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I am wiser than my foes, because your mitzvot are mine forever.

I am very much distressed; Adonai , give me life, in keeping with your word.

I am continually taking my life in my hands, yet I haven't forgotten your Torah.

I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I can know your instruction.

ק (Kuf) Wholeheartedly I am calling on you; answer me, Adonai ; I will keep your laws.

I am calling on you; save me; and I will observe your instruction.

How wretched I am, that I'm an alien in Meshekh, that I must live among the tents of Keidar!

I am all for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.

I thank you because I am awesomely made, wonderfully; your works are wonders — I know this very well.

If I count them, there are more than grains of sand; if I finish the count, I am still with you.

When my spirit faints within me, you watch over my path. By the road that I am walking they have hidden a snare for me.

In your grace, cut off my enemies; destroy all those harassing me; because I am your servant.

for I am giving you good advice; so don't abandon my teaching.

gain wisdom, gain insight; don't forget or turn from the words I am saying.

My son, pay attention to what I am saying; incline your ear to my words.

So now, children, listen to me; don't turn away from what I am saying:

So now, children, listen to me; pay attention to what I am saying.

"People, I am calling you, raising my voice to all mankind.

Good advice is mine, and common sense; I am insight, power is mine.

Who can say, "I have made my heart clean, I am cleansed from my sin"?