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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Prayers, Songs, Praises: Psalm 119:113-128

ס Samek

119:113 I hate those who are double-minded,

but I love your instruction.

114 You are my shelter and my shield;

I put my hope in your word.

115 Depart from me, you evil ones,

so that I may obey my God’s commands.

116 Sustain me as you promised, and I will live;

do not let me be ashamed of my hope.

117 Sustain me so that I can be safe

and always be concerned about your statutes.

118 You reject all who stray from your statutes,

for their deceit is a lie.

119 You remove all the wicked on earth

as if they were dross from metal;
therefore, I love your decrees.

120 I tremble in awe of you;

I fear your judgments.

ע Ayin

121 I have done what is just and right;

do not leave me to my oppressors.

122 Guarantee your servant’s well-being;

do not let the arrogant oppress me.

123 My eyes grow weary looking for your salvation

and for your righteous promise.

124 Deal with your servant based on your faithful love;

teach me your statutes.

125 I am your servant; give me understanding

so that I may know your decrees.

126 It is time for the Lord to act,

for they have violated your instruction.

127 Since I love your commands

more than gold, even the purest gold,

128 I carefully follow all your precepts

and hate every false way.

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