Psalm 119 part 1 v1-8 "Do not forsake me utterly" Tune: Morning Hymn. 1st: aleph

Sing Psalms
Psalm 119 verses 1 to 8.
tune: Morning Hymn
Crow Road Free Church
image: Lawrie Cate, Open Torah scroll
This is the first section of psalm 119.
In the original Hebrew each stanza of this section begins with the letter aleph א.

PSALM 119 (1) L.M.

1 Blessèd are those of blameless ways,
Who live according to God’s word.
2 Blessèd are those who keep his laws,
Who with their whole heart seek the LORD.

3 They keep themselves from doing wrong
By walking in his perfect ways.
4 You have established laws for us
That are to be obeyed always.

5 O that my ways were steadfast, LORD,
In making your decrees my aim!
6 So, when I think on your commands,
I would not feel disgrace or shame.

7 I’ll praise you with an upright heart,
As your just laws are learned by me.
8 All your decrees I will obey;
Do not forsake me utterly.