He remembered his covenant with them, and relented because of his great loyal love.

May his ancestors’ sins be remembered by the Lord! May his mother’s sin not be forgotten!

I seek your favor with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you promised!

The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law.

Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.

ת (Tav) Listen to my cry for help, O Lord! Give me insight by your word!

I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commands.

I recall the old days; I meditate on all you have done; I reflect on your accomplishments.

Do not hold against me the sins of my youth or my rebellious acts! Because you are faithful to me, extend to me your favor, O Lord!

Those who seek my life try to entrap me; those who want to harm me speak destructive words; all day long they say deceitful things.

I am depressed, so I will pray to you while I am trapped here in the region of the upper Jordan, from Hermon, from Mount Mizar.

Remember your people whom you acquired in ancient times, whom you rescued so they could be your very own nation, as well as Mount Zion, where you dwell!

Do not hold us accountable for the sins of earlier generations! Quickly send your compassion our way, for we are in serious trouble!

He remains loyal and faithful to the family of Israel. All the ends of the earth see our God deliver us.

Remember, O Lord, what the Edomites did on the day Jerusalem fell. They said, “Tear it down, tear it down, right to its very foundation!”

I will remember and weep! For I was once walking along with the great throng to the temple of God, shouting and giving thanks along with the crowd as we celebrated the holy festival.