134 Redeem me from human oppression,(A)
    that I may obey your precepts.(B)
135 Make your face shine(C) on your servant
    and teach me your decrees.(D)
136 Streams of tears(E) flow from my eyes,
    for your law is not obeyed.(F)

צ Tsadhe

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

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