Translations
Modern
Turn to me and show me mercy, as You do to those who love Your name.
Traditional
Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
Literal
Turn to me and be gracious to me, according to justice to those loving Your name.
Latin
Aspice in me, et miserere mei, secundum judicium diligentium nomen tuum.
Original
Hebrew
English
Turn to me and show me mercy, as You do to those who love Your name.
Notes
Pe (פ) is the seventeenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.
The psalmist prays earnestly for God to speak to him as he suffers from his adversities.
This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:
“Instructions”
“law”
“words”
“commandments”
“statutes”
“judgments”
“promises”
“precepts“
These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.
Glossary
Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Music Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Psalms, Book of Word, Word of God, Words of God