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Resh

153 Look upon my suffering and rescue me,
    for I have not forgotten your instructions.
154 Argue my case; take my side!
    Protect my life as you promised.
155 The wicked are far from rescue,
    for they do not bother with your decrees.
156 Lord, how great is your mercy;
    let me be revived by following your regulations.
157 Many persecute and trouble me,
    yet I have not swerved from your laws.
158 Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart,
    because they care nothing for your word.
159 See how I love your commandments, Lord.
    Give back my life because of your unfailing love.
160 The very essence of your words is truth;
    all your just regulations will stand forever.

Shin

161 Powerful people harass me without cause,
    but my heart trembles only at your word.
162 I rejoice in your word
    like one who discovers a great treasure.
163 I hate and abhor all falsehood,
    but I love your instructions.
164 I will praise you seven times a day
    because all your regulations are just.
165 Those who love your instructions have great peace
    and do not stumble.
166 I long for your rescue, Lord,
    so I have obeyed your commands.
167 I have obeyed your laws,
    for I love them very much.
168 Yes, I obey your commandments and laws
    because you know everything I do.

Taw

169 O Lord, listen to my cry;
    give me the discerning mind you promised.
170 Listen to my prayer;
    rescue me as you promised.
171 Let praise flow from my lips,
    for you have taught me your decrees.
172 Let my tongue sing about your word,
    for all your commands are right.
173 Give me a helping hand,
    for I have chosen to follow your commandments.
174 O Lord, I have longed for your rescue,
    and your instructions are my delight.
175 Let me live so I can praise you,
    and may your regulations help me.
176 I have wandered away like a lost sheep;
    come and find me,
    for I have not forgotten your commands.

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ר Resh

153 Look on my suffering(A) and deliver me,(B)
    for I have not forgotten(C) your law.
154 Defend my cause(D) and redeem me;(E)
    preserve my life(F) according to your promise.(G)
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
    for they do not seek out(H) your decrees.
156 Your compassion, Lord, is great;(I)
    preserve my life(J) according to your laws.(K)
157 Many are the foes who persecute me,(L)
    but I have not turned(M) from your statutes.
158 I look on the faithless with loathing,(N)
    for they do not obey your word.(O)
159 See how I love your precepts;
    preserve my life,(P) Lord, in accordance with your love.
160 All your words are true;
    all your righteous laws are eternal.(Q)

ש Sin and Shin

161 Rulers persecute me(R) without cause,
    but my heart trembles(S) at your word.
162 I rejoice(T) in your promise
    like one who finds great spoil.(U)
163 I hate and detest(V) falsehood
    but I love your law.(W)
164 Seven times a day I praise you
    for your righteous laws.(X)
165 Great peace(Y) have those who love your law,
    and nothing can make them stumble.(Z)
166 I wait for your salvation,(AA) Lord,
    and I follow your commands.
167 I obey your statutes,
    for I love them(AB) greatly.
168 I obey your precepts(AC) and your statutes,(AD)
    for all my ways are known(AE) to you.

ת Taw

169 May my cry come(AF) before you, Lord;
    give me understanding(AG) according to your word.(AH)
170 May my supplication come(AI) before you;
    deliver me(AJ) according to your promise.(AK)
171 May my lips overflow with praise,(AL)
    for you teach me(AM) your decrees.
172 May my tongue sing(AN) of your word,
    for all your commands are righteous.(AO)
173 May your hand be ready to help(AP) me,
    for I have chosen(AQ) your precepts.
174 I long for your salvation,(AR) Lord,
    and your law gives me delight.(AS)
175 Let me live(AT) that I may praise you,
    and may your laws sustain me.
176 I have strayed like a lost sheep.(AU)
    Seek your servant,
    for I have not forgotten(AV) your commands.

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