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1 Alef
Living in the Law of God How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD!
2 How blessed are those who observe his decrees, who seek him with all of their heart,
3 who practice no evil while they walk in his ways.
4 You have commanded concerning your precepts, that they be guarded with diligence.
5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast, so I may keep your statutes.
6 Then I will not be ashamed, since my eyes will be fixed on all of your commands.
7 I will praise you with an upright heart, as I learn your righteous decrees.
8 I will keep your statutes; do not ever abandon me.
9Bet
The Benefits of the WordHow can a young man keep his behavior pure? By guarding it in accordance with your word.
10 I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands.
11 I have stored what you have said in my heart, so I won’t sin against you.
12 Blessed are you, LORD! Teach me your statutes.
13 I have spoken with my lips about all your decrees that you have announced.
14 I find joy in the path of your decrees, as if I owned all kinds of riches.
15 I will meditate on your precepts, and I will respect your ways.
16 I am delighted with your statutes; I will not forget your word.
17Gimmel
Living and Keeping God’s WordDeal kindly with your servant so I may live and keep your word.
18 Open my eyes so that I will observe amazing things from your instruction.
19 Since I am a stranger on the earth, do not hide your commands from me.
20 My soul is consumed with longing for your decrees at all times.
21 You rebuke the accursed ones, who wander from your commands.
22 Remove scorn and disrespect from me, for I observe your decrees.
23 Though nobles take their seat and gossip about me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.
24 I take joy in your decrees, for they are my counselors.
25Daleth
Strength Comes from the WordMy soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word.
26 I have talked about my ways, and you have answered me; Teach me your statutes.
27 Help me understand how your precepts function, and I will meditate on your wondrous acts.
28 I weep because of sorrow; fortify me according to your word.
29 Remove false paths from me; and graciously give me your instruction.
30 I have chosen the faithful way; I have firmly placed your ordinances before me.
31 I cling to your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame.
32 I eagerly race along the way of your commands, for you enable me to do so.
33He
Instructed by the WordTeach me, LORD, about the way of your statutes, and I will observe them without fail.
34 Give me understanding and I will observe your instruction. I will keep it with all of my heart.
35 Help me live my life by your commands, because my joy is in them.
36 Turn my heart to your decrees and away from unjust gain.
37 Turn my eyes away from gazing at worthless things, and revive me by your ways.
38 Confirm your promise to your servant, which is for those who fear you.
39 Turn away the shame that I dread, because your ordinances are good.
40 Look, I long for your precepts; revive me through your righteousness.
41Vav
A Song of PraiseMay your gracious love come to me, LORD, your salvation, just as you said.
42 Then I can answer the one who insults me, for I place my trust in your word.
43 Never take your truthful words from me, For I wait for your ordinances.
44 Then I will always keep your Law, forever and ever,
45 I will walk in liberty, for I seek your precepts.
46 Then I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed.
47 I will take delight in your commands, which I love.
48 I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.
49Zayin
Remembering What God Has SaidRemember what you said to your servant, by which you caused me to hope.
50 This is what comforts me in my troubles: that what you say revives me.
51 Even though the arrogant utterly deride me, I do not turn away from your instruction.
52 I have remembered your ancient ordinances, LORD, and I take comfort in them.
53 I burn with indignation because of the wicked who forsake your instruction.
54 Your statutes are my songs, no matter where I make my home.
55 In the night I remember your name, LORD, and keep your instruction.
56 I have made it my personal responsibility to keep your precepts.
57Cheth
Keeping God’s Word
Living in the Law of God
9
The Benefits of the Word
17
Living and Keeping God’s Word
25
Strength Comes from the Word
33
Instructed by the Word
41
A Song of Praise
49
Remembering What God Has Said
57
Keeping God’s Word