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I don't turn away from your rulings, because you have instructed me.

I take your instruction as a permanent heritage, because it is the joy of my heart.

The time has come for Adonai to act, because they are breaking your Torah.

Rivers of tears flow down from my eyes, because they don't observe your Torah.

My zeal is destroying me, because my foes have forgotten your words.

Salvation is far away from the wicked, because they don't seek your laws.

I look at traitors with disgust, because they don't keep your word.

I praise you seven times a day because of your righteous rulings.

Let my lips speak praise, because you teach me your laws.

Let my tongue sing of your promise, because all your mitzvot are righteous.

Let your hand be ready to help me, because I choose your precepts.

"This is my resting-place forever, I will live here because I so much want to.

praise Yah, for Adonai is good; sing to his name, because it is pleasant.

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

Listen to my cry, for I have been brought very low. Rescue me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me. Lead me out of prison, so that I can give thanks to your name; in me the righteous will be crowning themselves, because you will have treated me generously.

Answer me quickly, Adonai , because my spirit is fainting. Don't hide your face from me, or I'll be like those who drop down into a pit.

Make me hear of your love in the morning, because I rely on you. Make me know the way I should walk, because I entrust myself to you.

Teach me to do your will, because you are my God; Let your good Spirit guide me on ground that is level.

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

Because you refused when I called, and no one paid attention when I put out my hand,