ashamed, when I have regard unto all Thy commandments.
Τότε οὐ μὴ αἰσχυνθῶ, ἐν τῷ με ἐπιβλέπειν ἐπὶ πάσας τὰς ἐντολάς σου.
Then shall I not be ashamed, When I have respect to all thy commandments.
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אוֹדְךָ בְּיֹשֶׁר לֵבָב בְּלָמְדִי מִשְׁפְּטֵי צִדְקֶךָ
I will give thanks unto Thee with uprightness of heart, when I learn Thy righteous ordinances.
Ἐξομολογήσομαί σοι ἐν εὐθύτητι καρδίας, ἐν τῷ μεμαθηκέναι με τὰ κρίματα τῆς δικαιοσύνης σου.
I will give thee thanks with uprightness of heart, When I have learned the judgments of thy righteousness.
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אֶת־חֻקֶּיךָ אֶשְׁמֹר אַל־תַּעַזְבֵנִי עַד־מְאֹד
I will observe Thy statutes; O forsake me not utterly.
Τὰ δικαιώματά σου φυλάξω, μή με ἐγκαταλίπῃς ἕως σφόδρα.
I will keep thine ordinances: O forsake me not greatly.
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בַּמֶּה יְזַכֶּה־נַּעַר אֶת־אָרְחוֹ לִשְׁמֹר כִּדְבָרֶךָ
BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man keep his way pure? By taking heed thereto according to Thy word.
Ἐν τίνι κατορθώσει νεώτερος τὴν ὁδὸν αὐτοῦ; ἐν τῷ φυλάξασθαι τοὺς λόγους σου.
Wherewith shall a young man direct his way? By keeping thy words.
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בְּכָל־לִבִּי דְרַשְׁתִּיךָ אַל־תַּשְׁגֵּנִי מִמִּצְוֺתֶיךָ
With my whole heart have I sought Thee; O let me not err from Thy commandments.
Ἐν ὅλῃ καρδίᾳ μου ἐξεζήτησά σε, μὴ ἀπώσῃ με ἀπὸ τῶν ἐντολῶν σου.
With my whole heart have I diligently sought thee: Cast me not away from thy commandments.
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בְּלִבִּי צָפַנְתִּי אִמְרָתֶךָ לְמַעַן לֹא אֶחֱטָא־לָךְ
Thy word have I laid up in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee.
Ἐν τῇ καρδίᾳ μου ἔκρυψα τὰ λόγιά σου, ὅπως ἂν μὴ ἁμάρτω σοι.
I have hidden thine oracles in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.
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בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהוָה לַמְּדֵנִי חֻקֶּיךָ
Blessed art Thou, O HaShem; teach me Thy statutes.
Εὐλογητὸς εἶ Κύριε, δίδαξόν με τὰ δικαιώματά σου.
Blessed art thou, O Lord: Teach me thine ordinances.
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בִּשְׂפָתַי סִפַּרְתִּי כֹּל מִשְׁפְּטֵי־פִיךָ
With my lips have I told all the ordinances of Thy mouth.
Ἐν τοῖς χείλεσί μου ἐξήγγειλα πάντα τὰ κρίματα τοῦ στόματός σου.
With my lips have I declared All the judgments of thy mouth.
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בְּדֶרֶךְ עֵדְוֺתֶיךָ שַּׂשְׂתִּי כְּעַל כָּל־הוֹן
I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
Ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ τῶν μαρτυρίων σου ἐτέρφθην, ὡς ἐπὶ παντὶ πλούτῳ.
I have delighted in the way of thy testimonies, [As much] as in all riches.
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בְּפִקֻּדֶיךָ אָשִׂיחָה וְאַבִּיטָה אֹרְחֹתֶיךָ
I will meditate in Thy precepts, and have respect unto Thy ways.
Ἐν ταῖς ἐντολαῖς σου ἀδολεσχήσω, καὶ κατανοήσω τὰς ὁδούς σου.
I will meditate on thy commandments, And consider thy ways.
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בְּחֻקֹּתֶיךָ אֶשְׁתַּעֲשָׁע לֹא אֶשְׁכַּח דְּבָרֶךָ
I will delight myself in Thy statutes; I will not forget Thy word.
Ἐν τοῖς δικαιώμασί σου μελετήσω, οὐκ ἐπιλήσομαι τῶν λόγων σου.
I will meditate on thine ordinances: I will not forget thy words.
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גְּמֹל עַל־עַבְדְּךָ אֶחְיֶה וְאֶשְׁמְרָה דְבָרֶךָ
GIMEL. Deal bountifully with Thy servant that I may live, and I will observe Thy word.
Ἀνταπόδος τῷ δούλῳ σου, ζήσομαι καὶ φυλάξω τοὺς λόγους σου.
Render a recompense to thy servant: [So] shall I live, and keep thy words.
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גַּל־עֵינַי וְאַבִּיטָה נִפְלָאוֹת מִתּוֹרָתֶךָ
Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law.
Ἀποκάλυψον τοὺς ὀφθαλμούς μου, καὶ κατανοήσω τὰ θαυμάσια ἐκ τοῦ νόμου σου.
Unveil thou mine eyes, And I shall perceive wondrous things out of thy law.
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גֵּר אָנֹכִי בָאָרֶץ אַל־תַּסְתֵּר מִמֶּנִּי מִצְוֺתֶיךָ
I am a sojourner in the earth; hide not Thy commandments from me.
Πάροικος ἐγώ εἰμι ἐν τῇ γῇ, μὴ ἀποκρύψῃς ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ τὰς ἐντολάς σου.
I am a stranger in the earth: Hide not thy commandments from me.
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גָּרְסָה נַפְשִׁי לְתַאֲבָה אֶל־מִשְׁפָּטֶיךָ בְכָל־עֵת
My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto Thine ordinances at all times.
Ἐπεπόθησεν ἡ ψυχή μου τοῦ ἐπιθυμῆσαι τὰ κρίματά σου ἐν παντὶ καιρῷ.
My soul has longed exceedingly For thy judgments at all times.
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גָּעַרְתָּ זֵדִים אֲרוּרִים הַשֹּׁגִים מִמִּצְוֺתֶיךָ
Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, that do err from Thy commandments.
Ἐπετίμησας ὑπερηφάνοις, ἐπικατάρατοι οἱ ἐκκλίνοντες ἀπὸ τῶν ἐντολῶν σου.
Thou hast rebuked the proud: Cursed are they that turn aside from thy commandments.
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גַּל מֵעָלַי חֶרְפָּה וָבוּז כִּי עֵדֹתֶיךָ נָצָרְתִּי
Take away from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept Thy testimonies.
Περίελε ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ ὄνειδος καὶ ἐξουδένωσιν, ὅτι τὰ μαρτύριά σου ἐξεζήτησα.
Remove from me reproach and contempt; For I have sought out thy testimonies.
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גַּם יָשְׁבוּ שָׂרִים בִּי נִדְבָּרוּ עַבְדְּךָ יָשִׂיחַ בְּחֻקֶּיךָ
Even though princes sit and talk against me, thy servant doth meditate in Thy statutes.
Καὶ γὰρ ἐκάθισαν ἄρχοντες, καὶ κατʼ ἐμοῦ κατελάλουν, ὁ δὲ δοῦλός σου ἠδολέσχει ἐν τοῖς δικαιώμασί σου.
For princes sat and spoke against me: But thy servant was meditating on thine ordinances.
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גַּם־עֵדֹתֶיךָ שַׁעֲשֻׁעָי אַנְשֵׁי עֲצָתִי
Yea, Thy testimonies are my delight, they are my counsellors.
Καὶ γὰρ τὰ μαρτύριά σου μελέτη μου ἐστὶ, καὶ αἱ συμβουλίαι μου τὰ δικαιώματά σου.
For thy testimonies are my meditation, And thine ordinances are my counselors.
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דָּבְקָה לֶעָפָר נַפְשִׁי חַיֵּנִי כִּדְבָרֶךָ
DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust; quicken Thou me according to Thy word.
Ἐκολλήθη τῷ ἐδάφει ἡ ψυχή μου, ζῆσόν με κατὰ τὸ λόγον σου.
My soul has cloven to the ground; Quicken thou me according to thy word.
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דְּרָכַי סִפַּרְתִּי וַתַּעֲנֵנִי לַמְּדֵנִי חֻקֶּיךָ
I told of my ways, and Thou didst answer me; teach me Thy statutes.
Τὰς ὁδούς σου ἐξήγγειλα καὶ ἐπήκουσάς μου, δίδαξόν με τὰ δικαιώματά σου.
I declared my ways, and thou didst hear me; Teach me thine ordinances.
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דֶּרֶךְ־פִּקּוּדֶיךָ הֲבִינֵנִי וְאָשִׂיחָה בְּנִפְלְאוֹתֶיךָ
Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts, that I may talk of Thy wondrous works.
Ὁδὸν δικαιωμάτων σου συνέτισόν με, καὶ ἀδολεσχήσω ἐν τοῖς θαυμασίοις σου.
Instruct me in the way of thine ordinances; And I will meditate on thy wondrous works.
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דָּלְפָה נַפְשִׁי מִתּוּגָה קַיְּמֵנִי כִּדְבָרֶךָ
My soul melteth away for heaviness; sustain me according unto Thy word.
Ἐνύσταξεν ἡ ψυχή μου ἀπὸ ἀκηδίας, βεβαίωσόν με ἐν τοῖς λόγοις σου.
My soul has slumbered for sorrow; Strengthen thou me with thy words.
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דֶּרֶךְ־שֶׁקֶר הָסֵר מִמֶּנִּי וְתוֹרָתְךָ חָנֵּנִי
Remove from me the way of falsehood; and grant me Thy law graciously.
Ὁδὸν ἀδικίας ἀπόστησον ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ, καὶ τῷ νόμῳ σου ἐλέησόν με.
Remove from me the way of iniquity; And be merciful to me by thy law.
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דֶּרֶךְ־אֱמוּנָה בָחָרְתִּי מִשְׁפָּטֶיךָ שִׁוִּיתִי
I have chosen the way of faithfulness; Thine ordinances have I set before me.
Ὁδὸν ἀληθείας ᾑρετισάμην, καὶ τὰ κρίματά σου οὐκ ἐπελαθόμην.
I have chosen the way of truth; And have not forgotten thy judgments.
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דָּבַקְתִּי בְעֵדְוֺתֶיךָ יְהוָה אַל־תְּבִישֵׁנִי
I cleave unto Thy testimonies; O HaShem, put me not to shame.
Ἐκολλήθην τοῖς μαρτυρίοις σου Κύριε, μή με καταισχύνῃς.
I have cloven to thy testimonies, O Lord; Put me not to shame.
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דֶּרֶךְ־מִצְוֺתֶיךָ אָרוּץ כִּי תַרְחִיב לִבִּי
I will run the way of Thy commandments, for Thou dost enlarge my heart.
Ὁδὸν ἐντολῶν σου ἔδραμον, ὅταν ἐπλάτυνας τὴν καρδίαν μου.
I ran the way of thy commandments, When thou didst enlarge my heart.
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הוֹרֵנִי יְהוָה דֶּרֶךְ חֻקֶּיךָ וְאֶצְּרֶנָּה עֵקֶב
HE. Teach me, O HaShem, the way of Thy statutes; and I will keep it at every step.
Νομοθέτησόν με Κύριε τὴν ὁδὸν τῶν δικαιωμάτων σου, καὶ ἐκζητήσω αὐτὴν διαπαντός.
Teach me, O Lord, the way of thine ordinances, And I will seek it out continually.
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הֲבִינֵנִי וְאֶצְּרָה תוֹרָתֶךָ וְאֶשְׁמְרֶנָּה בְכָל־לֵב
Give me understanding, that I keep Thy law and observe it with my whole heart.
Συνέτισόν με, καὶ ἐξερευνήσω τὸν νόμον σου, καὶ φυλάξω αὐτὸν ἐν ὅλῃ καρδίᾳ μου.
Instruct me, and I will search out thy law, And will keep it with my whole heart.
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הַדְרִיכֵנִי בִּנְתִיב מִצְוֺתֶיךָ כִּי־בוֹ חָפָצְתִּי
Make me to tread in the path of Thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
Ὁδήγησόν με ἐν τῇ τρίβῳ τῶν ἐντολῶν σου, ὅτι αὐτὴν ἠθέλησα.
Guide me in the path of thy commandments; For I have delighted in it.
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הַט־לִבִּי אֶל־עֵדְוֺתֶיךָ וְאַל אֶל־בָּצַע
Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
Κλῖνον τὴν καρδίαν μου εἰς τὰ μαρτύριά σου, καὶ μὴ εἰς πλεονεξίαν.
Incline my heart to thy testimonies, And not to covetousness.
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הַעֲבֵר עֵינַי מֵרְאוֹת שָׁוְא בִּדְרָכֶךָ חַיֵּנִי
Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken me in Thy ways.
Ἀπόστρεψον τοὺς ὀφθαλμούς μου τοῦ μὴ ἰδεῖν ματαιότητα, ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ σου ζῆσόν με.
Turn away mine eyes that I may not behold vanity: Quicken thou me in thy way.
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הָקֵם לְעַבְדְּךָ אִמְרָתֶךָ אֲשֶׁר לְיִרְאָתֶךָ
Confirm Thy word unto Thy servant, which pertaineth unto the fear of Thee.
Στῆσον τῷ δούλῳ σου τὸ λόγιόν σου εἰς τὸν φόβον σου.
Confirm thine oracle to thy servant, That he may fear thee.
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הַעֲבֵר חֶרְפָּתִי אֲשֶׁר יָגֹרְתִּי כִּי מִשְׁפָּטֶיךָ טוֹבִים
Turn away my reproach which I dread; for Thine ordinances are good.
Περίελε τὸν ὄνειδισμόν μου ὃν ὑπώπτευσα, ὅτι τὰ κρίματά σου χρηστά.
Take away my reproach which I have feared: For thy judgments are good.
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הִנֵּה תָּאַבְתִּי לְפִקֻּדֶיךָ בְּצִדְקָתְךָ חַיֵּנִי
Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts; quicken me in Thy righteousness.
Ἰδοὺ ἐπεθύμησα τὰς ἐντολάς σου, ἐν τῇ δικαιοσύνῃ σου ζῆσόν με.
Behold, I have desired thy commandments: Quicken me in thy righteousness.
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וִיבֹאֻנִי חֲסָדֶךָ יְהוָה תְּשׁוּעָתְךָ כְּאִמְרָתֶךָ
VAV. Let Thy mercies also come unto me, O HaShem, even Thy salvation, according to Thy word;
Καὶ ἔλθοι ἐπʼ ἐμὲ τὸ ἔλεός σου Κύριε, τὸ σωτήριόν σου κατὰ τὸν λόγον σου.
And let thy mercy come upon me, O Lord; [Even] thy salvation, according to thy word.
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וְאֶעֱנֶה חֹרְפִי דָבָר כִּי־בָטַחְתִּי בִּדְבָרֶךָ
That I may have an answer for him that taunteth me; for I trust in Thy word.
Καὶ ἀποκριθήσομαι τοῖς ὀνειδίζουσί μοι λόγον, ὅτι ἤλπισα ἐπὶ τοῖς λόγοις σου.
And [so] I shall render an answer to them that reproach me: For I have trusted in thy words.
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וְאַל־תַּצֵּל מִפִּי דְבַר־אֱמֶת עַד־מְאֹד כִּי לְמִשְׁפָּטֶךָ יִחָלְתִּי
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I hope in Thine ordinances;
Καὶ μὴ περιέλῃς ἐκ τοῦ στόματός μου λόγον ἀληθείας ἕως σφόδρα, ὅτι ἐπὶ τοῖς κρίμασί σου ἐπήλπισα.
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thy judgments.
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וְאֶשְׁמְרָה תוֹרָתְךָ תָמִיד לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד
So shall I observe Thy law continually for ever and ever;
Καὶ φυλάξω τὸν νόμον σου διαπαντὸς, εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα καὶ εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα τοῦ αἰῶνος.
So shall I keep thy law continually, Forever and ever.
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וְאֶתְהַלְּכָה בָרְחָבָה כִּי פִקֻּדֶיךָ דָרָשְׁתִּי
And I will walk at ease, for I have sought Thy precepts;
Καὶ ἐπορευόμην ἐν πλατυσμῷ, ὅτι τὰς ἐντολάς σου ἐξεζήτησα.
I walked also at large: For I sought out thy commandments.
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וַאֲדַבְּרָה בְעֵדֹתֶיךָ נֶגֶד מְלָכִים וְלֹא אֵבוֹשׁ
I will also speak of Thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed.
Καὶ ἐλάλουν ἐν τοῖς μαρτυρίοις σου ἐναντίον βασιλέων, καὶ οὐκ ᾐσχυνόμην.
And I spoke of thy testimonies before kings, And was not ashamed.
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וְאֶשְׁתַּעֲשַׁע בְּמִצְוֺתֶיךָ אֲשֶׁר אָהָבְתִּי
And I will delight myself in Thy commandments, which I have loved.
Καὶ ἐμελέτων ἐν ταῖς ἐντολαῖς σου, αἷς ἠγάπησα σφόδρα.
And I meditated on thy commandments, Which I loved exceedingly.
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וְאֶשָּׂא־כַפַּי אֶל־מִצְוֺתֶיךָ אֲשֶׁר אָהָבְתִּי וְאָשִׂיחָה בְחֻקֶּיךָ
I will lift up my hands also unto Thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in Thy statutes.
Καὶ ᾖρα τὰς χεῖράς μου πρὸς τὰς ἐντολάς σου ἃς ἠγάπησα, καὶ ἠδολέσχουν ἐν τοῖς δικαιώμασί σου.
And I lifted up my hands to thy commandments which I loved; And I meditated in thine ordinances.
49
זְכֹר־דָּבָר לְעַבְדֶּךָ עַל אֲשֶׁר יִחַלְתָּנִי
ZAIN. Remember the word unto Thy servant, because Thou hast made me to hope.
Μνήσθητι τῶν λόγων σου τῷ δούλῳ σου ὧν ἐπήλπισάς με.
Remember thy words to thy servant, Wherein thou hast made me hope.
50
זֹאת נֶחָמָתִי בְעָנְיִי כִּי אִמְרָתְךָ חִיָּתְנִי
This is my comfort in my affliction, that Thy word hath quickened me.
Αὕτη με παρεκάλεσεν ἐν τῇ ταπεινώσει μου, ὅτι τὸ λόγιόν σου ἔζησέ με.
This has comforted me in mine affliction: For thine oracle has quickened me.
51
זֵדִים הֱלִיצֻנִי עַד־מְאֹד מִתּוֹרָתְךָ לֹא נָטִיתִי
The proud have had me greatly in derision; yet have I not turned aside from Thy law.
Ὑπερήφανοι παρηνόμουν ἕως σφόδρα, ἀπὸ δὲ τοῦ νόμου σου οὐκ ἐξέκλινα.
The proud have transgressed exceedingly; But I swerved not from thy law.
52
זָכַרְתִּי מִשְׁפָּטֶיךָ מֵעוֹלָם יְהוָה וָאֶתְנֶחָם
I have remembered Thine ordinances which are of old, O HaShem, and have comforted myself.
Ἐμνήσθην τῶν κριμάτων σου ἀπʼ αἰῶνος Κύριε, καὶ παρεκλήθην.
I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord; And was comforted.
53
זַלְעָפָה אֲחָזַתְנִי מֵרְשָׁעִים עֹזְבֵי תּוֹרָתֶךָ
Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me, because of the wicked that forsake Thy law.
Ἀθυμία κατέσχε με ἀπὸ ἁμαρτωλῶν τῶν ἐγκαταλιμπανόντων τὸν νόμον σου.
Despair took hold upon me, Because of the sinners who forsake thy law.
54
זְמִרוֹת הָיוּ־לִי חֻקֶּיךָ בְּבֵית מְגוּרָי
Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
Ψαλτὰ ἦσάν μοι τὰ δικαιώματά σου, ἐν τόπῳ παροικίας μου·
Thine ordinances were my songs In the place of my sojourning.
55
זָכַרְתִּי בַלַּיְלָה שִׁמְךָ יְהוָה וָאֶשְׁמְרָה תּוֹרָתֶךָ
I have remembered Thy name, O HaShem, in the night, and have observed Thy law.
Ἐμνήσθην ἐν νυκτὶ τοῦ ὀνόματός σου Κύριε, καὶ ἐφύλαξα τὸν νόμον σου.
I remembered thy name, O Lord, in the night, And kept thy law.
56
זֹאת הָיְתָה־לִּי כִּי פִקֻּדֶיךָ נָצָרְתִּי
This I have had, that I have kept Thy precepts.
Αὕτη ἐγενήθη μοι, ὅτι τὰ δικαιώματά σου ἐξεζήτησα.
This I had, Because I diligently sought thine ordinances.
57
חֶלְקִי יְהוָה אָמַרְתִּי לִשְׁמֹר דְּבָרֶיךָ
HETH. My portion is HaShem, I have said that I would observe Thy words.
Μερίς μου εἶ Κύριε, εἶπα τοῦ φυλάξασθαι τὸν νόμον σου.
Thou art my portion, O Lord: I said that I would keep thy law.
58
חִלִּיתִי פָנֶיךָ בְכָל־לֵב חָנֵּנִי כְּאִמְרָתֶךָ
I have entreated Thy favour with my whole heart; be gracious unto me according to Thy word.
Ἐδεήθην τοῦ προσώπου σου ἐν ὅλῃ καρδίᾳ μου, ἐλέησόν με κατὰ τὸ λόγιόν σου.
I besought thy favor with my whole heart: Have mercy upon me according to thy word.
59
חִשַּׁבְתִּי דְרָכָי וָאָשִׁיבָה רַגְלַי אֶל־עֵדֹתֶיךָ
I considered my ways, and turned my feet unto Thy testimonies.
Διελογισάμην τὰς ὁδούς σου, καὶ ἐπέστρεψα τοὺς πόδας μου εἰς τὰ μαρτύριά σου.
I thought on thy ways, And turned my feet to thy testimonies.
60
חַשְׁתִּי וְלֹא הִתְמַהְמָהְתִּי לִשְׁמֹר מִצְוֺתֶיךָ
I made haste, and delayed not, to observe Thy commandments.
Ἡτοιμάσθην καὶ οὐκ ἐταράχθην, τοῦ φυλάξασθαι τὰς ἐντολάς σου.
I prepared myself (and was not terrified), To keep thy commandments.
61
חֶבְלֵי רְשָׁעִים עִוְּדֻנִי תּוֹרָתְךָ לֹא שָׁכָחְתִּי
The bands of the wicked have enclosed me; but I have not forgotten Thy law.
Σχοινία ἁμαρτωλῶν περιεπλάκησάν μοι, καὶ τοῦ νόμου σου οὐκ ἐπελαθόμην.
The snares of sinners entangled me: But I forgot not thy law.
62
חֲצוֹת־לַיְלָה אָקוּם לְהוֹדוֹת לָךְ עַל מִשְׁפְּטֵי צִדְקֶךָ
At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto Thee because of Thy righteous ordinances.
Μεσονύκτιον ἐξεγειρόμην, τοῦ ἐξομολογεῖσθαί σοι ἐπὶ τὰ κρίματα τῆς δικαιοσύνης σου.
At midnight I arose, to give thanks to thee For the judgments of thy righteousness.
63
חָבֵר אָנִי לְכָל־אֲשֶׁר יְרֵאוּךָ וּלְשֹׁמְרֵי פִּקּוּדֶיךָ
I am a companion of all them that fear Thee, and of them that observe Thy precepts.
Μέτοχος ἐγώ εἰμι πάντων τῶν φοβουμένων σε, καὶ τῶν φυλασσόντων τὰς ἐντολάς σου.
I am a companion of all them that fear thee, And of them that keep thy commandments.
64
חַסְדְּךָ יְהוָה מָלְאָה הָאָרֶץ חֻקֶּיךָ לַמְּדֵנִי
The earth, O HaShem, is full of Thy mercy; teach me Thy statutes.
Τοῦ ἐλέους σου Κύριε πλήρης ἡ γῆ, τὰ δικαιώματά σου δίδαξόν με.
O Lord, the earth is full of thy mercy: Teach me thine ordinances.
65
טוֹב עָשִׂיתָ עִם־עַבְדְּךָ יְהוָה כִּדְבָרֶךָ
TETH. Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O HaShem, according unto Thy word.
Χρηστότητα ἐποίησας μετὰ τοῦ δούλου σου Κύριε κατὰ τὸν λόγον σου.
Thou hast wrought kindly with thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word.
66
טוּב טַעַם וָדַעַת לַמְּדֵנִי כִּי בְמִצְוֺתֶיךָ הֶאֱמָנְתִּי
Teach me good discernment and knowledge; for I have believed Thy commandments.
Χρηστότητα καὶ παιδείαν καὶ γνῶσιν δίδαξόν με, ὅτι ταῖς ἐντολαῖς σου ἐπίστευσα.
Teach me kindness, and instruction, and knowledge: For I have believed thy commandments.
67
טֶרֶם אֶעֱנֶה אֲנִי שֹׁגֵג וְעַתָּה אִמְרָתְךָ שָׁמָרְתִּי
Before I was afflicted, I did err; but now I observe Thy word.
Πρὸ τοῦ με ταπεινωθῆναι, ἐγὼ ἐπλημμέλησα, διὰ τοῦτο τὸ λόγιόν σου ἐφύλαξα.
Before I was afflicted, I transgressed; Therefore have I kept thy word.
68
טוֹב־אַתָּה וּמֵטִיב לַמְּדֵנִי חֻקֶּיךָ
Thou art good, and doest good; teach me Thy statutes.
Χρηστὸς εἶ σὺ Κύριε· καὶ ἐν τῇ χρηστότητί σου δίδαξόν με τὰ δικαιωματά σου.
Good art thou, O Lord; therefore in thy goodness Teach me thine ordinances.
69
טָפְלוּ עָלַי שֶׁקֶר זֵדִים אֲנִי בְּכָל־לֵב אֱצֹּר פִּקּוּדֶיךָ
The proud have forged a lie against me; but I with my whole heart will keep Thy precepts.
Ἐπληθύνθη ἐπʼ ἐμὲ ἀδικία ὑπερηφάνων, ἐγὼ δὲ ἐν ὅλῃ καρδίᾳ μου ἐξερευνήσω τὰς ἐντολάς σου.
The injustice of the proud has been multiplied against me: But I will search out thy commandments with all my heart.
70
טָפַשׁ כַּחֵלֶב לִבָּם אֲנִי תּוֹרָתְךָ שִׁעֲשָׁעְתִּי
Their heart is gross like fat; but I delight in Thy law.
Ἐτυρώθη ὡς γάλα ἡ καρδία αὐτῶν, ἐγὼ δὲ τὸν νόμον σου ἐμελέτησα.
Their heart has been curdled like milk; But I have meditated on thy law.
71
טוֹב־לִי כִי־עֻנֵּיתִי לְמַעַן אֶלְמַד חֻקֶּיךָ
It is good for me that I have been afflicted, in order that I might learn Thy statutes.
Ἀγαθόν μοι ὅτι ἐταπείνωσάς με, ὅπως ἂν μάθω τὰ δικαιώματά σου.
[It is] good for me that thou hast afflicted me; That I might learn thine ordinances.
72
טוֹב־לִי תוֹרַת־פִּיךָ מֵאַלְפֵי זָהָב וָכָסֶף
The law of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Ἀγαθόν μοι ὁ νόμος τοῦ στόματός σου, ὑπὲρ χιλιάδας χρυσίου καὶ ἀργυρίου.
The law of thy mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver.
73
יָדֶיךָ עָשׂוּנִי וַיְכוֹנְנוּנִי הֲבִינֵנִי וְאֶלְמְדָה מִצְוֺתֶיךָ
JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn Thy commandments.
Αἱ χεῖρές σου ἔποίησάν με καὶ ἐπλασάν με, συνέτισόν με καὶ μαθήσομαι τὰς ἐντολάς σου.
Thy hands have made me, and fashioned me: Instruct me, that I may learn thy commandments.
74
יְרֵאֶיךָ יִרְאוּנִי וְיִשְׂמָחוּ כִּי לִדְבָרְךָ יִחָלְתִּי
They that fear Thee shall see me and be glad, because I have hope in Thy word.
Οἱ φοβούμενοί σε ὄψονταί με καὶ εὐφρανθήσονται, ὅτι εἰς τοὺς λόγους σου ἐπήλπισα.
They that fear thee will see me and rejoice: For I have hoped in thy words.
75
יָדַעְתִּי יְהוָה כִּי־צֶדֶק מִשְׁפָּטֶיךָ וֶאֱמוּנָה עִנִּיתָנִי
I know, O HaShem, that Thy judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness Thou hast afflicted me.
Ἔγνων Κύριε ὅτι δικαιοσύνη τὰ κρίματά σου, καὶ ἀληθείᾳ ἐταπείνωσάς με.
I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are righteousness, And [that] thou in truthfulness hast afflicted me.
76
יְהִי־נָא חַסְדְּךָ לְנַחֲמֵנִי כְּאִמְרָתְךָ לְעַבְדֶּךָ
Let, I pray Thee, Thy lovingkindness be ready to comfort me, according to Thy promise unto Thy servant.
Γενηθήτω δὴ τὸ ἔλεός σου τοῦ παρακαλέσαι με, κατὰ τὸ λόγιόν σου τῷ δούλῳ σου.
Let, I pray thee, thy mercy be to comfort me, According to thy word to thy servant.
77
יְבֹאוּנִי רַחֲמֶיךָ וְאֶחְיֶה כִּי־תוֹרָתְךָ שַׁעֲשֻׁעָי
Let Thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; for Thy law is my delight.
Ἐλθέτωσάν μοι οἱ οἰκτιρμοί σου, καὶ ζήσομαι, ὅτι ὁ νόμος σου μελέτη μου ἐστίν.
Let thy compassions come to me, that I may live: For thy law is my meditation.
78
יֵבֹשׁוּ זֵדִים כִּי־שֶׁקֶר עִוְּתוּנִי אֲנִי אָשִׂיחַ בְּפִקּוּדֶיךָ
Let the proud be put to shame, for they have distorted my cause with falsehood; but I will meditate in Thy precepts.
Αἰσχυνθήτωσαν ὑπερήφανοι, ὅτι ἀδίκως ἠνόμησαν εἰς ἐμὲ, ἐγὼ δὲ ἀδολεσχήσω ἐν ταῖς ἐντολαῖς σου.
Let the proud be ashamed; for they transgressed against me unjustly: But I will meditate in thy commandments.
79
יָשׁוּבוּ לִי יְרֵאֶיךָ וידעו וְיֹדְעֵי עֵדֹתֶיךָ
Let those that fear Thee return unto me, and they that know Thy testimonies.
Ἐπιστρεψάτωσάν με οἱ φοβούμενοί σε, καὶ οἱ γινώσκοντες τὰ μαρτύριά σου.
Let those that fear thee, And those that know thy testimonies, turn to me.
80
יְהִי־לִבִּי תָמִים בְּחֻקֶּיךָ לְמַעַן לֹא אֵבוֹשׁ
Let my heart be undivided in Thy statutes, in order that I may not be put to shame.
Γενηθήτω ἡ καρδία μου ἄμωμος ἐν τοῖς δικαιώμασί σου, ὅπως ἂν μὴ αἰσχυνθῶ.
Let my heart be blameless in thine ordinances, That I may not be ashamed.
81
כָּלְתָה לִתְשׁוּעָתְךָ נַפְשִׁי לִדְבָרְךָ יִחָלְתִּי
CAPH. My soul pineth for Thy salvation; in Thy word do I hope.
Ἐκλείπει εἰς τὸ σωτήριόν σου ἡ ψυχή μου, εἰς τοὺς λόγους σου ἐπήλπισα.
My soul faints for thy salvation: I have hoped in thy words.
82
כָּלוּ עֵינַי לְאִמְרָתֶךָ לֵאמֹר מָתַי תְּנַחֲמֵנִי
Mine eyes fail for Thy word, saying: 'When wilt Thou comfort me?'
Ἐξέλιπον οἱ ὀφθαλμοί μου εἰς τὸ λόγιόν σου, λέγοντες, πότε παρακαλέσεις με;
Mine eyes failed [in waiting] for thy word, Saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
83
כִּי־הָיִיתִי כְּנֹאד בְּקִיטוֹר חֻקֶּיךָ לֹא שָׁכָחְתִּי
For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; yet do I not forget Thy statutes.
Ὅτι ἐγενήθην ὡς ἀσκὸς ἐν πάχνῃ· τὰ δικαιώματά σου οὐκ ἐπελαθόμην.
For I am become as a bottle in the frost: [Yet] I have not forgotten thine ordinances.
84
כַּמָּה יְמֵי־עַבְדֶּךָ מָתַי תַּעֲשֶׂה בְרֹדְפַי מִשְׁפָּט
How many are the days of Thy servant? When wilt Thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
Πόσαι εἰσὶν αἱ ἡμέραι τοῦ δούλου σου; πότε ποιήσεις μοι ἐκ τῶν καταδιωκόντων με κρίσιν;
How many are the days of thy servant? When wilt thou execute judgment for me on them that persecute me?
85
כָּרוּ־לִי זֵדִים שִׁיחוֹת אֲשֶׁר לֹא כְתוֹרָתֶךָ
The proud have digged pits for me, which is not according to Thy law.
Διηγήσαντό μοι παράνομοι ἀδολεσχίας, ἀλλʼ οὐχ ὡς ὁ νόμος σου Κύριε.
Transgressors told me [idle tales]; But not according to thy law, O Lord.
86
כָּל־מִצְוֺתֶיךָ אֱמוּנָה שֶׁקֶר רְדָפוּנִי עָזְרֵנִי
All Thy commandments are faithful; they persecute me for nought; help Thou me.
Πᾶσαι αἱ ἐντολαί σου ἀλήθεια· ἀδίκως κατεδίωξάν με, βοήθησόν μοι.
All thy commandments are truth; They persecuted me unjustly; help thou me.
87
כִּמְעַט כִּלּוּנִי בָאָרֶץ וַאֲנִי לֹא־עָזַבְתִּי פִקֻּודֶיךָ
They had almost consumed me upon earth; but as for me, I forsook not Thy precepts.
Παρὰ βραχὺ συνετέλεσάν με ἐν τῇ γῇ, ἐγὼ δὲ οὐκ ἐγκατέλιπον τὰς ἐντολάς σου.
They nearly made an end of me in the earth; But I forsook not thy commandments.
88
כְּחַסְדְּךָ חַיֵּנִי וְאֶשְׁמְרָה עֵדוּת פִּיךָ
Quicken me after Thy lovingkindness, and I will observe the testimony of Thy mouth.
Κατὰ τὸ ἔλεός σου ζῆσόν με, καὶ φυλάξω τὰ μαρτύρια τοῦ στόματός σου.
Quicken me according to thy mercy; So shall I keep the testimonies of thy mouth.
89
לְעוֹלָם יְהוָה דְּבָרְךָ נִצָּב בַּשָּׁמָיִם
LAMED. For ever, O HaShem, Thy word standeth fast in heaven.
Εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα, Κύριε, ὁ λόγος σου διαμένει ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ,
Thy word, O Lord, Abides in heaven forever.
90
לְדֹר וָדֹר אֱמוּנָתֶךָ כּוֹנַנְתָּ אֶרֶץ וַתַּעֲמֹד
Thy faithfulness is unto all generations; Thou hast established the earth, and it standeth.
εἰς γενεὰν καὶ γενεὰν ἡ ἀλήθειά σου· ἐθεμελίωσας τὴν γῆν καὶ διαμένει.
Thy truth [endures] to all generations; Thou hast founded the earth, and it abides.
91
לְמִשְׁפָּטֶיךָ עָמְדוּ הַיּוֹם כִּי הַכֹּל עֲבָדֶיךָ
They stand this day according to Thine ordinances; for all things are Thy servants.
Τῇ διατάξει σου διαμένει ἡμέρα, ὅτι τὰ σύμπαντα δοῦλα σά.
The day continues by thy arrangement; For all things are thy servants.
92
לוּלֵי תוֹרָתְךָ שַׁעֲשֻׁעָי אָז אָבַדְתִּי בְעָנְיִי
Unless Thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
Εἰ μὴ ὅτι ὁ νόμος σου μελέτη μου ἐστὶ, τότε ἂν ἀπωλόμην ἐν τῇ ταπεινώσει μου.
Were it not that thy law is my meditation, Then I should have perished in mine affliction.
93
לְעוֹלָם לֹא־אֶשְׁכַּח פִּקּוּדֶיךָ כִּי בָם חִיִּיתָנִי
I will never forget Thy precepts; for with them Thou hast quickened me.
Εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα οὐ μὴ ἐπιλάθωμαι τῶν δικαιωμάτων σου, ὅτι ἐν αὐτοῖς ἔζησάς με.
I will never forget thine ordinances; For with them thou hast quickened me.
94
לְךָ־אֲנִי הוֹשִׁיעֵנִי כִּי פִקּוּדֶיךָ דָרָשְׁתִּי
I am Thine, save me; for I have sought Thy precepts.
Σός εἰμι ἐγὼ, σῶσόν με, ὅτι τὰ δικαιώματά σου ἐξεζήτησα.
I am thine, save me; For I have sought out thine ordinances.
95
לִי קִוּוּ רְשָׁעִים לְאַבְּדֵנִי עֵדֹתֶיךָ אֶתְבּוֹנָן
The wicked have waited for me to destroy me; but I will consider Thy testimonies.
Ἐμὲ ὑπέμειναν ἁμαρτωλοὶ τοῦ ἀπολέσαι με, τὰ μαρτύριά σου συνῆκα.
Sinners laid wait for me to destroy me; [But] I understood thy testimonies.
96
לְכָל תִּכְלָה רָאִיתִי קֵץ רְחָבָה מִצְוָתְךָ מְאֹד
I have seen an end to every purpose; but Thy commandment is exceeding broad.
Πάσης συντελείας εἶδον πέρας, πλατεία ἡ ἐντολή σου σφόδρα.
I have seen an end of all perfection; [But] thy commandment is very broad.
97
מָה־אָהַבְתִּי תוֹרָתֶךָ כָּל־הַיּוֹם הִיא שִׂיחָתִי
MEM. O how love I Thy law! It is my meditation all the day.
Ὡς ἠγάπησα τὸν νόμον σου Κύριε; ὅλην τὴν ἡμέραν μελέτη μου ἐστίν.
How I have loved thy law, O Lord! It is my meditation all the day.
98
מֵאֹיְבַי תְּחַכְּמֵנִי מִצְוֺתֶךָ כִּי לְעוֹלָם הִיא־לִי
Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
Ὑπὲρ τοὺς ἐχθρούς μου ἐσόφισάς με τὴν ἐντολήν σου, ὅτι εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα ἐμή ἐστιν.
Thou hast made me wiser than mine enemies [in] thy commandment; For it is mine forever.
99
מִכָּל־מְלַמְּדַי הִשְׂכַּלְתִּי כִּי עֵדְוֺתֶיךָ שִׂיחָה לִֿי
I have more understanding than all my teachers; for Thy testimonies are my meditation.
Ὑπὲρ πάντας τοὺς διδάσκοντάς με συνῆκα, ὅτι τὰ μαρτύριά σου μελέτη μου ἐστίν.
I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thy testimonies are my meditation.
100
מִזְּקֵנִים אֶתְבּוֹנָן כִּי פִקּוּדֶיךָ נָצָרְתִּי
I understand more than mine elders, because I have keep Thy precepts.
Ὑπὲρ πρεσβυτέρους συνῆκα, ὅτι τὰς ἐντολάς σου ἐξεζήτησα.
I understand more than the aged; Because I have sought out thy commandments.
101
מִכָּל־אֹרַח רָע כָּלִאתִי רַגְלָי לְמַעַן אֶשְׁמֹר דְּבָרֶךָ
I have refrained my feet from every evil way, in order that I might observe Thy word.
Ἐκ πάσης ὁδοῦ πονηρᾶς ἐκώλυσα τοὺς πόδας μου, ὅπως ἂν φυλάξω τοὺς λόγους σου.
I have kept back my feet from every evil way, That I might keep thy words.
102
מִמִּשְׁפָּטֶיךָ לֹא־סָרְתִּי כִּי־אַתָּה הוֹרֵתָנִי
I have not turned aside from Thine ordinances; for Thou hast instructed me.
Ἀπὸ τῶν κριμάτων σου οὐκ ἐξέκλινα, ὅτι σὺ ἐνομοθέτησάς με.
I have not declined from thy judgments; For thou hast instructed me.
103
מַה־נִּמְלְצוּ לְחִכִּי אִמְרָתֶךָ מִדְּבַשׁ לְפִי
How sweet are Thy words unto my palate! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Ὡς γλυκέα τῷ λάρυγγί μου τὰ λόγιά σου, ὑπὲρ μέλι τῷ στόματί μου.
How sweet are thine oracles to my throat! More so than honey to my mouth!
104
מִפִּקּוּדֶיךָ אֶתְבּוֹנָן עַל־כֵּן שָׂנֵאתִי כָּל־אֹרַח שָׁקֶר
From Thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.
Ἀπὸ τῶν ἐντολῶν σου συνῆκα, διὰ τοῦτο ἐμίσησα πᾶσαν ὁδὸν ἀδικίας.
I gain understanding by thy commandments: Therefore I have hated every way of unrighteousness.
105
נֵר־לְרַגְלִי דְבָרֶךָ וְאוֹר לִנְתִיבָתִי
NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Λύχνος τοῖς ποσί μου ὁ νόμος σου, καὶ φῶς ταῖς τρίβοις μου.
Thy law is a lamp to my feet, And a light to my paths.
106
נִשְׁבַּעְתִּי וָאֲקַיֵּמָה לִשְׁמֹר מִשְׁפְּטֵי צִדְקֶךָ
I have sworn, and have confirmed it, to observe Thy righteous ordinances.
Ὤμοσα καὶ ἔστησα τοῦ φυλάξασθαι τὰ κρίματα τῆς δικαιοσύνης σου.
I have sworn and determined To keep the judgments of thy righteousness.
107
נַעֲנֵיתִי עַד־מְאֹד יְהוָה חַיֵּנִי כִדְבָרֶךָ
I am afflicted very much; quicken me, O HaShem, according unto Thy word.
Ἐταπεινώθην ἕως σφόδρα Κύριε, ζῆσόν με κατὰ τὸν λόγον σου.
I have been very greatly afflicted, O Lord: Quicken me, according to thy word.
108
נִדְבוֹת פִּי רְצֵה־נָא יְהוָה וּמִשְׁפָּטֶיךָ לַמְּדֵנִי
Accept, I beseech Thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O HaShem, and teach me Thine ordinances.
Τὰ ἑκούσια τοῦ στόματός μου εὐλόκησον δὴ Κύριε, καὶ τὰ κρίματά σου δίδαξόν με.
Accept, I pray thee, O Lord, the freewill offerings of my mouth, And teach me thy judgments.
109
נַפְשִׁי בְכַפִּי תָמִיד וְתוֹרָתְךָ לֹא שָׁכָחְתִּי
My soul is continually in my hand; yet have I not forgotten Thy law.
Ἡ ψυχή μου ἐν ταῖς χερσὶ σου διαπαντὸς, καὶ τὸν νόμον σου οὐκ ἐπελαθόμην.
My soul is continually in thy hands; And I have not forgotten thy law.
110
נָתְנוּ רְשָׁעִים פַּח לִי וּמִפִּקּוּדֶיךָ לֹא תָעִיתִי
The wicked have laid a snare for me; yet went I not astray from Thy precepts.
Ἔθεντο ἁμαρτωλοὶ παγίδα μοι, καὶ ἐκ τῶν ἐντολῶν σου οὐκ ἐπλανήθην.
Sinners spread a snare for me; But I erred not from thy commandments.
111
נָחַלְתִּי עֵדְוֺתֶיךָ לְעוֹלָם כִּי־שְׂשׂוֹן לִבִּי הֵמָּה
Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Ἐκληρονόμησα τὰ μαρτύριά σου εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα, ὅτι ἀγαλλιάμα τῆς καρδίας μού εἰσιν.
I have inherited thy testimonies forever; For they are the joy of my heart.
112
נָטִיתִי לִבִּי לַעֲשׂוֹת חֻקֶּיךָ לְעוֹלָם עֵקֶב
I have inclined my heart to perform Thy statutes, for ever, at every step.
Ἔκλινα τὴν καρδίαν μου τοῦ ποιῆσαι τὰ δικαιώματά σου εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα διʼ ἀντάμειψιν.
I have inclined my heart to perform thine ordinances forever, In return [for thy mercies].
113
סֵעֲפִים שָׂנֵאתִי וְתוֹרָתְךָ אָהָבְתִּי
SAMECH. I hate them that are of a double mind; but Thy law do I love.
Παρανόμους ἐμίσησα, τὸν δὲ νόμον σου ἠγάπησα.
I have hated transgressors; But I have loved thy law.
114
סִתְרִי וּמָגִנִּי אָתָּה לִדְבָרְךָ יִחָלְתִּי
Thou art my covert and my shield; in Thy word do I hope.
Βοηθός μου, καὶ ἀντιλήπτωρ μου εἶ σὺ, εἰς τοὺς λόγους σου ἐπήλπισα.
Thou art my helper and my supporter; I have hoped in thy words.
115
סוּרוּ־מִמֶּנִּי מְרֵעִים וְאֶצְּרָה מִצְוֺת אֱלֹהָי
Depart from me, ye evildoers; that I may keep the commandments of my G-d.
Ἐκκλίνατε ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ οἱ πονηρευόμενοι, καὶ ἐξεραυνήσω τὰς ἐντολὰς τοῦ Θεοῦ μου.
Depart from me, ye evildoers; For I will search out the commandments of my God.
116
סָמְכֵנִי כְאִמְרָתְךָ וְאֶחְיֶה וְאַל־תְּבִישֵׁנִי מִשִּׂבְרִי
Uphold me according unto Thy word, that I may live; and put me not to shame in my hope.
Ἀντιλαβοῦ μου κατὰ τὸ λόγιόν σου, καὶ ζῆσόν με, καὶ μὴ καταισχύνῃς με ἀπὸ τῆς προσδοκίας μου.
Uphold me according to thy word, and quicken me; And make me not ashamed of my expectation.
117
סְעָדֵנִי וְאִוָּשֵׁעָה וְאֶשְׁעָה בְחֻקֶּיךָ תָמִיד
Support Thou me, and I shall be saved; and I will occupy myself with Thy statutes continually.
Βοήθησόν μοι, καὶ σωθήσομαι, καὶ μελετήσω ἐν τοῖς δικαιώμασί σου διαπαντός.
Help me, and I shall be saved; And I will meditate in thine ordinances continually.
118
סָלִיתָ כָּל־שׁוֹגִים מֵחֻקֶּיךָ כִּי־שֶׁקֶר תַּרְמִיתָם
Thou hast made light of all them that err from Thy statutes; for their deceit is vain.
Ἐξουδένωσας πάντας τοὺς ἀποστατοῦντας ἀπὸ τῶν δικαιωμάτων σου, ὅτι ἄδικον τὸ ἐνθύμημα αὐτῶν.
Thou hast brought to nought all that depart from thine ordinances; For their inward thought is unrighteous.
119
סִגִים הִשְׁבַּתָּ כָל־רִשְׁעֵי־אָרֶץ לָכֵן אָהַבְתִּי עֵדֹתֶיךָ
Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love Thy testimonies.
Παραβαίνοντας ἐλογισάμην πάντας τοὺς ἁμαρτωλοὺς τῆς γῆς, διὰ τοῦτο ἠγάπησα τὰ μαρτύριά σου.
I have reckoned all the sinners of the earth as transgressors; Therefore have I loved thy testimonies.
120
סָמַר מִפַּחְדְּךָ בְשָׂרִי וּמִמִּשְׁפָּטֶיךָ יָרֵאתִי
My flesh shuddereth for fear of Thee; and I am afraid of Thy judgments.
Καθήλωσον ἐκ τοῦ φόβου σου τὰς σάρκας μου, ἀπὸ γὰρ τῶν κριμάτων σου ἐφοβήθην.
Penetrate my flesh with thy fear; For I am afraid of thy judgments.
121
עָשִׂיתִי מִשְׁפָּט וָצֶדֶק בַּל־תַּנִּיחֵנִי לְעֹשְׁקָי
AIN. I have done justice and righteousness; leave me not to mine oppressors.
Ἐποίησα κρίμα καὶ δικαιοσύνην, μὴ παραδῷς με τοῖς ἀδικοῦσί με.
I have done judgment and justice; Deliver me not up to them that injure me.
122
עֲרֹב עַבְדְּךָ לְטוֹב אַל־יַעַשְׁקֻנִי זֵדִים
Be surety for Thy servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.
Ἔνδεξαι τὸν δοῦλόν σου εἰς ἀγαθὸν, μὴ συκοφαντησάτωσάν με ὑπερήφανοι.
Receive thy servant for good: Let not the proud accuse me falsely.
123
עֵינַי כָּלוּ לִישׁוּעָתֶךָ וּלְאִמְרַת צִדְקֶךָ
Mine eyes fail for Thy salvation, and for Thy righteous word.
Οἱ ὀφθαλμοί μου ἐξέλιπον εἰς τὸ σωτήριόν σου, καὶ εἰς τὸ λόγιον τῆς δικαιοσύνης σου.
Mine eyes have failed for thy salvation, And for the word of thy righteousness.
124
עֲשֵׂה עִם־עַבְדְּךָ כְחַסְדֶּךָ וְחֻקֶּיךָ לַמְּדֵנִי
Deal with Thy servant according unto Thy mercy, and teach me Thy statutes.
Ποίησον μετὰ τοῦ δούλου σου κατὰ τὸ ἔλεός σου, καὶ τὰ δικαιώματά σου δίδαξόν με.
Deal with thy servant according to thy mercy, And teach me thine ordinances.
125
עַבְדְּךָ־אָנִי הֲבִינֵנִי וְאֵדְעָה עֵדֹתֶיךָ
I am Thy servant, give me understanding, that I may know Thy testimonies.
Δοῦλός σου εἰμὶ ἐγὼ, συνέτισόν με καὶ γνώσομαι τὰ μαρτύριά σου.
I am thy servant; instruct me, And I shall know thy testimonies.
126
עֵת לַעֲשׂוֹת לַיהוָה הֵפֵרוּ תּוֹרָתֶךָ
It is time for HaShem to work; they have made void Thy law.
Καιρὸς τοῦ ποιῆσαι τῷ Κυρίῳ, διεσκέδασαν τὸν νόμον σου.
[It is] time for the Lord to work: They have utterly broken thy law.
127
עַל־כֵּן אָהַבְתִּי מִצְוֺתֶיךָ מִזָּהָב וּמִפָּז
Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.
Διὰ τοῦτο ἠγάπησα τὰς ἐντολάς σου ὑπὲρ χρυσίον καὶ τοπάζιον.
Therefore have I loved thy commandments More than gold, or the topaz.
128
עַל־כֵּן כָּל־פִּקּוּדֵי כֹל יִשָּׁרְתִּי כָּל־אֹרַח שֶׁקֶר שָׂנֵאתִי
Therefore I esteem all Thy precepts concerning all things to be right; every false way I hate.
Διὰ τοῦτο πρὸς πάσας τὰς ἐντολάς σου κατωρθούμην, πᾶσαν ὁδὸν ἄδικον ἐμίσησα.
Therefore I directed myself [according] to all thy commandments: I have hated every unjust way.
129
פְּלָאוֹת עֵדְוֺתֶיךָ עַל־כֵּן נְצָרָתַם נַפְשִׁי
PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul keep them.
Θαυμαστὰ τὰ μαρτύριά σου, διὰ τοῦτο ἐξηρεύνησεν αὐτὰ ἡ ψυχή μου.
Thy testimonies are wonderful: Therefore my soul has sought them out.
130
פֵּתַח דְּבָרֶיךָ יָאִיר מֵבִין פְּתָיִים
The opening of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Ἡ δήλωσις τῶν λόγων σου φωτιεῖ καὶ συνετιεῖ νηπίους.
The manifestation of thy words will enlighten, And instruct the simple.
131
פִּי־פָעַרְתִּי וָאֶשְׁאָפָה כִּי לְמִצְוֺתֶיךָ יָאָבְתִּי
I opened wide my mouth, and panted; for I longed for Thy commandments.
Τὸ στόμα μου ἤνοιξα, καὶ εἵλκυσα πνεῦμα, ὅτι τὰς ἐντολάς σου ἐπεπόθουν.
I opened my mouth, and drew breath: For I earnestly longed after thy commandments.
132
פְּנֵה־אֵלַי וְחָנֵּנִי כְּמִשְׁפָּט לְאֹהֲבֵי שְׁמֶךָ
Turn Thee towards me, and be gracious unto me, as is Thy wont to do unto those that love Thy name.
Ἐπίβλεψον ἐπʼ ἐμὲ καὶ ἐλέησόν με, κατὰ τὸ κρίμα τῶν ἀγαπώντων τὸ ὄνομά σου.
Look upon me and have mercy upon me, After the manner of them that love thy name.
133
פְּעָמַי הָכֵן בְּאִמְרָתֶךָ וְאַל־תַּשְׁלֶט־בִּי כָל־אָוֶן
Order my footsteps by Thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Τὰ διαβήματά μου κατεύθυνον κατὰ τὸ λόγιόν σου, καὶ μὴ κατακυριευσάτω μου πᾶσα ἀνομία.
Order my steps according to thy word: And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
134
פְּדֵנִי מֵעֹשֶׁק אָדָם וְאֶשְׁמְרָה פִּקּוּדֶיךָ
Redeem me from the oppression of man, and I will observe Thy precepts.
Λύτρωσαί με ἀπὸ συκοφαντίας ἀνθρώπων, καὶ φυλάξω τὰς ἐντολάς σου.
Deliver me from the false accusation of men: So will I keep thy commandments.
135
פָּנֶיךָ הָאֵר בְּעַבְדֶּךָ וְלַמְּדֵנִי אֶת־חֻקֶּיךָ
Make Thy face to shine upon Thy servant; and teach me Thy statutes.
Τὸ πρόσωπόν σου ἐπίφανον ἐπὶ τὸν δοῦλόν σου, καὶ δίδαξόν με τὰ δικαιώματά σου.
Cause thy face to shine upon thy servant: And teach me thine ordinances.
136
פַּלְגֵי־מַיִם יָרְדוּ עֵינָי עַל לֹא־שָׁמְרוּ תוֹרָתֶךָ
Mine eyes run down with rivers of water, because they observe not Thy law.
Διεξόδους ὑδάτων κατέβησαν οἱ ὀφθαλμοί μου, ἐπεὶ οὐκ ἐφύλαξα τὸν νόμον σου.
Mine eyes have been bathed in streams of water, Because I kept not thy law.
137
צַדִּיק אַתָּה יְהוָה וְיָשָׁר מִשְׁפָּטֶיךָ
TZADE. Righteous art Thou, O HaShem, and upright are Thy judgments.
Δίκαιος εἶ Κύριε, καὶ εὐθεῖς αἱ κρίσεις σου.
Righteous art thou, O Lord, And upright are thy judgments.
138
צִוִּיתָ צֶדֶק עֵדֹתֶיךָ וֶאֱמוּנָה מְאֹד
Thou hast commanded Thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness.
Ἐνετείλω δικαιοσύνην τὰ μαρτύριά σου, καὶ ἀλήθειαν σφόδρα.
Thou hast commanded righteousness and perfect truth, [As] thy testimonies.
139
צִמְּתַתְנִי קִנְאָתִי כִּי־שָׁכְחוּ דְבָרֶיךָ צָרָי
My zeal hath undone me, because mine adversaries have forgotten Thy words.
Ἐξέτηξέ με ὁ ζῆλός σου, ὅτι ἐπελάθοντο τῶν λόγων σου οἱ ἐχθροί μου.
Thy zeal has quite wasted me: Because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.
140
צְרוּפָה אִמְרָתְךָ מְאֹד וְעַבְדְּךָ אֲהֵבָהּ
Thy word is tried to the uttermost, and Thy servant loveth it.
Πεπυρωμένον τὸ λόγιόν σου σφόδρα, καὶ ὁ δοῦλός σου ἠγάπησεν αὐτό.
Thy word [has been] very fully tried; And thy servant loves it.
141
צָעִיר אָנֹכִי וְנִבְזֶה פִּקֻּדֶיךָ לֹא שָׁכָחְתִּי
I am small and despised; yet have I not forgotten Thy precepts.
Νεώτερος ἐγὼ εἰμι καὶ ἐξουδενωμένος, τὰ δικαιώματά σου οὐκ ἐπελαθόμην.
I am young and despised: [Yet] I have not forgotten thine ordinances.
142
צִדְקָתְךָ צֶדֶק לְעוֹלָם וְתוֹרָתְךָ אֱמֶת
Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Thy law is the truth.
Ἡ δικαιοσύνη σου δικαιοσύνη εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα, καὶ ὁ νόυος σου ἀλήθεια.
Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.
143
צַר־וּמָצוֹק מְצָאוּנִי מִצְוֺתֶיךָ שַׁעֲשֻׁעָי
Trouble and anguish have overtaken me; yet Thy commandments are my delight.
Θλίψεις καὶ ἀνάγκαι εὕροσάν με, ἐντολαί σου μελέτη μου.
Afflictions and distresses found me: [But] thy commandments [were] my meditation.
144
צֶדֶק עֵדְוֺתֶיךָ לְעוֹלָם הֲבִינֵנִי וְאֶחְיֶה
Thy testimonies are righteous for ever; give me understanding, and I shall live.
Δικαιοσύνη τὰ μαρτύριά σου εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα· συνέτισόν με, καὶ ζήσομαι.
Thy testimonies [are] an everlasting righteousness: Instruct me, and I shall live.
145
קָרָאתִי בְכָל־לֵב עֲנֵנִי יְהוָה חֻקֶּיךָ אֶצֹּרָה
KOPH. I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O HaShem; I will keep Thy statutes.
Ἐκέκραξα ἐν ὅλῃ καρδίᾳ μου, ἐπάκουσόν μου Κύριε, τὰ δικαιώματά σου ἐκζητήσω.
I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord: I will search out thine ordinances.
146
קְרָאתִיךָ הוֹשִׁיעֵנִי וְאֶשְׁמְרָה עֵדֹתֶיךָ
I have called Thee, save me, and I will observe Thy testimonies.
Ἐκέκραξά σοι, σῶσόν με, καὶ φυλάξω τὰ μαρτύριά σου.
I cried to thee; save me, And I will keep thy testimonies.
147
קִדַּמְתִּי בַנֶּשֶׁף וָאֲשַׁוֵּעָה לדבריך לִדְבָרְךָ יִחָלְתִּי
I rose early at dawn, and cried; I hoped in Thy word.
Προέφθασα ἐν ἀωρίᾳ καὶ ἐκέκραξα, εἰς τοὺς λόγους σου ἐπήλπισα.
I arose before the dawn, and cried: I hoped in thy words.
148
קִדְּמוּ עֵינַי אַשְׁמֻרוֹת לָשִׂיחַ בְּאִמְרָתֶךָ
Mine eyes forestalled the night-watches, that I might meditate in Thy word.
Προέφθασαν οἱ ὀφθαλμοί μου πρὸς ὄρθρον, τοῦ μελετᾷν τὰ λόγιά σου.
Mine eyes prevented the dawn, That I might meditate on thine oracles.
149
קוֹלִי שִׁמְעָה כְחַסְדֶּךָ יְהוָה כְּמִשְׁפָּטֶךָ חַיֵּנִי
Hear my voice according unto Thy lovingkindness; quicken me, O HaShem, as Thou art wont.
Τῆς φωνῆς μου ἄκουσον Κύριε κατὰ τὸ ἔλεός σου, κατὰ τὸ κρίμα σου ζῆσόν με.
Hear my voice, O Lord, according to thy mercy; Quicken me according to thy judgment.
150
קָרְבוּ רֹדְפֵי זִמָּה מִתּוֹרָתְךָ רָחָקוּ
They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; they are far from Thy law.
Προσήγγισαν οἱ καταδιώκοντές με ἀνομίᾳ, ἀπὸ δὲ τοῦ νόμου σου ἐμακρύνθησαν.
They have drawn nigh who persecuted me unlawfully; And they are far removed from thy law.
151
קָרוֹב אַתָּה יְהוָה וְכָל־מִצְוֺתֶיךָ אֱמֶת
Thou art nigh, O HaShem; and all Thy commandments are truth.
Ἐγγὺς εἶ Κύριε, καὶ πᾶσαι αἱ ὁδοί σου ἀλήθεια.
Thou art near, O Lord; And all thy ways are truth.
152
קֶדֶם יָדַעְתִּי מֵעֵדֹתֶיךָ כִּי לְעוֹלָם יְסַדְתָּם
Of old have I known from Thy testimonies that Thou hast founded them for ever.
Κατʼ ἀρχὰς ἔγνων ἐκ τῶν μαρτυρίων σου, ὅτι εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα ἐθεμελίωσας αὐτά.
I have known of old concerning thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them forever.
153
רְאֵה־עָנְיִי וְחַלְּצֵנִי כִּי־תוֹרָתְךָ לֹא שָׁכָחְתִּי
RESH. O see mine affliction, and rescue me; for I do not forget Thy law.
Ἴδε τὴν ταπείνωσίν μου καὶ ἐξελοῦ με, ὅτι τοῦ νόμου σου οὐκ ἐπελαθόμην.
Look upon mine affliction, and rescue me; For I have not forgotten thy law.
154
רִיבָה רִיבִי וּגְאָלֵנִי לְאִמְרָתְךָ חַיֵּנִי
Plead Thou my cause, and redeem me; quicken me according to Thy word.
Κρῖνον τὴν κρίσιν μου καὶ λύτρωσαί με, διὰ τὸν λόγον σου ζῆσόν με.
Plead my cause, and ransom me: Quicken me because of thy word.
155
רָחוֹק מֵרְשָׁעִים יְשׁוּעָה כִּי־חֻקֶּיךָ לֹא דָרָשׁוּ
Salvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not Thy statutes.
Μακρὰν ἀπὸ ἁμαρτωλῶν σωτηρία, ὅτι τὰ δικαιώματά σου οὐκ ἐξεζήτησαν.
Salvation is far from sinners: For they have not searched out thine ordinances.
156
רַחֲמֶיךָ רַבִּים יְהוָה כְּמִשְׁפָּטֶיךָ חַיֵּנִי
Great are Thy compassions, O HaShem; quicken me as Thou art wont.
Οἱ οἰκτιρμοί σου πολλοὶ Κύριε, κατὰ τὸ κρίμα σου ζῆσόν με.
Thy mercies, O Lord, are many: Quicken me according to thy judgment.
157
רַבִּים רֹדְפַי וְצָרָי מֵעֵדְוֺתֶיךָ לֹא נָטִיתִי
Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; yet have I not turned aside from Thy testimonies.
Πολλοὶ οἱ ἐκδιώκοντές με καὶ θλίβοντές με· ἐκ τῶν μαρτυρίων σου οὐκ ἐξέκλινα.
Many are they that persecute me and oppress me: [But] I have not declined from thy testimonies.
158
רָאִיתִי בֹגְדִים וָאֶתְקוֹטָטָה אֲשֶׁר אִמְרָתְךָ לֹא שָׁמָרוּ
I beheld them that were faithless, and strove with them; because they observed not Thy word.
Εἶδον ἀσυνετοῦντας καὶ ἐξετηκόμην, ὅτι τὰ λόγιά σου οὐκ ἐφυλάξαντο.
I beheld men acting foolishly, and I pined away; For they kept not thine oracles.
159
רְאֵה כִּי־פִקּוּדֶיךָ אָהָבְתִּי יְהוָה כְּחַסְדְּךָ חַיֵּנִי
O see how I love Thy precepts; quicken me, O HaShem, according to Thy lovingkindness.
Ἴδε ὅτι τὰς ἐντολάς σου ἠγάπησα Κύριε, ἐν τῷ ἐλέει σου ζῆσόν με.
Behold, I have loved thy commandments, O Lord: Quicken me in thy mercy.
160
רֹאשׁ־דְּבָרְךָ אֱמֶת וּלְעוֹלָם כָּל־מִשְׁפַּט צִדְקֶךָ
The beginning of Thy word is truth; and all Thy righteous ordinance endureth for ever.
Ἀρχὴ τῶν λόγων σου ἀλήθεια, καὶ εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα πάντα τὰ κρίματα τῆς δικαιοσύνης σου.
The beginning of thy words is truth; And all the judgments of thy righteousness [endure] forever.
161
שָׂרִים רְדָפוּנִי חִנָּם ומדבריך וּמִדְּבָרְךָ פָּחַד לִבִּי
SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of Thy words.
Ἄρχοντες κατεδίωξάν με δωρεὰν, καὶ ἀπὸ τῶν λόγων σου ἐδειλίασεν ἡ καρδία μου.
Princes persecuted me without a cause, But my heart feared because of thy words.
162
שָׂשׂ אָנֹכִי עַל־אִמְרָתֶךָ כְּמוֹצֵא שָׁלָל רָב
I rejoice at Thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
Ἀγαλλιάσομαι ἐγὼ ἐπὶ τὰ λόγιά σου, ὡς ὁ εὑρίσκων σκῦλα πολλά.
I will exult because of thine oracles, As one that finds much spoil.
163
שֶׁקֶר שָׂנֵאתִי וַאֲתַעֵבָה תּוֹרָתְךָ אָהָבְתִּי
I hate and abhor falsehood; Thy law do I love.
Ἀδικίαν ἐμίσησα καὶ ἐβδελυξάμην, τὸν δὲ νόμον σου ἠγάπησα.
I hate and abhor unrighteousness; But I love thy law.
164
שֶׁבַע בַּיּוֹם הִלַּלְתִּיךָ עַל מִשְׁפְּטֵי צִדְקֶךָ
Seven times a day do I praise Thee, because of Thy righteous ordinances.
Ἑπτάκις τῆς ἡμέρας ᾔνεσά σε ἐπὶ τὰ κρίματα τῆς δικαιοσύνης σου.
Seven times in a day have I praised thee Because of the judgments of thy righteousness.
165
שָׁלוֹם רָב לְאֹהֲבֵי תוֹרָתֶךָ וְאֵין־לָמוֹ מִכְשׁוֹל
Great peace have they that love Thy law; and there is no stumbling for them.
Εἰρήνη πολλὴ τοῖς ἀγαπῶσι τὸν νόμον σου, καὶ οὐκ ἔστιν αὐτοῖς σκάνδαλον.
Great peace have they that love thy law: And there is no stumbling block to them.
166
שִׂבַּרְתִּי לִישׁוּעָתְךָ יְהוָה וּמִצְוֺתֶיךָ עָשִׂיתִי
I have hoped for Thy salvation, O HaShem, and have done Thy commandments.
Προσεδόκων τὸ σωτήριόν σου Κύριε, καὶ τὰς ἐντολάς σου ἠγάπησα.
I waited for thy salvation, O Lord, And have loved thy commandments.
167
שָׁמְרָה נַפְשִׁי עֵדֹתֶיךָ וָאֹהֲבֵם מְאֹד
My soul hath observed Thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
Ἐφύλαξεν ἡ ψυχή μου τὰ μαρτύριά σου, καὶ ἠγάπησεν αὐτὰ σφόδρα.
My soul has kept thy testimonies, And loved them exceedingly.
168
שָׁמַרְתִּי פִקּוּדֶיךָ וְעֵדֹתֶיךָ כִּי כָל־דְּרָכַי נֶגְדֶּךָ
I have observed Thy precepts and Thy testimonies; for all my ways are before Thee.
Ἐφύλαξα τὰς ἐντολάς σου καὶ τὰ μαρτύριά σου, ὅτι πᾶσαι αἱ ὁδοί μου ἐναντίον σου Κύριε.
I have kept thy commandments and thy testimonies; For all my ways are before thee, O Lord.
169
תִּקְרַב רִנָּתִי לְפָנֶיךָ יְהוָה כִּדְבָרְךָ הֲבִינֵנִי
TAV. Let my cry come near before Thee, O HaShem; give me understanding according to Thy word.
Ἐγγυσάτω ἡ δέησίς μου ἐνώπιόν σου Κύριε, κατὰ τὸ λόγιόν σου συνέτισόν με.
Let my supplication come near before thee, O Lord; Instruct me according to thine oracle.
170
תָּבוֹא תְחִנָּתִי לְפָנֶיךָ כְּאִמְרָתְךָ הַצִּילֵנִי
Let my supplication come before Thee; deliver me according to Thy word.
Εἰσέλθοι τὸ ἀξίωμά μου ἐνώπιόν σου Κύριε, κατὰ τὸ λόγιόν σου ῥῦσαί με.
Let my petition come in before thee, O Lord; Deliver me according to thine oracle.
171
תַּבַּעְנָה שְׂפָתַי תְּהִלָּה כִּי תְלַמְּדֵנִי חֻקֶּיךָ
Let my lips utter praise: because Thou teachest me Thy statutes.
Ἐξερεύξαιντο τὰ χείλη μου ὕμνον, ὅταν διδάξῃς με τὰ δικαιώματά σου.
Let my lips utter a hymn, When thou shalt have taught me thine ordinances.
172
תַּעַן לְשׁוֹנִי אִמְרָתֶךָ כִּי כָל־מִצְוֺתֶיךָ צֶּדֶק
Let my tongue sing of Thy word; for all Thy commandments are righteousness.
Φθέγξαιτο ἡ γλῶσσά μου τὰ λόγιά σου, ὅτι πᾶσαι αἱ ἐντολαί σου δικαιοσύνη.
Let my tongue utter thine oracles; For all thy commandments are righteous.
173
תְּהִי־יָדְךָ לְעָזְרֵנִי כִּי פִקּוּדֶיךָ בָחָרְתִּי
Let Thy hand be ready to help me; for I have chosen Thy precepts.
Γενέσθω ἡ χείρ σου τοῦ σῶσαί με, ὅτι τὰς ἐντολάς σου ᾑρετισάμην.
Let thy hand be [prompt] to save me; For I have chosen thy commandments.
174
תָּאַבְתִּי לִישׁוּעָתְךָ יְהוָה וְתוֹרָתְךָ שַׁעֲשֻׁעָי
I have longed for Thy salvation, O HaShem; and Thy law is my delight.
Ἐπεπόθησα τὸ σωτήριόν σου Κύριε, καὶ ὁ νόμος σου μελέτη μου ἐστί.
I have longed after thy salvation, O Lord; And thy law is my meditation.
175
תְּחִי־נַפְשִׁי וּתְהַלְלֶךָּ וּמִשְׁפָּטֶךָ יַעֲזְרֻנִי
Let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee; and let Thine ordinances help me.
Ζήσεται ἡ ψυχή μου καὶ αἰνέσει σε, καὶ τὰ κρίματά σου βοηθήσει μοι.
My soul shall live, and shall praise thee; And thy judgments shall help me.
176
תָּעִיתִי כְּשֶׂה אֹבֵד בַּקֵּשׁ עַבְדֶּךָ כִּי מִצְוֺתֶיךָ לֹא שָׁכָחְתִּי
I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Thy servant; for I have not forgotten Thy commandments.
Ἐπλανήθην ὡς πρόβατον ἀπολωλὸς, ζήτησον τὸν δοῦλόν σου, ὅτι τὰς ἐντολάς σου οὐκ ἐπελαθόμην.
I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek thy servant; for I have not forgotten thy commandments.