143 Trouble and anguish are come upon me: yet are the commandments my delight.

144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: grant me understanding, and I shall [a]live.

KOPH

145 I have [b]cried with my whole heart: hear me, O Lord, and I will keep thy statutes.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:144 So that the life of man without the knowledge of God, is death.
  2. Psalm 119:145 He showeth that all his affections and whole heart were bent to Godward for to have help in his dangers.

143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
    but your commands give me delight.(A)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding(B) that I may live.

ק Qoph

145 I call with all my heart;(C) answer me, Lord,
    and I will obey your decrees.(D)

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