Psalms 119:91-154 in English

⁹¹ They abide this day according to thine ordinances; For all things are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts; For with them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me; But I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection; But thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ Oh how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; For they are ever with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, That I might observe thy word.

¹⁰² I have not turned aside from thine ordinances; For thou hast taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and have confirmed it, That I will observe thy righteous ordinances.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O Jehovah, And teach me thine ordinances.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand; Yet do I not forget thy law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me; Yet have I not gone astray from thy precepts.

¹¹¹ Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

¹¹² I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes For ever, even unto the end.

¹¹³ I hate them that are of a double mind; But thy law do I love.

¹¹⁴ Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, And shall have respect unto thy statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; For their deceit is falsehood.

¹¹⁹ Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: Therefore I love thy testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments.

¹²¹ I have done justice and righteousness: Leave me not to mine oppressors.

¹²² Be surety for thy servant for good: Let not the proud oppress me.

¹²³ Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, And for thy righteous word.

¹²⁴ Deal with thy servant according unto thy lovingkindness, And teach me thy statutes.

¹²⁵ I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time for Jehovah to work; For they have made void thy law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; And I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore doth my soul keep them.

¹³⁰ The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

¹³¹ I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.

¹³² Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, As thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

¹³³ Establish my footsteps in thy word; And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Redeem me from the oppression of man: So will I observe thy precepts.

¹³⁵ Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; And teach me thy statutes.

¹³⁶ Streams of water run down mine eyes, Because they observe not thy law.

¹³⁷ Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.

¹³⁸ Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.

¹³⁹ My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised; Yet do I not forget thy precepts.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me; Yet thy commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Thy testimonies are righteous for ever: Give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will keep thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called unto thee; save me, And I shall observe thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.

¹⁵¹ Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ Consider mine affliction, and deliver me; For I do not forget thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: Quicken me according to thy word.

⁹¹ They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

¹⁰² I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

¹¹¹ Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

¹¹² I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.

¹¹³ I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.

¹¹⁴ Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.

¹¹⁹ Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

¹²¹ I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

¹²² Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

¹²³ Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.

¹²⁴ Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.

¹²⁵ I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

¹³⁰ The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

¹³² Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

¹³³ Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

¹³⁵ Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.

¹³⁶ Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.

¹³⁷ Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.

¹³⁸ Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.

¹³⁹ My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.

¹⁵⁰ They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

¹⁵¹ Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.

⁹¹ They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

¹⁰² I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

¹¹¹ Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

¹¹² I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.

¹¹³ I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.

¹¹⁴ Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.

¹¹⁹ Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

¹²¹ I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

¹²² Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

¹²³ Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.

¹²⁴ Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.

¹²⁵ I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

¹³⁰ The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

¹³² Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

¹³³ Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

¹³⁵ Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.

¹³⁶ Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.

¹³⁷ Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.

¹³⁸ Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.

¹³⁹ My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.

¹⁵⁰ They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

¹⁵¹ Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.

⁹¹ They abide this day according to thine ordinances; for all things are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts; for with them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me to destroy me; but I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection; but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ Oh how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers; for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might observe thy word.

¹⁰² I have not turned aside from thy judgments; for thou hast taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and light unto my path,

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will observe thy righteous judgments.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand; yet do I not forget thy law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me; yet went I not astray from thy precepts.

¹¹¹ Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

¹¹² I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes, for ever, even unto the end.

¹¹³ I hate them that are of a double mind; but thy law do I love.

¹¹⁴ Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, ye evil-doers; that I may keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, and shall have respect unto thy statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ Thou hast set at nought all them that err from thy statutes; for their deceit is falsehood.

¹¹⁹ Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

¹²¹ I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

¹²² Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

¹²³ Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for thy righteous word.

¹²⁴ Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.

¹²⁵ I am thy servant, give me understanding; that I may know thy testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time for the LORD to work; for they have made void thy law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

¹³⁰ The opening of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

¹³¹ I opened wide my mouth, and panted; for I longed for thy commandments.

¹³² Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

¹³³ Order my footsteps in thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Redeem me from the oppression of man: so will I observe thy precepts.

¹³⁵ Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.

¹³⁶ Mine eyes run down with rivers of water, because they observe not thy law.

¹³⁷ Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.

¹³⁸ Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness and very faithfulness.

¹³⁹ My zeal hath consumed me, because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy word is very pure; therefore thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Thy testimonies are righteous for ever: give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called unto thee; save me, and I shall observe thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes prevented the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy judgments.

¹⁵⁰ They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; they are far from thy law.

¹⁵¹ Thou art nigh, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old have I known from thy testimonies, that thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ Consider mine affliction, and deliver me; for I do not forget thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: quicken me according to thy word.

⁹¹ To this day, all things on the earth remain because you decided that they should remain; everything on the earth serves you.

⁹² If I had not been delighted in obeying your laws, I would have died because of what I was suffering.

⁹³ I will never forget ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►, because as a result of my obeying them you have enabled me to continue to live.

⁹⁴ I belong to you; save/rescue me from my enemies, because I have tried to obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.

⁹⁵ Wicked men are waiting to kill me, but I will think about /what you have instructed us to do.

⁹⁶ I have learned that there is a limit/end for everything, but what you command ◄has no limits/never ends►.

⁹⁷ I love your laws very much. I ◄meditate on/think about► them all during the day.

⁹⁸ Because I know ◄your commands/what you have commanded►, and because I think about them all the time, I have become wiser than my enemies.

⁹⁹ I understand more than my teachers do, because I ◄meditate on/think about► ◄your requirements/what you have instructed us to do►.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than many old people do, because I obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.

¹⁰¹ I have avoided all evil behavior in order that I may obey ◄your words/what you have told us to do►.

¹⁰² I have not ◄turned away from/quit► obeying ◄your regulations/the rules that you have given to us►, because you have taught me while I have studied them.

¹⁰³ When I read your words, they are like MET sweet things that I taste/eat, yes, they are even sweeter than honey.

¹⁰⁴ Because I have learned ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►, I am able to understand many things; therefore, I hate all evil things that some people do.

¹⁰⁵ Your words are like MET a lamp to guide me; they are like a light MET to show me the path that I should walk on.

¹⁰⁶ I have solemnly promised, and I am solemnly promising it again, that I will always obey your ◄regulations/rules that you have given to us►, and they are all fair/just.

¹⁰⁷ Yahweh, I am suffering very much; cause me to be strong/healthy again, as you have promised to do.

¹⁰⁸ Yahweh, when I thank you while I pray, it is like MET a sacrifice to you; please accept it, and teach me your ◄regulations/rules that you have given to us►.

¹⁰⁹ My enemies are often trying to kill me IDM, but I do not forget your laws.

¹¹⁰ Wicked people have tried to seize me like a hunter tries to catch an animal with a trap MET, but I have not disobeyed ◄your principles of behavior/what you declared that we should do►.

¹¹¹ ◄Your requirements/What you have instructed us to do► are my possession forever; because of them PRS, I am joyful.

¹¹² I ◄have decided/am determined► IDM to obey ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do► until the day that I die MTY.

¹¹³ I hate people who are only partly committed to you, but I love your laws.

¹¹⁴ You are like a place where I can hide from my enemies, and you are like a shield MET behind which I am protected from them, and I trust in your promises.

¹¹⁵ You evil people, stay away from me in order than I may obey ◄my God's commands/what my God has commanded►!

¹¹⁶ Enable me to be strong, as you promised/said that you would do, in order that I may continue to live. I am confidently expecting that you will restore me; ◄do not disappoint me/do not allow me to be disappointed►.

¹¹⁷ Hold me up, in order that I will be safe and always ◄pay attention to/heed► ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►.

¹¹⁸ You reject all those who disobey ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►; but what they deceitfully plan to do will be ◄useless/in vain►.

¹¹⁹ You get rid of all the wicked people on the earth like SIM people throw away trash; therefore I love /what you have instructed us to do.

¹²⁰ I SYN tremble because I am afraid of you; I am afraid because you punish those who do not obey ◄your regulations/the rules that you have given to us►.

¹²¹ But I have done what is right and fair/just; so do not allow people to oppress/mistreat me.

¹²² Promise me that you will do good things for me and do not allow proud people to oppress me.

¹²³ My eyes are tired from waiting a long time for you to rescue me, for you to save me like you promised/said that you would.

¹²⁴ Do something for me to show that you faithfully love me, and teach me ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►.

¹²⁵ I am one who serves you; enable me to understand what you want me to know in order that I will know ◄your requirements/what you have instructed us to do►.

¹²⁶ Yahweh, now is the time for you to punish people because they have disobeyed your laws.

¹²⁷ Truly, I love ◄your commands/what you have commanded► more than I love gold; I love them more than I love very pure gold.

¹²⁸ So I conduct my life by ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►, and I hate all the evil things that some people do.

¹²⁹ ◄Your requirements are/All the things that you have instructed us to do are► wonderful, so I obey them with all my inner being.

¹³⁰ When someone explains ◄your words/what you have said►, it is as though they are lighting a light; what they say causes even people who have not learned your laws to be wise.

¹³¹ I eagerly desire to know ◄your commands/what you have commanded►, like SIM a dog that pants with its mouth open wanting to be fed.

¹³² Listen to me and act kindly to me, like you do to all those who love you MTY.

¹³³ Guide me as you promised/said that you would do and help me not to fall/sin; do not allow evil people to control what I do.

¹³⁴ Rescue/Save me from those who oppress me in order that I may obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.

¹³⁵ Be kind to me and teach me ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►.

¹³⁶ I cry very much because many people do not obey your laws.

¹³⁷ Yahweh, you are righteous and ◄your regulations/the rules that you have given to us► are just/fair.

¹³⁸ ◄Your requirements/All the things that you have instructed us to do► are true and are all very right and fair.

¹³⁹ I am ◄furious/very angry► because my enemies disregard ◄your words/what you have told us to do►.

¹⁴⁰ ◄Your promises are/All the things that you have said that you will do are► dependable and I love them.

¹⁴¹ I am not important and people despise me, but I do not forget ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.

¹⁴² You are righteous and you will be righteous forever, and your laws will never be changed.

¹⁴³ I constantly have troubles/difficulties and I am worried, but ◄your commands cause/what you have commanded causes► me to be happy.

¹⁴⁴ ◄Your requirements are/All the things that you have instructed us to do are► always fair; help me to understand them in order that I may continue to live.

¹⁴⁵ Yahweh, with all my inner being I call out to you; answer me and I will obey ◄your statutes/what you have decreed that we should do►.

¹⁴⁶ I call out to you; save/rescue me in order that I can continue to obey all ◄your requirements/the things that you have instructed us to do►.

¹⁴⁷ Each morning I arise before dawn and call to you to help me; I confidently expect you to do what you have ◄promised/said that you will do►.

¹⁴⁸ All during the night I am awake, and I ◄meditate on/think about► what you have ◄promised/said that you would do►.

¹⁴⁹ Yahweh, because you faithfully love me, listen to me while I pray, and keep me safe because of my obeying ◄your regulations/what you have told us to do►.

¹⁵⁰ Those evil people who oppress/persecute me are coming closer to me; they do not pay any attention to your laws.

¹⁵¹ But Yahweh, you are near to me, and I know that ◄your commands/what you command► will never be changed.

¹⁵² Long ago I found out about ◄your requirements/all the things that you have instructed us to do►, and I know that you intended them to last forever.

¹⁵³ Look at me and see that I am suffering very much, and heal me, because I do not forget your laws.

¹⁵⁴ Defend me when others accuse me, and rescue me from them; allow me to continue to live, as you promised/said that you would.

⁹¹ Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

⁹⁷ MEM How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ NUN Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. Yahweh, teach me your ordinances.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand, yet I won’t forget your law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.

¹¹¹ I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

¹¹² I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end.

¹¹³ SAMEKH I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.

¹¹⁴ You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is in vain.

¹¹⁹ You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I love your testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments.

¹²¹ AYIN I have done what is just and righteous. Don’t leave me to my oppressors.

¹²² Ensure your servant’s well-being. Don’t let the proud oppress me.

¹²³ My eyes fail looking for your salvation, for your righteous word.

¹²⁴ Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes.

¹²⁵ I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time to act, Yahweh, for they break your law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ PE Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.

¹³⁰ The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments.

¹³² Turn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

¹³³ Establish my footsteps in your word. Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.

¹³⁵ Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes.

¹³⁶ Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they don’t observe your law.

¹³⁷ TZADHE You are righteous, Yahweh. Your judgments are upright.

¹³⁸ You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ QOPH I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, Yahweh! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, Yahweh. All your commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

¹⁵³ RESH Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

⁹¹ Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

⁹⁷ MEM How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ NUN Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. Yahweh, teach me your ordinances.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand, yet I won’t forget your law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.

¹¹¹ I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

¹¹² I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end.

¹¹³ SAMEKH I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.

¹¹⁴ You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is in vain.

¹¹⁹ You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I love your testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments.

¹²¹ AYIN I have done what is just and righteous. Don’t leave me to my oppressors.

¹²² Ensure your servant’s well-being. Don’t let the proud oppress me.

¹²³ My eyes fail looking for your salvation, for your righteous word.

¹²⁴ Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes.

¹²⁵ I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time to act, Yahweh, for they break your law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ PE Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.

¹³⁰ The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments.

¹³² Turn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

¹³³ Establish my footsteps in your word. Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.

¹³⁵ Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes.

¹³⁶ Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they don’t observe your law.

¹³⁷ TZADHE You are righteous, Yahweh. Your judgments are upright.

¹³⁸ You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ QOPH I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, Yahweh! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, Yahweh. All your commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

¹⁵³ RESH Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

⁹¹ Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

⁹⁷ MEM How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ NUN Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much. Revive me, LORD, according to your word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. LORD, teach me your ordinances.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand, yet I won’t forget your law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.

¹¹¹ I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

¹¹² I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end.

¹¹³ SAMEKH I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.

¹¹⁴ You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is in vain.

¹¹⁹ You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I love your testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgements.

¹²¹ AYIN I have done what is just and righteous. Don’t leave me to my oppressors.

¹²² Ensure your servant’s well-being. Don’t let the proud oppress me.

¹²³ My eyes fail looking for your salvation, for your righteous word.

¹²⁴ Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes.

¹²⁵ I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time to act, LORD, for they break your law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ PE Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.

¹³⁰ The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments.

¹³² Turn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

¹³³ Establish my footsteps in your word. Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.

¹³⁵ Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes.

¹³⁶ Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they don’t observe your law.

¹³⁷ TZADHE You are righteous, LORD. Your judgements are upright.

¹³⁸ You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ QOPH I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, LORD! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, LORD, according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, LORD. All your commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

¹⁵³ RESH Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

⁹¹ They are ruled this day by your decisions; for all things are your servants.

⁹² If your law had not been my delight, my troubles would have put an end to me.

⁹³ I will ever keep your orders in mind; for in them I have life.

⁹⁴ I am yours, O be my saviour; for my desire has been for your rules.

⁹⁵ The sinners have been waiting for me to give me up to destruction; but I will give all my mind to your unchanging ward.

⁹⁶ I have seen that nothing on earth is complete; but your teaching is very wide.

⁹⁷ MEM O what love I have for your law! I give thought to it all the day.

⁹⁸ Your teaching has made me wiser than my haters: for it is mine for ever.

⁹⁹ I have more knowledge than all my teachers, because I give thought to your unchanging word.

¹⁰⁰ I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.

¹⁰¹ I have kept back my feet from all evil ways, so that I might be true to your word.

¹⁰² My heart has not been turned away from your decisions; for you have been my teacher.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your sayings to my taste! truly, they are sweeter than honey in my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through your orders I get wisdom; for this reason I am a hater of every false way.

¹⁰⁵ NUN Your word is a light for my feet, ever shining on my way.

¹⁰⁶ I have made an oath and kept it, to be guided by your upright decisions.

¹⁰⁷ I am greatly troubled, O Lord, give me life in keeping with your word.

¹⁰⁸ Take, O Lord, the free offerings of my mouth, and give me knowledge of your decisions.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is ever in danger; but I still keep the memory of your law.

¹¹⁰ Sinners have put a net to take me; but I was true to your orders.

¹¹¹ I have taken your unchanging word as an eternal heritage; for it is the joy of my heart.

¹¹² My heart is ever ready to keep your rules, even to the end.

¹¹³ SAMECH I am a hater of men of doubting mind; but I am a lover of your law.

¹¹⁴ You are my secret place and my breastplate against danger; my hope is in your word.

¹¹⁵ Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God.

¹¹⁶ Be my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame.

¹¹⁷ Let me not be moved, and I will be safe, and ever take delight in your rules.

¹¹⁸ You have overcome all those who are wandering from your rules; for all their thoughts are false.

¹¹⁹ All the sinners of the earth are like waste metal in your eyes; and for this cause I give my love to your unchanging word.

¹²⁰ My flesh is moved for fear of you; I give honour to your decisions.

¹²¹ AIN I have done what is good and right: you will not give me into the hands of those who are working against me.

¹²² Take your servant's interests into your keeping; let me not be crushed by the men of pride.

¹²³ My eyes are wasted with desire for your salvation, and for the word of your righteousness.

¹²⁴ Be good to your servant in your mercy, and give me teaching in your rules.

¹²⁵ I am your servant; give me wisdom, so that I may have knowledge of your unchanging word.

¹²⁶ It is time, O Lord, for you to let your work be seen; for they have made your law without effect.

¹²⁷ For this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining gold.

¹²⁸ Because of it I keep straight in all things by your orders; and I am a hater of every false way.

¹²⁹ PE Your unchanging word is full of wonder; for this reason my soul keeps it.

¹³⁰ The opening of your words gives light; it gives good sense to the simple.

¹³¹ My mouth was open wide, waiting with great desire for your teachings.

¹³² Let 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.

¹³³ Let my steps be guided by your word; and let not sin have control over me.

¹³⁴ Make me free from the cruel rule of man; then I will keep your orders.

¹³⁵ Let your servant see the shining of your face; give me knowledge of your rules.

¹³⁶ Rivers of water are flowing from my eyes, because men do not keep your law.

¹³⁷ TZADE O Lord, great is your righteousness, and upright are your decisions.

¹³⁸ You have given your unchanging word in righteousness, and it is for ever.

¹³⁹ My passion has overcome me; because my haters are turned away from your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your word is of tested value; and it is dear to your servant.

¹⁴¹ I am small and of no account; but I keep your orders in mind.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an unchanging righteousness, and your law is certain.

¹⁴³ Pain and trouble have overcome me: but your teachings are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness of your unchanging word is eternal; give me wisdom so that I may have life.

¹⁴⁵ KOPH I have made my prayer with all my heart; give answer to me, O Lord: I will keep your rules.

¹⁴⁶ My cry has gone up to you; take me out of trouble, and I will be guided by your unchanging word.

¹⁴⁷ Before the sun is up, my cry for help comes to your ear; my hope is in your words.

¹⁴⁸ In the night watches I am awake, so that I may give thought to your saying.

¹⁴⁹ Let my voice come to you, in your mercy; O Lord, by your decisions give me life.

¹⁵⁰ Those who have evil designs against me come near; they are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, O Lord; and all your teachings are true.

¹⁵² I have long had knowledge that your unchanging word is for ever.

¹⁵³ RESH O see my trouble, and be my saviour; for I keep your law in my mind,

¹⁵⁴ Undertake my cause, and come to my help, give me life, as you have said.

⁹¹ By thine ordinances they stand this day; for all things are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts; for by them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have awaited me to destroy me; but I attend unto thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection: thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ MEM. Oh how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers; for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have observed thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil path, that I might keep thy word.

¹⁰² I have not departed from thy judgments; for it is thou that hast taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy *words unto my taste! more than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ From thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false path.

¹⁰⁵ NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much; O Jehovah, quicken me according to thy word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beseech thee, Jehovah, the voluntary-offerings of my mouth, and teach me thy judgments.

¹⁰⁹ My life is continually in my hand; but I do not forget thy law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me; but I have not wandered from thy precepts.

¹¹¹ Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

¹¹² I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes for ever, unto the end.

¹¹³ SAMECH. The double-minded have I hated; but thy law do I love.

¹¹⁴ Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, ye evil-doers; and I will observe the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according to thy *word, that I may live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe; and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ Thou hast set at nought all them that wander from thy statutes; for their deceit is falsehood.

¹¹⁹ Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love thy testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh shuddereth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

¹²¹ AIN. I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

¹²² Be surety for thy servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.

¹²³ Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the *word of thy righteousness.

¹²⁴ Deal with thy servant according to thy loving-kindness, and teach me thy statutes.

¹²⁵ I am thy servant; give me understanding that I may know thy testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time for Jehovah to work: they have made void thy law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I regard all thy precepts concerning all things to be right: I hate every false path.

¹²⁹ PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul observe them.

¹³⁰ The entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth wide and panted; for I longed for thy commandments.

¹³² Turn unto me, and be gracious unto me, as thou art wont to do unto those that love thy name.

¹³³ Establish my steps in thy *word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Deliver me from the oppression of man; and I will keep thy precepts.

¹³⁵ Make thy face to shine upon thy servant, and teach me thy statutes.

¹³⁶ Mine eyes run down with streams of water, because they keep not thy law.

¹³⁷ TZADE. Righteous art thou, Jehovah, and upright are thy judgments.

¹³⁸ Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness.

¹³⁹ My zeal destroyeth me, because mine oppressors have forgotten thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy *word is exceeding pure, and thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ I am little and despised: thy precepts have I not forgotten.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold upon me: thy commandments are my delights.

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness of thy testimonies is for ever: give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ KOPH. I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will observe thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I call upon thee; save me, and I will keep thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I anticipate the morning-dawn and I cry: I hope in thy word.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes anticipate the night-watches, that I may meditate in thy *word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to thy loving-kindness: O Jehovah, quicken me according to thy judgment.

¹⁵⁰ They have drawn nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

¹⁵¹ Thou, Jehovah, art near, and all thy commandments are truth.

¹⁵² From thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ RESH. See mine affliction, and deliver me; for I have not forgotten thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me: quicken me according to thy *word.

⁹¹ Your judgments stand—they are as true today as ever—for everything serves your will.

⁹² If I didn't love your teachings, my suffering would have killed me.

⁹³ I will never forget your instructions, for through them you give me life.

⁹⁴ I belong to you, so please save me! I am committed to following your rules.

⁹⁵ Even though wicked people are waiting to ambush and kill me, I will focus my mind on what you say.

⁹⁶ I recognize that human perfection has its limits, but your law is limitless.

⁹⁷ Mem I really love your law! I meditate on it all day long.

⁹⁸ Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for I'm always thinking about your instructions.

⁹⁹ In fact I have a better insight than all of my teachers because I spend time concentrating on what you say.

¹⁰⁰ I even understand more than the elders because I follow your directions.

¹⁰¹ I avoid any course of action that leads to evil, because I want to remain faithful to your word.

¹⁰² I have not disregarded your instructions because you yourself taught me what to do.

¹⁰³ Your words taste so sweet to me! They are sweeter than honey to my mouth.

¹⁰⁴ I gain understanding from what you say, so I hate any way of life that's just a lie.

¹⁰⁵ Nun Your word is a lamp that shows me where to walk, it's a light for my path.

¹⁰⁶ I've made a promise, and I will keep it: I will keep your rules that are always right!

¹⁰⁷ Lord, I'm really suffering! Please let me live, as you have promised.

¹⁰⁸ Lord, please accept my offerings of praise that I freely give you. Teach me your rules.

¹⁰⁹ My life is always at risk, but I will not forget your law.

¹¹⁰ Wicked people have set a trap for me, but I will not stray from your commandments.

¹¹¹ I will always hold on to what you say for your words make me really happy,

¹¹² I have made up my mind to follow your instructions to the very end.

¹¹³ Samekh I hate people who are two-faced, but I love your law.

¹¹⁴ You keep me safe and you defend me, your word gives me reason to hope.

¹¹⁵ Leave me alone, you evil people, and let me keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Support me, Lord, as you promised, so I can live. Don't let my hope turn into discouragement.

¹¹⁷ Support me, so I can be saved and always pay attention to your instructions.

¹¹⁸ You reject all those who don't follow your instructions—they're fooling themselves by living a lie.

¹¹⁹ You treat the wicked people on earth as something worthless to be discarded; therefore I love your laws.

¹²⁰ I have goose bumps thinking of you—I'm in awe! I'm scared of your judgments!

¹²¹ Ayin I have done what's fair and right, so please don't abandon me to my enemies.

¹²² Please promise you'll take care of me, your servant. Don't let these arrogant people mistreat me.

¹²³ I strain my eyes looking for your salvation, watching for you to fulfill your promise to make everything good.

¹²⁴ Please treat me, your servant, according to your trustworthy love. Teach me what you want me to do.

¹²⁵ I am your servant. Please give me discernment so I can understand your instructions.

¹²⁶ Lord, it's time for you to act, for these people have broken your laws.

¹²⁷ This is why I love your commandments more than gold, more than the finest gold.

¹²⁸ All of your rules are right in every way, and so I hate any way of life that's just a lie.

¹²⁹ Pe Your laws are truly wonderful—that's why I keep them!

¹³⁰ Studying your words brings light so that even the uneducated can understand.

¹³¹ With keen desire I long for what you have to say.

¹³² Please pay attention to me and be kind to me, as you are with those who love you.

¹³³ Tell me by your word the way I should go, and don't let any kind of evil control me.

¹³⁴ Save me from cruel people so I can follow your instructions.

¹³⁵ Please look favorably on me, your servant, teach me what I should do.

¹³⁶ My tears stream down as I weep for those who don't keep your law.

¹³⁷ Tsadhe Lord, you are right, and what you decide is just!

¹³⁸ You have given your instructions which are fair and totally trustworthy.

¹³⁹ My devotion is burning me up inside because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been proved true, and that's why I, your servant, love them.

¹⁴¹ I may be unimportant and looked down on, but I don't forget your commandments.

¹⁴² Your goodness and justice last forever; and your law is the truth.

¹⁴³ When I have problems and sadness, your commands make me happy.

¹⁴⁴ Your laws are always right; help me to understand what they mean so I can live.

¹⁴⁵ Qoph My whole being is crying out! Lord, please answer me! I will follow your instructions.

¹⁴⁶ I pray to you, asking, “Please save me!” so I can do what you say.

¹⁴⁷ I get up before dawn, and call out to you for help and put my hope in your word.

¹⁴⁸ During the night I stay awake, meditating on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Listen to what I have to say, Lord, because of your trustworthy love. Keep me alive, Lord, because you always do what's right.

¹⁵⁰ Evil people come running to attack me—they totally disregard your law.

¹⁵¹ But you, Lord, are close beside me; all your commandments are true.

¹⁵² Long ago I realized that your laws will last forever.

¹⁵³ Resh Please look at my suffering and save me! I have not forgotten your teachings.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my case, and save me as you promised! Let me live!

⁹¹ They continue euen to this day by thine ordinances: for all are thy seruants.

⁹² Except thy Lawe had bene my delite, I should now haue perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I wil neuer forget thy precepts: for by them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, saue me: for I haue sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked haue waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I haue seene an ende of all perfection: but thy commandement is exceeding large.

⁹⁷ MEM. Oh howe loue I thy Lawe! it is my meditation continually.

⁹⁸ By thy commandements thou hast made mee wiser then mine enemies: for they are euer with mee.

⁹⁹ I haue had more vnderstading then all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I vnderstoode more then the ancient, because I kept thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I haue refrained my feete from euery euil way, that I might keepe thy word.

¹⁰² I haue not declined from thy iudgements: for thou didest teach me.

¹⁰³ Howe sweete are thy promises vnto my mouth! yea, more then hony vnto my mouth.

¹⁰⁴ By thy precepts I haue gotten vnderstanding: therefore I hate all the wayes of falshoode.

¹⁰⁵ NUN. Thy worde is a lanterne vnto my feete, and a light vnto my path.

¹⁰⁶ I haue sworne and will performe it, that I will keepe thy righteous iudgements.

¹⁰⁷ I am very sore afflicted: O Lord, quicken me according to thy word.

¹⁰⁸ O Lord, I beseeche thee accept the free offerings of my mouth, and teach mee thy iudgements.

¹⁰⁹ My soule is continually in mine hande: yet doe I not forget thy Lawe.

¹¹⁰ The wicked haue layed a snare for mee: but I swarued not from thy precepts.

¹¹¹ Thy testimonies haue I taken as an heritage for euer: for they are the ioy of mine heart.

¹¹² I haue applied mine heart to fulfill thy statutes alway, euen vnto the ende.

¹¹³ SAMECH. I hate vaine inuentions: but thy Lawe doe I loue.

¹¹⁴ Thou art my refuge and shield, and I trust in thy worde.

¹¹⁵ Away from mee, yee wicked: for I will keepe the commandements of my God.

¹¹⁶ Stablish me according to thy promise, that I may liue, and disappoint me not of mine hope.

¹¹⁷ Stay thou mee, and I shall be safe, and I will delite continually in thy statutes.

¹¹⁸ Thou hast troden downe all them that depart from thy statutes: for their deceit is vaine.

¹¹⁹ Thou hast taken away all ye wicked of the earth like drosse: therefore I loue thy testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembleth for feare of thee, and I am afraide of thy iudgements.

¹²¹ AIN. I haue executed iudgement and iustice: leaue me not to mine oppressours.

¹²² Answere for thy seruant in that, which is good, and let not the proude oppresse me.

¹²³ Mine eyes haue failed in waiting for thy saluation, and for thy iust promise.

¹²⁴ Deale with thy seruant according to thy mercie, and teache me thy statutes.

¹²⁵ I am thy seruant: graunt mee therefore vnderstanding, that I may knowe thy testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time for thee Lord to worke: for they haue destroyed thy Lawe.

¹²⁷ Therefore loue I thy commandements aboue golde, yea, aboue most fine golde.

¹²⁸ Therefore I esteeme all thy precepts most iust, and hate all false wayes.

¹²⁹ PE. Thy testimonies are wonderfull: therefore doeth my soule keepe them.

¹³⁰ The entrance into thy wordes sheweth light, and giueth vnderstanding to the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth and panted, because I loued thy commandements.

¹³² Looke vpon mee and bee mercifull vnto me, as thou vsest to doe vnto those that loue thy Name.

¹³³ Direct my steppes in thy worde, and let none iniquitie haue dominion ouer me.

¹³⁴ Deliuer mee from the oppression of men, and I will keepe thy precepts.

¹³⁵ Shew the light of thy countenance vpon thy seruant, and teache me thy statutes.

¹³⁶ Mine eyes gush out with riuers of water, because they keepe not thy Lawe.

¹³⁷ TSADDI. Righteous art thou, O Lord, and iust are thy iudgements.

¹³⁸ Thou hast commanded iustice by thy testimonies and trueth especially.

¹³⁹ My zeale hath euen consumed mee, because mine enemies haue forgotten thy wordes.

¹⁴⁰ Thy word is prooued most pure, and thy seruant loueth it.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised: yet do I not forget thy precepts.

¹⁴² Thy righteousnesse is an euerlasting righteousnes, and thy Lawe is trueth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish are come vpon me: yet are thy commandements my delite.

¹⁴⁴ The righteousnes of thy testimonies is euerlasting: graunt me vnderstanding, and I shall liue.

¹⁴⁵ KOPH. I haue cried with my whole heart: heare me, O Lord, and I will keepe thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I called vpon thee: saue mee, and I will keepe thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I preuented the morning light, and cried: for I waited on thy word.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes preuent the night watches to meditate in thy word.

¹⁴⁹ Heare my voyce according to thy louing kindenesse: O Lord, quicken me according to thy iudgement.

¹⁵⁰ They drawe neere, that follow after malice, and are farre from thy Lawe.

¹⁵¹ Thou art neere, O Lord: for all thy commandements are true.

¹⁵² I haue knowen long since by thy testimonies, that thou hast established them for euer.

¹⁵³ RESH. Beholde mine affliction, and deliuer mee: for I haue not forgotten thy Lawe.

¹⁵⁴ Pleade my cause, and deliuer me: quicken me according vnto thy word.

⁹¹ They stand this day according to Thine ordinances; for all things are Thy servants.

⁹² Unless Thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget Thy precepts; for with them Thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am Thine, save me; for I have sought Thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me to destroy me; but I will consider Thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end to every purpose; but Thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ MEM. O how love I Thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers; for Thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than mine elders, because I have keep Thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, in order that I might observe Thy word.

¹⁰² I have not turned aside from Thine ordinances; for Thou hast instructed me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are Thy words unto my palate! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ From Thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and have confirmed it, to observe Thy righteous ordinances.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much; quicken me, O LORD, according unto Thy word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beseech Thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me Thine ordinances.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand; yet have I not forgotten Thy law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me; yet went I not astray from Thy precepts.

¹¹¹ Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

¹¹² I have inclined my heart to perform Thy statutes, for ever, at every step.

¹¹³ SAMECH. I hate them that are of a double mind; but Thy law do I love.

¹¹⁴ Thou art my covert and my shield; in Thy word do I hope.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, ye evildoers; that I may keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according unto Thy word, that I may live; and put me not to shame in my hope.

¹¹⁷ Support Thou me, and I shall be saved; and I will occupy myself with Thy statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ Thou hast made light of all them that err from Thy statutes; for their deceit is vain.

¹¹⁹ Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love Thy testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh shuddereth for fear of Thee; and I am afraid of Thy judgments.

¹²¹ AIN. I have done justice and righteousness; leave me not to mine oppressors.

¹²² Be surety for Thy servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.

¹²³ Mine eyes fail for Thy salvation, and for Thy righteous word.

¹²⁴ Deal with Thy servant according unto Thy mercy, and teach me Thy statutes.

¹²⁵ I am Thy servant, give me understanding, that I may know Thy testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time for the LORD to work; they have made void Thy law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I esteem all Thy precepts concerning all things to be right; every false way I hate.

¹²⁹ PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul keep them.

¹³⁰ The opening of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

¹³¹ I opened wide my mouth, and panted; for I longed for Thy commandments.

¹³² Turn Thee towards me, and be gracious unto me, as is Thy wont to do unto those that love Thy name.

¹³³ Order my footsteps by Thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Redeem me from the oppression of man, and I will observe Thy precepts.

¹³⁵ Make Thy face to shine upon Thy servant; and teach me Thy statutes.

¹³⁶ Mine eyes run down with rivers of water, because they observe not Thy law.

¹³⁷ TZADE. Righteous art Thou, O LORD, and upright are Thy judgments.

¹³⁸ Thou hast commanded Thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness.

¹³⁹ My zeal hath undone me, because mine adversaries have forgotten Thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy word is tried to the uttermost, and Thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised; yet have I not forgotten Thy precepts.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Thy law is the truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have overtaken me; yet Thy commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Thy testimonies are righteous for ever; give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ KOPH. I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD; I will keep Thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called Thee, save me, and I will observe Thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I rose early at dawn, and cried; I hoped in Thy word.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes forestalled the night-watches, that I might meditate in Thy word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according unto Thy lovingkindness; quicken me, O LORD, as Thou art wont.

¹⁵⁰ They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; they are far from Thy law.

¹⁵¹ Thou art nigh, O LORD; and all Thy commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old have I known from Thy testimonies that Thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ RESH. O see mine affliction, and rescue me; for I do not forget Thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead Thou my cause, and redeem me; quicken me according to Thy word.

⁹¹ (ל) They continue this day according to thine ordinances: For all are thy servants.

⁹² (ל) Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ (ל) I will never forget thy precepts: For with them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ (ל) I am thine, save me; For I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ (ל) The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: But I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ (ל) I have seen an end of all perfection: But thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ (מ) O how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ (מ) Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: For they are ever with me.

⁹⁹ (מ) I have more understanding than all my teachers: For thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ (מ) I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ (מ) I have refrained my feet from every evil way, That I might keep thy word.

¹⁰² (מ) I have not departed from thy judgments: For thou hast taught me.

¹⁰³ (מ) How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ (מ) Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ (נ) Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.

¹⁰⁶ (נ) I have sworn, and I will perform it, That I will keep thy righteous judgments.

¹⁰⁷ (נ) I am afflicted very much: Quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word.

¹⁰⁸ (נ) Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, And teach me thy judgments.

¹⁰⁹ (נ) My soul is continually in my hand: Yet do I not forget thy law.

¹¹⁰ (נ) The wicked have laid a snare for me: Yet I erred not from thy precepts.

¹¹¹ (נ) Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

¹¹² (נ) I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes Alway, even unto the end.

¹¹³ (ס) I hate vain thoughts: But thy law do I love.

¹¹⁴ (ס) Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

¹¹⁵ (ס) Depart from me, ye evildoers: For I will keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ (ס) Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: And let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ (ס) Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: And I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ (ס) Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: For their deceit is falsehood.

¹¹⁹ (ס) Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: Therefore I love thy testimonies.

¹²⁰ (ס) My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments.

¹²¹ (ע) I have done judgment and justice: Leave me not to mine oppressors.

¹²² (ע) Be surety for thy servant for good: Let not the proud oppress me.

¹²³ (ע) Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, And for the word of thy righteousness.

¹²⁴ (ע) Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, And teach me thy statutes.

¹²⁵ (ע) I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.

¹²⁶ (ע) It is time for thee, Lord, to work: For they have made void thy law.

¹²⁷ (ע) Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold; yea, above fine gold.

¹²⁸ (ע) Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; And I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ (פ) Thy testimonies are wonderful: Therefore doth my soul keep them.

¹³⁰ (פ) The entrance of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

¹³¹ (פ) I opened my mouth, and panted: For I longed for thy commandments.

¹³² (פ) Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, As thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

¹³³ (פ) Order my steps in thy word: And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ (פ) Deliver me from the oppression of man: So will I keep thy precepts.

¹³⁵ (פ) Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; And teach me thy statutes.

¹³⁶ (פ) Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, Because they keep not thy law.

¹³⁷ (צ) Righteous art thou, O Lord, And upright are thy judgments.

¹³⁸ (צ) Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous And very faithful.

¹³⁹ (צ) My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

¹⁴⁰ (צ) Thy word is very pure: Therefore thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ (צ) I am small and despised: Yet do not I forget thy precepts.

¹⁴² (צ) Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is the truth.

¹⁴³ (צ) Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: Yet thy commandments are my delights.

¹⁴⁴ (צ) The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: Give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ (ק) I cried with my whole heart; Hear me, O Lord: I will keep thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ (ק) I cried unto thee; save me, And I shall keep thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ (ק) I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

¹⁴⁸ (ק) Mine eyes prevent the night watches, That I might meditate in thy word.

¹⁴⁹ (ק) Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O Lord, quicken me according to thy judgment.

¹⁵⁰ (ק) They draw nigh that follow after mischief: They are far from thy law.

¹⁵¹ (ק) Thou art near, O Lord; And all thy commandments are truth.

¹⁵² (ק) Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old That thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ (ר) Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: For I do not forget thy law.

¹⁵⁴ (ר) Plead my cause, and deliver me: Quicken me according to thy word.

⁹¹ According to thy ordinances they exist this day: for all are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delights, I should long since have been lost in my affliction.

⁹³ Never will I forget thy precepts; for with them thou hast kept me alive.

⁹⁴ Thine am I, save me; for thy precepts have I sought.

⁹⁵ Wicked men have waited for me to destroy me; but I will reflect on thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ Of all perfection have I seen the end; but thy commandment is exceedingly extended.

⁹⁷ MEM. Oh how do I love thy law! all the day is it my meditation.

⁹⁸ Wiser than my enemy doth thy commandment make me; for it is perpetually with me.

⁹⁹ Above all my teachers have I obtained intelligence; for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ More than the elders do I possess understanding; because thy precepts do I keep.

¹⁰¹ From every evil path have I withholden my feet, in order that I might observe thy word.

¹⁰² From thy ordinances have I not departed; for thou hast instructed me.

¹⁰³ How much sweeter are to my palate thy sayings than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through thy precepts shall I obtain understanding: therefore do I hate every path of falsehood.

¹⁰⁵ NUN. A lamp unto my feet is thy word, and a light unto my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and I will perform it, to observe thy righteous ordinances.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted exceedingly much: O Lord, revive me, according to thy word.

¹⁰⁸ Receive in favor the freewill-offerings of my mouth, I beseech thee, O Lord, and teach me thy ordinances.

¹⁰⁹ My life is in my hand continually: yet thy law do I not forget.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet have I not erred from thy precepts.

¹¹¹ I have taken thy testimonies as a heritage to eternity; for they are the joy of my heart.

¹¹² I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes always, in all their ways.

¹¹³ SAMECH. Those of divided thoughts I hate; but thy law do I love.

¹¹⁴ My shelter and my shield art thou: for thy word do I wait.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, ye evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according to thy promise, that I may live, and let me not be made ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Support me that I may be placed in safety, and I will direct my regard unto thy statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ Thou hast trodden down all that erringly stray from thy statutes; for falsehood is their deceit.

¹¹⁹ Like dross dost thou put away all the wicked of the earth: therefore do I love thy testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembleth shudderingly from dread of thee, and of thy decrees am I afraid.

¹²¹ 'AYIN. I have executed justice and righteousness: leave me not to those who oppress me.

¹²² Protect thy servant for good: let not the presumptuous oppress me.

¹²³ My eyes look eagerly for thy salvation, and for thy righteous promise.

¹²⁴ Deal with thy servant according to thy kindness, and thy statutes do thou teach me.

¹²⁵ I am thy servant: give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time to act for the Lord: they have broken thy law.

¹²⁷ Therefore do I love thy commandments more than gold, and more than fine gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore do I esteem all thy precepts in all things as right: every path of falsehood do I hate.

¹²⁹ PE. Wonderful are thy testimonies: therefore doth my soul keep them.

¹³⁰ The opening of thy words giveth light, it giveth understanding unto the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth, and panted for breath; because for thy commandments did I long.

¹³² Turn thou unto me, and be gracious unto me, as is thy wont unto those that love thy name.

¹³³ My steps establish thou through thy promise, and suffer not any wrong to have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Deliver me from the oppression of man, and I will observe thy precepts.

¹³⁵ Let thy face shine upon thy servant, and teach me thy statutes.

¹³⁶ Streams of water have run down my eyes; because they had not observed thy law.

¹³⁷ TZADDE. Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy decrees.

¹³⁸ Thou hast commanded thy testimonies, as righteous and faithful exceedingly.

¹³⁹ My zeal destroyeth me; because my assailants have forgotten thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy promise is greatly refined, and thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ I am little and despised: yet thy precepts have I not forgotten.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

¹⁴³ Distress and trouble have overtaken me: yet are thy commandments my delights.

¹⁴⁴ Righteous are thy testimonies for everlasting: give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ KOPH. I have called with all my heart: answer me, O Lord: thy statutes will I keep.

¹⁴⁶ I have called on thee, save me, and I will observe thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I come before thee in the dawn of morning, and cry: for thy word do I wait.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes are awake before the night-watches, that I may meditate in thy saying.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to thy kindness: O Lord, according to thy decree do thou grant me life.

¹⁵⁰ They that pursue mischievous devices draw nigh: from thy law are they far.

¹⁵¹ Near art thou, O Lord; and all thy commandments are the truth.

¹⁵² Of old already I knew of thy testimonies; because for eternity hast thou founded them.

¹⁵³ RESH. Look on my affliction, and release me; for thy law have I not forgotten.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and deliver me: according to thy promise do thou revive me.

⁹¹ They continue to this day according to their ordinances; For they are all subject to thee.

⁹² Had not thy law been my delight, I should have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts; For by them thou revivest me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, help me! For I seek thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked lie in wait to destroy me; But I will have regard to thine ordinances.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection; But thy law is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ O how I love thy law! It is my daily meditation.

⁹⁸ Thou hast made me wiser than my enemies by thy precepts; For they are ever before me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers; For thine ordinances are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I have more wisdom than the ancients, Because I keep thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I might keep thy word.

¹⁰² I depart not from thy statutes, For thou teachest me!

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy words to my taste; Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ From thy precepts I learn wisdom; Therefore do I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ Thy word is a lamp to my feet, And a light to my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and I will perform it, That I will keep thy righteous statutes.

¹⁰⁷ I am exceedingly afflicted; Revive me, O LORD! according to thy word!

¹⁰⁸ Accept, O LORD! the free-will offering of my mouth, And teach me thy statutes!

¹⁰⁹ My life is continually in my hand; Yet do I not forget thy law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked lay snares for me, Yet do I not go astray from thy precepts.

¹¹¹ I have made thine ordinances my possession for ever; For they are the joy of my heart.

¹¹² I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes, Always,—even to the end.

¹¹³ I hate impious men, And thy law I do love.

¹¹⁴ Thou art my hiding-place and my shield; In thy word I put my trust!

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, ye evil-doers! For I will keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according to thy promise, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope!

¹¹⁷ Do thou hold me up, and I shall be safe, And I will have respect to thy statutes continually!

¹¹⁸ Thou castest off all who depart from thy laws; For their deceit is vain.

¹¹⁹ Thou throwest away all the wicked of the earth, like dross; Therefore I love thine ordinances.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembleth through fear of thee, And I am afraid of thy judgments.

¹²¹ I have done justice and equity; O leave me not to mine oppressors.

¹²² Be surety for thy servant for good; Let not the proud oppress me!

¹²³ Mine eyes fail with looking for thy help, And for thy righteous promise.

¹²⁴ Deal with thy servant according to thy mercy, And teach me thy statutes!

¹²⁵ I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thine ordinances!

¹²⁶ It is time for thee, O LORD! to act; For men have made void thy law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; Yea, above fine gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ Wonderful are thine ordinances; Therefore do I observe them.

¹³⁰ The communication of thy precepts giveth light; It giveth understanding to the simple.

¹³¹ I open my mouth and pant: For I long for thy commandments.

¹³² Look thou upon me, and be gracious to me, As is just to those who love thy name!

¹³³ Establish my footsteps in thy word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me!

¹³⁴ Redeem me from the oppression of men, So will I keep thy precepts!

¹³⁵ Let thy face shine on thy servant, And teach me thy statutes!

¹³⁶ Rivers of water run down mine eyes, Because men keep not thy law.

¹³⁷ Righteous art thou, O LORD! And just are thy judgments!

¹³⁸ Just are the ordinances which thou hast ordained, And altogether righteous.

¹³⁹ My zeal consumeth me, Because my enemies forget thy word.

¹⁴⁰ Thy word is very pure, Therefore thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ Of mean condition am I, and despised; Yet do I not forget thy precepts.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness is everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me, But thy laws are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ The justice of thine ordinances is everlasting; Give me understanding, and I shall live!

¹⁴⁵ I cry to thee with my whole heart; Hear me, O LORD! that I may keep thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I cry unto thee; save me, And I will observe thine ordinances.

¹⁴⁷ I come before the dawn with my prayer; I trust in thy promise!

¹⁴⁸ My eyes anticipate the night-watches, That I may meditate upon thy promise.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to thy loving-kindness; O LORD! revive me according to thy mercy!

¹⁵⁰ Near are they whose aim is mischief; They are far from thy law;

¹⁵¹ Yet thou art near, O LORD! And all thy commandments are truth!

¹⁵² Long have I known concerning thine ordinances, That thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ Look upon my affliction, and deliver me! For I do not forget thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Maintain my cause, and redeem me; Revive me according to thy promise!

⁹¹ By your appointment they stand this day, for all are your servants.

⁹² Had not your law been my joy, in my misery then had I perished.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for through them you have put life in me.

⁹⁴ I am yours, O save me, for I give my mind to your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked lay wait to destroy me, but I give heed to your charge.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all things: but your commandment is spacious exceedingly.

⁹⁷ O how I love your law! All the day long I muse on it.

⁹⁸ Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies: for it is mine forever.

⁹⁹ I am prudent above all my teachers, for your charges are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I have insight more than the aged, because I observe your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I refrain my foot from all wicked ways, that I may keep your word.

¹⁰² I turn not aside from your judgements, for you yourself are my teacher.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Insight I win through your precepts, therefore every false way I hate.

¹⁰⁵ Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn an oath, and will keep it, to observe your righteous judgements.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted sorely: revive me, O Lord, as you said.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, Lord, my willing praise, and teach me your judgements.

¹⁰⁹ My life is in ceaseless peril; but I do not forget your law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked set traps for me, yet I do not stray from your precepts.

¹¹¹ In your charges are my everlasting inheritance, they are the joy of my heart.

¹¹² I am resolved to perform your statutes forever, to the utmost.

¹¹³ I hate people of divided heart, but your law do I love.

¹¹⁴ You are my shelter and shield: in your word do I hope.

¹¹⁵ Begone, you wicked people, I will keep the commands of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me and spare me, as you have promised: O disappoint me not.

¹¹⁷ Hold me up, and I shall be saved: and your statutes shall be my unceasing delight.

¹¹⁸ All who swerve from your statutes you spurn: their cunning is in vain.

¹¹⁹ All the wicked of earth you count as dross, therefore I love your charges.

¹²⁰ My flesh, for fear of you, shudders, and I stand in awe of your judgements.

¹²¹ Justice and right have I practised, do not leave me to my oppressors.

¹²² Be your servant's surety for good, let not the proud oppress me.

¹²³ My eyes pine for your salvation, and for your righteous promise.

¹²⁴ Deal in your love with your servant, and teach me your statutes.

¹²⁵ Your servant am I; instruct me, that I may know your charges.

¹²⁶ It is time for the Lord to act: they have violated your law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.

¹²⁸ So by all your precepts I guide me, and every false way I hate.

¹²⁹ Your decrees are wonderful, gladly I keep them.

¹³⁰ When your word is unfolded, light breaks; it imparts to the simple wisdom.

¹³¹ With open mouth I pant with longing for your commandments.

¹³² Turn to me with your favour, as is just to those who love you.

¹³³ Steady my steps by your word, so that sin have no power over me.

¹³⁴ Set me free from those who oppress me, and I shall observe your precepts.

¹³⁵ Shine with your face on your servant, and teach me your statutes.

¹³⁶ My eyes run down with rills of water, because your law is not kept.

¹³⁷ Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your ordinances.

¹³⁸ The laws you has ordered are just, and trusty exceedingly.

¹³⁹ My jealousy has undone me, that my foes have forgotten your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your word has been tested well; and your servant loves it.

¹⁴¹ I am little and held in contempt, but your precepts I have not forgotten.

¹⁴² Just is your justice forever, and trusty is your law.

¹⁴³ Stress and strain are upon me, but your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Right are your charges forever, instruct me that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ With my whole heart I cry; O answer me. I would keep your statutes, O Lord.

¹⁴⁶ I cry to you: O save me, and I will observe your charges.

¹⁴⁷ Ere the dawn I cry for your help: in your word do I hope.

¹⁴⁸ Awake I meet the night-watches, to muse upon your sayings.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice in your kindness: O Lord, by your judgements revive me.

¹⁵⁰ Near me are wicked tormentors, who are far from thoughts of your law;

¹⁵¹ but near, too, are you, O Lord, and all your commandments are trusty.

¹⁵² Long have I known from your charges that you have founded them for all time.

¹⁵³ Look on my misery, and rescue me; for I do not forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Defend my cause and redeem me: revive me, as you have promised.

⁹¹ By your appointment they stand this day, for all are your servants.

⁹² Had not your law been my joy, in my misery then had I perished.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for through them you have put life in me.

⁹⁴ I am yours, O save me, for I give my mind to your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked lay wait to destroy me, but I give heed to your charge.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all things: but your commandment is spacious exceedingly.

⁹⁷ O how I love your law! All the day long I muse on it.

⁹⁸ Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies: for it is mine forever.

⁹⁹ I am prudent above all my teachers, for your charges are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I have insight more than the aged, because I observe your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I refrain my foot from all wicked ways, that I may keep your word.

¹⁰² I turn not aside from your judgments, for you yourself are my teacher.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Insight I win through your precepts, therefore every false way I hate.

¹⁰⁵ Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn an oath, and will keep it, to observe your righteous judgments.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted sorely: revive me, O Lord, as you said.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, Lord, my willing praise, and teach me your judgments.

¹⁰⁹ My life is in ceaseless peril; but I do not forget your law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked set traps for me, yet I do not stray from your precepts.

¹¹¹ In your charges are my everlasting inheritance, they are the joy of my heart.

¹¹² I am resolved to perform your statutes forever, to the utmost.

¹¹³ I hate people of divided heart, but your law do I love.

¹¹⁴ You are my shelter and shield: in your word do I hope.

¹¹⁵ Begone, you wicked people, I will keep the commands of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me and spare me, as you have promised: O disappoint me not.

¹¹⁷ Hold me up, and I shall be saved: and your statutes shall be my unceasing delight.

¹¹⁸ All who swerve from your statutes you spurn: their cunning is in vain.

¹¹⁹ All the wicked of earth you count as dross, therefore I love your charges.

¹²⁰ My flesh, for fear of you, shudders, and I stand in awe of your judgments.

¹²¹ Justice and right have I practised, do not leave me to my oppressors.

¹²² Be your servant's surety for good, let not the proud oppress me.

¹²³ My eyes pine for your salvation, and for your righteous promise.

¹²⁴ Deal in your love with your servant, and teach me your statutes.

¹²⁵ Your servant am I; instruct me, that I may know your charges.

¹²⁶ It is time for the Lord to act: they have violated your law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.

¹²⁸ So by all your precepts I guide me, and every false way I hate.

¹²⁹ Your decrees are wonderful, gladly I keep them.

¹³⁰ When your word is unfolded, light breaks; it imparts to the simple wisdom.

¹³¹ With open mouth I pant with longing for your commandments.

¹³² Turn to me with your favor, as is just to those who love you.

¹³³ Steady my steps by your word, so that sin have no power over me.

¹³⁴ Set me free from those who oppress me, and I shall observe your precepts.

¹³⁵ Shine with your face on your servant, and teach me your statutes.

¹³⁶ My eyes run down with rills of water, because your law is not kept.

¹³⁷ Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your ordinances.

¹³⁸ The laws you has ordered are just, and trusty exceedingly.

¹³⁹ My jealousy has undone me, that my foes have forgotten your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your word has been tested well; and your servant loves it.

¹⁴¹ I am little and held in contempt, but your precepts I have not forgotten.

¹⁴² Just is your justice forever, and trusty is your law.

¹⁴³ Stress and strain are upon me, but your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Right are your charges forever, instruct me that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ With my whole heart I cry; O answer me. I would keep your statutes, O Lord.

¹⁴⁶ I cry to you: O save me, and I will observe your charges.

¹⁴⁷ Ere the dawn I cry for your help: in your word do I hope.

¹⁴⁸ Awake I meet the night-watches, to muse upon your sayings.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice in your kindness: O Lord, by your judgments revive me.

¹⁵⁰ Near me are wicked tormentors, who are far from thoughts of your law;

¹⁵¹ but near, too, are you, O Lord, and all your commandments are trusty.

¹⁵² Long have I known from your charges that you have founded them for all time.

¹⁵³ Look on my misery, and rescue me; for I do not forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Defend my cause and redeem me: revive me, as you have promised.

⁹¹ Your judgments remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your Torah ·Teaching· had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your mitzvot ·instructions· are boundless. MEM

⁹⁷ How I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your Torah ·Teaching·! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ I am wiser than my enemies, for your mitzvot ·instructions· are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned aside from your judgments, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. NUN

¹⁰⁵ Your word is a lamp candle to my feet, and a light for my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous judgments.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much. Revive me, Adonai , according to your word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. Adonai , teach me your judgments.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand, yet I won’t forget your Torah ·Teaching·.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.

¹¹¹ I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

¹¹² I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end. SAMECH

¹¹³ I hate double-minded men, but I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your Torah ·Teaching·.

¹¹⁴ You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the mitzvot ·instructions· of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is in vain.

¹¹⁹ You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments. 'AYIN

¹²¹ I have done what is mishpat ·just· and upright. Don’t leave me to my oppressors.

¹²² Ensure your servant’s well-being. Don’t let the proud oppress me.

¹²³ My eyes fail looking for your yishu'ah ·salvation·, for your righteous word.

¹²⁴ Deal with your servant according to your cheshed ·loving-kindness·. Teach me your statutes.

¹²⁵ I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time to act, Adonai , for they break your Torah ·Teaching·.

¹²⁷ Therefore I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your mitzvot ·instructions· more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way. PEH or FEH

¹²⁹ Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.

¹³⁰ The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your mitzvot ·instructions·.

¹³² Turn to me, and be merciful towards me, as you always do mishpat ·justice· to those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· your name.

¹³³ Establish my footsteps in your word. Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.

¹³⁵ Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes.

¹³⁶ Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they don’t observe your Torah ·Teaching·. TZADI

¹³⁷ You are righteous, Adonai . Your judgments are upright.

¹³⁸ Your testimonies you have enjoined are in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant 'ahav ·affectionately loves· them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your Torah ·Teaching· is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your mitzvot ·instructions· are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. KOF or KUF

¹⁴⁵ Wholeheartedly I am calling on you; Answer me, Adonai ! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Sh'ma ·Hear obey· my voice according to your cheshed ·loving-kindness·. Revive me, Adonai , according to your judgments.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your Torah ·Teaching·.

¹⁵¹ You are near, Adonai . All your mitzvot ·instructions· are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever. RESH

¹⁵³ Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your Torah ·Teaching·.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

⁹¹ All things continue to this day, just as you said in your righteous decrees, for all things are your servants.

⁹² If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your instructions, for through them you have kept me alive.

⁹⁴ I am yours; save me, for I seek your instructions.

⁹⁵ The wicked prepare to destroy me, but I will seek to understand your covenant decrees.

⁹⁶ I have seen that everything has its limits, but your commandments are broad, beyond limits.

⁹⁷ Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all day long.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for I meditate on your covenant decrees.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than those older than I am; this is because I have kept your instructions.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet back from every evil path so that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned aside from your righteous decrees, for you have instructed me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your words to my taste, yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through your instructions I gain discernment; therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn and have confirmed it, that I will observe your righteous decrees.

¹⁰⁷ I am very afflicted; keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised in your word.

¹⁰⁸ Yahweh, please accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, and teach me your righteous decrees.

¹⁰⁹ My life is always in my hand, yet I do not forget your law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your instructions.

¹¹¹ I claim your covenant decrees as my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

¹¹² My heart is set on obeying your statutes forever to the very end.

¹¹³ I hate those who have a double mind, but I love your law.

¹¹⁴ You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.

¹¹⁵ Get away from me, you evil doers, so that I may observe the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Sustain me by your word so that I may live and not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Support me, and I will be safe; I will always meditate on your statutes.

¹¹⁸ You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for those people are deceptive and unreliable.

¹¹⁹ You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag; therefore I love your solemn commands.

¹²⁰ My body trembles in fear of you, and I am afraid of your righteous decrees.

¹²¹ I do what is just and right; do not abandon me to my oppressors.

¹²² Guarantee the welfare of your servant; do not let the proud oppress me.

¹²³ My eyes grow tired as I wait for your salvation and for your righteous word.

¹²⁴ Show your servant your covenant faithfulness, and teach me your statutes.

¹²⁵ I am your servant; give me understanding so that I may know your covenant decrees.

¹²⁶ It is time for Yahweh to act, for people have broken your law.

¹²⁷ Truly I love your commandments more than gold, more than fine gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I carefully follow all your instructions, and I hate every path of falsehood.

¹²⁹ Your rules are wonderful, that is why I obey them.

¹³⁰ The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the untrained.

¹³¹ I open my mouth and pant, for I long for your commandments.

¹³² Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do for those who love your name.

¹³³ Direct my footsteps by your word; do not let any sin rule me.

¹³⁴ Redeem me from human oppression so that I may observe your instructions.

¹³⁵ Let your face shine on your servant, and teach me your statutes.

¹³⁶ Streams of tears run down from my eyes because people do not observe your law.

¹³⁷ You are righteous, Yahweh, and your decrees are fair.

¹³⁸ You have given your covenant decrees righteously and faithfully.

¹³⁹ Anger has destroyed me because my adversaries forget your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your word has been tested very much, and your servant loves it.

¹⁴¹ I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your instructions.

¹⁴² Your justice is forever right, and your law is trustworthy.

¹⁴³ Though distress and anguish have found me, your commandments are still my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your covenant decrees are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ I cried out with my whole heart, “Answer me, Yahweh, I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I call to you; save me, and I will observe your covenant decrees.”

¹⁴⁷ I rise before the dawn of the morning and cry for help. I hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes are open before the night watches change so that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice in your covenant faithfulness; keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised in your righteous decrees.

¹⁵⁰ Those who are persecuting me are coming closer to me, but they are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, Yahweh, and all your commandments are trustworthy.

¹⁵² Long ago I learned from your covenant decrees that you had set them in place forever.

¹⁵³ Look on my affliction and help me, for I do not forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause and redeem me; keep me, as you have promised in your word.

⁹¹ Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

⁹⁷ MEM How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ NUN Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. Yahweh, teach me your ordinances.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand, yet I won’t forget your law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.

¹¹¹ I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

¹¹² I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end.

¹¹³ SAMEKH I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.

¹¹⁴ You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is in vain.

¹¹⁹ You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I love your testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments.

¹²¹ AYIN I have done what is just and righteous. Don’t leave me to my oppressors.

¹²² Ensure your servant’s well-being. Don’t let the proud oppress me.

¹²³ My eyes fail looking for your salvation, for your righteous word.

¹²⁴ Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes.

¹²⁵ I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time to act, Yahweh, for they break your law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ PE Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.

¹³⁰ The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments.

¹³² Turn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

¹³³ Establish my footsteps in your word. Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.

¹³⁵ Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes.

¹³⁶ Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they don’t observe your law.

¹³⁷ TZADHE You are righteous, Yahweh. Your judgments are upright.

¹³⁸ You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ QOPH I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, Yahweh! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, Yahweh. All your commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

¹⁵³ RESH Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

⁹¹ Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

⁹⁷ MEM How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ NUN Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much. Revive me, LORD, according to your word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. LORD, teach me your ordinances.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand, yet I won’t forget your law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.

¹¹¹ I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

¹¹² I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end.

¹¹³ SAMEKH I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.

¹¹⁴ You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is in vain.

¹¹⁹ You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I love your testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgements.

¹²¹ AYIN I have done what is just and righteous. Don’t leave me to my oppressors.

¹²² Ensure your servant’s well-being. Don’t let the proud oppress me.

¹²³ My eyes fail looking for your salvation, for your righteous word.

¹²⁴ Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes.

¹²⁵ I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time to act, LORD, for they break your law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ PE Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.

¹³⁰ The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments.

¹³² Turn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

¹³³ Establish my footsteps in your word. Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.

¹³⁵ Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes.

¹³⁶ Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they don’t observe your law.

¹³⁷ TZADHE You are righteous, LORD. Your judgements are upright.

¹³⁸ You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ QOPH I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, LORD! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, LORD, according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.

¹⁵¹ You are near, LORD. All your commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

¹⁵³ RESH Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

⁹¹ They continue this day according to thy ordinances: for all are thy servants.

⁹² Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast revived me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

⁹⁶ I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

⁹⁷ MEM. O how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

⁹⁸ Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than my enemies: for they are ever with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

¹⁰² I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are thy words to my taste! yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ NUN. Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and I will perform it , that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much: revive me, O LORD, according to thy word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beseech thee, the free-will-offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand: yet I do not forget thy law.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

¹¹¹ Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

¹¹² I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes always, even to the end.

¹¹³ SAMECH. I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.

¹¹⁴ Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, ye evil-doers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according to thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Support me, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect to thy statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.

¹¹⁹ Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

¹²¹ AIN. I have done judgment and justice; leave me not to my oppressors.

¹²² Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

¹²³ My eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.

¹²⁴ Deal with thy servant according to thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.

¹²⁵ I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time for thee , LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yes, above fine gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

¹³⁰ The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding to the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

¹³² Look thou upon me, and be merciful to me, as thou usest to do to those that love thy name.

¹³³ Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

¹³⁵ Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: and teach me thy statutes.

¹³⁶ Rivers of waters run down my eyes, because they keep not thy law.

¹³⁷ TSADDI. Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.

¹³⁸ Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.

¹³⁹ My zeal hath consumed me; because my enemies have forgotten thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised: yet I do not forget thy precepts.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ KOPH. I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I cried to thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I came before the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes anticipated the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice, according to thy loving-kindness: O LORD, revive me according to thy judgment.

¹⁵⁰ They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

¹⁵¹ Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

¹⁵³ RESH. Consider my affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and deliver me: revive me according to thy word.

⁹¹ Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your Torah had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

⁹⁷ MEM How I love your Torah! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ NUN Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much. Revive me, LORD, according to your word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. LORD, teach me your ordinances.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand, yet I won’t forget your Torah.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.

¹¹¹ I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

¹¹² I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end.

¹¹³ SAMEKH I hate double-minded men, but I love your Torah.

¹¹⁴ You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is in vain.

¹¹⁹ You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I love your testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments.

¹²¹ AYIN I have done what is just and righteous. Don’t leave me to my oppressors.

¹²² Ensure your servant’s well-being. Don’t let the proud oppress me.

¹²³ My eyes fail looking for your salvation, for your righteous word.

¹²⁴ Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes.

¹²⁵ I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time to act, LORD, for they break your Torah.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ PE Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.

¹³⁰ The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments.

¹³² Turn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

¹³³ Establish my footsteps in your word. Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.

¹³⁵ Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes.

¹³⁶ Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they don’t observe your Torah.

¹³⁷ TZADHE You are righteous, LORD. Your judgments are upright.

¹³⁸ You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your Torah is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ QOPH I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, LORD! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, LORD, according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your Torah.

¹⁵¹ You are near, LORD. All your commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

¹⁵³ RESH Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your Torah.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

⁹¹ Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

⁹² Unless your Torah had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

⁹³ I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.

⁹⁴ I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts.

⁹⁵ The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.

⁹⁷ MEM How I love your Torah! It is my meditation all day.

⁹⁸ Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me.

⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

¹⁰¹ I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word.

¹⁰² I have not turned away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰⁴ Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

¹⁰⁵ NUN Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.

¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much. Revive me, LORD, according to your word.

¹⁰⁸ Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. LORD, teach me your ordinances.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is continually in my hand, yet I won’t forget your Torah.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.

¹¹¹ I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

¹¹² I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end.

¹¹³ SAMEKH I hate double-minded men, but I love your Torah.

¹¹⁴ You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is in vain.

¹¹⁹ You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I love your testimonies.

¹²⁰ My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgements.

¹²¹ AYIN I have done what is just and righteous. Don’t leave me to my oppressors.

¹²² Ensure your servant’s well-being. Don’t let the proud oppress me.

¹²³ My eyes fail looking for your salvation, for your righteous word.

¹²⁴ Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes.

¹²⁵ I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

¹²⁶ It is time to act, LORD, for they break your Torah.

¹²⁷ Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way.

¹²⁹ PE Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.

¹³⁰ The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments.

¹³² Turn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

¹³³ Establish my footsteps in your word. Don’t let any iniquity have dominion over me.

¹³⁴ Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.

¹³⁵ Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes.

¹³⁶ Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they don’t observe your Torah.

¹³⁷ TZADHE You are righteous, LORD. Your judgements are upright.

¹³⁸ You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.

¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

¹⁴¹ I am small and despised. I don’t forget your precepts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your Torah is truth.

¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.

¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ QOPH I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, LORD! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶ I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, LORD, according to your ordinances.

¹⁵⁰ They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your Torah.

¹⁵¹ You are near, LORD. All your commandments are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.

¹⁵³ RESH Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your Torah.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

⁹¹ The day lasteth continually by thy ordinances; for all things serve to thee.

⁹² But for thy law was my thinking; then peradventure I had perished in my lowness.

⁹³ Without end I shall not forget thy justifyings; for in those or them thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am thine, make thou me safe; for I have sought thy justifyings.

⁹⁵ Sinners abode me, for to lose me; I understood thy witnessings.

⁹⁶ I saw the end of all end; thy commandment is full large.

⁹⁷ Mem. Lord, how loved I or I loved thy law; all day it is my thinking.

⁹⁸ Above mine enemies thou madest me prudent by thy commandment; for it is to me without end.

⁹⁹ I understood over all men teaching me; for thy witnessings is my thinking.

¹⁰⁰ I understood above eld or old men; for I sought thy commandments.

¹⁰¹ I forbade my feet from all evil way; that I keep thy words.

¹⁰² I bowed not from thy dooms; for thou hast set law to me.

¹⁰³ Thy speeches be full sweet to my cheeks; above honey to my mouth.

¹⁰⁴ I understood of thy behests; there-fore I hated all the ways of wickedness.

¹⁰⁵ Nun. Thy word is a lantern to my feet; and a light to my paths.

¹⁰⁶ I swore, and purposed steadfastly; to keep the dooms of thy rightfulness or rightwiseness.

¹⁰⁷ I am made low by all things; Lord, quicken thou me by thy word.

¹⁰⁸ Lord, make thou well pleasing the willful things of my mouth; and teach thou me thy dooms.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is evermore in mine hands; and I forgat not thy law.

¹¹⁰ Sinners setted a snare to me; and I erred not from thy commandments.

¹¹¹ I purchased thy witnessings by heritage without end; for those or they be the full out joying of mine heart.

¹¹² I bowed mine heart to do thy justifyings without end; for reward.

¹¹³ Samech. I hated wicked men; and I loved thy law.

¹¹⁴ Thou art mine helper, and mine up-taker; and I hoped more in thy word.

¹¹⁵ Ye wicked men, bow away from me; and I shall seek the command-ments of my God.

¹¹⁶ Up-take thou me by thy word, and I shall live; and shame thou not me for mine abiding.

¹¹⁷ Help thou me, and I shall be safe; and I shall bethink evermore in thy justifyings.

¹¹⁸ Thou hast forsaken all men going away from thy dooms; for the thought of them is unjust.

¹¹⁹ I areckoned all the sinners of earth to be breakers of the law; therefore I loved thy witnessings.

¹²⁰ Nail thou my flesh with thy dread; for I dreaded of thy dooms.

¹²¹ Ain. I did doom and rightwise-ness; betake thou not me to them that falsely challenge me.

¹²² Take up thy servant into goodness; they that be proud challenge not me.

¹²³ Mine eyes failed into thine health; and into the speech of thy rightful-ness or rightwiseness.

¹²⁴ Do thou with thy servant after thy mercy; and teach thou me thy justify-ings.

¹²⁵ I am thy servant; give thou under-standing to me, that I know thy witnessings.

¹²⁶ Lord, it is time to do; they have destroyed thy law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I loved thy command-ments; more than gold and topaz.

¹²⁸ Therefore I was dressed to all thy behests; I hated all wicked way.

¹²⁹ Pe. Lord, thy witnessings be wonderful; therefore my soul sought those or them.

¹³⁰ Declaring of thy words lighteneth; and it giveth understanding to meek men.

¹³¹ I opened my mouth, and drew the spirit; for I desired thy commandments.

¹³² Behold thou on me, and have mercy on me; by the doom of them that love thy name.

¹³³ Dress thou my goings by thy speech; that all unrightfulness have not lordship on me.

¹³⁴ Again-buy thou me from the false challenges of men; that I keep thy behests.

¹³⁵ Lighten thy face on thy servant; and teach thou me thy justifyings.

¹³⁶ Mine eyes led forth the outgoings of waters; for they kept not thy law.

¹³⁷ Tzaddi. Lord, thou art just or rightwise; and thy doom is rightful or right.

¹³⁸ Thou hast commanded rightfulness or rightwiseness, thy witnessings; and thy truth greatly to be kept.

¹³⁹ My fervent love made me to be melted, either languished; for mine enemies forgat thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Thy speech is set afire; and thy servant loved it.

¹⁴¹ I am young, and despised; I forgat not thy justifyings.

¹⁴² Lord, thy rightfulness or rightwise-ness is rightfulness or rightwiseness without end; and thy law is truth.

¹⁴³ Tribulation and anguish have found me; thy behests is my thinking.

¹⁴⁴ Thy witnessings is equity without end; give thou understanding to me, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ Koph. I cried in all mine heart, Lord, hear thou me; I shall seek thy justifyings.

¹⁴⁶ I cried to thee, make thou me safe; that I keep thy commandments.

¹⁴⁷ I before came in ripeness, and I cried; I hoped above on thy words.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes before came to thee full early; that I should bethink on thy speeches.

¹⁴⁹ Lord, hear thou my voice by thy mercy; and quicken or enliven thou me by thy doom.

¹⁵⁰ They that pursue me nighed to wickedness; forsooth they be made far from thy law.

¹⁵¹ Lord, thou art nigh; and all thy ways be truth.

¹⁵² In the beginning I knew of thy witnessings; for thou hast founded those or them without end.

¹⁵³ Resh. See thou my meekness, and deliver thou me; for I forgat not thy law.

¹⁵⁴ Deem thou my doom, and again-buy thou me; quicken thou me for thy speech.

⁹¹ The day lasteth continually by thy ordinance(s); for all things serve to thee. (All things continue to this day according to thy ordinances; for all things serve thee./Thy ordinances, or thy decrees, continue to this day; for all things serve thee.)

⁹² But for thy law was my thinking; then peradventure I had perished in my lowness. (If thy Law had not been my delight; then I would have perished in my time of trouble.)

⁹³ Into Without end I shall not forget thy justifyings; for in those thou hast quickened me. (I shall never forget thy precepts; for through them thou hast given me life.)

⁹⁴ I am thine, make thou me safe; for I have sought thy justifyings. (I am thine, save thou me; for I have sought out thy precepts.)

⁹⁵ Sinners abode me, for to lose me; I understood thy witnessings. (The sinners have waited for me, to destroy me; but I shall think about thy teachings.)

⁹⁶ I saw the end of all end; thy commandment is full large. (I have seen the end of the end or I have seen that all things must end; but thy commandment shall go on forever.)

⁹⁷ Mem. Lord, how loved I thy law; all day it is my thinking. (Lord, how I love thy Law! I think about it all day long.)

⁹⁸ Above mine enemies thou madest me prudent by thy commandment; for it is to me into without end. (By thy commandments, thou hast made me more prudent than all my enemies; for thy commandments shall be with me forever.)

⁹⁹ I understood over all men teaching me; for thy witnessings is my thinking. (I have more understanding than all those who teach me; because I think about thy teachings.)

¹⁰⁰ I understood above eld men; for I sought thy commandments. (I have more understanding than the old men, that is, the elders; because I have kept thy precepts.)

¹⁰¹ I forbade my feet from all evil way; that I keep thy words (or so that I obey thy commands).

¹⁰² I bowed not from thy dooms; for thou hast set law to me. (I turned not away from thy judgements; for thou thyself hast taught me.)

¹⁰³ Thy speeches be full sweet to my cheeks; above honey to my mouth. (Thy words be exceedingly sweet to my taste; yea, sweeter in my mouth than honey.)

¹⁰⁴ I understood of thy behests; therefore I hated all the ways of wickedness. (I gained understanding through thy precepts; and now I hate all wicked ways.)

¹⁰⁵ Nun. Thy word is a lantern to my feet; and (a) light to my paths.

¹⁰⁶ I swore, and purposed steadfastly; to keep the dooms of thy rightfulness. (I swore, and steadfastly purposed, to obey thy righteous judgements.)

¹⁰⁷ I am made low by all things; Lord, quicken thou me by thy word. (I am brought down so very low, that is, I am greatly afflicted; Lord, grant thou me life according to thy word.)

¹⁰⁸ Lord, make thou well pleasing the willful things of my mouth; and teach thou me thy dooms. (Lord, accept thou the willing offerings, or the tributes, from my mouth; and teach thou me thy judgements.)

¹⁰⁹ My soul is evermore in mine hands; and I forgat not thy law. (My life is in my hands forevermore or My life is always in my hands; yet I never forget thy Law.)

¹¹⁰ Sinners setted a snare to me; and I erred not from thy commandments. (Sinners set a snare for me; but I did not stray from thy precepts.)

¹¹¹ I purchased thy witnessings by heritage into without end; for those be the full joying of mine heart. (Thy teachings be my inheritance forever; yea, they be the full out joy of my heart.)

¹¹² I bowed mine heart to do thy justifyings into without end; for reward. (I committed my heart to follow thy statutes; for they be my reward forever or for they shall be my reward until the day I die.)

¹¹³ Samech. I hated wicked men; and I loved thy law. (I hate the wicked; but I love thy Law.)

¹¹⁴ Thou art mine helper, and mine up-taker; and I hoped more in thy word. (Thou art my helper, and my defender; I put my hope in thy word.)

¹¹⁵ Ye wicked men, bow away from me; and I shall seek the commandments of my God. (All ye wicked people, go away from me; so that I can obey my God’s commandments.)

¹¹⁶ Up-take thou me by thy word, and I shall live; and shame thou not me for mine abiding. (Lift up thou me or Strengthen thou me according to thy word, so that I may live; and do not let me be shamed for trusting in thee.)

¹¹⁷ Help thou me, and I shall be safe; and I shall bethink evermore in thy justifyings. (Help thou me, and I shall be saved; and I shall think about thy statutes forevermore.)

¹¹⁸ Thou hast forsaken all men going away from thy dooms; for the thought of them is unjust. (Thou hast abandoned all who stray, or who go away, from thy statutes; for their thoughts be not just, or proper.)

¹¹⁹ I areckoned all the sinners of earth (to be) breakers of the law; therefore I loved thy witnessings. (Thou reckonest all the wicked of the earth to be but drit, or dirt; and so I love thy teachings.)

¹²⁰ Nail thou my flesh with thy dread; for I dreaded of thy dooms. (My flesh shaketh in fear of thee; because I fear thy judgements or because I revere thy justice.)

¹²¹ Ain. I did doom and rightwiseness; betake thou not me to them that falsely challenge me. (I did what is just and right; so do not thou deliver me up to those who will oppress me.)

¹²² Take up thy servant into goodness; they that be proud challenge not me. (Yea, protect thy servant; let not those who be proud oppress me.)

¹²³ Mine eyes failed into thine health; and into the speech of thy rightfulness. (My eyes fail looking for thy salvation, or for thy deliverance; and for the word of thy righteousness.)

¹²⁴ Do thou with thy servant after thy mercy; and teach thou me thy justifyings. (Do thou with thy servant according to thy love; and teach thou me thy statutes.)

¹²⁵ I am thy servant; give thou understanding to me, that I know thy witnessings (or so that I can know thy teachings).

¹²⁶ Lord, it is time to do; they have destroyed thy law. (Lord, it is time to act; for they have destroyed thy Law.)

¹²⁷ Therefore I loved thy commandments; more than gold and topaz. (Truly I love thy commandments; yea, more than gold and topaz.)

¹²⁸ Therefore I was (ad)dressed to all thy behests; I hated all wicked way. (And so I am directed, or guided, by all thy precepts; and I hate all wicked ways.)

¹²⁹ Pe. Lord, thy witnessings be wonderful; therefore my soul sought those. (Lord, thy teachings be wonderful; and so my soul gladly keepeth them or and so I gladly obey them.)

¹³⁰ Declaring of thy words lighteneth; and it giveth understanding to meek men. (The declaring, or the exposition, of thy words bringeth light, or enlightenment; and it giveth understanding even to the simple, or the untaught.)

¹³¹ I opened my mouth, and drew the spirit (or and drew my breath, yea, I panted); for I desired thy commandments.

¹³² Behold thou on me, and have mercy on me; by the doom of them that love thy name. (Look thou upon me, and have mercy on me; as thou hast decreed thou shalt do, for those who love thy name.)

¹³³ (Ad)dress thou my goings by thy speech; that all unrightfulness have not lordship on me. (Direct thou my ways according to thy word; and do not let any unrighteousness have lordship, or rule, over me.)

¹³⁴ Again-buy thou me from the false challenges of men; that I keep thy behests. (Save thou me from those who would oppress me; so that I can obey thy precepts.)

¹³⁵ Lighten thy face on thy servant; and teach thou me thy justifyings. (Let thy face shine upon thy servant; and teach thou me thy statutes.)

¹³⁶ Mine eyes led forth the outgoings of waters; for they kept not thy law. (My eyes stream with tears; because of those who do not obey thy Law.)

¹³⁷ Tzaddi. Lord, thou art just; and thy doom is rightful. (Lord, thou art just; and thy judgements, or thy decrees, be righteous.)

¹³⁸ Thou hast commanded rightfulness, thy witnessings; and thy truth greatly to be kept. (The teachings that thou hast commanded be right, and true; and greatly to be obeyed.)

¹³⁹ My fervent love made me to be melted, either languished; for mine enemies forgat thy words. (My fervent love for thee made me feel greatly distressed; because my enemies did not obey thy words.)

¹⁴⁰ Thy speech is set afire; and thy servant loved it. (Thy word is tried by fire; and thy servant loveth it.)

¹⁴¹ I am young, and despised; I forgat not thy justifyings. (I am young and despised; but I do not forget thy precepts.)

¹⁴² Lord, thy rightfulness is rightfulness into without end; and thy law is truth. (Lord, thy righteousness is righteousness forever; and thy Law is true forever or and thy Law is the truth forever.)

¹⁴³ Tribulation and anguish have found me; thy behests is my thinking. (Though trouble and anguish have found me; thy commandments still be my delight.)

¹⁴⁴ Thy witnessings is equity into without end (or Thy teachings be just forever); give thou understanding to me, and I shall live.

¹⁴⁵ Koph. I cried in all mine heart, Lord, hear thou me; I shall seek thy justifyings. (I cried with all my heart, O Lord, please answer me; for I shall follow thy statutes.)

¹⁴⁶ I cried to thee, make thou me safe; that I keep thy commandments. (I cried to thee, save thou me; so that I can keep thy commandments or and I shall obey thy commandments.)

¹⁴⁷ I before came in ripeness, and I cried; I hoped above on thy words. (I came before thee in the morning; I have great hope in thy words.)

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes before came to thee full early; that I should bethink (on) thy speeches. (My eyes be open through the night or I lie awake all night; so that I can think about thy words.)

¹⁴⁹ Lord, hear thou my voice by thy mercy; and quicken thou me by thy doom. (Lord, hear thou me in thy mercy; and grant thou me life according to thy judgement./Lord, hear thou me in thy love; and grant thou me life by thy decree.)

¹⁵⁰ They that pursue me nighed to wickedness; forsooth they be made far from thy law. (They who pursue me approach near to wickedness; and they be made far from thy Law./They who wickedly pursue me come near to me; but they be made far from thy Law.)

¹⁵¹ Lord, thou art nigh; and all thy ways be truth. (Lord, thou art near; and all thy commandments be true.)

¹⁵² In the beginning I knew of thy witnessings; for thou hast founded those into without end. (Long ago I knew of thy teachings; for thou hast founded them to last forever.)

¹⁵³ Resh. See thou my meekness, and deliver thou me; for I forgat not thy law. (See thou my troubles, and save thou me; for I have not forgotten thy Law.)

¹⁵⁴ Deem thou my doom, and again-buy thou me; quicken me for thy speech. (Judge thou my case, and buy thou me back, that is, rescue me; yea, grant thou me life according to thy word, or thy promise.)

⁹¹ According to Thine ordinances They have stood this day, for the whole are Thy servants.

⁹² Unless Thy law were my delights, Then had I perished in mine affliction.

⁹³ To the age I forget not Thy precepts, For by them Thou hast quickened me.

⁹⁴ I am Thine, save Thou me, For Thy precepts I have sought.

⁹⁵ Thy wicked waited for me to destroy me, Thy testimonies I understand.

⁹⁶ Of all perfection I have seen an end, Broad is Thy command — exceedingly!

⁹⁷ Mem. O how I have loved Thy law! All the day it is my meditation.

⁹⁸ Than mine enemies Thy command maketh me wiser, For it is before me to the age.

⁹⁹ Above all my teachers I have acted wisely. For Thy testimonies are my meditation.

¹⁰⁰ Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept.

¹⁰¹ From every evil path I restrained my feet, So that I keep Thy word.

¹⁰² From Thy judgments I turned not aside, For Thou — Thou hast directed me.

¹⁰³ How sweet to my palate hath been Thy saying, Above honey to my mouth.

¹⁰⁴ From Thy precepts I have understanding, Therefore I have hated every false path!

¹⁰⁵ Nun. A lamp to my foot is Thy word, And a light to my path.

¹⁰⁶ I have sworn, and I confirm it, To keep the judgments of Thy righteousness.

¹⁰⁷ I have been afflicted very much, O Jehovah, quicken me, according to Thy word.

¹⁰⁸ Free-will-offerings of my mouth, Accept, I pray Thee, O Jehovah, And Thy judgments teach Thou me.

¹⁰⁹ My soul is in my hand continually, And Thy law I have not forgotten.

¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me, And from thy precepts I wandered not.

¹¹¹ I have inherited Thy testimonies to the age, For the joy of my heart are they.

¹¹² I have inclined my heart To do Thy statutes, to the age — to the end!

¹¹³ Samech. Doubting ones I have hated, And Thy law I have loved.

¹¹⁴ My hiding place and my shield art Thou, For Thy word I have hoped.

¹¹⁵ Turn aside from me, ye evil-doers, And I keep the commands of my God.

¹¹⁶ Sustain me according to Thy saying, And I live, and Thou puttest me not to shame Because of my hope.

¹¹⁷ Support Thou me, and I am saved, And I look on Thy statutes continually.

¹¹⁸ Thou hast trodden down All going astray from Thy statutes, For falsehood is their deceit.

¹¹⁹ Dross! Thou hast caused to cease All the wicked of the earth; Therefore I have loved Thy testimonies.

¹²⁰ Trembled from Thy fear hath my flesh, And from Thy judgments I have been afraid!

¹²¹ Ain. I have done judgment and righteousness, Leave me not to mine oppressors.

¹²² Make sure Thy servant for good, Let not the proud oppress me.

¹²³ Mine eyes have been consumed for Thy salvation. And for the saying of Thy righteousness.

¹²⁴ Do with Thy servant according to Thy kindness. And Thy statutes teach Thou me.

¹²⁵ Thy servant am I — cause me to understand, And I know Thy testimonies.

¹²⁶ Time for Jehovah to work! they have made void Thy law.

¹²⁷ Therefore I have loved Thy commands Above gold — even fine gold.

¹²⁸ Therefore all my appointments I have declared wholly right, Every path of falsehood I have hated!

¹²⁹ Pe. Wonderful are Thy testimonies, Therefore hath my soul kept them.

¹³⁰ The opening of Thy words enlighteneth, Instructing the simple.

¹³¹ My mouth I have opened, yea, I pant, For, for Thy commands I have longed.

¹³² Look unto me, and favour me, As customary to those loving Thy name.

¹³³ My steps establish by Thy saying, And any iniquity doth not rule over me.

¹³⁴ Ransom me from the oppression of man, And I observe Thy precepts,

¹³⁵ Thy face cause to shine on Thy servant, And teach me Thy statutes.

¹³⁶ Rivulets of waters have come down mine eyes, Because they have not kept Thy law!

¹³⁷ Tzade. Righteous art Thou, O Jehovah, And upright are Thy judgments.

¹³⁸ Thou hast appointed Thy testimonies, Righteous and exceeding faithful,

¹³⁹ Cut me off hath my zeal, For mine adversaries forgot Thy words.

¹⁴⁰ Tried is thy saying exceedingly, And Thy servant hath loved it.

¹⁴¹ Small I am, and despised, Thy precepts I have not forgotten.

¹⁴² Thy righteousness is righteousness to the age, And Thy law is truth.

¹⁴³ Adversity and distress have found me, Thy commands are my delights.

¹⁴⁴ The righteousness of Thy testimonies is to Cause me to understand, and I live!

¹⁴⁵ Koph. I have called with the whole heart, Answer me, O Jehovah, Thy statutes I keep,

¹⁴⁶ I have called Thee, save Thou me, And I do keep Thy testimonies.

¹⁴⁷ I have gone forward in the dawn, and I cry, For Thy word I have hoped.

¹⁴⁸ Mine eyes have gone before the watches, To meditate in Thy saying.

¹⁴⁹ My voice hear, according to Thy kindness, Jehovah, according to Thy judgment quicken me.

¹⁵⁰ Near have been my wicked pursuers, From Thy law they have been far off.

¹⁵¹ Near art Thou, O Jehovah, And all Thy commands are truth.

¹⁵² Of old I have known Thy testimonies, That to the age Thou hast founded them!

¹⁵³ Resh. See my affliction, and deliver Thou me, For Thy law I have not forgotten.

¹⁵⁴ Plead my plea, and redeem me, According to Thy saying quicken me.