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- Chapter 119 -

ALEPH - Blessed are those who keep his law

Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord .(a)

Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.

Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.

O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.(b)

I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.

BETH - Holiness is the fruit of keeping the law of the Lord

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Blessed art thou, O Lord : teach me thy statutes.

With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.

I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.

I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

GIMEL - Eyes to see the wonders of the Lord

Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.

Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.(c)

I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.

My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.

Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.

Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.

Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.(d)

DALETH - prayer to understand the ways of the Lord

My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.

I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.

Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.(e)

Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.

I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.

I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O Lord , put me not to shame.

I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.

HE - faithfulness based on the promises of God

Teach me, O Lord , the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.

Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.(f)

Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.

VAU - salvation through the word of the Lord

Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord , even thy salvation, according to thy word.

So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.(g)

And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.

So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.

And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.(h)

I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.

ZAIN - The Word of the Lord is a source of hope and comfort

Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.

The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.

I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord ; and have comforted myself.

Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

I have remembered thy name, O Lord , in the night, and have kept thy law.

This I had, because I kept thy precepts.

HETH - My inheritance is the keeping of your word

Thou art my portion, O Lord : I have said that I would keep thy words.

I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.(i)

I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.(j)

At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

The earth, O Lord , is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.

TETH - Learning the words of the Lord through suffering

Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord , according unto thy word.

Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.

Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.

Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.

It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

JOD - The law of the Lord is the foundation for the community of believers

Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.

I know, O Lord , that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.(k)

Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.(l)

Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.

Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.

Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.

Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.

KAPH - Longing for peace and comfort

My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.

How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.

All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.(m)

They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.

Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.

LAMED - The immutability of the law of the Lord

For ever, O Lord , thy word is settled in heaven.

Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.(n)

(o)

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

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

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

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

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

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

MEM - Love for God's law

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

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

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!(q)

104

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

NUN - The word of the Lord is a lamp unto my feet

105

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.(r)

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.(s)

SAMEKH - The word of the Lord is my protection and my shield

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.(t)

120

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

AIN - The psalmist kept the law of the Lord

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.

PE - Prayer to keep the law of the Lord

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.(u)

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.

TZADE - The Lord and his law are righteous

137

Righteous art thou, O Lord , and upright are thy judgments.

138

Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.(v)

(w)

139

My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.(x)

140

Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.(y)

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.(z)

144

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

KOPH - Cry for salvation

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.(aa)

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.

RESH - Keeping the law of the Lord in times of trouble

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.

155

Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.

156

Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord : quicken me according to thy judgments.(ab)

157

Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.

158

I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.

159

Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O Lord , according to thy lovingkindness.

160

Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.(ac)

SHIN - Prayer for deliverance from persecution

161

Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.

162

I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

163

I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.

164

Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

165

Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.(ad)

166

Lord , I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

167

My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.

168

I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.

TAU - Concluding prayer

169

Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord : give me understanding according to thy word.

170

Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.

171

My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

172

My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

173

Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

174

I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord ; and thy law is my delight.

175

Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.

176

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.

Footnotes

(a)119:1 undefiled: or, perfect, or, sincere

(b)119:7 thy…: Heb. judgments of thy righteousness

(d)119:24 my counsellors: Heb. men of my counsel

(e)119:28 melteth: Heb. droppeth

(f)119:37 Turn…: Heb. Make to pass

(g)119:42 So…: or, So shall I answer him that reproveth me in a thing

(h)119:45 at liberty: Heb. at large

(i)119:58 favour: Heb. face

(j)119:61 bands: or, companies

(k)119:75 right: Heb. righteousness

(l)119:76 for…: Heb. to comfort me

(m)119:86 faithful: Heb. faithfulness

(n)119:90 unto…: Heb. to generation and generation

(o)119:90 abideth: Heb. standeth

(p)119:98 they…: Heb. it is ever with me

(q)119:103 taste: Heb. palate

(r)119:105 lamp: or, candle

(s)119:112 to perform: Heb. to do

(t)119:119 puttest…: Heb. causest to cease

(u)119:132 as thou…: Heb. according to the custom toward those, etc

(v)119:138 righteous: Heb. righteousness

(w)119:138 faithful: Heb. faithfulness

(x)119:139 consumed…: Heb. cut me off

(y)119:140 pure: Heb. tried, or, refined

(z)119:143 taken…: Heb. found me

(aa)119:146 and I…: or, that I may keep

(ab)119:156 Great: or, Many

(ac)119:160 Thy word…: Heb. The beginning of thy word is true

(ad)119:165 nothing…: Heb. they shall have no stumblingblock

ALEPH - Blessed are those who keep his law

Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the LORD’s law.

Blessed are those who keep his statutes, who seek him with their whole heart.

Yes, they do nothing wrong. They walk in his ways.

You have commanded your precepts, that we should fully obey them.

Oh that my ways were steadfast to obey your statutes!

Then I wouldn’t be disappointed, when I consider all of your commandments.

I will give thanks to you with uprightness of heart, when I learn your righteous judgments.

I will observe your statutes. Don’t utterly forsake me.

BETH - Holiness is the fruit of keeping the law of the Lord

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

With my whole heart I have sought you. Don’t let me wander from your commandments.

I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Blessed are you, LORD. Teach me your statutes.

With my lips, I have declared all the ordinances of your mouth.

I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, as much as in all riches.

I will meditate on your precepts, and consider your ways.

I will delight myself in your statutes. I will not forget your word.

GIMEL - Eyes to see the wonders of the Lord

Do good to your servant. I will live and I will obey your word.

Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your law.

I am a stranger on the earth. Don’t hide your commandments from me.

My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times.

You have rebuked the proud who are cursed, who wander from your commandments.

Take reproach and contempt away from me, for I have kept your statutes.

Though princes sit and slander me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.

Indeed your statutes are my delight, and my counselors.

DALETH - prayer to understand the ways of the Lord

My soul is laid low in the dust. Revive me according to your word!

I declared my ways, and you answered me. Teach me your statutes.

Let me understand the teaching of your precepts! Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.

My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.

Keep me from the way of deceit. Grant me your law graciously!

I have chosen the way of truth. I have set your ordinances before me.

I cling to your statutes, LORD. Don’t let me be disappointed.

I run in the path of your commandments, for you have set my heart free.

HE - faithfulness based on the promises of God

Teach me, LORD, the way of your statutes. I will keep them to the end.

Give me understanding, and I will keep your law. Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.

Direct me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in them.

Turn my heart toward your statutes, not toward selfish gain.

Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways.

Fulfill your promise to your servant, that you may be feared.

Take away my disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good.

Behold, I long for your precepts! Revive me in your righteousness.

VAU - salvation through the word of the Lord

Let your loving kindness also come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your word.

So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word.

Don’t snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, for I put my hope in your ordinances.

So I will obey your law continually, forever and ever.

I will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts.

I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.

I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.

I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes.

ZAIN - The Word of the Lord is a source of hope and comfort

Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.

This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.

The arrogant mock me excessively, but I don’t swerve from your law.

I remember your ordinances of old, LORD, and have comforted myself.

Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your law.

Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.

I have remembered your name, LORD, in the night, and I obey your law.

This is my way, that I keep your precepts.

HETH - My inheritance is the keeping of your word

The LORD is my portion. I promised to obey your words.

I sought your favor with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.

I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.

I will hurry, and not delay, to obey your commandments.

The ropes of the wicked bind me, but I won’t forget your law.

At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you, because of your righteous ordinances.

I am a friend of all those who fear you, of those who observe your precepts.

The earth is full of your loving kindness, LORD. Teach me your statutes.

TETH - Learning the words of the Lord through suffering

You have treated your servant well, according to your word, LORD.

Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.

Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.

You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.

The proud have smeared a lie upon me. With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts.

Their heart is as callous as the fat, but I delight in your law.

It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes.

The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

JOD - The law of the Lord is the foundation for the community of believers

Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.

Those who fear you will see me and be glad, because I have put my hope in your word.

LORD, I know that your judgments are righteous, that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.

Let your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.

Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully. I will meditate on your precepts.

Let those who fear you turn to me. They will know your statutes.

Let my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be disappointed.

KAPH - Longing for peace and comfort

My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.

My eyes fail for your word. I say, “When will you comfort me?”

For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don’t forget your statutes.

How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?

The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your law.

All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!

They had almost wiped me from the earth, but I didn’t forsake your precepts.

Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth.

LAMED - The immutability of the law of the Lord

LORD, your word is settled in heaven forever.

Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains.

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

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

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

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

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

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

MEM - Love for God's law

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

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

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.

NUN - The word of the Lord is a lamp unto my feet

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 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.

SAMEKH - The word of the Lord is my protection and my shield

113

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.

AIN - The psalmist kept the law of the Lord

121

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.

PE - Prayer to keep the law of the Lord

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 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.

TZADE - The Lord and his law are righteous

137

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 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.

KOPH - Cry for salvation

145

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.

RESH - Keeping the law of the Lord in times of trouble

153

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.

155

Salvation is far from the wicked, for they don’t seek your statutes.

156

Great are your tender mercies, LORD. Revive me according to your ordinances.

157

Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven’t swerved from your testimonies.

158

I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don’t observe your word.

159

Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, LORD, according to your loving kindness.

160

All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.

SHIN - Prayer for deliverance from persecution

161

Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.

162

I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.

163

I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law.

164

Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.

165

Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

166

I have hoped for your salvation, LORD. I have done your commandments.

167

My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.

168

I have obeyed your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you.

TAU - Concluding prayer

169

Let my cry come before you, LORD. Give me understanding according to your word.

170

Let my supplication come before you. Deliver me according to your word.

171

Let my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes.

172

Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness.

173

Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

174

I have longed for your salvation, LORD. Your law is my delight.

175

Let my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me.

176

I have gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I don’t forget your commandments.