Turn your attention toward me.
See my suffering
And do something about it.
I haven’t forgotten you
Or your torah-way.
Take my side
And get me out of this mess.
Spare my life
Like you promised you would.
The wicked can’t make heads or tails
Of your salvation
Because they don’t listen
To your wise words.
Towering and tremendous,
Filling my world,
Is your loyal love, Yahweh.
Terrorized by haters
All around me,
I still stick to your statutes.
Tempted with contempt,
I look at the faithless
Refusing to obey your word,
And I shake my head.
Tattooed onto my heart,
You can see how much I love your directions.
So, show your love for me, Yahweh,
By keeping me alive.
True,
Every single one of your words
Is consistent and reliable.
Your laws are both just and eternal.
Psalm 119 (T is for Resh)
