1In my first book I told you, Theophilus, about everything Jesus began to do and teachG3303G4413G3056G4160G5599G2321G4012G3956G3739G2424G756G5037G4160G2532G1321 2until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the Holy Spirit.G891G2250G3739G353G1223G40G4151G1781G652G3739G1586 3During the forty days after his crucifixion, he appeared to the apostles from time to time, and he proved to them in many ways that he was actually alive. And he talked to them about the Kingdom of God.G3739G2532G3936G1438G2198G3326G846G3958G1722G4183G5039G3700G846G1223G5062G2250G2532G3004G4012G932G2316 4Once when he was eating with them, he commanded them, "Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before.G2532G4871G846G3853G846G5563G3361G5563G575G2414G235G4037G1860G3962G3739G191G3450 5John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."G3754G2491G3303G907G5204G1161G5210G907G1722G40G4151G3756G3326G4183G2250G5025 6So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, "Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?"G3303G3767G4905G1905G846G3004G2962G1487G600G1722G5129G5550G600G932G2474 7He replied, "The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know.G1161G2036G4314G846G2076G3756G5216G1097G5550G2228G2540G3739G3962G5087G1722G2398G1849 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."G235G2983G1411G40G4151G1904G1909G5209G2532G2071G3144G3427G5037G1722G2419G2532G1722G3956G2449G2532G4540G2532G2193G2078G1093 9After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him.G2532G2036G5023G846G991G1869G2532G3507G5274G846G575G846G3788 10As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them.G2532G5613G2258G816G1519G3772G846G4198G2532G2400G1417G435G3936G846G1722G3022G2066 11"Men of Galilee," they said, "why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!"G3739G2532G2036G435G1057G5101G2476G1689G1519G3772G3778G2424G3588G353G575G5216G1519G3772G2064G3779G2064G3739G5158G2300G846G4198G1519G3772 12Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, a distance of half a mile.G5119G5290G1519G2419G575G3735G2564G1638G3739G2076G1451G2419G4521G2192G3598 13When they arrived, they went to the upstairs room of the house where they were staying. Here are the names of those who were present: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (the Zealot), and Judas (son of James).G2532G3753G1525G305G1519G5253G3757G2258G2650G5037G4074G2532G2385G2532G2491G2532G406G5376G2532G2381G918G2532G3156G2385G256G2532G4613G2208G2532G2455G2385 14They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus.G3778G3956G2258G4342G3661G4335G2532G1162G4862G1135G2532G3137G3384G2424G2532G4862G846G80 15During this time, when about 120 believers were together in one place, Peter stood up and addressed them.G2532G1722G5025G2250G4074G450G1722G3319G3101G2036G5037G3793G3686G1909G846G2258G5613G1540G1501 16"Brothers," he said, "the Scriptures had to be fulfilled concerning Judas, who guided those who arrested Jesus. This was predicted long ago by the Holy Spirit, speaking through King David.G435G80G5026G1124G1163G4137G3739G40G4151G1223G4750G1138G4277G4012G2455G3588G1096G3595G4815G2424 17Judas was one of us and shared in the ministry with us."G3754G2258G2674G4862G2254G2532G2975G2819G5026G1248 18(Judas had bought a field with the money he received for his treachery. Falling headfirst there, his body split open, spilling out all his intestines.G3303G3767G3778G2932G5564G1537G3408G93G2532G1096G4248G2997G3319G2532G3956G846G4698G1632 19The news of his death spread to all the people of Jerusalem, and they gave the place the Aramaic name Akeldama, which means "Field of Blood.")G2532G1096G1110G3956G2730G2419G5620G1565G5564G2564G846G2398G1258G184G5123G5564G129 20Peter continued, "This was written in the book of Psalms, where it says, 'Let his home become desolate, with no one living in it.' It also says, 'Let someone else take his position.'G1063G1125G1722G976G5568G1096G846G1886G1096G2048G2532G2077G3361G2730G1722G846G2532G846G1984G2983G2087G2983 21"So now we must choose a replacement for Judas from among the men who were with us the entire time we were traveling with the Lord Jesus—G3767G5130G435G4905G2254G3956G5550G1722G3739G2962G2424G1831G1525G2532G1831G1909G2248 22from the time he was baptized by John until the day he was taken from us. Whoever is chosen will join us as a witness of Jesus' resurrection."G756G575G908G2491G2193G2250G3739G353G575G2257G1163G1520G1096G3144G4862G2254G846G386 23So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.G2532G2476G1417G2501G2564G923G3739G1941G2459G2532G3159 24Then they all prayed, "O Lord, you know every heart. Show us which of these men you have chosenG2532G4336G2036G4771G2962G2589G3956G322G3739G1520G1537G5130G1417G1586 25as an apostle to replace Judas in this ministry, for he has deserted us and gone where he belongs."G2983G2819G5026G1248G2532G651G1537G3739G2455G3845G4198G1519G2398G5117 26Then they cast lots, and Matthias was selected to become an apostle with the other eleven.G2532G1325G846G2819G2532G2819G4098G1909G3159G2532G4785G3326G1733G652
2On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place.G2532G1722G2250G4005G4845G2258G537G3661G1909G846 2Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting.G2532G869G1096G2279G1537G3772G5618G5342G972G4157G2532G4137G3650G3624G3757G2258G2521 3Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them.G2532G3700G846G1266G1100G5616G4442G5037G2523G1909G1538G1520G846 4And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.G2532G4130G537G4130G40G4151G2532G756G2980G2087G1100G2531G4151G1325G846G669 5At that time there were devout Jews from every nation living in Jerusalem.G1161G2258G2730G1722G2419G2453G2126G435G575G3956G1484G5259G3772 6When they heard the loud noise, everyone came running, and they were bewildered to hear their own languages being spoken by the believers.G1161G5026G1096G5456G4128G4905G2532G4797G3754G1538G1520G191G846G2980G2398G1258 7They were completely amazed. "How can this be?" they exclaimed. "These people are all from Galilee,G1161G1839G3956G1839G2532G2296G3004G4314G240G2400G1526G3756G3956G3778G3588G2980G1057 8and yet we hear them speaking in our own native languages!G2532G4459G191G2249G1538G2257G2398G1258G1722G3739G1080 9Here we are—Parthians, Medes, Elamites, people from Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, the province of Asia,G3934G2532G3370G2532G1639G2532G2730G3318G5037G2449G2532G2587G4195G2532G773 10Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, and the areas of Libya around Cyrene, visitors from RomeG5037G5435G5037G2532G3828G125G2532G3313G3033G2596G2957G2532G1927G4514G5037G2453G5037G2532G4339 11(both Jews and converts to Judaism), Cretans, and Arabs. And we all hear these people speaking in our own languages about the wonderful things God has done!"G2912G2532G690G191G846G2980G2251G1100G3167G2316 12They stood there amazed and perplexed. "What can this mean?" they asked each other.G1161G1839G3956G1839G2532G1280G3004G243G4314G243G5101G2309G302G1511G5124 13But others in the crowd ridiculed them, saying, "They're just drunk, that's all!"G1161G2087G5512G3004G3754G1526G3325G1098 14Then Peter stepped forward with the eleven other apostles and shouted to the crowd, "Listen carefully, all of you, fellow Jews and residents of Jerusalem! Make no mistake about this.G1161G4074G2476G4862G1733G1869G846G5456G2532G669G846G435G2453G2532G537G2730G2419G2077G5124G1110G5213G2532G1801G3450G4487 15These people are not drunk, as some of you are assuming. Nine o'clock in the morning is much too early for that.G1063G3778G3184G3756G3184G5613G5210G5274G1063G2076G5154G5610G2250 16No, what you see was predicted long ago by the prophet Joel.G235G5124G2076G2046G1223G4396G2493 17'In the last days,' God says, 'I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.G2532G2071G1722G2078G2250G3004G2316G1632G575G3450G4151G1909G3956G4561G2532G5216G5207G2532G5216G2364G4395G2532G5216G3495G3700G3706G2532G5216G4245G1797G1798 18In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on my servants—men and women alike—and they will prophesy.G2532G1065G1909G3450G1401G2532G1909G3450G1399G1632G1722G1565G2250G575G3450G4151G2532G4395 19And I will cause wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below—blood and fire and clouds of smoke.G2532G1325G5059G1722G3772G507G2532G4592G1909G1093G2736G129G2532G4442G2532G822G2586 20The sun will become dark, and the moon will turn blood red before that great and glorious day of the LORD arrives.G2246G3344G1519G4655G2532G4582G1519G129G2228G4250G3173G2532G2016G2250G2962G2064 21But everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.'G2532G2071G3739G3956G302G1941G3686G2962G4982 22"People of Israel, listen! God publicly endorsed Jesus the Nazarene by doing powerful miracles, wonders, and signs through him, as you well know.G435G2475G191G5128G3056G2424G3480G435G584G575G2316G1519G5209G1411G2532G5059G2532G4592G3739G2316G4160G1223G846G1722G3319G5216G2531G846G2532G1492 23But God knew what would happen, and his prearranged plan was carried out when Jesus was betrayed. With the help of lawless Gentiles, you nailed him to a cross and killed him.G5126G1560G3724G1012G2532G4268G2316G2983G1223G459G5495G4362G337 24But God released him from the horrors of death and raised him back to life, for death could not keep him in its grip.G3739G2316G450G3089G5604G2288G2530G2258G3756G1415G846G2902G5259G846 25King David said this about him: 'I see that the LORD is always with me I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.G1063G1138G3004G1519G846G4308G2962G1223G3956G1799G3450G3754G2076G1537G3450G1188G3363G4531G3363G4531 26No wonder my heart is glad, and my tongue shouts his praises! My body rests in hope.G1223G5124G2165G3450G2588G2165G2532G3450G1100G21G1161G2089G2532G3450G4561G2681G1909G1680 27For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your Holy One to rot in the grave.G3754G1459G3756G1459G3450G5590G1519G86G3761G1325G4675G3741G1492G1312 28You have shown me the way of life, and you will fill me with the joy of your presence.'G1107G3427G3598G2222G4137G3165G4137G2167G3326G4675G4383 29"Dear brothers, think about this! You can be sure that the patriarch David wasn't referring to himself, for he died and was buried, and his tomb is still here among us.G435G80G2036G1832G3326G3954G2036G4314G5209G4012G3966G1138G3754G5053G2532G5053G2532G2290G2532G846G3418G2076G1722G2254G891G5026G2250 30But he was a prophet, and he knew God had promised with an oath that one of David's own descendants would sit on his throne.G3767G5225G4396G2532G1492G3754G2316G3660G3727G846G1537G2590G846G3751G2596G4561G450G5547G2523G1909G846G2362 31David was looking into the future and speaking of the Messiah's resurrection. He was saying that God would not leave him among the dead or allow his body to rot in the grave.G4275G2980G4012G386G5547G3754G846G5590G2641G3756G2641G1519G86G3761G846G4561G1492G1312 32"God raised Jesus from the dead, and we are all witnesses of this.G5126G2424G450G2316G450G3739G2249G3956G2070G3144 33Now he is exalted to the place of highest honor in heaven, at God's right hand. And the Father, as he had promised, gave him the Holy Spirit to pour out upon us, just as you see and hear today.G3767G5312G1188G2316G5312G5037G2983G3844G3962G1860G40G4151G1632G5124G3739G5210G3568G991G2532G191 34For David himself never ascended into heaven, yet he said, 'The LORD said to my Lord, "Sit in the place of honor at my right handG1063G1138G3756G305G1519G3772G1161G3004G846G2962G2036G3450G2962G2521G1537G3450G1188 35until I humble your enemies, making them a footstool under your feet."'G2193G302G5087G4675G2190G4675G4228G5286 36"So let everyone in Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, to be both Lord and Messiah!"G3767G1097G3956G3624G2474G1097G806G3754G2316G4160G5126G2424G3739G5210G4717G2532G2962G2532G5547 37Peter's words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, "Brothers, what should we do?"G1161G191G2660G2588G5037G2036G4314G4074G2532G3062G652G435G80G5101G4160 38Peter replied, "Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.G1161G4074G5346G4314G846G3340G2532G907G1538G5216G1909G3686G2424G5547G1519G859G266G2532G2983G1431G40G4151 39This promise is to you, and to your children, and even to the Gentiles—all who have been called by the Lord our God."G1063G1860G2076G5213G2532G5216G5043G2532G3956G1519G3112G3745G2962G2257G2316G302G4341 40Then Peter continued preaching for a long time, strongly urging all his listeners, "Save yourselves from this crooked generation!"G5037G4119G2087G3056G1263G2532G3870G3004G4982G575G5026G4646G1074 41Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all.G3303G3767G780G588G846G3056G907G2532G1565G2250G4369G5616G5153G5590 42All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord's Supper), and to prayer.G1161G2258G4342G652G1322G2532G2842G2532G2800G740G2532G4335 43A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders.G1161G5401G1096G3956G5590G5037G4183G5059G2532G4592G1096G1223G652 44And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had.G1161G3956G4100G2258G1909G846G2532G2192G537G2839 45They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need.G2532G4097G2933G2532G5223G2532G1266G846G3956G2530G5100G302G2192G5532 46They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord's Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity.G5037G4342G2596G2250G3661G1722G2411G5037G2806G740G2596G3624G3335G5160G1722G20G2532G858G2588 47all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.G134G2316G2532G2192G5485G4314G3650G2992G1161G2962G4369G1577G2596G2250G4982
119[Aleph] Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord.H835H8549H1870H1980H8451H3068 2Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.H835H5341H5713H1875H3820 3They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.H6466H5766H1980H1870 4You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.H6680H8104H6490H3966 5Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!H305H1870H3559H8104H2706 6Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.H954H5027H4687 7As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!H3034H3476H3824H3925H6664H4941 8I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me!H8104H2706H5800H3966 9[Beth] How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.H5288H2135H734H8104H1697 10I have tried hard to find you—don’t let me wander from your commands.H3820H1875H7686H4687 11I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.H565H6845H3820H2398 12I praise you, O Lord; teach me your decrees.H1288H3068H3925H2706 13I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us.H8193H5608H4941H6310 14I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.H7797H1870H5715H5921H1952 15I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.H7878H6490H5027H734 16I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word.H8173H2708H7911H1697 17[Gimel] Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word.H1580H5650H2421H8104H1697 18Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.H1540H5869H5027H6381H8451 19I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me!H1616H776H5641H4687 20I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations.H5315H1638H8375H4941H6256 21You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed.H1605H2086H779H7686H4687 22Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws.H1556H2781H937H5341H5713 23Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees.H8269H3427H1696H5650H7878H2706 24Your laws please me; they give me wise advice.H5713H8191H582H6098 25[Daleth] I lie in the dust; revive me by your word.H5315H1692H6083H2421H1697 26I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees.H5608H1870H6030H3925H2706 27Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.H995H1870H6490H7878H6381 28I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word.H5315H1811H8424H6965H1697 29Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.H5493H1870H8267H8451H2603 30I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations.H977H1870H530H4941H7737 31I cling to your laws. Lord, don’t let me be put to shame!H1692H5715H3068H954 32I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding.H7323H1870H4687H7337H3820 33[He] Teach me your decrees, O Lord; I will keep them to the end.H3384H3068H1870H2706H5341H6118 34Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.H995H5341H8451H8104H3820 35Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.H1869H5410H4687H2654 36Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!H5186H3820H5715H1215 37Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.H5674H5869H7200H7723H2421H1870 38Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you.H6965H565H5650H3374 39Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good.H5674H2781H3025H4941H2896 40I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness.H8373H6490H2421H6666 41[Waw] Lord, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me.H2617H935H3068H8668H565 42Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.H1697H6030H2778H982H1697 43Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope.H5337H1697H571H3966H6310H3176H4941 44I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever.H8104H8451H8548H5769H5703 45I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.H1980H7342H1875H6490 46I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed.H1696H5713H4428H954 47How I delight in your commands! How I love them!H8173H4687H157 48I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees.H3709H5375H4687H157H7878H2706 49[Zayin] Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope.H2142H1697H5650H3176 50Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.H5165H6040H565H2421 51The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions.H2086H3966H3887H5186H8451 52I meditate on your age-old regulations; O Lord, they comfort me.H2142H4941H5769H3068H5162 53I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions.H2152H270H7563H5800H8451 54Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived.H2706H2158H1004H4033 55I reflect at night on who you are, O Lord; therefore, I obey your instructions.H2142H8034H3068H3915H8104H8451 56This is how I spend my life. obeying your commandments.H5341H6490 57[Heth] Lord, you are mine! I promise to obey your words!H2506H3068H559H8104H1697 58With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised.H2470H6440H3820H2603H565 59I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.H2803H1870H7725H7272H5713 60I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands.H2363H4102H8104H4687 61Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.H2256H7563H5749H7911H8451 62I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations.H2676H3915H6965H3034H6664H4941 63I am a friend to anyone who fears you—anyone who obeys your commandments.H2270H3372H8104H6490 64O Lord, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees.H776H3068H4390H2617H3925H2706 65[Teth] You have done many good things for me, Lord, just as you promised.H6213H2896H5650H3068H1697 66I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge.H3925H2898H2940H1847H539H4687 67I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.H6031H7683H8104H565 68You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees.H2896H2895H3925H2706 69Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.H2086H2950H8267H5341H6490H3820 70Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions.H3820H2954H2459H8173H8451 71My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.H2896H6031H3925H2706 72Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.H8451H6310H2896H505H2091H3701 73[Yodh] You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.H3027H6213H3559H995H3925H4687 74May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word.H3373H8055H7200H3176H1697 75I know, O Lord, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it.H3045H3068H4941H6664H530H6031 76Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant.H2617H5162H565H5650 77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight.H7356H935H2421H8451H8191 78Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.H2086H954H5791H8267H7878H6490 79Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws.H3373H7725H3045H3045H5713 80May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed.H3820H8549H2706H954 81[Kaph] I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word.H5315H3615H8668H3176H1697 82My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me?H5869H3615H565H559H5162 83I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.H4997H7008H7911H2706 84How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me?H3117H5650H6213H4941H7291 85These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me.H2086H3738H7882H8451 86All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.H4687H530H7291H8267H5826 87They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments.H4592H3615H776H5800H6490 88In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws.H2421H2617H8104H5715H6310 89[Lamedh] Your eternal word, O Lord, stands firm in heaven.H5769H3068H1697H5324H8064 90Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created.H530H1755H1755H3559H776H5975 91Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans.H5975H3117H4941H5650 92If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery.H3884H8451H8191H6H6040 93I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life.H5769H7911H6490H2421 94I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.H3467H1875H6490 95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.H7563H6960H6H995H5713 96Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit.H7200H7093H8502H4687H3966H7342 97[Mem] Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long.H157H8451H7881H3117 98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.H4687H2449H341H5769 99Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws.H7919H3925H5715H7881 100I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments.H995H2205H5341H6490 101I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word.H3607H7272H7451H734H8104H1697 102I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well.H5493H4941H3384 103How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.H4452H565H2441H1706H6310 104Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life.H6490H995H8130H8267H734 105[Nun] Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.H1697H5216H7272H216H5410 106I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again. I will obey your righteous regulations.H7650H6965H8104H6664H4941 107I have suffered much, O Lord; restore my life again as you promised.H6031H3966H2421H3068H1697 108Lord, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations.H7521H5071H6310H3068H3925H4941 109My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions.H5315H8548H3709H7911H8451 110The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments.H7563H5414H6341H8582H6490 111Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight.H5715H5157H5769H8342H3820 112I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.H5186H3820H6213H2706H5769H6118 113[Samekh] I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions.H8130H5588H8451H157 114You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.H5643H4043H3176H1697 115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God.H5493H7489H5341H4687H430 116Lord, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed.H5564H565H2421H954H7664 117Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees.H5582H3467H8159H2706H8548 118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves.H5541H7686H2706H8649H8267 119You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws!H7673H7563H776H5509H157H5713 120I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations.H1320H5568H6343H3372H4941 121[Ayin] Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right.H6213H4941H6664H3240H6231 122Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!H6148H5650H2896H2086H6231 123My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.H5869H3615H3444H565H6664 124I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees.H6213H5650H2617H3925H2706 125Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.H5650H995H3045H5713 126Lord, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions.H6256H3068H6213H6565H8451 127Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.H157H4687H2091H6337 128Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way.H6490H3474H8130H8267H734 129[Pe] Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them!H5715H6382H5315H5341 130The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.H6608H1697H215H995H6612 131I pant with expectation, longing for your commands.H6473H6310H7602H2968H4687 132Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name.H6437H2603H4941H157H8034 133Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil.H3559H6471H565H205H7980 134Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments.H6299H6233H120H8104H6490 135Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees.H6440H215H5650H3925H2706 136Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.H6388H4325H3381H5869H8104H8451 137[Tsadhe] O Lord, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair.H6662H3068H3477H4941 138Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy.H5713H6680H6664H3966H530 139I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words.H7068H6789H6862H7911H1697 140Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.H565H3966H6884H5650H157 141I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments.H6810H959H7911H6490 142Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true.H6666H5769H6664H8451H571 143As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.H6862H4689H4672H4687H8191 144Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live.H6664H5715H5769H995H2421 145[Qoph] I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord! I will obey your decrees.H7121H3820H6030H3068H5341H2706 146I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws.H7121H3467H8104H5713 147I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.H6923H5399H7768H3176H1697 148I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.H5869H6923H821H7878H565 149In your faithful love, O Lord, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations.H8085H6963H2617H3068H2421H4941 150Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions.H7126H7291H2154H7368H8451 151But you are near, O Lord, and all your commands are true.H7138H3068H4687H571 152I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever.H5713H3045H6924H3245H5769 153[Resh] Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions.H7200H6040H2502H7911H8451 154Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised.H7378H7379H1350H2421H565 155The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees.H3444H7350H7563H1875H2706 156Lord, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations.H7227H7356H3068H2421H4941 157Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws.H7227H7291H6862H5186H5715 158Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word.H7200H898H6962H8104H565 159See how I love your commandments, Lord. Give back my life because of your unfailing love.H7200H157H6490H2421H3068H2617 160The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever.H1697H571H7218H6664H4941H5769 161[Shin] Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word.H8269H7291H2600H3820H6342H1697 162I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure.H7797H565H4672H7227H7998 163I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions.H8130H8581H8267H8451H157 164I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.H7651H3117H1984H6664H4941 165Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.H7227H7965H157H8451H4383 166I long for your rescue, Lord, so I have obeyed your commands.H3068H7663H3444H6213H4687 167I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much.H5315H8104H5713H157H3966 168Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do.H8104H6490H5713H1870 169[Taw] O Lord, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised.H7440H7126H6440H3068H995H1697 170Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised.H8467H935H6440H5337H565 171Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees.H8193H5042H8416H3925H2706 172Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right.H3956H6030H565H4687H6664 173Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments.H3027H5826H977H6490 174O Lord, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight.H8373H3444H3068H8451H8191 175Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me.H5315H2421H1984H4941H5826 176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.H8582H6H7716H1245H5650H7911H4687
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