Psalm 119:129–144

פ Pe

¹²⁹Your decrees are wondrous;^ad

therefore I obey them.^ae

¹³⁰The revelation of your words^af brings light

and gives understanding to the inexperienced.^ag

¹³¹I open my mouth and pant^ah

because I long for your commands.

¹³²Turn to me and be gracious to me,^ai

as is your practice toward those who love your name.

¹³³Make my steps steady through your promise;^aj

don’t let any sin dominate me.^ak

¹³⁴Redeem me from human oppression,^al

and I will keep your precepts.

¹³⁵Make your face shine on your servant,^am

and teach me your statutes.^an

¹³⁶My eyes pour out streams of tears^ao

because people do not follow your instruction.

צ Tsade

¹³⁷You are righteous, Lord,^ap

and your judgments are just.

¹³⁸The decrees you issue are righteous

and altogether trustworthy.^aq

¹³⁹My anger overwhelms me

because my foes forget your words.^ar

¹⁴⁰Your word is completely pure,^as

and your servant loves it.^at

¹⁴¹I am insignificant and despised,^au

but I do not forget your precepts.^av

¹⁴²Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

and your instruction is true.^aw

¹⁴³Trouble and distress have overtaken me,

but your commands are my delight.^ax

¹⁴⁴Your decrees are righteous forever.^ay

Give me understanding, and I will live.