They have mouths, but they don't speak. They have eyes, but they don't see.

They have ears, but they don't hear. They have noses, but they don't smell.

They have hands, but they don't feel. They have feet, but they don't walk, neither do they speak through their throat.

The heavens are the heavens of Yahweh; but the earth has he given to the children of men.

The dead don't praise Yah, neither any who go down into silence;

I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.

Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

Return to your rest, my soul, for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you.

What will I give to Yahweh for all his benefits toward me?

I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people.

I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the name of Yahweh.

I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people,

Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.

Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in man.

It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in princes.

You pushed me back hard, to make me fall, but Yahweh helped me.

I will not die, but live, and declare Yah's works.

Yah has punished me severely, but he has not given me over to death.

Open to me the gates of righteousness. I will enter into them. I will give thanks to Yah.

I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me, and have become my salvation.

This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!

Yahweh is God, and he has given us light. Bind the sacrifice with cords, even to the horns of the altar.

You are my God, and I will give thanks to you. You are my God, I will exalt you.

Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. ALEPH

Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to Yahweh's law.

Yes, they do nothing wrong. They walk in his ways.

Oh that my ways were steadfast to obey your statutes!

Then I wouldn't be disappointed, when I consider all of your commandments.

I will give thanks to you with uprightness of heart, when I learn your righteous judgments.

I will observe your statutes. Don't utterly forsake me. BET

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

With my whole heart, I have sought you. Don't let me wander from your commandments.

Do good to your servant. I will live and I will obey your word.

I am a stranger on the earth. Don't hide your commandments from me.

My soul is laid low in the dust. Revive me according to your word!

My soul is weary with sorrow: strengthen me according to your word.

I cling to your statutes, Yahweh. Don't let me be disappointed.

Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes. I will keep them to the end.

Fulfill your promise to your servant, that you may be feared.

Let your loving kindness also come to me, Yahweh, your salvation, according to your word.

Don't snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, for I put my hope in your ordinances.

Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.

The arrogant mock me excessively, but I don't swerve from your law.

Yahweh is my portion. I promised to obey your words.

I sought your favor with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.

I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.

I will hurry, and not delay, to obey your commandments.

The ropes of the wicked bind me, but I won't forget your law.

At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you, because of your righteous ordinances.

Do good to your servant, according to your word, Yahweh.

You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.

The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. YUD

Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.

Let your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.

Let those who fear you turn to me. They will know your statutes.

For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don't forget your statutes.

The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your law.

They had almost wiped me from the earth, but I didn't forsake your precepts.

Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth. LAMED

Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains.

Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you.

The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes.

I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless. MEM

How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.

How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth!

Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

I am afflicted very much. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your word.

My soul is continually in my hand, yet I won't forget your law.

The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven't gone astray from your precepts.

I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end. SAMEKH

Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.

I have done what is just and righteous. Don't leave me to my oppressors.

Ensure your servant's well-being. Don't let the proud oppress me.

Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes.

It is time to act, Yahweh, for they break your law.

Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way. PEY

The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

Turn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

Establish my footsteps in your word. Don't let any iniquity have dominion over me.

Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they don't observe your law. TZADI

I am small and despised. I don't forget your precepts.

I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes.

Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your ordinances.

Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don't forget your law.

Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.

Salvation is far from the wicked, for they don't seek your statutes.

Great are your tender mercies, Yahweh. Revive me according to your ordinances.

Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven't swerved from your testimonies.

I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don't observe your word.

Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your loving kindness.

Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.

Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

Let my cry come before you, Yahweh. Give me understanding according to your word.

Let my supplication come before you. Deliver me according to your word.

Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

I have gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I don't forget your commandments. A Song of Ascents.

In my distress, I cried to Yahweh. He answered me.

What will be given to you, and what will be done more to you, you deceitful tongue?

My soul has had her dwelling too long with him who hates peace.