Pe
129
Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.
130
The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to
the simple.
131
I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.
132
Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love
your name.
133
Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
134
Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may obey your precepts.
135
Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees.
136
Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.
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Qoph
145
I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD, and I will obey your
decrees.
146
I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.
147
I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your
word.
148
My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may
meditate on your promises.
149
Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, O
LORD, according to your laws.
150
Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your
law.
151
Yet you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true.
152
Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to
last forever.
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Tsadhe
137
Righteous are you, O LORD, and your laws are right.
138
The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully
trustworthy.
139
My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.
140
Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves
them.
141
Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.
142
Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.
143
Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my
delight.
144
Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may
live.
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Resh
153
Look upon my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your
law.
154
Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your
promise.
155
Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your
decrees.
156
Your compassion is great, O LORD; preserve my life according to your
laws.
157
Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your
statutes.
158
I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your
word.
159
See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, O LORD, according to
your love.
160
All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.
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