TZADDI: God’s Righteousness and the Psalmist's Zeal

Psalms 119:137-144

137

Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.

138

Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness And very faithfulness.

139

My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.

140

Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.

141

I am small and despised; Yet do I not forget thy precepts.

142

Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.

143

Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me; Yet thy commandments are my delight.

144

Thy testimonies are righteous for ever: Give me understanding, and I shall live. ק QOPH.