83For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; yet do I not forget Thy statutes.
84How many are the days of Thy servant? When wilt Thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
85The proud have digged pits for me, which is not according to Thy law.
86All Thy commandments are faithful; they persecute me for nought; help Thou me.
87They had almost consumed me upon earth; but as for me, I forsook not Thy precepts.
88Quicken me after Thy lovingkindness, and I will observe the testimony of Thy mouth.
89LAMED. For ever, O LORD, Thy word standeth fast in heaven.
90Thy faithfulness is unto all generations; Thou hast established the earth, and it standeth.
91They stand this day according to Thine ordinances; for all things are Thy servants.
92Unless Thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
93I will never forget Thy precepts; for with them Thou hast quickened me.
94I am Thine, save me; for I have sought Thy precepts.
95The wicked have waited for me to destroy me; but I will consider Thy testimonies.
96I have seen an end to every purpose; but Thy commandment is exceeding broad.
97MEM. O how love I Thy law! It is my meditation all the day.
98Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers; for Thy testimonies are my meditation.
100I understand more than mine elders, because I have keep Thy precepts.
101I have refrained my feet from every evil way, in order that I might observe Thy word.
102I have not turned aside from Thine ordinances; for Thou hast instructed me.
103How sweet are Thy words unto my palate! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104From Thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.
105NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
106I have sworn, and have confirmed it, to observe Thy righteous ordinances.
107I am afflicted very much; quicken me, O LORD, according unto Thy word.
108Accept, I beseech Thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me Thine ordinances.
109My soul is continually in my hand; yet have I not forgotten Thy law.
110The wicked have laid a snare for me; yet went I not astray from Thy precepts.
111Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
112I have inclined my heart to perform Thy statutes, for ever, at every step.
113SAMECH. I hate them that are of a double mind; but Thy law do I love.