Mem
97
Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.
98
Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with
me.
99
I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your
statutes.
100
I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.
101
I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your
word.
102
I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me.
103
How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my
mouth!
104
I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every
wrong path.
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Samekh
113
I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.
114
You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.
115
Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!
116
Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my
hopes be dashed.
117
Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for
your decrees.
118
You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their deceitfulness
is in vain.
119
All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love
your statutes.
120
My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws.
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Nun
105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
106
I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your
righteous laws.
107
I have suffered much; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your
word.
108
Accept, O LORD, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your
laws.
109
Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your
law.
110
The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your
precepts.
111
Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.
112
My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.
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Ayin
121
I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my
oppressors.
122
Ensure your servant's well-being; let not the arrogant oppress me.
123
My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous
promise.
124
Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your
decrees.
125
I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your
statutes.
126
It is time for you to act, O LORD; your law is being broken.
127
Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold,
128
and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong
path.
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