Psalm 119:129-152

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Pe

¹²⁹Your testimonies are ^(A)wonderful;
    therefore my soul ^(B)keeps them.
¹³⁰The unfolding of your words gives light;
    it imparts ^(C)understanding to the simple.
¹³¹I ^(D)open my mouth and ^(E)pant,
    because I ^(F)long for your commandments.
¹³²^(G)Turn to me and be gracious to me,
    as is your way with those who love your name.
¹³³^(H)Keep steady my steps according to your promise,
    and let no iniquity ^(I)get dominion over me.
¹³⁴^(J)Redeem me from man's oppression,
    that I may keep your precepts.
¹³⁵^(K)Make your face shine upon your servant,
    and ^(L)teach me your statutes.
¹³⁶My eyes ^(M)shed streams of tears,
    because people ^(N)do not keep your law.

Tsadhe

¹³⁷^(O)Righteous are you, O Lord,
    and right are your rules.
¹³⁸You have appointed your testimonies in ^(P)righteousness
    and in all ^(Q)faithfulness.
¹³⁹My ^(R)zeal consumes me,
    because my foes forget your words.
¹⁴⁰Your promise is well ^(S)tried,
    and your servant ^(T)loves it.
¹⁴¹I am small and despised,
    yet I do not ^(U)forget your precepts.
¹⁴²Your righteousness is righteous forever,
    and your law is ^(V)true.
¹⁴³Trouble and anguish have found me out,
    but your commandments are my ^(W)delight.
¹⁴⁴Your testimonies are righteous forever;
    ^(X)give me understanding that I may ^(Y)live.

Qoph

¹⁴⁵With my ^(Z)whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!
    I will ^(AA)keep your statutes.
¹⁴⁶I call to you; save me,
    that I may observe your testimonies.
¹⁴⁷I rise before ^(AB)dawn and cry for help;
    I ^(AC)hope in your words.
¹⁴⁸My eyes are awake before ^(AD)the watches of the night,
    that I may meditate on your promise.
¹⁴⁹Hear my voice according to your steadfast love;
    O Lord, ^(AE)according to your justice ^(AF)give me life.
¹⁵⁰They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose;
    they are far from your law.
¹⁵¹But ^(AG)you are near, O Lord,
    and all your commandments are ^(AH)true.
¹⁵²Long have I known from your testimonies
    that you have ^(AI)founded them forever.