“Therefore I swore [an oath] in My wrath,
‘They absolutely shall not enter My rest [the land of promise].’”

The covenant which He made with Abraham,
And His sworn oath to Isaac,

For He remembered His holy word
To Abraham His servant;

Establish Your word and confirm Your promise to Your servant,
As that which produces [awe-inspired] reverence for You.

Vav.
May Your lovingkindness also come to me, O Lord,
Your salvation according to Your promise;

Zayin.
Remember [always] the word and promise to Your servant,
In which You have made me hope.

I sought Your favor with all my heart;
Be merciful and gracious to me according to Your promise.

Teth.
You have dealt well with Your servant,
O Lord, according to Your promise.

O may Your lovingkindness and graciousness comfort me,
According to Your word (promise) to Your servant.

My eyes fail [with longing, watching] for [the fulfillment of] Your promise,
Saying, “When will You comfort me?”

Uphold me according to Your word [of promise], so that I may live;
And do not let me be ashamed of my hope [in Your great goodness].

My eyes fail [with longing, watching] for [the fulfillment of] Your salvation,
And for [the fulfillment of] Your righteous word.

Tav.
Let my [mournful] cry come before You, O Lord;
Give me understanding [the ability to learn and a teachable heart] according to Your word [of promise].