| I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. | I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. |
| I have chosen the way of truth; Your judgments I have laid before me. | I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. |
| Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness. | Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! |
| And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts. | I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. |
| I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments. | I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. |
| I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have given me life. | I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. |
| Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. | Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. |
| Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart. | Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. |
| You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. | You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. |
| The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. | The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. |
| Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me. | Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. |
| The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever. | The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. |
| Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. | Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. |
| Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips And from a deceitful tongue. | Rescue me, O Lord, from liars and from all deceitful people. |
| I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. | I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! |
| He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. | He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. |
| The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore. | The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever. |
| Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. | Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. |
| Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. | Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. |
| Blessed is every one who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways. | How joyful are those who fear the Lord— all who follow his ways! |
| Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications. | From the depths of despair, O Lord, I call for your help. Hear my cry, O Lord. Pay attention to my prayer. |
| I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope. | I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. |
| Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! | How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! |
| The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands. | The Lord will work out his plans for my life— for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me. |
| O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. | O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. |
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