God

I am very much distressed; ADONAI, give me life, in keeping with your word.

Please accept my mouth's voluntary offerings, ADONAI; and teach me your rulings.

I am continually taking my life in my hands, yet I haven't forgotten your Torah.

The wicked have set a trap for me, yet I haven't strayed from your precepts.

I have resolved to obey your laws forever, at every step.

(Samekh) I hate doubleminded people, but I love your Torah.

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

Leave me alone, you evildoers, so that I can keep my God's mitzvot.

Uphold me, as you promised; and I will live; don't disappoint me in my hope.

Support me; and I will be saved, always putting my attention on your laws.

You reject all who stray from your laws, for what they deceive themselves with is false.

You discard the wicked of the earth like slag; this is why I love your instruction.

My body trembles for fear of you; your rulings make me afraid.

Guarantee your servant's well-being; don't let the arrogant oppress me.

My eyes fail from watching for your salvation and for [the fulfillment of] your righteous promise.

Deal with your servant in accordance with your grace, and teach me your laws.

I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I can know your instruction.

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

Therefore I love your mitzvot more than gold, more than fine gold.

Thus I direct my steps by [your] precepts; every false way I hate.

Your words are a doorway that lets in light, giving understanding to the thoughtless.

My mouth is wide open, as I pant with longing for your mitzvot.

Turn to me, and show me your favor; in keeping with [your] judgment for those who love your name.

Guide my footsteps by your word; don't let any kind of sin rule me.

Redeem me from human oppression, and I will observe your precepts.