Prayers, Songs, Praises: Psalm 119:145-160

ק Qoph

119:145 I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord.

I will obey your statutes.

146 I call to you; save me,

and I will keep your decrees.

147 I rise before dawn and cry out for help;

I put my hope in your word.

148 I am awake through each watch of the night

to meditate on your promise.

149 In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice.

Lord, give me life in keeping with your justice.

150 Those who pursue evil plans come near;

they are far from your instruction.

151 You are near, Lord,

and all your commands are true.

152 Long ago I learned from your decrees

that you have established them forever.

ר Resh

153 Consider my affliction and rescue me,

for I have not forgotten your instruction.

154 Champion my cause and redeem me;

give me life as you promised.

155 Salvation is far from the wicked

because they do not study your statutes.

156 Your compassions are many, Lord;

give me life according to your judgments.

157 My persecutors and foes are many.

I have not turned from your decrees.

158 I have seen the disloyal and feel disgust

because they do not keep your word.

159 Consider how I love your precepts;

Lord, give me life according to your faithful love.

160 The entirety of your word is truth,

each of your righteous judgments endures forever.

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Prayers, Songs, Praises: Psalm 119:129-144

פ Pe

119:129 Your decrees are wondrous;

therefore I obey them.

130 The revelation of your words brings light

and gives understanding to the inexperienced.

131 I open my mouth and pant

because I long for your commands.

132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,

as is your practice toward those who love your name.

133 Make my steps steady through your promise;

don’t let any sin dominate me.

134 Redeem me from human oppression,

and I will keep your precepts.

135 Make your face shine on your servant,

and teach me your statutes.

136 My eyes pour out streams of tears

because people do not follow your instruction.

צ Tsade

137 You are righteous, Lord,

and your judgments are just.

138 The decrees you issue are righteous

and altogether trustworthy.

139 My anger overwhelms me

because my foes forget your words.

140 Your word is completely pure,

and your servant loves it.

141 I am insignificant and despised,

but I do not forget your precepts.

142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

and your instruction is true.

143 Trouble and distress have overtaken me,

but your commands are my delight.

144 Your decrees are righteous forever.

Give me understanding, and I will live.

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