You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.

God says, “At the appointed times, I judge fairly.

I thought about the days of old, about ancient times.

Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry out to you all day long!

I will crush his enemies before him; I will strike down those who hate him.

I will punish their rebellion by beating them with a club, their sin by inflicting them with bruises.

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

Who will lead me into the fortified city? Who will bring me to Edom?

The Lord protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.

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

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

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

I choose the path of faithfulness; I am committed to your regulations.

I remember your ancient regulations, O Lord, and console myself.

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

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

I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.

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

I cried out to you, “Deliver me, so that I can keep your rules.”

You are near, O Lord, and all your commands are reliable.