Psalm 119. Psalm 119. X, XI, XII, XIII

X. Manus tuae fecerunt me.

73. Your hands have made me and fashioned me; *
    give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.
74. Those who fear you will be glad when they see me, *
    because I trust in your word.
75. I know, O Lord, that your judgments are right *
    and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76. Let your loving-kindness be my comfort, *
    as you have promised to your servant.
77. Let your compassion come to me, that I may live, *
    for your law is my delight.
78. Let the arrogant be put to shame, for they wrong me with lies; *
    but I will meditate on your commandments.
79. Let those who fear you turn to me, *
    and also those who know your decrees.
80. Let my heart be sound in your statutes, *
    that I may not be put to shame.

XI. Kaph Defecit in salutare

81. My soul has longed for your salvation; *
    I have put my hope in your word.
82. My eyes have failed from watching for your promise, *
    and I say, "When will you comfort me?"
83. I have become like a leather flask in the smoke, *
    but I have not forgotten your statutes.
84. How much longer must I wait? *
    when will you give judgment against those who persecute me?
85. The proud have dug pits for me; *
    they do not keep your law.
86. All your commandments are true; *
    help me, for they persecute me with lies.
87. They had almost made an end of me on earth, *
    but I have not forsaken your commandments.
88. In your loving-kindness, revive me, *
    that I may keep the decrees of your mouth.

XII. Lamedh In aeternum, Domine

89. O Lord, your word is everlasting; *
    it stands firm in the heavens.
90. Your faithfulness remains from one generation to another; *
    you established the earth, and it abides.
91. By your decree these continue to this day, *
    for all things are your servants.
92. If my delight had not been in your law, *
    I should have perished in my affliction.
93. I will never forget your commandments, *
    because by them you give me life.
94. I am yours; oh, that you would save me! *
    for I study your commandments.
95. Though the wicked lie in wait for me to destroy me, *
    will apply my mind to your decrees.
96. I see that all things come to an end, *
    but your commandment has no bounds.

XIII. Mem Quomodo dilexi!

97. Oh, how I love your law! *
    all the day long it is in my mind.
98. Your commandment has made me wiser than my enemies, *
    and it is always with me.
99. I have more understanding than all my teachers, *
    for your decrees are my study.
100. I am wiser than the elders, *
     because I observe your commandments.
101. I restrain my feet from every evil way, *
     that I may keep your word.
102. I do not shrink from your judgments, *
     because you yourself have taught me.
103. How sweet are your words to my taste! *
     they are sweeter than honey to my mouth.
104. Through your commandments I gain understanding; *
     therefore I hate every lying way.