119 א (Alef)

119 Blessed are those whose behaviour is blameless—

who follow Yahweh’s instructions.

2 Blessed are they who keep the rules that he revealed—

who strive to sincerely obey him.

3 Surely they wouldn’t promote injustice.

They do what he shows them.

4 You’ve shown your principles through your instructions

so that we should carefully follow them.

5 If only I could be consistent

in keeping your rules,

6 then I wouldn’t be ashamed

when I consider all your commands.

7 I’ll give thanks to you because I want to do what’s right

when I learn about how you always judge fairly.

8 I’ll keep your regulations.

Don’t totally desert me.