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.

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!

You, Lord, will protect them; you will continually shelter each one from these evil people,

You are my hiding place; you protect me from distress. You surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance. (Selah)

O Lord, you do not withhold your compassion from me. May your loyal love and faithfulness continually protect me!

May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.

For the music director; a psalm of David. Listen to me, O God, as I offer my lament! Protect my life from the enemy’s terrifying attacks.

Then they will place their confidence in God. They will not forget the works of God, and they will obey his commands.