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Jewish Publication Society (1917)
JPS
The Martyrdom of Saint Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna
PolycMartyr
[1]ALEPH. Happy are they that are upright in the way, who walk in the law of ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎. [No book]
[2]Happy are they that keep His testimonies, that seek Him with the whole heart. [No book]
[3]Yea, they do no unrighteousness; they walk in His ways. [No book]
[4]Thou hast ordained Thy precepts, that we should observe them diligently. [No book]
[5]Oh that my ways were directed to observe Thy statutes! [No book]
[6]Then should I not b ashamed, when I have regard unto all Thy commandments. [No book]
[7]I will give thanks unto Thee with uprightness of heart, when I learn Thy righteous ordinances. [No book]
[8]I will observe Thy statutes; O forsake me not utterly. [No book]
[9]BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man keep his way pure? By taking heed ther according to Thy word. [No book]
[10]With my whole heart have I sought Thee; O let me not err from commandments. [No book]
[11]Thy word have I laid up in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee. [No book]
[12]Blessed art Thou, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎; teach me Thy statutes. [No book]
[13]With my lips have I told all the ordinances of Thy mouth. [No book]
[14]I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. [No book]
[15]I will meditate in Thy precepts, and have respect unto Thy ways. [No book]
[16]I will delight myself in Thy statutes; I will not forget Thy word. [No book]
[17]GIMEL. Deal bountifully with Thy servant that I may live, and I will observe Thy word. [No book]
[18]Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law. [No book]
[19]I am a sojourner in the earth; hide not Thy commandments from me. [No book]
[20]My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto Thine ordinances at all times. [No book]
[21]Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, that do err from Thy commandments. [No book]
[22]Take away from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept Thy testimonies. [No book]
[23]Even though princes sit and talk against me, thy servant doth meditate in Thy statutes. [No book]
[24]Yea, Thy testimonies are my delight, they are my counsellors. [No book]
[25]DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust; quicken Thou me according to Thy word. [No book]
[26]I told of my ways, and Thou didst answer me; teach me Thy statutes. [No book]
[27]Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts, that I may talk of Thy wondrous works. [No book]
[28]My soul melteth away for heaviness; sustain me according unto Thy word. [No book]
[29]Remove from me the way of falsehood; and grant me Thy law graciously. [No book]
[30]I have chosen the way of faithfulness; Thine ordinances have I set before me. [No book]
[31]I cleave unto Thy testimonies; O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, put me not to shame. [No book]
[32]I will run the way of Thy commandments, for Thou dost enlarge my heart. [No book]
[33]HE. Teach me, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, the way of Thy statutes; and I will keep it at every step. [No book]
[34]Give me understanding, that I keep Thy law and observe it with my whole heart. [No book]
[35]Make me to tread in the path of Thy commandments; for therein do I delight. [No book]
[36]Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. [No book]
[37]Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken me in Thy ways. [No book]
[38]Confirm Thy word unto Thy servant, which pertaineth unto the fear of Thee. [No book]
[39]Turn away my reproach which I dread; for Thine ordinances are good. [No book]
[40]Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts; quicken me in Thy righteousness. [No book]
[41]VAV. Let Thy mercies also come unto me, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, even Thy salvation, according to Thy word; [No book]
[42]That I may have an answer for him that taunteth me; for I trust in Thy word. [No book]
[43]And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I hope in Thine ordinances; [No book]
[44]So shall I observe Thy law continually for ever and ever; [No book]
[45]And I will walk at ease, for I have sought Thy precepts; [No book]
[46]I will also speak of Thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed. [No book]
[47]And I will delight myself in Thy commandments, which I have loved. [No book]
[48]I will lift up my hands also unto Th commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in Thy statutes. [No book]
[49]ZAIN. Remember the word unto Thy servant, because Thou hast made me to hope. [No book]
[50]This is my comfort in my affliction, that Thy word hath quickened me. [No book]
[51]The proud have had me greatly in derision; yet have I not turned aside from Thy law. [No book]
[52]I have remembered Thine ordinances which are of old, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, and have comforted myself. [No book]
[53]Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me, because of the wicked tha forsake Thy law. [No book]
[54]Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. [No book]
[55]I hav remembered Thy name, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, in the night, and have observed Thy law. [No book]
[56]This I have had, that I have kept Thy precepts. [No book]
[57]HETH. My portion is ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, I have said that I would observe Thy words. [No book]
[58]I have entreated Thy favour with my whole heart; be gracious unto me according to Thy word. [No book]
[59]I considered my ways, and turned my feet unto Thy testimonies. [No book]
[60]I made haste, and delayed not, to observe Thy commandments. [No book]
[61]The bands of the wicked have enclosed me; but I have not forgotten Thy law. [No book]
[62]At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto Thee because of Thy righteous ordinances. [No book]
[63]I am a companion of all them that fear Thee, and of them that observe Th precepts. [No book]
[64]The earth, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, is full of Thy mercy; teach me Thy statutes. [No book]
[65]TETH. Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, according unto Thy word. [No book]
[66]Teach me good discernment and knowledge; for I have believed Thy commandments. [No book]
[67]Before I was afflicted, I did err; but now I observe Thy word. [No book]
[68]Thou art good, and doest good; teach me Thy statutes. [No book]
[69]The proud have forged a lie against me; but I with my whole heart will keep Thy precepts. [No book]
[70]Their heart is gross like fat; but I delight in Thy law. [No book]
[71]It is good for me that I have been afflicted, in order that I might learn Thy statutes. [No book]
[72]The law of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. [No book]
[73]JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn Thy commandments. [No book]
[74]They that fear Thee shall see me and be glad, because I have hope in Thy word. [No book]
[75]I know, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, that Thy judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness Thou hast afflicted me. [No book]
[76]Let, I pray Thee, Thy lovingkindness be ready to comfort me, according to Thy promise unto Thy servant. [No book]
[77]Let Thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; for Thy law is my delight. [No book]
[78]Let the proud be put to shame, for they have distorted my cause with falsehood; but I will meditate in Thy precepts. [No book]
[79]Let those that fear Thee return unto me, and they that know Thy testimonies. [No book]
[80]Let my heart be undivided in Thy statutes, in order that I may not be put to shame. [No book]
[81]CAPH. My soul pineth for Thy salvation; in Thy word do I hope. [No book]
[82]Mine eyes fail for Thy word, saying: 'When wilt Thou comfort me?' [No book]
[83]For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; yet do I not forget Thy statutes. [No book]
[84]How many are the days of Thy servant? When wilt Thou execute judgment on them that persecute me? [No book]
[85]The proud have digged pits for me, which is not according to Thy law. [No book]
[86]All Thy commandments are faithful; they persecute me for nought; help Thou me. [No book]
[87]They had almost consumed me upon earth; but as for me, I forsook not Thy precepts. [No book]
[88]Quicken me after Thy lovingkindness, and I will observe the testimony of Thy mouth. [No book]
[89]LAMED. For ever, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, Thy word standeth fast in heaven. [No book]
[90]Thy faithfulness is unto all generations; Thou hast established the earth, and it standeth. [No book]
[91]They stand this day according to Thine ordinances; for all things are Thy servants. [No book]
[92]Unless Thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction. [No book]
[93]I will never forget Thy precepts; for with them Thou hast quickened me. [No book]
[94]I am Thine, save me; for I have sought Thy precepts. [No book]
[95]The wicked have waited for me to destroy me; but I will consider Thy testimonies. [No book]
[96]I have seen an end to every purpose; but Thy commandment is exceeding broad. [No book]
[97]MEM. O how love I Thy law! It is my meditation all the day. [No book]
[98]Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. [No book]
[99]I have more understanding than all my teachers; for Thy testimonies are my meditation. [No book]
[100]I understand more than mine elders, because I have keep Thy precepts. [No book]
[101]I have refrained my feet from every evil way, in order that I might observe Thy word. [No book]
[102]I have not turned aside from Thine ordinances; for Thou hast instructed me. [No book]
[103]How sweet are Thy words unto my palate! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! [No book]
[104]From Thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. [No book]
[105]NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. [No book]
[106]I have sworn, and have confirmed it, to observe Thy righteous ordinances. [No book]
[107]I am afflicted very much; quicken me, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, according unto Thy word. [No book]
[108]Accept, I beseech Thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, and teach me Thine ordinances. [No book]
[109]My soul is continually in my hand; yet have I not forgotten Thy law. [No book]
[110]The wicked have laid a snare for me; yet went I not astray from Thy precepts. [No book]
[111]Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart. [No book]
[112]I have inclined my heart to perform Thy statutes, for ever, at every step. [No book]
[113]SAMECH. I hate them that are of a double mind; but Thy law do I love. [No book]
[114]Thou art my covert and my shield; in Thy word do I hope. [No book]
[115]Depart from me, ye evildoers; that I may keep the commandments of my God. [No book]
[116]Uphold me according unto Thy word, that I may live; and put me not to shame in my hope. [No book]
[117]Support Thou me, and I shall be saved; and I will occupy myself with Thy statutes continually. [No book]
[118]Thou hast made light of all them that err from Thy statutes; for their deceit is vain. [No book]
[119]Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love Thy testimonies. [No book]
[120]My flesh shuddereth for fear of Thee; and I am afraid of Thy judgments. [No book]
[121]AIN. I have done justice righteousness; leave me not to mine oppressors. [No book]
[122]Be surety for Thy servant for good; let not the proud oppress me. [No book]
[123]Mine eyes fail for Thy salvation, and for Thy righteous word. [No book]
[124]Deal with Thy servant according unto Thy mercy, and teach me Thy statutes. [No book]
[125]I am Thy servant, giv understanding, that I may know Thy testimonies. [No book]
[126]It is time for ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎ to work; they have made void Thy law. [No book]
[127]Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold. [No book]
[128]Therefore I esteem all Thy precepts concerning all things to be right; every false way I hate. [No book]
[129]PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul keep them. [No book]
[130]The opening of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. [No book]
[131]I opened wide my mouth, and panted; for I longed for Thy commandments. [No book]
[132]Turn Thee towards me, and be gracious unto me, as is Thy wont to do unto those that love Thy name. [No book]
[133]Order my footsteps by Thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. [No book]
[134]Redeem me from the oppression of man, and I will observe Thy precepts. [No book]
[135]Make Thy face to shine upon Thy servant; and teach me Thy statutes. [No book]
[136]Mine eyes run down with rivers of water, because they observe not Thy law. [No book]
[137]TZADE. Righteous art Thou, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, and upright are Thy judgments. [No book]
[138]Thou hast commanded Thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness. [No book]
[139]My zeal hath undone me, because mine adversaries have forgotten Thy words. [No book]
[140]Thy word is tried to the uttermost, and Thy servant loveth it. [No book]
[141]I am small and despised; yet have I not forgotten Thy precepts. [No book]
[142]Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Thy law is the truth. [No book]
[143]Trouble and anguish have overtaken me; yet Thy commandments are my delight. [No book]
[144]Thy testimonies are righteous for ever; give me understanding, and I shall live. [No book]
[145]KOPH. I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎; I will keep Thy statutes. [No book]
[146]I have called Thee, save me, and I will observe Thy testimonies. [No book]
[147]I rose early at dawn, and cried; I hoped in Thy word. [No book]
[148]Mine eyes forestalled the night-watches, that I might meditate in Thy word. [No book]
[149]Hear my voice according unto Thy lovingkindness; quicken me, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, as Thou art wont. [No book]
[150]They draw nigh that follow afte wickedness; they are far from Thy law. [No book]
[151]Thou art nigh, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎; and all Thy commandments are truth. [No book]
[152]Of old have I known from Thy testimonies that Thou hast founded them for ever. [No book]
[153]RESH. O see mine affliction, and rescue me; for I do not forget Thy law. [No book]
[154]Plead Thou my cause, and redeem me; quicken me according to Thy word. [No book]
[155]Salvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not Thy statutes. [No book]
[156]Great are Thy compassions, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎; quicken me as Thou art wont. [No book]
[157]Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; yet have I not turned aside from Thy testimonies. [No book]
[158]I beheld them that were faithless, and strove with them; because they observed not Thy word. [No book]
[159]O see how I love Thy precepts; quicken me, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, according to Thy lovingkindness. [No book]
[160]The beginning of Thy word is truth; and all Thy righteous ordinance endureth for ever. [No book]
[161]SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of Thy words. [No book]
[162]I rejoice at Thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. [No book]
[163]I hate and abhor falsehood; Thy law do I love. [No book]
[164]Seven times a day do I praise Thee, because of Thy righteous ordinances. [No book]
[165]Great peace have they that love Thy law; and there is no stumbling for them. [No book]
[166]I have hoped for Thy salvation, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎, and have done Thy commandments. [No book]
[167]My soul hath observed Thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly. [No book]
[168]I have observed Thy precepts and testimonies; for all my ways are before Thee. [No book]
[169]TAV. Let my cry come near before Thee, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎; give me understanding according to Thy word. [No book]
[170]Let my supplication come before Thee; deliver me according to Thy word. [No book]
[171]Let my lips utter praise: because Thou teachest me Thy statutes. [No book]
[172]Let my tongue sing of Thy word; for all Thy commandments are righteousness. [No book]
[173]Let Thy hand be ready to help me; for I have chosen Thy precepts. [No book]
[174]I have longed for Thy salvation, O ‏𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇‎; and Thy law is my delight. [No book]
[175]Let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee; and let Thine ordinances help me. [No book]
[176]I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Thy servant; for I have not forgotten Thy commandments. [No book]
Translation: Jewish Publication Society (1917)
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