Make the disgrace I dread pass away, for Your judgments are good.
However, because by this deed you have made the enemies of Adonai greatly blaspheme, so even the child born to you will surely die.”
My eyes fail, longing for Your salvation and for Your righteous word.
I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for Your mitzvot.
My soul is crushed with longing for Your judgments at all times.
Take scorn and contempt away from me, for I have kept Your testimonies.
I cling to Your testimonies. Adonai, do not put me to shame!
Never snatch out of my mouth a word of truth, for I hope in Your judgments.
I know, Adonai, Your judgments are just. In faithfulness You have afflicted me.
The precepts of Adonai are right, giving joy to the heart. The mitzvot of Adonai are pure, giving light to the eyes.
And now, my Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You.
I will cry out to El Elyon, to God who accomplishes it for me.
or the one who hears it will shame you, and you will never lose your bad reputation.
Yes, in the way of Your judgments, Adonai, we have waited for You. Your Name and Your remembrance is the desire of our soul.
We know that God’s judgment on those who practice such things is based on truth.
What great nation is there that has statutes and ordinances that are righteous—like all of this Torah that I am setting before you today?
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with those outside, so that he will not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap.
Therefore, I want the younger widows to get married, have children, manage a household, and give no opportunity to the enemy for slander.
sound speech beyond criticism—so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.
For His judgments are true and just. For He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her whoring, and has avenged the blood of His servants caused by her hand.”