Study Desk

The men of pride have made great sport of me; but I have not been turned from your law.

The cords of evil-doers are round me; but I have kept in mind your law.

Before I was in trouble I went out of the way; but now I keep your word.

The men of pride have said false things about me; but I will keep your orders in my heart.

Their hearts are shut up with fat; but my delight is in your law.

Let the men of pride be shamed; because they have falsely given decision against me; but I will give thought to your orders.

My soul is wasted with desire for your salvation: but I have hope in your word.

For I have become like a wine-skin black with smoke; but I still keep the memory of your rules.

They had almost put an end to me on earth; but I did not give up your orders.

The sinners have been waiting for me to give me up to destruction; but I will give all my mind to your unchanging ward.

I have seen that nothing on earth is complete; but your teaching is very wide.

My soul is ever in danger; but I still keep the memory of your law.

Sinners have put a net to take me; but I was true to your orders.

I am a hater of men of doubting mind; but I am a lover of your law.

I am small and of no account; but I keep your orders in mind.

Pain and trouble have overcome me: but your teachings are my delight.

Great is the number of those who are against me; but I have not been turned away from your unchanging word.

Rulers have been cruel to me without cause; but I have the fear of your word in my heart.

I am full of hate and disgust for false words; but I am a lover of your law.

I am for peace: but when I say so, they are for war.