
Day XXVI : Morning Prayer

Lucerna pedibus meis 

נ - Nun

105 Your word is a lantern to my feet +
    and a light upon my path.

106 I have sworn and am steadfastly purposed +
    to keep your righteous judgments.

107 I am troubled above measure; +
    revive me, O Lord, according to your word.

108 Let the freewill offerings of my mouth please you, O Lord; +
    and teach me your judgments.

109 My life is always in my hand, +
    yet I do not forget your law.

110 The ungodly have laid a snare for me, +
    yet I have not strayed from your commandments.

111 Your testimonies have I claimed as my heritage for ever, +
    and why? They are the very joy of my heart.

112 I have applied my heart to fulfill your statutes always, +
    even unto the end.

Iniquos odio habui 

ס - Samekh

113 I hate those who are double-minded, +
    but your law do I love.

114 You are my defense and shield, +
    and my trust is in your word.

115 Away from me, you wicked. +
    I will keep the commandments of my God.

116 Establish me according to your word, that I may live, +
    and let me not be disappointed in my hope.

117 Hold me up, and I shall be safe; +
    indeed, my delight shall be ever in your statutes.

118 You have trodden down all those who depart from your statutes, +
    for they only imagine deceit.

119 You put away all the ungodly of the earth like dross; +
    therefore I love your testimonies.

120 My flesh trembles for fear of you, +
    and I am afraid of your judgments.

Feci judicium 

ע - Ayin

121 I have done that which is lawful and right; +
    O give me not over to my oppressors.

122 Be surety for your servant’s good; +
    O let not the arrogant oppress me.

123 My eyes have wasted away with looking for your salvation, +
    and for the word of your righteousness.

124 O deal with your servant according to your loving mercy, +
    and teach me your statutes.

125 I am your servant; O grant me understanding, +
    that I may know your testimonies.

126 It is time for you, O Lord, to act, +
    for they have broken your law.

127 For I love your commandments above all things, +
    more than gold and precious stones.

128 Therefore I hold all your commandments to be right, +
    and all false ways I utterly abhor.

Mirabilia 

פ - Pe

129 Your testimonies are wonderful; +
    therefore does my soul keep them.

130 When your word goes forth it gives light +
    and understanding to the simple.

131 I opened my mouth, and drew in my breath, +
    for my delight was in your commandments.

132 O look upon me, and be merciful unto me, +
    as you always do for those who love your Name.

133 Order my steps according to your word, +
    and so shall no wickedness have dominion over me.

134 O deliver me from those who deal wrongfully, +
    and so shall I keep your commandments.

135 Show the light of your countenance upon your servant, +
    and teach me your statutes.

136 My eyes gush out water +
    because of those who do not keep your law.

Justus es, Domine 

צ - Sadhe

137 Righteous are you, O Lord, +
    and true are your judgments.

138 The testimonies that you have commanded +
    are exceedingly righteous and true.

139 My zeal has even consumed me, +
    because my enemies have forgotten your words.

140 Your word is tested to the uttermost, +
    and therefore your servant loves it.

141 I am small, and of no reputation, +
    yet I do not forget your commandments.

142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, +
    and your law is the truth.

143 Trouble and heaviness have taken hold of me, +
    yet my delight is in your commandments.

144 The righteousness of your testimonies is everlasting; +
    O grant me understanding, and I shall live.
