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

Psalms 119:137-144

137

(Tzadeh) You are righteous, ADONAI; and your rulings are upright.

138

You have commanded your instructions in righteousness and great faithfulness.

139

My zeal is destroying me, because my foes have forgotten your words.

140

Your word is refined to complete purity, and your servant loves it.

141

I may be small and despised, but I do not forget your precepts.

142

Your righteousness is eternal righteousness, and your Torah is truth.

143

Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but your mitzvot are my delight.

144

Your instruction is righteous forever; give me understanding, and I will live.