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137 Righteous art thou, O Lord,
    and right are thy judgments.
138 Thou hast appointed thy testimonies in righteousness
    and in all faithfulness.
139 My zeal consumes me,
    because my foes forget thy words.
140 Thy promise is well tried,
    and thy servant loves it.
141 I am small and despised,
    yet I do not forget thy precepts.
142 Thy righteousness is righteous for ever,
    and thy law is true.
143 Trouble and anguish have come upon me,
    but thy commandments are my delight.
144 Thy testimonies are righteous for ever;
    give me understanding that I may live.

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צ Tsadhe

137 You are righteous,(A) Lord,
    and your laws are right.(B)
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;(C)
    they are fully trustworthy.(D)
139 My zeal wears me out,(E)
    for my enemies ignore your words.
140 Your promises(F) have been thoroughly tested,(G)
    and your servant loves them.(H)
141 Though I am lowly and despised,(I)
    I do not forget your precepts.(J)
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
    and your law is true.(K)
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
    but your commands give me delight.(L)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding(M) that I may live.

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