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

Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions.

You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules.

Therefore they have more than enough food to eat, and even suck up the water of the sea.

So now, you kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction!

The Lord is both kind and fair; that is why he teaches sinners the right way to live.

Arrogance is their necklace, and violence their clothing.

My strength leaves me; I am absolutely shocked.

I will proclaim your greatness through the coming years, then the nations will praise you forever.

For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.

For this reason the wicked cannot withstand judgment, nor can sinners join the assembly of the godly.

So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.

For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,

So he made a solemn vow that he would make them die in the desert,

From the stream along the road he drinks; then he lifts up his head.

I had faith when I said, “I am severely oppressed.”

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

You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.

You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.

When the Lord heard this, he was furious. A fire broke out against Jacob, and his anger flared up against Israel,