113SAMECH I am a hater of men of doubting mind; but I am a lover of your law.
114You are my secret place and my breastplate against danger; my hope is in your word.
115Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God.
116Be my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame.
117Let me not be moved, and I will be safe, and ever take delight in your rules.
118You have overcome all those who are wandering from your rules; for all their thoughts are false.
119All the sinners of the earth are like waste metal in your eyes; and for this cause I give my love to your unchanging word.
120My flesh is moved for fear of you; I give honour to your decisions.
121AIN I have done what is good and right: you will not give me into the hands of those who are working against me.
122Take your servant's interests into your keeping; let me not be crushed by the men of pride.
123My eyes are wasted with desire for your salvation, and for the word of your righteousness.
124Be good to your servant in your mercy, and give me teaching in your rules.
125I am your servant; give me wisdom, so that I may have knowledge of your unchanging word.
126It is time, O Lord, for you to let your work be seen; for they have made your law without effect.
127For this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining gold.
128Because of it I keep straight in all things by your orders; and I am a hater of every false way.
129PE Your unchanging word is full of wonder; for this reason my soul keeps it.
130The opening of your words gives light; it gives good sense to the simple.
131My mouth was open wide, waiting with great desire for your teachings.
132Let your eyes be turned to me, and have mercy on me, as it is right for you to do to those who are lovers of your name.
133Let my steps be guided by your word; and let not sin have control over me.
134Make me free from the cruel rule of man; then I will keep your orders.
135Let your servant see the shining of your face; give me knowledge of your rules.
136Rivers of water are flowing from my eyes, because men do not keep your law.
137TZADE O Lord, great is your righteousness, and upright are your decisions.
138You have given your unchanging word in righteousness, and it is for ever.