All the nations surrounded me. Indeed, in the name of the Lord I pushed them away.

They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me. Indeed, in the name of the Lord I pushed them away.

I will not die, but live, and I will proclaim what the Lord has done.

Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules.

Take away the insults that I dread! Indeed, your regulations are good.

Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable.

It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes.

I know, Lord, that your regulations are just. You disciplined me because of your faithful devotion to me.

May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts.

For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke. I do not forget your statutes.

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

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them.

I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules.

I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.

You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable.

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

The wicked have no chance for deliverance, for they do not seek your statutes.

See how I love your precepts! O Lord, revive me with your loyal love!

I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do.

May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just.