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.

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

I hate and despise deceit; I love your law.

מ (Mem) O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it.

Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.

ר (Resh) See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law.

Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble.