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The Orakh Latzaddik (way of the just) is meiysharim (altogether level, upright, direct ones); Thou, O Yashar (Upright One, Straight One), straighten the ma’agal (circuit) of the tzaddik.

Indeed, in the orakh of Thy mishpatim, Hashem, have we waited for Thee; our ta’avat nefesh (yearning of soul) is for Thy Shem, and for the zekher (memory, remembrance) of Thee.

With my nefesh have I desired thee in the lailah; yes, with my ruach within me will I seek Thee; for when Thy mishpatim are upon ha’aretz, the inhabitants of the tevel will learn tzedek.

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The path of the righteous is level;(A)
    you, the Upright One,(B) make the way of the righteous smooth.(C)
Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws,[a](D)
    we wait(E) for you;
your name(F) and renown
    are the desire of our hearts.
My soul yearns for you in the night;(G)
    in the morning my spirit longs(H) for you.
When your judgments(I) come upon the earth,
    the people of the world learn righteousness.(J)

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 26:8 Or judgments