Psalms 111-120

Psalm 111

Praise Yah!^*: I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart,; in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
Yahweh’s works are great,: pondered by all those who delight in them.
His work is honor and majesty.: His righteousness endures forever.
He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered.: Yahweh is gracious and merciful.
He has given food to those who fear him.: He always remembers his covenant.
He has shown his people the power of his works,: in giving them the heritage of the nations.
The works of his hands are truth and justice.: All his precepts are sure.
They are established forever and ever.: They are done in truth and uprightness.
He has sent redemption to his people.: He has ordained his covenant forever.; His name is holy and awesome!
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.: All those who do his work have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!

Psalm 112

Praise Yah!^*: Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh,; who delights greatly in his commandments.
His seed will be mighty in the land.: The generation of the upright will be blessed.
Wealth and riches are in his house.: His righteousness endures forever.
Light dawns in the darkness for the upright,: gracious, merciful, and righteous.
It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends.: He will maintain his cause in judgment.
For he will never be shaken.: The righteous will be remembered forever.
He will not be afraid of evil news.: His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.
His heart is established.: He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries.
He has dispersed, he has given to the poor.: His righteousness endures forever.; His horn will be exalted with honor.
The wicked will see it, and be grieved.: He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away.; The desire of the wicked will perish.

Psalm 113

Praise Yah!: Praise, you servants of Yahweh,; praise the name of Yahweh.
Blessed be the name of Yahweh,: from this time forth and forevermore.
From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same,: Yahweh’s name is to be praised.
Yahweh is high above all nations,: his glory above the heavens.
Who is like Yahweh, our God,: who has his seat on high,; Who stoops down to see in heaven and in the earth?
He raises up the poor out of the dust.: Lifts up the needy from the ash heap;
that he may set him with princes,: even with the princes of his people.
He settles the barren woman in her home,: as a joyful mother of children.
Praise Yah!

Psalm 114

When Israel went forth out of Egypt,: the house of Jacob from a people of foreign language;
Judah became his sanctuary,: Israel his dominion.
The sea saw it, and fled.: The Jordan was driven back.
The mountains skipped like rams,: the little hills like lambs.
What was it, you sea, that you fled?: You Jordan, that you turned back?
You mountains, that you skipped like rams;: you little hills, like lambs?
Tremble, you earth, at the presence of the Lord,: at the presence of the God of Jacob,
who turned the rock into a pool of water,: the flint into a spring of waters.

Psalm 115

Not to us, Yahweh, not to us,: but to your name give glory,; for your loving kindness, and for your truth’s sake.
Why should the nations say,: “Where is their God, now?”
But our God is in the heavens.: He does whatever he pleases.
Their idols are silver and gold,: the work of men’s hands.
They have mouths, but they don’t speak.: They have eyes, but they don’t see.
They have ears, but they don’t hear.: They have noses, but they don’t smell.
They have hands, but they don’t feel.: They have feet, but they don’t walk,; neither do they speak through their throat.
Those who make them will be like them;: yes, everyone who trusts in them.
Israel, trust in Yahweh!: He is their help and their shield.
House of Aaron, trust in Yahweh!: He is their help and their shield.
You who fear Yahweh, trust in Yahweh!: He is their help and their shield.
Yahweh remembers us. He will bless us.: He will bless the house of Israel.; He will bless the house of Aaron.
He will bless those who fear Yahweh,: both small and great.
May Yahweh increase you more and more,: you and your children.
Blessed are you by Yahweh,: who made heaven and earth.
The heavens are the heavens of Yahweh;: but the earth has he given to the children of men.
The dead don’t praise Yah,: neither any who go down into silence;
But we will bless Yah,: from this time forth and forevermore.
Praise Yah!

Psalm 116

I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice,: and my cries for mercy.
Because he has turned his ear to me,: therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
The cords of death surrounded me,: the pains of Sheol got a hold of me.; I found trouble and sorrow.
Then I called on the name of Yahweh:: “Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul.”
Yahweh is Gracious and righteous.: Yes, our God is merciful.
Yahweh preserves the simple.: I was brought low, and he saved me.
Return to your rest, my soul,: for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you.
For you have delivered my soul from death,: my eyes from tears,; and my feet from falling.
I will walk before Yahweh in the land of the living.
I believed, therefore I said,: “I was greatly afflicted.”
I said in my haste,: “All men are liars.”
What will I give to Yahweh for all his benefits toward me?: I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of Yahweh.
I will pay my vows to Yahweh,: yes, in the presence of all his people.
Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the death of his saints.
Yahweh, truly I am your servant.: I am your servant, the son of your handmaid.; You have freed me from my chains.
I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving,: and will call on the name of Yahweh.
I will pay my vows to Yahweh,: yes, in the presence of all his people,
in the courts of Yahweh’s house,: in the midst of you, Jerusalem.
Praise Yah!

Psalm 117

Praise Yahweh, all you nations!: Extol him, all you peoples!
For his loving kindness is great toward us.: Yahweh’s faithfulness endures forever.
Praise Yah!

Psalm 118

Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good,: for his loving kindness endures forever.
Let Israel now say: that his loving kindness endures forever.
Let the house of Aaron now say: that his loving kindness endures forever.
Now let those who fear Yahweh say: that his loving kindness endures forever.
Out of my distress, I called on Yah.: Yah answered me with freedom.
Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid.: What can man do to me?
Yahweh is on my side among those who help me.: Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me.
It is better to take refuge in Yahweh,: than to put confidence in man.
It is better to take refuge in Yahweh,: than to put confidence in princes.
All the nations surrounded me,: but in the name of Yahweh, I cut them off.
They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me.: In the name of Yahweh I indeed cut them off.
They surrounded me like bees.: They are quenched like the burning thorns.; In the name of Yahweh I cut them off.
You pushed me back hard, to make me fall,: but Yahweh helped me.
Yah is my strength and song.: He has become my salvation.
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous.: “The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly.
The right hand of Yahweh is exalted!: The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly!”
I will not die, but live,: and declare Yah’s works.
Yah has punished me severely,: but he has not given me over to death.
Open to me the gates of righteousness.: I will enter into them.; I will give thanks to Yah.
This is the gate of Yahweh;: the righteous will enter into it.
I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me,: and have become my salvation.
The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner.
This is Yahweh’s doing.: It is marvelous in our eyes.
This is the day that Yahweh has made.: We will rejoice and be glad in it!
Save us now, we beg you, Yahweh!: Yahweh, we beg you, send prosperity now.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of Yahweh!: We have blessed you out of the house of Yahweh.
Yahweh is God, and he has given us light.: Bind the sacrifice with cords, even to the horns of the altar.
You are my God, and I will give thanks to you.: You are my God, I will exalt you.
Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good,: for his loving kindness endures forever.

Psalm 119
ALEPH

Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,: who walk according to Yahweh’s law.
Blessed are those who keep his statutes,: who seek him with their whole heart.
Yes, they do nothing wrong.: They walk in his ways.
You have commanded your precepts,: that we should fully obey them.
Oh that my ways were steadfast: to obey your statutes!
Then I wouldn’t be disappointed,: when I consider all of your commandments.
I will give thanks to you with uprightness of heart,: when I learn your righteous judgments.
I will observe your statutes.: Don’t utterly forsake me.

BET

How can a young man keep his way pure?: By living according to your word.
With my whole heart, I have sought you.: Don’t let me wander from your commandments.
I have hidden your word in my heart,: that I might not sin against you.
Blessed are you, Yahweh.: Teach me your statutes.
With my lips,: I have declared all the ordinances of your mouth.
I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies,: as much as in all riches.
I will meditate on your precepts,: and consider your ways.
I will delight myself in your statutes.: I will not forget your word.

GIMEL

Do good to your servant.: I will live and I will obey your word.
Open my eyes,: that I may see wondrous things out of your law.
I am a stranger on the earth.: Don’t hide your commandments from me.
My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times.
You have rebuked the proud who are cursed,: who wander from your commandments.
Take reproach and contempt away from me,: for I have kept your statutes.
Though princes sit and slander me,: your servant will meditate on your statutes.
Indeed your statutes are my delight,: and my counselors.

DALED

My soul is laid low in the dust.: Revive me according to your word!
I declared my ways, and you answered me.: Teach me your statutes.
Let me understand the teaching of your precepts!: Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.
My soul is weary with sorrow:: strengthen me according to your word.
Keep me from the way of deceit.: Grant me your law graciously!
I have chosen the way of truth.: I have set your ordinances before me.
I cling to your statutes, Yahweh.: Don’t let me be disappointed.
I run in the path of your commandments,: for you have set my heart free.

HEY

Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes.: I will keep them to the end.
Give me understanding, and I will keep your law.: Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.
Direct me in the path of your commandments,: for I delight in them.
Turn my heart toward your statutes,: not toward selfish gain.
Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things.: Revive me in your ways.
Fulfill your promise to your servant,: that you may be feared.
Take away my disgrace that I dread,: for your ordinances are good.
Behold, I long for your precepts!: Revive me in your righteousness.

WAW

Let your loving kindness also come to me, Yahweh,: your salvation, according to your word.
So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me,: for I trust in your word.
Don’t snatch the word of truth out of my mouth,: for I put my hope in your ordinances.
So I will obey your law continually,: forever and ever.
I will walk in liberty,: for I have sought your precepts.
I will also speak of your statutes before kings,: and will not be disappointed.
I will delight myself in your commandments,: because I love them.
I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love.: I will meditate on your statutes.

ZAYIN

Remember your word to your servant,: because you gave me hope.
This is my comfort in my affliction,: for your word has revived me.
The arrogant mock me excessively,: but I don’t swerve from your law.
I remember your ordinances of old, Yahweh,: and have comforted myself.
Indignation has taken hold on me,: because of the wicked who forsake your law.
Your statutes have been my songs,: in the house where I live.
I have remembered your name, Yahweh, in the night,: and I obey your law.
This is my way,: that I keep your precepts.

CHET

Yahweh is my portion.: I promised to obey your words.
I sought your favor with my whole heart.: Be merciful to me according to your word.
I considered my ways,: and turned my steps to your statutes.
I will hurry, and not delay,: to obey your commandments.
The ropes of the wicked bind me,: but I won’t forget your law.
At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you,: because of your righteous ordinances.
I am a friend of all those who fear you,: of those who observe your precepts.
The earth is full of your loving kindness, Yahweh.: Teach me your statutes.

TET

Do good to your servant,: according to your word, Yahweh.
Teach me good judgment and knowledge,: for I believe in your commandments.
Before I was afflicted, I went astray;: but now I observe your word.
You are good, and do good.: Teach me your statutes.
The proud have smeared a lie upon me.: With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts.
Their heart is as callous as the fat,: but I delight in your law.
It is good for me that I have been afflicted,: that I may learn your statutes.
The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

YUD

Your hands have made me and formed me.: Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.
Those who fear you will see me and be glad,: because I have put my hope in your word.
Yahweh, I know that your judgments are righteous,: that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort,: according to your word to your servant.
Let your tender mercies come to me, that I may live;: for your law is my delight.
Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully.: I will meditate on your precepts.
Let those who fear you turn to me.: They will know your statutes.
Let my heart be blameless toward your decrees,: that I may not be disappointed.

KAF

My soul faints for your salvation.: I hope in your word.
My eyes fail for your word.: I say, “When will you comfort me?”
For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke.: I don’t forget your statutes.
How many are the days of your servant?: When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?
The proud have dug pits for me,: contrary to your law.
All of your commandments are faithful.: They persecute me wrongfully.; Help me!
They had almost wiped me from the earth,: but I didn’t forsake your precepts.
Preserve my life according to your loving kindness,: so I will obey the statutes of your mouth.

LAMED

Yahweh, your word is settled in heaven forever.
Your faithfulness is to all generations.: You have established the earth, and it remains.
Your laws remain to this day,: for all things serve you.
Unless your law had been my delight,: I would have perished in my affliction.
I will never forget your precepts,: for with them, you have revived me.
I am yours.: Save me, for I have sought your precepts.
The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me.: I will consider your statutes.
I have seen a limit to all perfection,: but your commands are boundless.

MEM

How I love your law!: It is my meditation all day.
Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies,: for your commandments are always with me.
I have more understanding than all my teachers,: for your testimonies are my meditation.
I understand more than the aged,: because I have kept your precepts.
I have kept my feet from every evil way,: that I might observe your word.
I have not turned aside from your ordinances,: for you have taught me.
How sweet are your promises to my taste,: more than honey to my mouth!
Through your precepts, I get understanding;: therefore I hate every false way.

NUN

Your word is a lamp to my feet,: and a light for my path.
I have sworn, and have confirmed it,: that I will obey your righteous ordinances.
I am afflicted very much.: Revive me, Yahweh, according to your word.
Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth.: Yahweh, teach me your ordinances.
My soul is continually in my hand,: yet I won’t forget your law.
The wicked have laid a snare for me,: yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.
I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever,: for they are the joy of my heart.
I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever,: even to the end.

SAMEKH

I hate double-minded men,: but I love your law.
You are my hiding place and my shield.: I hope in your word.
Depart from me, you evildoers,: that I may keep the commandments of my God.
Uphold me according to your word, that I may live.: Let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Hold me up, and I will be safe,: and will have respect for your statutes continually.
You reject all those who stray from your statutes,: for their deceit is in vain.
You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross.: Therefore I love your testimonies.
My flesh trembles for fear of you.: I am afraid of your judgments.

AYIN

I have done what is just and righteous.: Don’t leave me to my oppressors.
Ensure your servant’s well-being.: Don’t let the proud oppress me.
My eyes fail looking for your salvation,: for your righteous word.
Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness.: Teach me your statutes.
I am your servant. Give me understanding,: that I may know your testimonies.
It is time to act, Yahweh,: for they break your law.
Therefore I love your commandments more than gold,: yes, more than pure gold.
Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right.: I hate every false way.

PEY

Your testimonies are wonderful,: therefore my soul keeps them.
The entrance of your words gives light.: It gives understanding to the simple.
I opened my mouth wide and panted,: for I longed for your commandments.
Turn to me, and have mercy on me,: as you always do to those who love your name.
Establish my footsteps in your word.: Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.
Redeem me from the oppression of man,: so I will observe your precepts.
Make your face shine on your servant.: Teach me your statutes.
Streams of tears run down my eyes,: because they don’t observe your law.

TZADI

You are righteous, Yahweh.: Your judgments are upright.
You have commanded your statutes in righteousness.: They are fully trustworthy.
My zeal wears me out,: because my enemies ignore your words.
Your promises have been thoroughly tested,: and your servant loves them.
I am small and despised.: I don’t forget your precepts.
Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness.: Your law is truth.
Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me.: Your commandments are my delight.
Your testimonies are righteous forever.: Give me understanding, that I may live.

KUF

I have called with my whole heart.: Answer me, Yahweh!; I will keep your statutes.
I have called to you. Save me!: I will obey your statutes.
I rise before dawn and cry for help.: I put my hope in your words.
My eyes stay open through the night watches,: that I might meditate on your word.
Hear my voice according to your loving kindness.: Revive me, Yahweh, according to your ordinances.
They draw near who follow after wickedness.: They are far from your law.
You are near, Yahweh.: All your commandments are truth.
Of old I have known from your testimonies,: that you have founded them forever.

RESH

Consider my affliction, and deliver me,: for I don’t forget your law.
Plead my cause, and redeem me!: Revive me according to your promise.
Salvation is far from the wicked,: for they don’t seek your statutes.
Great are your tender mercies, Yahweh.: Revive me according to your ordinances.
Many are my persecutors and my adversaries.: I haven’t swerved from your testimonies.
I look at the faithless with loathing,: because they don’t observe your word.
Consider how I love your precepts.: Revive me, Yahweh, according to your loving kindness.
All of your words are truth.: Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

SIN AND SHIN

Princes have persecuted me without a cause,: but my heart stands in awe of your words.
I rejoice at your word,: as one who finds great spoil.
I hate and abhor falsehood.: I love your law.
Seven times a day, I praise you,: because of your righteous ordinances.
Those who love your law have great peace.: Nothing causes them to stumble.
I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh.: I have done your commandments.
My soul has observed your testimonies.: I love them exceedingly.
I have obeyed your precepts and your testimonies,: for all my ways are before you.

TAV

Let my cry come before you, Yahweh.: Give me understanding according to your word.
Let my supplication come before you.: Deliver me according to your word.
Let my lips utter praise,: for you teach me your statutes.
Let my tongue sing of your word,: for all your commandments are righteousness.
Let your hand be ready to help me,: for I have chosen your precepts.
I have longed for your salvation, Yahweh.: Your law is my delight.
Let my soul live, that I may praise you.: Let your ordinances help me.
I have gone astray like a lost sheep.: Seek your servant, for I don’t forget your commandments.