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

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

May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts.

O fire and hail, snow and clouds, O stormy wind that carries out his orders,

They say, “We speak persuasively; we know how to flatter and boast. Who is our master?”

He made it dark; they did not disobey his orders.

He shouted at the Red Sea and it dried up; he led them through the deep water as if it were a desert.

Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings.

I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts.

Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart.

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

The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.

For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions.

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

He then orders it all to melt; he breathes on it, and the water flows.

The depths of the sea were exposed; the inner regions of the world were uncovered by your battle cry, Lord, by the powerful breath from your nose.