Psalm 119:137–152

Tsade

¹³⁷You are righteous, O Yahweh,

and your ordinances are upright.

¹³⁸You have ordained your testimonies in righteousness,

and in exceeding faithfulness.

¹³⁹My zeal consumes me,

because my enemies have forgotten your words.

¹⁴⁰Your word is very pure,

and your servant loves it.

¹⁴¹I am small and despised,

yet I do not forget your precepts.

¹⁴²Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

and your law is truth.

¹⁴³Trouble and anguish have found me;

your commands delight me.

¹⁴⁴The righteousness of your testimonies is forever;

give me understanding that I may live.

Qoph

¹⁴⁵I call with my whole heart; answer me, O Yahweh.

I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶I call to you. Save me,

and I will heed your testimonies.

¹⁴⁷I rise early in the dawn and cry for help;

I hope in your word.^q

¹⁴⁸My eyes anticipate the night watches,

that I may meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹Hear my voice according to your loyal love;

O Yahweh, preserve my life according to your justice.

¹⁵⁰Those who pursue a wicked purpose draw near;

they are far from your law.

¹⁵¹You are near, O Yahweh,

and all your commands are truth.

¹⁵²Concerning your testimonies, I knew long ago

that you have established them forever.