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

Psalms 119:137-144

137

Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments.

138

The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.

139

My zeal has consumed me because my foes forget Your words.

140

Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.

141

I am lowly and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.

142

Your righteousness is everlasting and Your law is true.

143

Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight.

144

Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.