May he take notice of your offerings; may he accept your burnt sacrifice! (Selah)

Yes, my spirit was bitter, and my insides felt sharp pain.

I will think about all you have done; I will reflect upon your deeds!”

Take notice of this, you ignorant people! You fools, when will you ever understand?

When worries threaten to overwhelm me, your soothing touch makes me happy.

For he knows what we are made of; he realizes we are made of clay.

to those who keep his covenant, who are careful to obey his commands.

Yes, he remembered the sacred promise he made to Abraham his servant.

I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions.

ז (Zayin) Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

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

I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me.

I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

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

to the one who remembered us when we were down, for his loyal love endures,

who plan ways to harm me. All day long they stir up conflict.

To impart shrewdness to the morally naive, and a discerning plan to the young person.

My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you,

by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

who leaves the husband from her younger days, and forgets her marriage covenant made before God.