Psalm 119
Qoph
Clamavi in toto corde meo
145
I call with my whole heart; *
answer me, O Lord, that I may keep your statutes.
146
I call to you;
oh, that you would save me! *
I will keep your decrees.
147
Early in the morning I cry out to you, *
for in your word is my trust.
148
My eyes are open in the night watches, *
that I may meditate upon your promise.
149
Hear my voice, O Lord, according to your loving-kindness; *
according to your judgments, give me life.
150
They draw near who in malice persecute me; *
they are very far from your law.
151
You, O Lord, are near at hand, *
and all your commandments are true.
152
Long have I known from your decrees *
that you have established them for ever.
Resh
Vide humilitatem
153
Behold my affliction and deliver me, *
for I do not forget your law.
154
Plead my cause and redeem me; *
according to your promise, give me life.
155
Deliverance is far from the wicked, *
for they do not study your statutes.
156
Great is your compassion, O Lord; *
preserve my life, according to your judgments.
157
There are many who persecute and oppress me, *
yet I have not swerved from your decrees.
158
I look with loathing at the faithless, *
for they have not kept your word.
159
See how I love your commandments! *
O Lord, in your mercy, preserve me.
160
The heart of your word is truth; *
all your righteous judgments endure for evermore.
Shin
Principes persecuti sunt
161
Rulers have persecuted me without a cause, *
but my heart stands in awe of your word.
162
I am as glad because of your promise *
as one who finds great spoils.
163
As for lies, I hate and abhor them, *
but your law is my love.
164
Seven times a day do I praise you, *
because of your righteous judgments.
165
Great peace have they who love your law; *
for them there is no stumbling block.
166
I have hoped for your salvation, O Lord, *
and I have fulfilled your commandments.
167
I have kept your decrees *
and I have loved them deeply.
168
I have kept your commandments and decrees, *
for all my ways are before you.