Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them.

Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the Lord’s commands; he meditates on his commands day and night.

“‘This is the law of the guilt offering. It is most holy.

“This is the law for all diseased infections, for scall,

The law of their God controls their thinking; their feet do not slip.

א (Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the Lord.

Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law!

Remove me from the path of deceit! Graciously give me your law!

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

Then I will keep your law continually now and for all time.

Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law.

I remember your name during the night, O Lord, and I will keep your law.

The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law.

Their hearts are calloused, but I find delight in your law.

May I experience your compassion, so I might live! For I find delight in your law.

If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow.

My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law.

ס (Samek) I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.

It is time for the Lord to act – they break your law!

Your justice endures, and your law is reliable.