day 24 : e v ening pray er

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Beati immaculati 
Aleph

1  Blessed are those who are undefiled in their ways, *
and walk in the law of the Lord.
2  Blessed are those who keep his testimonies *
and seek him with their whole heart,
3  Even those who do no wickedness *
and perfectly walk in his ways.
4  You have ordered your precepts *
that we should diligently keep them.
5  O that my ways were made so direct *
that I might keep your statutes!
6  Then would I not be put to shame *
while I give heed unto all your commandments.
7  I will thank you with an upright heart, *
when I have learned your righteous judgments.
8  I will keep your statutes; *
O do not forsake me utterly.

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 In quo corrigit? 
Beth

9  How shall a young man cleanse his way? *
By ruling himself according to your word.
10  With my whole heart I have sought you; *
O let me not go astray from your commandments.
11  Your words have I hidden within my heart, *
that I may not sin against you.
12  Blessed are you, O Lord; *
teach me your statutes.
13  With my lips have I been telling *
of all the judgments of your mouth.
14  I have had greater delight in the way of your testimonies *
than in all manner of riches.
15  I will meditate on your commandments *
and have respect for all your ways.
16  My delight will be in your statutes, *
and I will not forget your word. 

Retribue servo tuo 
Gimel

17  O do well unto your servant, *
that I may live, and keep your word.
18  Open my eyes that I may see *
the wondrous things of your law.
19  I am a sojourner on earth; *
O hide not your commandments from me.
20  My soul is consumed with the fervent desire *
that it always has for your judgments.
21  You have rebuked the proud, *
and cursed are those who stray from your commandments.
22  O turn from me shame and contempt, *
for I have kept your testimonies.
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23  Though princes sit and speak against me, *
yet will your servant meditate on your statutes;
24  For your testimonies are my delight, *
and they are my counselors.

Adhæsit pavimento 
Daleth

25  My soul cleaves to the dust; *
O revive me, according to your word.
26  I have acknowledged my ways, and you heard me; *
O teach me your statutes.
27  Make me to understand the way of your commandments, *
and so shall I meditate on your wondrous works.
28  My soul melts away for heaviness; *
comfort me according to your word.
29  Take from me the way of lying, *
and graciously teach me your law.
30  I have chosen the way of truth, *
and your judgments have I set before me.
31  I hold fast to your testimonies; *
O Lord, let me not be put to shame.
32  I will run the way of your commandments *
when you enlarge my heart with understanding.