I, the Lord, protect it; I water it regularly. I guard it night and day, so no one can harm it.

The house he builds is as fragile as a moth’s cocoon, like a hut that a watchman has made.

May integrity and godliness protect me, for I rely on you!

How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart,

ה (He) Teach me, O Lord, the lifestyle prescribed by your statutes, so that I might observe it continually.

Give me understanding so that I might observe your law, and keep it with all my heart.

This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts.

I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.

Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.

פ (Pe) Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them.

to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones.

Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,

Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you.

in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

The Lord always proves faithful and reliable to those who follow the demands of his covenant.

Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

so that they might keep his commands and obey his laws. Praise the Lord!

Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules.

ק (Qof) I cried out with all my heart, “Answer me, O Lord! I will observe your statutes.”

O Lord, place a guard on my mouth! Protect the opening of my lips!