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Verses 161-168 (KJV)Shin   - Tooth [Teeth - sharp, two] 161Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart fears only Your word. 162I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil. 163I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love. 164Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments. 165Abundant peace belongs …

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Verses 153-160 (KJV)Resh  - Head [Man's Head - first, top] 153Look upon my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your law. 154Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word. 155Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes. 156Great are Your mercies, O LORD; revive …

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Verses 145-152 (KJV) Quph  - Eye of Needle [Sun - condense, circle] 145 I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes. 146 I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies. 147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put …

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Verses 137-144 (KJV) Tzaddi  - Fish Hook [Man's side - hunt, lay down] 137Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments. 138The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful. 139My zeal has consumed me because my foes forget Your words. 140Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it. 141I …

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Verses 129-136 (KJV) Pey  - Mouth [blow, edge (speak)] 129Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them. 130The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple. 131I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments. 132Turn to me and show me mercy, as You do to those who love Your name. 133Order my …

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Verses 121-128 (KJV) Ayin - Eye [watch, know (experience)] 121I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. 122Ensure Your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me. 123My eyes fail, looking for Your salvation, and for Your righteous promise. 124Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion, …

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Verses 113-120 (KJV) Samek - Support [Thorn - protect, hate (prop)] 113I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love. 114Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. 115Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God. 116Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let …

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