God

I am severely afflicted, O LORD; revive me through Your word.

Accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me Your judgments.

I constantly take my life in my hands, yet I do not forget Your law.

The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts.

I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes, even to the very end.

The double-minded I despise, but Your law I love.

You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.

Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God.

Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.

Uphold me, and I will be saved, that I may always regard Your statutes.

You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceitfulness is in vain.

All the wicked on earth You discard like dross; therefore I love Your testimonies.

My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.

Ensure Your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.

My eyes fail, looking for Your salvation, and for Your righteous promise.

Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion, and teach me Your statutes.

I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.

It is time for the LORD to act, for they have broken Your law.

Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.

Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.

The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.

I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.

Turn to me and show me mercy, as You do to those who love Your name.

Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.

Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your precepts.