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 You have issued your decrees * with justice and in perfect faithfulness.

My indignation has consumed me, * because my enemies forget your words.

Your word has been tested to the uttermost, * and your servant holds it dear.

I am small and of little account, * yet I do not forget your commandments.

Your justice is an everlasting justice * and your law is the truth.

Trouble and distress have come upon me, * yet your commandments are my delight.

The righteousness of your decrees is everlasting; * grant me understanding, that I may live.

Qoph

I call with my whole heart; * answer me, O, that I may keep your statutes.

I call to you; oh, that you would save me! * I will keep your decrees.

Early in the morning I cry out to you, * for in your word is my trust.

My eyes are open in the night watches, * that I may meditate upon your promise.