פ Pe

129 Your statutes are wonderful;i

therefore I obey them.j

130 The unfolding of your words gives light;k

it gives understanding to the simple.l

131 I open my mouth and pant,m

longing for your commands.n

132 Turn to meo and have mercyp on me,

as you always do to those who love your name.q

133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;r

let no sin rules over me.

134 Redeem me from human oppression,t

that I may obey your precepts.u

135 Make your face shinev on your servant

and teach me your decrees.w

136 Streams of tearsx flow from my eyes,

for your law is not obeyed.y

צ Tsadhe

137 You are righteous,z Lord,

and your laws are right.a

138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;b

they are fully trustworthy.c

139 My zeal wears me out,d

for my enemies ignore your words.

140 Your promisese have been thoroughly tested,f

and your servant loves them.g

141 Though I am lowly and despised,h

I do not forget your precepts.i

142 Your righteousness is everlasting

and your law is true.j

143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,

but your commands give me delight.k

144 Your statutes are always righteous;

give me understandingl that I may live.