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Because they were rebellious against His Spirit, Moses spoke recklessly with his lips.

Because they had rebelled against the precepts of God And spurned the counsel of the Most High.

Fools, because of their rebellious way, And because of their sins, were afflicted.

Then they were glad because of the calm, And He guided them to their desired haven (harbor).

A productive land into a [barren] salt waste, Because of the wickedness of those who dwell in it.

Because the man did not remember to show kindness, But persecuted the suffering and needy man, And the brokenhearted, to put them to death.

But You, O GOD, the Lord, show kindness to me, for Your name's sake; Because Your lovingkindness (faithfulness, compassion) is good, O rescue me;

Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth and faithfulness.

I love the LORD, because He hears [and continues to hear] My voice and my supplications (my pleas, my cries, my specific needs).

Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call on Him as long as I live.

My soul dissolves because of grief; Renew and strengthen me according to [the promises of] Your word.

Burning indignation has seized me because of the wicked, Who reject Your law.

At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You Because of Your righteous ordinances.

May those who [reverently] fear You see me and be glad, Because I wait for Your word.

I have better understanding and deeper insight than all my teachers [because of Your word], For Your testimonies are my meditation.

I understand more than the aged [who have not observed Your precepts], Because I have observed and kept Your precepts.

I opened my mouth and panted [with anticipation], Because I longed for Your commandments.

My eyes weep streams of water Because people do not keep Your law.

My zeal has [completely] consumed me, Because my enemies have forgotten Your words.

I see the treacherous and loathe them, Because they do not respect Your law.