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PSAL M 119
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How sweet your words taste to me;
they are sweeter than honey.
Your commandments give me
understanding;
no wonder I hate every false
way of life.
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Nun
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet
and a light for my path.
I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise
it again:
I will obey your righteous regulations.
I have suffered much, O Lord;
restore my life again as you promised.
Lord, accept my offering of praise,
and teach me your regulations.
My life constantly hangs in the balance,
but I will not stop obeying your
instructions.
The wicked have set their traps for me,
but I will not turn from your
commandments.
Your laws are my treasure;
they are my heart’s delight.
I am determined to keep your decrees
to the very end.
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Samekh
I hate those with divided loyalties,
but I love your instructions.
You are my refuge and my shield;
your word is my source of hope.
Get out of my life, you evil-minded people,
for I intend to obey the commands
of my God.
Lord, sustain me as you promised,
that I may live!
Do not let my hope be crushed.
Sustain me, and I will be rescued;
then I will meditate continually
on your decrees.
But you have rejected all who stray
from your decrees.
They are only fooling themselves.
You skim off the wicked of the earth
like scum;
no wonder I love to obey your laws!
I tremble in fear of you;
I stand in awe of your regulations.
Ayin
Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies,
for I have done what is just and right.
Please guarantee a blessing for me.
Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!
My eyes strain to see your rescue,
to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.
I am your servant; deal with me in
unfailing love,
and teach me your decrees.
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Give discernment to me, your servant;
then I will understand your laws.
Lord, it is time for you to act,
for these evil people have violated
your instructions.
Truly, I love your commands
more than gold, even the finest gold.
Each of your commandments is right.
That is why I hate every false way.
— promises —
from God
You are my refuge and
my shield; your word is
my source of hope.
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Pe
Your laws are wonderful.
No wonder I obey them!
The teaching of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand.
I pant with expectation,
longing for your commands.
Come and show me your mercy,
as you do for all who love your name.
Guide my steps by your word,
so I will not be overcome by evil.
Ransom me from the oppression of evil
people;
then I can obey your commandments.
Look upon me with love;
teach me your decrees.
Rivers of tears gush from my eyes
because people disobey your
instructions.
Tsadhe
O Lord, you are righteous,
and your regulations are fair.
Your laws are perfect
and completely trustworthy.
I am overwhelmed with indignation,
for my enemies have disregarded
your words.
Your promises have been thoroughly tested;
that is why I love them so much.
I am insignificant and despised,
but I don’t forget your commandments.
Your justice is eternal,
and your instructions are perfectly true.
As pressure and stress bear down on me,
I find joy in your commands.
Your laws are always right;
help me to understand them so I
may live.