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Kaph

81 I am worn out waiting for your rescue,
    but I have put my hope in your word.
82 My eyes are straining to see your promises come true.
    When will you comfort me?
83 I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke,
    but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.
84 How long must I wait?
    When will you punish those who persecute me?
85 These arrogant people who hate your instructions
    have dug deep pits to trap me.
86 All your commands are trustworthy.
    Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.
87 They almost finished me off,
    but I refused to abandon your commandments.
88 In your unfailing love, spare my life;
    then I can continue to obey your laws.

Lamedh

89 Your eternal word, O Lord,
    stands firm in heaven.
90 Your faithfulness extends to every generation,
    as enduring as the earth you created.
91 Your regulations remain true to this day,
    for everything serves your plans.
92 If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy,
    I would have died in my misery.
93 I will never forget your commandments,
    for by them you give me life.
94 I am yours; rescue me!
    For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.
95 Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me,
    I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.
96 Even perfection has its limits,
    but your commands have no limit.

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כ Kaph

81 My soul faints(A) with longing for your salvation,(B)
    but I have put my hope(C) in your word.
82 My eyes fail,(D) looking for your promise;(E)
    I say, “When will you comfort me?”
83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
    I do not forget(F) your decrees.
84 How long(G) must your servant wait?
    When will you punish my persecutors?(H)
85 The arrogant(I) dig pits(J) to trap me,
    contrary to your law.
86 All your commands are trustworthy;(K)
    help me,(L) for I am being persecuted(M) without cause.(N)
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
    but I have not forsaken(O) your precepts.
88 In your unfailing love(P) preserve my life,(Q)
    that I may obey the statutes(R) of your mouth.

ל Lamedh

89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;(S)
    it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness(T) continues through all generations;(U)
    you established the earth, and it endures.(V)
91 Your laws endure(W) to this day,
    for all things serve you.(X)
92 If your law had not been my delight,(Y)
    I would have perished in my affliction.(Z)
93 I will never forget(AA) your precepts,
    for by them you have preserved my life.(AB)
94 Save me,(AC) for I am yours;
    I have sought out your precepts.(AD)
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,(AE)
    but I will ponder your statutes.(AF)
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
    but your commands are boundless.(AG)

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81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.

84 How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?

85 The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.

86 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.

88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.

89 For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.

90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

91 They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.

92 Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

93 I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.

94 I am thine, save me: for I have sought thy precepts.

95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

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