The Lord’s words are absolutely reliable. They are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground, where it is thoroughly refined.

Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you.

ו (Vav) May I experience your loyal love, O Lord, and your deliverance, as you promised.

This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me.

I seek your favor with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you promised!

May your loyal love console me, as you promised your servant.

My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say, “When will you comfort me?”

Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!

Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!

My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance, for your reliable promise to be fulfilled.

Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it!

My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word.

Fight for me and defend me! Revive me with your word!

Listen to my appeal for mercy! Deliver me, as you promised.

Pay attention and listen to my message! Be attentive and listen to what I have to say!

You will fall; while lying on the ground you will speak; from the dust where you lie, your words will be heard. Your voice will sound like a spirit speaking from the underworld; from the dust you will chirp as if muttering an incantation.

until the time when his prediction came true. The Lord’s word proved him right.

In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.

Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions.

Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!