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 Let my heart be sound in your statutes, * that I may not be put to shame.

Kaph

My soul has longed for your salvation; * I have put my hope in your word.

My eyes have failed from watching for your promise, * and I say, “When will you comfort me?”

I have become like a leather flask in the smoke, * but I have not forgotten your statutes.

How much longer must I wait? * when will you give judgment against those who  persecute me?

The proud have dug pits for me; * they do not keep your law.

All your commandments are true; * help me, for they persecute me with lies.

They had almost made an end of me on earth, * but I have not forsaken your commandments.

In your loving&#8209;kindness, revive me, * that I may keep the decrees of your mouth.

Lamedh

O, your word is everlasting; * it stands firm in the heavens.

Your faithfulness remains from one generation to another; * you established the earth, and it abides.