Psalm 119
Aleph
Beati immaculati
1
Happy are they whose way is blameless, *
who walk in the law of the Lord!
2
Happy are they who observe his decrees *
and seek him with all their hearts!
3
Who never do any wrong, *
but always walk in his ways.
4
You laid down your commandments, *
that we should fully keep them.
5
Oh, that my ways were made so direct *
that I might keep your statutes!
6
Then I should not be put to shame, *
when I regard all your commandments.
7
I will thank you with an unfeigned heart, *
when I have learned your righteous judgments.
8
I will keep your statutes; *
do not utterly forsake me.
Beth
In quo corrigit?
9
How shall a young man cleanse his way? *
By keeping to your words.
10
With my whole heart I seek you; *
let me not stray from your commandments.
11
I treasure your promise in my heart, *
that I may not sin against you.
12
Blessed are you, O Lord; *
instruct me in your statutes.
13
With my lips will I recite *
all the judgments of your mouth.
14
I have taken greater delight in the way of your decrees *
than in all manner of riches.
15
I will meditate on your commandments *
and give attention to your ways.
16
My delight is in your statutes; *
I will not forget your word.
Gimel
Retribue servo tuo
17
Deal bountifully with your servant, *
that I may live and keep your word.
18
Open my eyes, that I may see *
the wonders of your law.
19
I am a stranger here on earth; *
do not hide your commandments from me.
20
My soul is consumed at all times *
with longing for your judgments.
21
You have rebuked the insolent; *
cursed are they who stray from your commandments!
22
Turn from me shame and rebuke, *
for I have kept your decrees.
23
Even though rulers sit and plot against me, *
I will meditate on your statutes.
24
For your decrees are my delight, *
and they are my counselors.