PSALMS

commandments from me. according unto Thy word.
20. My soul breaketh for the 29. Remove from me the way

longing that it hath unto of falsehood; and grant me
Thine ordinances at all Thy law graciously.
times. 30. I have chosen the way of
21. Thou hast rebuked the faithfulness; Thine
proud that are cursed, that ordinances have I set
do err from Thy [before me].
commandments. 31. I cleave unto Thy
22. Take away from me testimonies; O LORD, put
reproach and contempt; for me not to shame.
I have kept Thy 32. I will run the way of Thy
testimonies. commandments, For Thou
23. Even though princes sit dost enlarge my heart.
and talk against me, Thy
servant doth meditate in HE.
Thy statutes.
24. Yea, Thy testimonies are 33. Teach me, O LORD, the way
my delight, they are my of Thy statutes; And I will
counsellors. keep it at every step.

DALETH. 34. Give me understanding,
that I keep Thy law and
25. My soul cleaveth unto the observe it with my whole
dust; quicken Thou me heart.
according to Thy word.
35. Make me to tread in the
26. I told of my ways, and path of Thy
Thou didst answer me; commandments; for
teach me Thy statutes. therein do I delight.

27. Make me to understand 36. Incline my heart unto Thy
the way of Thy precepts, testimonies, and not to
that I may talk of Thy covetousness.
wondrous works.
37. Turn away mine eyes from
28. My soul melteth away for beholding vanity, and
heaviness; sustain me quicken me in Thy ways.

38. Confirm Thy word unto

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Thy servant, which 48. I will lift up my hands also
pertaineth unto the fear of unto Thy commandments,
Thee. which I have loved; And I
39. Turn away my reproach will meditate in Thy
which I dread; for Thine statutes.
ordinances are good.
40. Behold, I have longed after ZAIN.
Thy precepts; quicken me
in Thy righteousness. 49. Remember the word unto
Thy servant, Because Thou
VAV. hast made me to hope.

41. Let Thy mercies also come 50. This is my comfort in my
unto me, O LORD, even Thy affliction, that Thy word
salvation, according to Thy hath quickened me.
word;
51. The proud have had me
42. That I may have an greatly in derision; yet
answer for him that have I not turned aside
taunteth me; for I trust in from Thy law.
Thy word.
52. I have remembered Thine
43. And take not the word of ordinances which are of
truth utterly out of my old, O LORD, and have
mouth; for I hope in Thine comforted myself.
ordinances;
53. Burning indignation hath
44. So shall I observe Thy law taken hold upon me,
continually for ever and because of the wicked that
ever; forsake Thy law.

45. And I will walk at ease, for 54. Thy statutes have been my
I have sought Thy precepts; songs in the house of my
pilgrimage.
46. I will also speak of Thy
testimonies before kings, 55. I have remembered Thy
and will not be ashamed. name, O LORD, in the night,
and have observed Thy
47. And I will delight myself in law.
Thy commandments,
which I have loved. 56. This I have had, that I have
kept Thy precepts.

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HETH. according unto Thy word.
66. Teach me good
57. My portion is the LORD, I
have said that I would discernment and
observe Thy words. knowledge; for I have
believed in Thy
58. I have entreated Thy commandments.
favour with my whole 67. Before I was afflicted, I did
heart; be gracious unto me err; But now I observe Thy
according to Thy word. word.
68. Thou art good, and doest
59. I considered my ways, and good; Teach me Thy
turned my feet unto Thy statutes.
testimonies. 69. The proud have forged a lie
against me; But I with my
60. I made haste, and delayed whole heart will keep Thy
not, to observe Thy precepts.
commandments. 70. Their heart is gross like fat;
But I delight in Thy law.
61. The bands of the wicked 71. It is good for me that I have
have enclosed me; but I been afflicted, In order that
have not forgotten Thy I might learn Thy statutes.
law. 72. The law of Thy mouth is
better unto me Than
62. At midnight I will rise to thousands of gold and
give thanks unto Thee silver.
because of Thy righteous
ordinances. JOD.

63. I am a companion of all 73. Thy hands have made me
them that fear Thee, and of and fashioned me; Give me
them that observe Thy understanding, that I may
precepts. learn Thy commandments.

64. The earth, O LORD, is full of 74. They that fear Thee shall
Thy mercy; teach me Thy see me and be glad,
statutes. because I have hope in Thy

TETH.

65. Thou hast dealt well with
Thy servant, O LORD,

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word. Thou comfort me?'
75. I know, O LORD, that Thy 83. For I am become like a

judgments are righteous, wine-skin in the smoke;
and that in faithfulness yet do I not forget Thy
Thou hast afflicted me. statutes.
76. Let, I pray Thee, Thy 84. How many are the days of
lovingkindness be ready to Thy servant? When wilt
comfort me, According to Thou execute judgment on
Thy promise unto Thy them that persecute me?
servant. 85. The proud have digged pits
77. Let Thy tender mercies for me, which is not
come unto me, that I may according to Thy law.
live; for Thy law is my 86. All Thy commandments
delight. are faithful; they persecute
78. Let the proud be put to me for nought; help Thou
shame, for they have me.
distorted my cause with 87. They had almost
falsehood; but I will consumed me upon earth;
meditate in Thy precepts. but as for me, I forsook not
79. Let those that fear Thee Thy precepts.
return unto me, and they 88. Quicken me after Thy
that know Thy lovingkindness, and I will
testimonies. observe the testimony of
80. Let my heart be undivided Thy mouth.
in Thy statutes, in order
that I may not be put to LAMED.
shame.
89. For ever, O LORD, Thy word
CAPH. standeth fast in heaven.

81. My soul pineth for Thy 90. Thy faithfulness is unto all
salvation; in Thy word do I generations; Thou hast
hope. established the earth, and
it standeth.
82. Mine eyes fail for Thy
word, Saying: 'When wilt 91. They stand this day
according to Thine

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ordinances; for all things 101. I have refrained my feet
are Thy servants. from every evil way, in
92. Unless Thy law had been order that I might observe
my delight, I should then Thy word.
have perished in mine
affliction. 102. I have not turned aside
93. I will never forget Thy from Thine ordinances; For
precepts; for with them Thou hast instructed me.
Thou hast quickened me.
94. I am Thine, save me; for I 103. How sweet are Thy words
have sought Thy precepts. unto my palate! Yea,
95. The wicked have waited sweeter than honey to my
for me to destroy me; but I mouth!
will consider Thy
testimonies. 104. From Thy precepts I get
96. I have seen an end to every understanding; Therefore I
purpose; but Thy hate every false way.
commandment is
exceeding broad. NUN.

MEM. 105. Thy word is a lamp unto
my feet, And a light unto
97. O how love I Thy law! It is my path.
my meditation all the day.
106. I have sworn, and have
98. Thy commandments make confirmed it, To observe
me wiser than mine Thy righteous ordinances.
enemies: For they are ever
with me. 107. I am afflicted very much;
Quicken me, O LORD,
99. I have more understanding according unto Thy word.
than all my teachers; For
Thy testimonies are my 108. Accept, I beseech Thee, the
meditation. freewill-offerings of my
mouth, O LORD, And teach
100. I understand more than me Thine ordinances.
mine elders, because I
have keep Thy precepts. 109. My soul is continually in
my hand; yet have I not
forgotten Thy law.

110. The wicked have laid a
snare for me; yet went I not

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astray from Thy precepts. dross; therefore I love Thy
111. Thy testimonies have I testimonies.
120. My flesh shuddereth for
taken as a heritage for fear of Thee; And I am
ever; for they are the afraid of Thy judgments.
rejoicing of my heart.
112. I have inclined my heart to AIN.
perform Thy statutes, for
ever, at every step. 121. I have done justice and
righteousness; Leave me
SAMECH. not to mine oppressors.

113. I hate them that are of a 122. Be surety for Thy servant
double mind; but Thy law for good; Let not the proud
do I love. oppress me.

114. Thou art my covert and my 123. Mine eyes fail for Thy
shield; in Thy word do I salvation, and for Thy
hope. righteous word.

115. Depart from me, ye 124. Deal with Thy servant
evildoers; that I may keep according unto Thy mercy,
the commandments of my and teach me Thy statutes.
God.
125. I am Thy servant, give me
116. Uphold me according unto understanding, that I may
Thy word, that I may live; know Thy testimonies.
and put me not to shame
in my hope. 126. It is time for the LORD to
work; They have made
117. Support Thou me, and I void Thy law.
shall be saved; and I will
occupy myself with Thy 127. Therefore I love Thy
statutes continually. commandments Above
gold, yea, above fine gold.
118. Thou hast made light of all
them that err from Thy 128. Therefore I esteem all [Thy]
statutes; for their deceit is precepts concerning all
vain. things to be right; Every
false way I hate.
119. Thou puttest away all the
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PE. 138. Thou hast commanded
Thy testimonies in
129. Thy testimonies are righteousness and
wonderful; Therefore doth exceeding faithfulness.
my soul keep them.
139. My zeal hath undone me,
130. The opening of Thy words because mine adversaries
giveth light; it giveth have forgotten Thy words.
understanding unto the
simple. 140. Thy word is tried to the
uttermost, and Thy servant
131. I opened wide my mouth, loveth it.
and panted; For I longed for
Thy commandments. 141. I am small and despised;
yet have I not forgotten
132. Turn Thee towards me, Thy precepts.
and be gracious unto me,
As is Thy wont to do unto 142. Thy righteousness is an
those that love Thy name. everlasting righteousness,
and Thy law is truth.
133. Order my footsteps by Thy
word; And let not any 143. Trouble and anguish have
iniquity have dominion overtaken me; yet Thy
over me. commandments are my
delight.
134. Redeem me from the
oppression of man, And I 144. Thy testimonies are
will observe Thy precepts. righteous for ever; give me
understanding, and I shall
135. Make Thy face to shine live.
upon Thy servant; And
teach me Thy statutes. KOPH.

136. Mine eyes run down with 145. I have called with my
rivers of water, Because whole heart; answer me, O
they observe not Thy law. LORD; I will keep Thy
statutes.
TZADE.
146. I have called Thee, save
137. Righteous art Thou, O me, and I will observe Thy
LORD, And upright are Thy testimonies.
judgments.
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cried; I hoped in Thy word. and mine adversaries; Yet
148. Mine eyes forestalled the have I not turned aside
from Thy testimonies.
night-watches, that I might 158. I beheld them that were
meditate in Thy word. faithless, and strove with
149. Hear my voice according them; Because they
unto Thy lovingkindness; observed not Thy word.
Quicken me, O LORD, as 159. O see how I love Thy
Thou art wont. precepts; Quicken me, O
150. They draw nigh that follow LORD, according to Thy
after wickedness; they are lovingkindness.
far from Thy law. 160. The beginning of Thy word
151. Thou art nigh, O LORD; and is truth; And all Thy
all Thy commandments righteous ordinance
are truth. endureth for ever.
152. Of old have I known from
Thy testimonies that Thou SCHIN.
hast founded them for
ever. 161. Princes have persecuted
me without a cause; But
RESH. my heart standeth in awe
of Thy words.
153. O see mine affliction, and
rescue me; For I do not 162. I rejoice at Thy word, As
forget Thy law. one that findeth great
spoil.
154. Plead Thou my cause, and
redeem me; Quicken me 163. I hate and abhor falsehood;
according to Thy word. Thy law do I love.

155. Salvation is far from the 164. Seven times a day do I
wicked; For they seek not praise Thee, because of
Thy statutes. Thy righteous ordinances.

156. Great are Thy 165. Great peace have they that
compassions, O LORD; love Thy law; And there is
Quicken me as Thou art no stumbling for them.
wont.
166. I have hoped for Thy
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have done Thy Because Thou teachest me
commandments. Thy statutes.
167. My soul hath observed Thy 172. Let my tongue sing of Thy
testimonies; And I love word; For all Thy
them exceedingly. commandments are
168. I have observed Thy righteousness.
precepts and Thy 173. Let Thy hand be ready to
testimonies; For all my help me; For I have chosen
ways are before Thee. Thy precepts.
174. I have longed for Thy
TAV. salvation, O LORD; And Thy
law is my delight.
169. Let my cry come near 175. Let my soul live, and it
before Thee, O LORD; Give shall praise Thee; And let
me understanding Thine ordinances help me.
according to Thy word. 176. I have gone astray like a
lost sheep; seek Thy
170. Let my supplication come servant; For I have not
before Thee; deliver me forgotten Thy
according to Thy word. commandments.

171. Let my lips utter praise:

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120

To make peace

01. Shir hama-a-lot, el Adon-ay ba-tzarata li karati
va-ya-a-neni.

02. Adon-ay, ha-tzi-la nafshi mis-fat sheker, mi-
lashon re-mi-ya.

03. Ma yi-ten le-h'a u-ma yo-sif lah', lashon re-mi-
ya.

04. H'i-tzey gibor sh-noonim, im ga-h'a-ley re-
tamim.

05. O-ya li ki gar-ti mesheh', sha-h'an-ti im o-ho-
ley ke-dar.

06. Rabat shah'-na la nafshi, im so-ne shalom.
07. Ani shalom, ve-h'i ada-ber hema la-mil-h'ama.

1. A Song of Ascents. In my mighty, With coals of
distress I called unto the broom.
LORD, And He answered 5. Woe is me, that I sojourn
me. with Meshech, That I
dwell beside the tents of
2. O LORD, deliver my soul Kedar!
from lying lips, From a 6. My soul hath full long had
deceitful tongue. her dwelling With him
that hateth peace.
3. What shall be given unto 7. I am all peace; But when I
thee, and what shall be speak, they are for war.
done more unto thee, Thou
deceitful tongue?

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Before going out at night alone

01. Shir lama-a lot, e-sa ey-nay el he-harim, me-a-
yin ya-vo ez-ri.

02. Ez-ri me-im Adon-ay, o-se shama-yim va-
aretz.

03. Al yi-ten lamot rag-le-h'a, al ya-noom shom-
re-h'a.

04. Hi-ne lo ya-noom velo yi-shan, sho-mer yis-
ra-el.

05. Adon-ay shom-re-h'a, Adon-ay tzil-h'a al yad
ye-mi-ne-h'a.

06. Yomam ha-shemesh lo ya-ke-ka, ve-ya-re-ah'
ba-lay-la.

07. Adon-ay yish-mor-h'a mi-kol ra, yish-mor et
naf-she-h'a.

08. Adon-ay yish-mor tzet-h'a u-vo-e-h'a, me-ata
ve-ad olam.

1. A Song of Ascents. I will and earth.
lift up mine eyes unto the 3. He will not suffer thy foot
mountains: From whence
shall my help come? to be moved; He that
keepeth thee will not
2. My help cometh from the slumber.
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Israel Doth neither slumber 7. The LORD shall keep thee
nor sleep. from all evil; He shall keep
5. The LORD is thy keeper; thy soul.
The LORD is thy shade
upon thy right hand. 8. The LORD shall guard thy
6. The sun shall not smite going out and thy coming
thee by day, Nor the moon in, From this time forth
by night. and for ever.

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For an escaped slave

01. Shir hama-a lot le-da-vid, samah'-ti be-om-
rim li, beyt Adon-ay neleh'.

02. Om-dot ha-yoo rag-le-noo bish-ara-yih' ye-
roo-shala-yim.

03. Ye-roo-shala-yim hab-noo-ya, ke-ir she-h'oob-
ra la yah'-dav.

04. She-sham aloo shva-tim shiv-tey ya, edoot le-
yis-ra-el, le-hodot leshem Adon-ay.

05. Ki shama yash-voo h'is-ot le-mish-pat, kis-ot
le-veyt da-vid.

06. Sha-aloo shlom ye-roo-shala-yim, yish-la-yoo
o-hava-yih'.

07. Yehi shalom be-h'ey-leh', shal-va be-ar-me-
no-ta-yih'.

08. Le-ma-an a-h'ay ve-re-ay, adab-ra na shalom
bah'.

09. Le-ma-an beyt Adon-ay elo-hey-noo, avak-
sha tov lah'

1. A Song of Ascents; of unto the house of the
David. I rejoiced when they LORD.'
said unto me: 'Let us go 2. Our feet are standing

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within thy gates, O 6. Pray for the peace of
Jerusalem; Jerusalem; May they
3. Jerusalem, that art builded prosper that love thee.
as a city that is compact
together; 7. Peace be within thy walls,
4. Whither the tribes went up, and prosperity within thy
even the tribes of the LORD, palaces.
as a testimony unto Israel,
to give thanks unto the 8. For my brethren and
name of the LORD. companions' sakes, I will
5. For there were set thrones now say: 'Peace be within
for judgment, the thrones thee.'
of the house of David.
9. For the sake of the house of
the LORD our God I will
seek thy good.

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When traveling by boat

01. Shir hama-a lot, e-le-h'a nasati et ey-nay, ha-
yosh-vi ba-shama-yim.

02. Hi-ne h'e-ey-ney ava-dim el yad ado-ney-hem,
ke-ey-ney shif-h'a el yad gvir-ta, ken ey-ney-
noo el Adon-ay elo-hey-noo, ad she-ye-h'o-
nenoo.

03. H'o-nenoo Adon-ay h'o-nenoo, ki rav sava-noo
vooz.

04. Rabat sav-a la naf-she-noo, hala-ag hasha-
ana-nim, ha-booz lig-ey yonim.

1. A Song of Ascents. Unto unto us.
Thee I lift up mine eyes, O 3. Be gracious unto us, O
Thou that art enthroned in
the heavens. LORD, be gracious unto us;
For we are full sated with
2. Behold, as the eyes of contempt.
servants unto the hand of 4. Our soul is full sated With
their master, As the eyes of the scorning of those that
a maiden unto the hand of are at ease, And with the
her mistress; So our eyes contempt of the proud
look unto the LORD our oppressors.
God, Until He be gracious

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When traveling by boat

01. Shir hama-a lot le-da-vid, loo-ley Adon-ay
she-haya lanoo, yomar na yis-ra-el.

02. Loo-ley Adon-ay she-haya lanoo, be-koom
aley-noo adam.

03. Azay h'a-yim bla-oonoo, ba-h'a-rot apam
banoo.

04. Azay ha-ma-yim sh-ta-foonoo, nah'-la avar al
naf-she-noo.

05. Azay avar al naf-she-noo, ha-ma-yim ha-zey-
donim.

06. Ba-rooh' Adon-ay, shelo ne-tana-noo teref le-
shi-ney-hem.

07. Naf-she-noo ke-tzi-por nim-le-ta mi-pah' yok-
shim, hapah' nish-bar va-anah'-noo nim-lat-
noo.

08. Ez-renoo beshem Adon-ay, o-se shama-yim
va-aretz.

1. A Song of Ascents; of who was for us, When men
David. 'If it had not been rose up against us,
the LORD who was for us', 3. Then they had swallowed
Let Israel now say; us up alive, when their
wrath was kindled against
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us; to their teeth.
4. Then the waters had 7. Our soul is escaped as a

overwhelmed us, the bird out of the snare of the
stream had gone over our fowlers; The snare is
soul; broken, and we are
5. Then the proud waters Had escaped.
gone over our soul.' 8. Our help is in the name of
6. Blessed be the LORD, who the LORD, Who made
hath not given us as a prey heaven and earth.

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Against enemies

01. Shir hama-a lot, ha-bot-h'im ba-Adon-ay ke-
har tzi-yon lo yi-mot, le-olam yeshev.

02. Ye-roo-shala-yim harim saviv la, va-Adon-ay
saviv le-amo me-ata ve-ad olam.

03. Ki lo ya-noo-ah' shevet ha-re-sha al goral ha-
tza-dikim, le-ma-an lo yish-le-h'oo ha-tza-
dikim be-av-lata ye-dey-hem.

04. Hey-ti-va Adon-ay la-tovim, ve-li-sharim be-
libo-tam.

05. Ve-hama-tim akal-kalo-tam yoli-h'em Adon-
ay et po-aley ha-aven, shalom al yis-ra-el.

1. A Song of Ascents. They righteous put not forth
that trust in the LORD Are their hands unto iniquity.
as mount Zion, which 4. Do good, O LORD, unto the
cannot be moved, but good, And to them that are
abideth for ever. upright in their hearts.
5. But as for such as turn
2. As the mountains are aside unto their crooked
round about Jerusalem, So ways, The LORD will lead
the LORD is round about them away with the
His people, From this time workers of iniquity. Peace
forth and for ever. be upon Israel

3. For the rod of wickedness
shall not rest upon the lot
of the righteous; That the

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For a woman who has lost children

01. Shir hama-a lot, beshoov Adon-ay et shi-vat
tzi-yon, ha-yi-noo ke-h'ol-mim.

02. Az yi-ma-le s-h'ok pinoo u-lesho-nenoo rina,
az yom-roo va-go-yim, hig-dil Adon-ay la-asot
im e-le.

03. Hig-dil Adon-ay la-asot i-ma-noo, ha-yi-noo
s-me-h'im.

04. Shoo-va Adon-ay et sh-vi-tenoo, ca-afikim ba-
negev.

05. Ha-zor-im be-dim-a be-rina yik-tzo-roo.
06. Haloh' yeleh' u-va-h'o no-se mesheh' hazara,

bo yavo ve-rina no-se a-loo-motav.

1. A Song of Ascents. When things with us; we are
the LORD brought back rejoiced.
those that returned to Zion, 4. Turn our captivity, O LORD,
We were like unto them as the streams in the dry
that dream. land.
5. They that sow in tears
2. Then was our mouth filled Shall reap in joy.
with laughter, and our 6. Though he goeth on his
tongue with singing; then way weeping that beareth
said they among the the measure of seed, He
nations: 'The LORD hath shall come home with joy,
done great things with bearing his sheaves.
these.'

3. The LORD hath done great

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For a newborn baby

01. Shir hama-a lot lish-lomo, im Adon-ay lo yiv-
ne va-yit shav am-loo vonav bo, im Adon-ay lo
yish-mor ir shav shakad shomer.

02. Shav la-h'em mash-ki-mey koom, me-ah'a-rey
shevet, oh'-ley le-h'em ha-atza-vim, ken yi-ten
li-dido she-na.

03. Hi-ne na-h'a-lat Adon-ay banim, sa-h'ar pri
haba-ten.

04. Ke-h'itzim be-yad gibor, ken bney ha-ne-oo-
rim.

05. Ash-rey ha-gever asher mi-le et ash-pato
mehem, lo ye-voshoo ki ye-dab-roo et oy-vim
basha-ar.

1. A Song of Ascents; of 3. Lo, children are a heritage
Solomon. Except the LORD of the LORD; The fruit of
build the house, They the womb is a reward.
labour in vain that build it;
Except the LORD keep the 4. As arrows in the hand of a
city, The watchman mighty man, So are the
waketh but in vain. children of one's youth.

2. It is vain for you that ye 5. Happy is the man that
rise early, and sit up late, hath his quiver full of
Ye that eat the bread of toil; them; They shall not be put
So He giveth unto His to shame, When they
beloved in sleep. speak with their enemies
in the gate.

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For a pregnant woman

01. Shir hama-a lot, ash-rey kol ye-re Adon-ay ha-
ho-leh' bid-ra-h'av.

02. Ye-gi-a ca-pe-h'a ki to-h'el, ash-re-h'a ve-tov
lah'.

03. Esh-te-h'a kegefen po-ri-ya be-yar-ke-tey vey-
te-h'a, ba-ne-h'a kish-ti-ley zey-tim, saviv le-
shool-h'a-ne-h'a.

04. Hi-ne h'i h'en, ye-vo-rah' gaver, ye-re Adon-ay.
05. Ye-va-re-h'e-h'a Adon-ay mi-tzi-yon, u-re-e

be-toov ye-roo-shala-yim kol ye-mey h'a-ye-
h'a.
06. U-re-e vanim le-va-ne-h'a, shalom al yis-ra-el.

1. A Song of Ascents. Happy thy table.
is every one that feareth 4. Behold, surely thus shall
the LORD, That walketh in
His ways. the man be blessed That
feareth the LORD.
2. When thou eatest the 5. The LORD bless thee out of
labour of thy hands, Happy Zion; And see thou the
shalt thou be, and it shall good of Jerusalem all the
be well with thee. days of thy life;
6. And see thy children's
3. Thy wife shall be as a children. Peace be upon
fruitful vine, in the Israel!
innermost parts of thy
house; Thy children like
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To do a commandment

01. Shir hama-a-lot, rabat tze-ra-rooni min-oo-
ray, yo-mar na yis-ra-el.

02. Rabat tze-ra-rooni min-oo-ray, gam lo yah'-loo
li.

03. Al gabi h'ar-shoo h'or-shim, he-e-ri-h'oo le-
ma-a-nitam.

04. Adon-ay tzadik, ki-tzetz avot re-sha-im.
05. Ye-vo-shoo ve-yi-sogoo a-h'or, kol son-ey tzi-

yon.
06. Yi-he-yoo ka-h'a-tzir gagot, she-kad-mat

Shalaf ya-vesh.
07. She-lo mi-le h'a-po ko-tzer, ve-h'itz-no me-a-

mer.
08. Velo am-roo ha-ov-rim bir-kat Adon-ay aley-

h'em, be-rah'-noo et-h'em beshem Adon-ay.

1. A Song of Ascents. 'Much against me.
have they afflicted me 3. The plowers plowed upon
from my youth up', Let
Israel now say; my back; They made long
their furrows.
2. 'Much have they afflicted 4. The LORD is righteous; He
me from my youth up; But hath cut asunder the cords
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5. Let them be ashamed and filleth not his hand, Nor he
turned backward, All they that bindeth sheaves his
that hate Zion. bosom.
8. Neither do they that go by
6. Let them be as the grass say: ‘The blessing of the
upon the housetops, Which LORD be upon you; We
withereth afore it bless you in the name of
springeth up; the LORD.

7. Wherewith the reaper

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When traveling by boat

01. Shir hama-a lot, mi-ma-ama-kim kra-ti-h'a
Adon-ay.

02. Adon-ay shim-a ve-koli, ti-he-ye-na oz-ne-h'a
ka-shoo-vot le-kol ta-h'a-noo-nay.

03. Im a-vonot tish-mor ya, Adon-ay mi ya-amod.
04. Ki im-h'a has-li-h'a, le-ma-an ti-va-re.
05. Kiviti Adon-ay kiv-ta nafshi, ve-lid-va-ro ho-

h'al-ti.
06. Nafshi la-Adon-ay, mi-shom-rim la-boker,

shom-rim la-boker.
07. Ya-h'el yis-ra-el el Adon-ay, ki im Adon-ay ha-

h'e-sed, ve-har-be imo f-doot.
08. Ve-hoo yif-de et yis-ra-el mikol a-vono-tav.

1. A Song of Ascents. Out of 4. For with Thee there is
the depths have I called forgiveness, that Thou
Thee, O LORD. mayest be feared.

2. Lord, hearken unto my 5. I wait for the LORD, my
voice; let Thine ears be soul doth wait, and in His
attentive to the voice of my word do I hope.
supplications.
6. My soul waiteth for the
3. If Thou, LORD, shouldest Lord, more than watchmen
mark iniquities, O Lord, for the morning; yea, more
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morning. plenteous redemption.
7. O Israel, hope in the LORD; 8. And He will redeem Israel

for with the LORD there is from all his iniquities.
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For pride

01. Shir hama-a lot le-da-vid, Adon-ay lo gava
libi velo ramoo ey-nay, velo hi-lah'-ti big-dolot
u-ve-nif-la-ot mimeni.

02. Im lo shiviti ve-domam-ti nafshi, ke-ga-mool
aley imo, kaga-mool alay nafshi.

03. Ya-h'el yis-ra-el el Adon-ay, me-ata ve-ad
olam.

1. A Song of Ascents; of quieted my soul; Like a
David. LORD, my heart is weaned child with his
not haughty, nor mine eyes mother; My soul is with
lofty; Neither do I exercise me like a weaned child.
myself in things too great, 3. O Israel, hope in the LORD
or in things too wonderful From this time forth and
for me. for ever.

2. Surely I have stilled and

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For having broken an oath

01. Shir hama-a lot, z-h'or Adon-ay le-da-vid et
kol oo-noto.

02. Asher nish-ba la-Adon-ay, nadar la-avir ya-a-
kov.

03. Im avo be-ohel bey-ti, im e-e-le al eres ye-tzoo-
ay.

04. Im eten shnat le-ey-nay, le-af-apay tnooma.
05. Ad em-tza makom la-Adon-ay, mish-ca-not

la-avir ya-a-kov.
06. Hi-ne shma-a-noo-ha ve-ef-rata, me-tza-noo-

ha bis-dey ya-ar.
07. Na-vo-a le-mish-ke-notav, nish-ta-h'a-ve

lahadom rag-lav.
08. Kooma Adon-ay lim-noo-h'a-te-h'a, ata va-

aron oo-ze-h'a.
09. Ko-ha-ne-h'a yil-beshoo tzedek, va-h'a-si-de-

h'a ye-ra-nenoo.
10. Ba-avoor da-vid av-de-h'a, al ta-shev pney

mshi-h'e-h'a.
11. Nish-ba Adon-ay le-da-vid emet lo yashoov

mimena, mip-ri vit-ne-h'a ashit le-h'i-se lah'.
12. Im yish-me-roo va-ne-h'a briti, ve-edo-ti zo

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alam-dem, gam bney-hem adey ad yesh-voo
le-h'i-se lah'.
13. Ki va-h'ar Adon-ay be-tzi-yon, i-va le-moshav
lo.
14. Zot me-noo-h'a-ti adey ad, po eshev ki i-vi-ti-
ha.
15. Tzey-da ba-reh' ava-reh', ev-yo-ne-ha as-bi-a
la-h'em.
16. Ve-h'o-ha-ne-ha al-bish yesha, va-h'a-si-de-ha
ranen ye-ra-nenoo.
17. Sham atz-mi-ah' keren le-da-vid, arah'-ti ner
lim-shi-h'i.
18. Oy-vav al-bish bo-shet, ve-alav ya-tzitz niz-ro.

1. A Song of Ascents. LORD, the LORD, A dwelling-place
remember unto David All for the Mighty One of
his affliction; Jacob.'
6. Lo, we heard of it as being
2. How he swore unto the in Ephrath; We found it in
LORD, And vowed unto the the field of athe wood.
Mighty One of Jacob: 7. Let us go into His dwelling-
place; Let us worship at
3. ‘Surely I will not come into His footstool.
the tent of my house, Nor 8. Arise, O LORD, unto Thy
go up into the bed that is resting-place; Thou, and
spread for me; the ark of Thy strength.
9. Let Thy priests be clothed
4. I will not give sleep to with righteousness; And
mine eyes, Nor slumber to
mine eyelids;

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let Thy saints shout for joy. needy bread in plenty.
10. For Thy servant David's 16. Her priests also will I

sake Turn not away the clothe with salvation; And
face of Thine anointed. her saints shall shout
11. The LORD swore unto aloud for joy.
David in truth; He will not 17. There will I make a horn to
turn back from it: 'Of the shoot up unto David, There
fruit of thy body will I set have I ordered a lamp for
upon thy throne. Mine anointed.
12. If thy children keep My 18. His enemies will I clothe
covenant And My with shame; But upon
testimony that I shall teach himself shall his crown
them, Their children also shine.'
for ever shall sit upon thy
throne.'
13. For the LORD hath chosen
Zion; He hath desired it for
His habitation:
14. 'This is My resting-place
for ever; Here will I dwell;
for I have desired it.
15. I will abundantly bless her
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To preserve the love of loved ones

01. Shir hama-a lot le-da-vid, hi-ne ma tov u-ma
na-im shevet a-h'im gam ya-h'ad.

02. Ca-shemen ha-tov al harosh yored al hazakan,
zekan aharon, she-yo-red al pi mido-tav.

03. Ke-tal h'er-mon she-yored al ha-re-rey tzi-yon,
ki sham tzi-va Adon-ay et hab-ra-h'a, h'a-yim
ad ha-olam.

1. A Song of Ascents; of cometh down upon the
David. Behold, how good collar of his garments;
and how pleasant it is For 3. Like the dew of Hermon,
brethren to dwell together That cometh down upon
in unity! the mountains of Zion; For
there the LORD
2. It is like the precious oil commanded the blessing,
upon the head, Coming Even life for ever.
down upon the beard; Even
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To say before learning Torah

01. Shir hama-a lot, hi-ne bar-h'oo et Adon-ay kol
av-dey Adon-ay, ha-om-dim be-vet Adon-ay
ba-ley-lot.

02. Se-oo ye-dey-h'em kodesh, u-var-h'oo et Adon-
ay.

03. Ye-va-re-h'e-h'a Adon-ay mi-tzi-yon, o-se
shama-yim va-aretz.

1. A Song of Ascents. Behold, sanctuary, And bless ye the
bless ye the LORD, all ye LORD.
servants of the LORD, That 3. The LORD bless thee out of
stand in the house of the Zion; Even He that made
LORD in the night seasons. heaven and earth.

2. Lift up your hands to the

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For a person who has thoughts of idolatry

01. Ha-le-loo-ya, ha-le-loo et shem Adon-ay, ha-
le-loo av-dey Adon-ay.

02. She-om-dim be-vey-t Adon-ay, be-h'atz-rot
bey-t elo-hey-noo.

03. Ha-le-loo-ya, ki tov Adon-ay, zam-roo lish-mo
ki na-im.

04. Ki ya-a-kov ba-h'ar lo ya, yis-ra-el lis-goo-lato.
05. Ki ani yadati ki gadol Adon-ay, va-ado-ne-noo

micol Elohim.
06. Kol-asher h'a-fetz Adon-ay asa, ba-shama-yim

u-va-aretz, baya-mim ve-h'ol te-homot.
07. Ma-a-le ne-si-im mik-tze ha-aretz, bra-kim

lamatar asa, mo-tze roo-ah' me-otz-ro-tav.
08. She-hica be-h'o-rey mitz-ra-yim, me-adam ad

be-he-ma.
09. Shalah' otot u-mof-tim be-to-h'e-h'ey mitz-ra-

yim, be-far-o u-ve-h'ol avadav.
10. She-hica go-yim rabim, ve-harag mela-h'im

atzoo-mim.
11. Le-si-h'on meleh' ha-emo-ri, u-le-og meleh'

habashan, u-le-h'ol mam-le-h'ot k-na-an.
12. Ve-natan ar-tzam na-h'a-la, na-h'a-la le-yis-

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ra-el amo.
13. Adon-ay shim-h'a le-olam, Adon-ay zih'-re-h'a

ledor vador.
14. Ki yadin Adon-ay amo, ve-al avadav yit-ne-

h'am.
15. A-tza-bey ha-go-yim kesef ve-zahav, ma-a-se

ye-dey adam.
16. Pe lahem velo ye-da-be-roo, ey-na-yim lahem

velo yir-oo.
17. Oz-na-yim lahem velo ya-azi-noo, af eyn yesh

roo-ah' be-fihem.
18. Kmo-hem yi-he-yoo osey-hem, kol asher bo-

te-ah' bahem.
19. Bey-t yis-ra-el bar-h'oo et Adon-ay, bey-t aha-

ron bar-h'oo et Adon-ay.
20. Bey-t ha-levi bar-h'oo et Adon-ay, yir-ey Adon-

ay bar-h'oo et Adon-ay.
21. Ba-rooh' Adon-ay mi-tzi-yon, sho-h'en ye-roo-

shala-yim, ha-le-loo-ya.

1. Hallelujah. Praise ye the of the house of our God.
name of the LORD; Give 3. Praise ye the LORD, for the
praise, O ye servants of the
LORD, LORD is good; Sing praises
unto His name, for it is
2. Ye that stand in the house pleasant.
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Jacob unto Himself, And memorial, O LORD,
Israel for His own treasure. throughout all generations.
5. For I know that the LORD is 14. For the LORD will judge His
great, And that our Lord is people, And repent Himself
above all gods. for His servants.
6. Whatsoever the LORD 15. The idols of the nations are
pleased, that hath He done, silver and gold, The work
In heaven and in earth, in of men's hands.
the seas and in all deeps; 16. They have mouths, but
7. Who causeth the vapours they speak not; Eyes have
to ascend from the ends of they, but they see not;
the earth; He maketh 17. They have ears, but they
lightnings for the rain; He hear not; Neither is there
bringeth forth the wind out any breath in their mouths.
of His treasuries. 18. They that make them shall
8. Who smote the first-born be like unto them; Yea,
of Egypt, Both of man and every one that trusteth in
beast. them.
9. He sent signs and wonders 19. O house of Israel, bless ye
into the midst of thee, O the LORD; O house of
Egypt, Upon Pharaoh, and Aaron, bless ye the LORD;
upon all his servants. 20. O house of Levi, bless ye
10. Who smote many nations, the LORD; Ye that fear the
And slew mighty kings: LORD, bless ye the LORD.
11. Sihon king of the Amorites, 21. Blessed be the LORD out of
And Og king of Bashan, Zion, Who dwelleth at
And all the kingdoms of Jerusalem. Hallelujah.
Canaan;
12. And gave their land for a
heritage, A heritage unto
Israel His people.
13. O LORD, Thy name
endureth for ever; Thy

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Upon confession of wickedness

01. Hodoo la-Adon-ay ki tov, ki le-olam h'as-do.
02. Hodoo le-elo-hey ha-Elohim, ki le-olam h'as-

do.
03. Hodoo la-ado-ney ha-adonim, ki le-olam h'as-

do.
04. Le-o-se nif-la-ot gdolot le-vado, ki le-olam

h'as-do.
05. Le-o-se ha-shama-yim bit-voo-na, ki le-olam

h'as-do.
06. Le-roka ha-aretz al ha-ma-yim, ki le-olam

h'as-do.
07. Le-o-se orim gdolim, ki le-olam h'as-do.
08. Et ha-shemesh lemem-shelet bayom, ki le-

olam h'as-do.
09. Et ha-ya-re-ah' ve-h'o-h'a-vim lemem-shelot

ba-lay-la, ki le-olam h'as-do.
10. Le-ma-ke mitz-ra-yim biv-h'o-rey-hem, ki le-

olam h'as-do.
11. Va-yo-tze yis-ra-el mito-h'am, ki le-olam h'as-

do.
12. Be-yad h'a-zaka u-viz-ro-a ne-too-ya, ki le-

olam h'as-do.

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13. Le-gozer yam soof lig-zarim, ki le-olam h'as-
do.

14. Ve-he-e-vir yis-ra-el be-to-h'o, ki le-olam h'as-
do.

15. Ve-ni-er par-o ve-h'ey-lo ve-yam soof, ki le-
olam h'as-do.

16. Le-molih' amo ba-mid-bar, ki le-olam h'as-do.
17. Le-ma-ke me-la-h'im gdolim, ki le-olam h'as-

do.
18. Va-ya-ha-rog me-la-h'im adirim, ki le-olam

h'as-do.
19. Le-si-h'on meleh' ha-e-mo-ri, ki le-olam h'as-

do.
20. U-le-og meleh' habashan, ki le-olam h'as-do.
21. Ve-natan ar-tzam le-na-h'a-la, ki le-olam h'as-

do.
22. Na-h'a-la le-yis-ra-el av-do, ki le-olam h'as-do.
23. She-be-shif-lenoo za-h'ar lanoo, ki le-olam

h'as-do.
24. Va-yif-rekenoo mi-tza-rey-noo, ki le-olam

h'as-do.
25. Noten le-h'em le-h'ol basar, ki le-olam h'as-do.
26. hodoo le-el ha-shama-yim, ki le-olam h'as-do.

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1. O give thanks unto the from among them, For His
LORD, for He is good, For mercy endureth for ever;
His mercy endureth for 12. With a strong hand, and
ever. with an outstretched arm,
For His mercy endureth for
2. O give thanks unto the God ever.
of gods, For His mercy 13. To Him who divided the
endureth for ever. Red Sea in sunder, For His
mercy endureth for ever;
3. O give thanks unto the 14. And made Israel to pass
Lord of lords, For His through the midst of it, For
mercy endureth for ever. His mercy endureth for
ever;
4. To Him who alone doeth 15. But overthrew Pharaoh
great wonders, For His and his host in the Red
mercy endureth for ever. Sea, For His mercy
endureth for ever.
5. To Him that by 16. To Him that led His people
understanding made the through the wilderness,
heavens, for His mercy For His mercy endureth for
endureth for ever. ever.
17. To Him that smote great
6. To Him that spread forth kings; For His mercy
the earth above the waters, endureth for ever;
For His mercy endureth for 18. And slew mighty kings,
ever. For His mercy endureth for
ever.
7. To Him that made great 19. Sihon king of the Amorites,
lights, For His mercy For His mercy endureth for
endureth for ever; ever;
20. And Og king of Bashan, For
8. The sun to rule by day, For His mercy endureth for
His mercy endureth for ever;
ever; 21. And gave their land for a

9. The moon and stars to rule
by night, For His mercy
endureth for ever.

10. To Him that smote Egypt
in their first-born, For His
mercy endureth for ever;

11. And brought out Israel

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heritage, For His mercy from our adversaries, For
endureth for ever; His mercy endureth for
22. Even a heritage unto Israel ever.
His servant, For His mercy 25. Who giveth food to all
endureth for ever. flesh, For His mercy
23. Who remembered us in our endureth for ever.
low estate, For His mercy 26. O give thanks unto the God
endureth for ever; of heaven, For His mercy
24. And hath delivered us endureth for ever.

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Against hate

01. Al naha-rot bavel sham yashav-noo gam ba-
h'i-noo, be-zoh'-renoo et tzi-yon.

02. Al ara-vim be-to-h'a ta-linoo kino-ro-tey-noo.
03. Ki sham she-e-loonoo sho-vey-noo div-rey

shir ve-to-la-ley-noo sim-h'a, shi-roo lanoo
mishir tzi-yon.
04. Ey-h' na-shir et shir Adon-ay, al ad-mat ne-
h'ar.
05. Im esh-ka-h'eh ye-roo-shala-yim, tish-kah'
ye-mini.
06. Tid-bak le-shoni le-h'iki im lo ez-ke-re-h'i, im
lo a-a-le et ye-roo-shala-yim, al rosh sim-h'a-
ti.
07. Ze-h'or Adon-ay liv-ney edom et yom ye-roo-
shala-yim, ha-om-rim a-roo a-roo, ad hay-sod
ba.
08. Bat bavel hash-doo-da, ash-rey she-ye-sha-
lem lah', et gmoo-leh' she-gamal-t la-noo.
09. Ash-rey she-yo-h'ez ve-ni-petz et o-lala-yih' el
hasala.

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1. By the rivers of Babylon, roof of my mouth, If I
There we sat down, yea, remember thee not; If I set
we wept, When we not Jerusalem Above my
remembered Zion. chiefest joy.
7. Remember, O LORD, against
2. Upon the willows in the the children of Edom The
midst thereof We hanged day of Jerusalem; Who
up our harps. said: 'Rase it, rase it, Even
to the foundation thereof.'
3. For there they that led us 8. O daughter of Babylon, that
captive asked of us words art to be destroyed; Happy
of song, And our shall he be, that repayeth
tormentors asked of us thee As thou hast served
mirth: ‘Sing us one of the us.
songs of Zion.' 9. Happy shall he be, that
taketh and dasheth thy
4. How shall we sing the little ones Against the
LORD’S song In a foreign rock.
land?

5. If I forget thee, O
Jerusalem, Let my right
hand forget her cunning.

6. Let my tongue cleave to the

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Against pride

01. Le-da-vid, od-h'a ve-h'ol libi, neged Elohim
azam-re-ca.

02. Esh-ta-h'a-ve el hey-h'al kod-she-h'a ve-o-de
et shme-h'a, al h'as-de-h'a ve-al ami-te-h'a, ki
hig-dal-ta al kol shim-h'a im-ra-te-h'a.

03. Beyom karati va-ta-a-neni, tar-hi-veni ve-
nafshi oz.

04. Yodoo-h'a Adon-ay kol mal-h'ey aretz, ki
sham-oo im-rey fi-h'a.

05. Ve-ya-shi-roo be-dar-h'ey Adon-ay, ki gadol
kvod Adon-ay.

06. Ki ram Adon-ay ve-shafal yir-e, ve-ga-vo-ha
mi-mer-h'ak ye-ye-da.

07. Im eleh' bekerev tzara te-h'a-yeni, al af oy-vay
tish-lah' ya-de-h'a, ve-to-shi-eni ye-mi-ne-h'a.

08. Adon-ay yig-mor ba-adi, Adon-ay h'as-de-h'a
le-olam, ma-a-sey ya-de-h'a al teref.

1. [A Psalm] of David. I will 2. I will bow down toward
give Thee thanks with my Thy holy temple, And give
whole heart, In the thanks unto Thy name for
presence of the mighty will Thy mercy and for Thy
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magnified Thy word above lowly, And the haughty He
all Thy name. knoweth from afar.
3. In the day that I called, 7. Though I walk in the midst
Thou didst answer me; of trouble, Thou quickenest
Thou didst encourage me me; Thou stretchest forth
in my soul with strength. Thy hand against the
4. All the kings of the earth wrath of mine enemies,
shall give Thee thanks, O And Thy right hand doth
LORD, For they have heard save me.
the words of Thy mouth. 8. The LORD will accomplish
5. Yea, they shall sing of the that which concerneth me;
ways of the LORD; For great Thy mercy, O LORD,
is the glory of the LORD. endureth for ever; Forsake
6. For though the LORD be not the work of Thine own
high, yet regardeth He the hands.

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To increase the love between man and his wife

01. Lam-na-tze-ah' le-da-vid miz-mor, Adon-ay
h'a-kar-tani va-te-da.

02. Ata yadata shiv-ti ve-koo-mi, ban-ta le-re-i
me-ra-h'ok.

03. Or-h'i ve-riv-i ze-ri-ta, ve-h'ol de-ra-h'ay- his-
can-ta.

04. Ki eyn mila bil-shoni, hen Adon-ay yadata
h'oo-la.

05. A-h'or va-kedem tzar-tani, vata-shet alay ca-
pe-h'a.

06. Pli-a da-at mimeni, nis-ge-va lo oo-h'al la.
07. Ana eleh' me-roo-h'e-h'a, ve-ana mi-pa-ne-h'a

ev-rah'.
08. Im e-sak shama-yim sham ata, ve-a-tzi-a she-

ol, hi-ne-ca.
09. E-sa h'an-fey sha-h'ar, esh-ke-na be-ah'a-rit

yam.
10. Gam sham yad-h'a tan-h'e-ni, ve-to-h'a-zeni

ye-mi-ne-h'a.
11. Va-o-mar ah' h'o-sheh' ye-shoo-feni, ve-lay-la

or ba-a-deni.
12. Gam h'o-sheh' lo yah'-shih' mi-me-ca, ve-lay-

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la cayom ya-ir, ca-h'a-she-h'a ca-o-ra.
13. Ki ata ka-nita h'il-yo-tay, te-soo-keni beveten

imi.
14. Od-h'a al ki no-ra-ot nif-le-ti, nif-la-im ma-a-

se-h'a, ve-nafshi yo-da-at me-od.
15. Lo nih'-h'ad otz-mi mi-me-ca, asher oo-seti

va-seter, roo-kam-ti be-tah'-ti-yot aretz.
16. Gol-mi ra-oo ey-ne-h'a, ve-al sif-re-h'a koo-lam

yi-ca-te-voo, yamim yoo-tza-roo, velo e-h'ad
ba-hem.
17. Veli ma yak-roo re-e-h'a el, me atz-moo ra-
shey-hem.
18. Es-perem me-h'ol yir-boon, he-ki-tzo-ti ve-odi
i-mah'.
19. Im tik-tol elo-ha rasha, ve-an-shey damim
sooroo meni.
20. Asher yom-roo-h'a lim-zima, nasoo lashav
a-re-h'a.
21. Halo me-san-e-h'a Adon-ay es-na, u-vit-ko-
me-me-h'a et-ko-tat.
22. Tah'-lit sin-a s-ne-e-tim, le-oy-vim ha-yoo li.
23. H'ok-reni el ve-da le-vavi, be-h'a-neni ve-da
sar-apay.
24. U-re-e im dereh' o-tzev bi, u-ne-h'e-ni bedereh'
olam.

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1. For the Leader. A Psalm of Thou art there; If I make
David. O LORD, Thou hast my bed in the nether-
searched me, and known world, behold, Thou art
me. there.
9. If I take the wings of the
2. Thou knowest my morning, And dwell in the
downsitting and mine uttermost parts of the sea;
uprising, Thou 10. Even there would Thy
understandest my thought hand lead me, And Thy
afar off. right hand would hold me.
11. And if I say: ‘Surely the
3. Thou measurest my going darkness shall envelop me,
about and my lying down, And the light about me
And art acquainted with shall be night';
all my ways. 12. Even the darkness is not
too dark for Thee, But the
4. For there is not a word in night shineth as the day;
my tongue, But, lo, O LORD, The darkness is even as
Thou knowest it altogether. the light.
13. For Thou hast made my
5. Thou hast hemmed me in reins; Thou hast knit me
behind and before, And together in my mother's
laid Thy hand upon me. womb.
14. I will give thanks unto
6. Such knowledge is too Thee, for I am fearfully and
wonderful for me; Too wonderfully made;
high, I cannot attain unto Wonderful are Thy works;
it. and that my soul knoweth

7. Whither shall I go from
Thy spirit? Or whither
shall I flee from Thy
presence?

8. If I ascend up into heaven,

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right well. 19. If Thou but wouldest slay
15. My frame was not hidden the wicked, O God— Depart
from me therefore, ye men
from Thee, When I was of blood;
made in secret, And
curiously wrought in the 20. Who utter Thy name with
lowest parts of the earth. wicked thought, They take
16. Thine eyes did see mine it for falsehood, even Thine
unformed substance, And enemies.
in Thy book they were all
written— Even the days 21. Do not I hate them, O LORD,
that were fashioned, When that hate Thee? And do not
as yet there was none of I strive with those that rise
them. up against Thee?
17. How weighty also are Thy
thoughts unto me, O God! 22. I hate them with utmost
How great is the sum of hatred; I count them mine
them! enemies.
18. If I would count them, they
are more in number than 23. Search me, O God, and
the sand; Were I to come to know my heart, Try me,
the end of them, I would and know my thoughts;
still be with Thee.
24. And see if there be any
way in me that is grievous,
And lead me in the way
everlasting.

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When there is hate between man and his wife

01. Lam-na-tze-ah', miz-mor le-da-vid.
02. H'al-tze-ni Adon-ay me-adam ra, me-ish h'a-

ma-sim tin-tze-re-ni.
03. Asher h'ash-voo ra-ot belev, kol yom ya-gooroo

mil-h'a-mot.
04. Sha-nenoo le-shonam kemo na-h'ash, h'amat

ah'-shoov ta-h'at sfa-tey-mo sela.
05. Shom-reni Adon-ay mi-dey rasha, me-ish h'a-

ma-sim tin-tze-re-ni, asher h'ash-voo lid-h'ot
pe-amay.
06. Tam-noo ge-im pah' li, va-h'a-valim par-soo
reshet le-yad ma-a-gal, mok-shim sha-too li
Sela.
07. Amar-ti la-Adon-ay eli ata, ha-a-zina Adon-ay
kol ta-h'a-noo-nay.
08. Elohim Adon-ay oz ye-shoo-ati, sa-cota le-
roshi beyom nashek.
09. Al titen Adon-ay ma-a-va-yey rasha, zmamo
al tafek, ya-roomoo sela.
10. Rosh me-si-bay, amal sfa-tey-mo ye-h'a-se-
mo.
11. Yi-motoo a-ley-hem ge-h'a-lim, ba-esh ya-pi-

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lem, be-maha-morot bal ya-koomoo.
12. Ish lashon bal yicon ba-aretz, ish h'a-mas ra

ye-tzoo-denoo le-mad-h'e-fot.
13. Yadati ki ya-a-se Adon-ay din ani, mish-pat

ev-yo-nim.
14. Ah' tza-dikim yodoo lish-me-h'a, yesh-voo ye-

sha-rim et pa-ne-h'a.

1. For the Leader. A Psalm of 7. I have said unto the LORD:
David. 'Thou art my God'; Give ear,
O LORD, unto the voice of
2. Deliver me, O LORD, from my supplications.
the evil man; Preserve me
from the violent man; 8. O GOD the Lord, the
strength of my salvation,
3. Who devise evil things in Who hast screened my
their heart; Every day do head in the day of battle,
they stir up wars.
9. Grant not, O LORD, the
4. They have sharpened their desires of the wicked;
tongue like a serpent; Further not his evil device,
Vipers' venom is under so that they exalt
their lips. Selah themselves. Selah

5. Keep me, O LORD, from the 10. As for the head of those
hands of the wicked; that compass me about, Let
Preserve me from the the mischief of their own
violent man; Who have lips cover them.
purposed to make my steps
slip. 11. Let burning coals fall upon
them; Let them be cast into
6. The proud have hid a snare the fire, Into deep pits, that
for me, and cords; They they rise not up again.
have spread a net by the
wayside; They have set 12. A slanderer shall not be
gins for me. Selah established in the earth;

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The violent and evil man needy.
shall be hunted with thrust 14. Surely the righteous shall
upon thrust.
13. I know that the LORD will give thanks unto Thy
maintain the cause of the name; The upright shall
poor, And the right of the dwell in Thy presence.

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For heartache

01. Miz-mor le-da-vid, Adon-ay kra-ti-h'a h'oo-
sha li, ha-a-zina koli be-kor-i lah'.

02. Ticon tefilati kto-ret le-fa-ne-h'a, mas-at ca-
pay min-h'at a-rev.

03. Shita Adon-ay shom-ra le-fi, nitz-ra al dal sfa-
tay.

04. Al tat libi le-davar ra, le-hit-o-lel alilot be-re-
sha et ishim po-a-ley aven, u-val el-h'am be-
man-a-mey-hem.

05. Yehel-meni tzadik h'esed ve-yo-h'i-h'e-ni,
shemen rosh al yani roshi, ki od u-tefilati be-
ra-o-tey-hem.

06. Nish-me-too vi-dey sela shof-tey-hem, ve-
sham-oo ama-ray ki na-e-moo.

07. Kmo fo-le-ah' u-vo-ke-a ba-aretz, nif-ze-roo
a-tza-mey-noo lefi she-ol.

08. Ki e-le-h'a Elohim Adon-ay ey-nay, be-h'a h'a-
siti al te-ar nafshi.

09. Shom-reni mi-dey fah' yak-shoo li, u-mok-
shot po-aley aven.

10. Yip-loo be-mah'-mo-rav re-sha-im, ya-h'ad
a-no-h'i ad e-e-vor.

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