Psalm 119
Lamedh
In æternum, Domine
89
O Lord, your word is everlasting; *
it stands firm in the heavens.
90
Your faithfulness remains from one generation to another; *
you established the earth, and it abides.
91
By your decree these continue to this day, *
for all things are your servants.
92
If my delight had not been in your law, *
I should have perished in my affliction.
93
I will never forget your commandments, *
because by them you give me life.
94
I am yours; oh, that you would save me! *
for I study your commandments.
95
Though the wicked lie in wait for me to destroy me, *
I will apply my mind to your decrees.
96
I see that all things come to an end, *
but your commandment has no bounds.
Mem
Quomodo dilexi!
97
Oh, how I love your law! *
all the day long it is in my mind.
98
Your commandment has made me wiser than my enemies, *
and it is always with me.
99
I have more understanding than all my teachers, *
for your decrees are my study.
100
I am wiser than the elders, *
because I observe your commandments.
101
I restrain my feet from every evil way, *
that I may keep your word.
102
I do not shrink from your judgments, *
because you yourself have taught me.
103
How sweet are your words to my taste! *
they are sweeter than honey to my mouth.
104
Through your commandments I gain understanding; *
therefore I hate every lying way.
Nun
Lucerna pedibus meis
105
Your word is a lantern to my feet *
and a light upon my path.
106
I have sworn and am determined *
to keep your righteous judgments.
107
I am deeply troubled; *
preserve my life, O Lord, according to your word.
108
Accept, O Lord, the willing tribute of my lips, *
and teach me your judgments.
109
My life is always in my hand, *
yet I do not forget your law.
110
The wicked have set a trap for me, *
but I have not strayed from your commandments.
111
Your decrees are my inheritance for ever; *
truly, they are the joy of my heart.
112
I have applied my heart to fulfill your statutes *
for ever and to the end.