139
My zeal is destroying me, because my foes have forgotten your words.
140
Your word is refined to complete purity, and your servant loves it.
141
I may be small and despised, but I do not forget your precepts.
142
Your righteousness is eternal righteousness, and your Torah is truth.
143
Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but your mitzvot are my delight.
144
Your instruction is righteous forever; give me understanding, and I will live.
145
(Kuf) Wholeheartedly I am calling on you; answer me, ADONAI; I will keep your laws.
146
I am calling on you; save me; and I will observe your instruction.
147
I rise before dawn and cry for help; I put my hope in your word.
148
My eyes are open before the night watches, so that I can meditate on your promise.
149
In your grace, hear my voice; ADONAI, in keeping with your justice, revive me.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. (The Complete Jewish Bible Online)
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