Psalm 119:73–88

י Yod

73 Your hands made me and formed me;a

give me understanding

so that I can learn your commands.b

74 Those who fear you will see me and rejoice,c

for I put my hope in your word.d

75 I know, Lord, that your judgments are just

and that you have afflicted me fairly.e

76 May your faithful love comfort me

as you promised your servant.

77 May your compassion come to mef

so that I may live,

for your instruction is my delight.g

78 Let the arrogant be put to shameh

for slandering me with lies;

I will meditate on your precepts.

79 Let those who fear you,

those who know your decrees, turn to me.

80 May my heart be blameless regarding your statutesi

so that I will not be put to shame.

כ Kaph

81 I long for your salvation;j

I put my hope in your word.k

82 My eyes grow weary

looking for what you have promised;l

I ask, “When will you comfort me?”

83 Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke,

I do not forget your statutes.

84 How many days must your servant wait?

When will you execute judgment on my persecutors?m

85 The arrogant have dug pits for me;n

they violate your instruction.

86 All your commands are true;

people persecute me with lies—help me!o

87 They almost ended my life on earth,

but I did not abandon your precepts.

88 Give me life in accordance with your faithful love,

and I will obey the decree you have spoken.