Study Desk

I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.

I am suffering terribly. O Lord , revive me with your word!

I am determined to obey your statutes at all times, to the very end.

My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments.

I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules.

I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word.

שׂ/שׁ (Sin/Shin) Rulers pursue me for no reason, yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions.

How miserable I am! For I have lived temporarily in Meshech; I have resided among the tents of Kedar.

I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.

Indeed I am composed and quiet, like a young child carried by its mother; I am content like the young child I carry.

Your knowledge is beyond my comprehension; it is so far beyond me, I am unable to fathom it.

Surely I am looking to you, O sovereign Lord . In you I take shelter. Do not expose me to danger!

Listen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am.

My strength leaves me; I am absolutely shocked.

As a demonstration of your loyal love, destroy my enemies! Annihilate all who threaten my life, for I am your servant.

Who can say, "I have kept my heart clean; I am pure from my sin"?

So that your confidence may be in the Lord , I am making them known to you today—even you.

You will say, "They have struck me, but I am not harmed! They beat me, but I did not know it! When will I awake? I will look for another drink."

Surely I am more brutish than any other human being, and I do not have human understanding;