SamekhI hate double-minded people,    but I love your law.You are my refuge and my shield;    I have put my hope in your word.Away from me, you evildoers,    that I may keep the commands of my God!Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live;    do not let my hopes be dashed.Uphold me, and I will be delivered;    I will always have regard for your decrees.You reject all who stray...  Read More

NunYour word is a lamp for my feet,    a light on my path.I have taken an oath and confirmed it,    that I will follow your righteous laws.I have suffered much;    preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,    and teach me your laws.Though I constantly take my life in my hands,    I will not forget your law.The wicked have set a snare for me,    bu...  Read More

MemOh, how I love your law!    I meditate on it all day long.Your commands are always with me    and make me wiser than my enemies.I have more insight than all my teachers,    for I meditate on your statutes.I have more understanding than the elders,    for I obey your precepts.I have kept my feet from every evil path    so that I might obey your word.I have not departed from your laws,    for you...  Read More

LamedhYour word, Lord, is eternal;    it stands firm in the heavens.Your faithfulness continues through all generations;    you established the earth, and it endures.Your laws endure to this day,    for all things serve you.If your law had not been my delight,    I would have perished in my affliction.I will never forget your precepts,    for by them you have preserved my life.Save me, for I am yo...  Read More

KaphMy soul faints with longing for your salvation,    but I have put my hope in your word.My eyes fail, looking for your promise;    I say, “When will you comfort me?”Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,    I do not forget your decrees.How long must your servant wait?    When will you punish my persecutors?The arrogant dig pits to trap me,    contrary to your law.All your commands are trustw...  Read More

YodhYour hands made me and formed me;    give me understanding to learn your commands.May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,    for I have put my hope in your word.I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,    and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.May your unfailing love be my comfort,    according to your promise to your servant.Let your compassion come to me that I may live, ...  Read More

TethDo good to your servant    according to your word, Lord.Teach me knowledge and good judgment,    for I trust your commands.Before I was afflicted I went astray,    but now I obey your word.You are good, and what you do is good;    teach me your decrees.Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,    I keep your precepts with all my heart.Their hearts are callous and unfeeling,    but I delig...  Read More

HethYou are my portion, Lord;    I have promised to obey your words.I have sought your face with all my heart;    be gracious to me according to your promise.I have considered my ways    and have turned my steps to your statutes.I will hasten and not delay    to obey your commands.Though the wicked bind me with ropes,    I will not forget your law.At midnight I rise to give you thanks    for your ...  Read More

ZayinRemember your word to your servant,    for you have given me hope.My comfort in my suffering is this:    Your promise preserves my life.The arrogant mock me unmercifully,    but I do not turn from your law.I remember, Lord, your ancient laws,    and I find comfort in them.Indignation grips me because of the wicked,    who have forsaken your law.Your decrees are the theme of my song    whereve...  Read More

WawMay your unfailing love come to me, Lord,    your salvation, according to your promise;then I can answer anyone who taunts me,    for I trust in your word.Never take your word of truth from my mouth,    for I have put my hope in your laws.I will always obey your law,    for ever and ever.I will walk about in freedom,    for I have sought out your precepts.I will speak of your statutes before ki...  Read More

HeTeach me, Lord, the way of your decrees,    that I may follow it to the end.Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law    and obey it with all my heart.Direct me in the path of your commands,    for there I find delight.Turn my heart toward your statutes    and not toward selfish gain.Turn my eyes away from worthless things;    preserve my life according to your word.Fulfill your promise...  Read More

DalethI am laid low in the dust;    preserve my life according to your word.I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;    teach me your decrees.Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,    that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.My soul is weary with sorrow;    strengthen me according to your word.Keep me from deceitful ways;    be gracious to me and teach me your law.I have chos...  Read More