a special psalm.

an assumption i make is those who look to this psalm have gone somewhat beyond a basic level of understanding.
now it's me talking, so anyone who's been reading my texts is probably starting to shudder...
fear not, i'm going to do nothing but display the verses of the psalm itself.
but shudder, because i'm going to 're-arrange' the order of the verses.
because, to me anyway, this psalm, wonderful poetry that it is, seems to jump all over the place.

so, because it is one of those complete reflections of the hebrew alphabet, i make use of another complete reflection to do the re-arranging.
even here there could be dispute, oh, what don't we find to disagree on.
the menorah has 22 of those bud collections.
i took that order, and without thinking, but just following the order that i understand, you could say i overlayed the psalm onto the menorah.
and read it again, and was astounded at the change in coherence.
a development emerges.

consider this nothing, just a gift. some may find it 'wrong', some may find an additional value.
what i did was firstly place each 'stanza' of eight into menorah order.
and then secondly, just because i see something else in the Lord's Prayer, a double pattern of four, i merged them into a single pattern of four double lines. sometimes it seems not to make sense, but mostly it does.
and, having decided to do that second adjustment, i remained constant in my approach.
so, here it is.
(the descriptions before each letter are my own, and for info, i did this in 2019 - i've moved further since then, but i have no inclination to change this)

Stembud, opening way of babe entering egypt.
KOPH.
145 I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD!
I will obey Your statutes.
149 Hear my voice, O LORD, according to Your loving devotion;
give me life according to Your justice.
146 I call to You; save me,
that I may keep Your testimonies.
150 Those who follow after wickedness draw near;
they are far from Your law.
147 I rise before dawn and cry for help;
in Your word I have put my hope.
151 You are near, O LORD,
and all Your commandments are true.
148 My eyes anticipate the watches of night,
that I may meditate on Your word.
152 Long ago I learned from Your testimonies
that You have established them forever.

1st bud on branch of knowledge.
ALEPH.
1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the LORD.
5 Oh, that my ways were committed
to keeping Your statutes!
2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,
and seek Him with all their heart.
6 Then I would not be ashamed
when I consider all Your commandments.
3 They do no iniquity;
they walk in His ways.
7 I will praise You with an upright heart
when I learn Your righteous judgments.
4 You have ordained Your precepts,
that we should keep them diligently.
8 I will keep Your statutes;
do not utterly forsake me.

1st bud on branch of fear of the Lord.
DALETH.
25 My soul cleaves to the dust;
revive me according to Your word.
29 Remove me from the path of deceit
and graciously grant me Your law.
26 I recounted my ways and You answered me;
teach me Your statutes.
30 I have chosen the way of truth;
I have set Your ordinances before me.
27 Make clear to me the way of Your precepts;
then I will meditate on Your wonders.
31 I cling to Your testimonies, O LORD;
let me not be put to shame.
28 My soul melts with sorrow;
strengthen me according to Your word.
32 I run in the path of Your commandments,
for You will enlarge my heart.

1st bud on branch of counsel.
ZAIN.
49 Remember Your word to Your servant,
upon which You have given me hope.
53 Rage has taken hold of me
because of the wicked who reject Your law.
50 This is my comfort in affliction,
that Your promise has given me life.
54 Your statutes are songs to me
in the house of my pilgrimage.
51 The arrogant utterly deride me,
but I do not turn from Your law.
55 In the night, O LORD, I remember Your name,
and I will keep Your law.
52 I remember Your judgments of old, O LORD,
and in them I find comfort.
56 This is my practice,
for I obey Your precepts.

1st bud on branch of might.
IOD.
73 Your hands have made me and fashioned me;
give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
77 May Your compassion come to me, that I may live,
for Your law is my delight.
74 May those who fear You see me and rejoice,
for I have hoped in Your word.
78 May the arrogant be put to shame for subverting me with a lie;
I will meditate on Your precepts.
75 I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous,
and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
79 May those who fear You turn to me,
those who know Your testimonies.
76 May Your loving devotion comfort me, I pray,
according to Your promise to Your servant.
80 May my heart be blameless in Your statutes,
that I may not be put to shame.

1st bud on branch of wisdom.
MEM.
97 Oh, how I love Your law!
All day long it is my meditation.
101 I have kept my feet from every evil path,
that I may keep Your word.
98 Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies,
for they are always with me.
102 I have not departed from Your ordinances,
for You Yourself have taught me.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for Your testimonies are my meditation.
103 How sweet are Your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey in my mouth.
100 I discern more than the elders,
because I obey Your precepts.
104 I gain understanding from Your precepts;
therefore I hate every false way.

1st bud on branch of understanding.
AIN.
121 I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
125 I am Your servant; give me understanding
that I may know Your testimonies.
122 Ensure Your servant’s well-being;
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
126 It is time for the LORD to act,
for they have broken Your law.
123 My eyes fail, looking for Your salvation,
and for Your righteous promise.
127 Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold,
even the purest gold.
124 Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion,
and teach me Your statutes.
128 Therefore I admire all Your precepts
and hate every false way.

Stembud opening way of youth entering wilderness/assyria.
RESH.
153 Look upon my affliction and rescue me,
for I have not forgotten Your law.
157 Though my persecutors and foes are many,
I have not turned from Your testimonies.
154 Defend my cause and redeem me;
revive me according to Your word.
158 I look on the faithless with loathing
because they do not keep Your word.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked
because they do not seek Your statutes.
159 Consider how I love Your precepts, O LORD;
give me life according to Your loving devotion.
156 Great are Your mercies, O LORD;
revive me according to Your ordinances.
160 Your word is the essence of truth,
and all Your righteous judgments endure.

2nd bud on branch of knowledge.
BETH.
9 How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to Your word.
13 With my lips I proclaim
all the judgments of Your mouth.
10 With all my heart I have sought You;
do not let me stray from Your commandments.
14 I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies
as much as in all riches.
11 I have hidden Your word in my heart
that I might not sin against You.
15 I will meditate on Your precepts
and regard Your ways.
12 Blessed are You, O LORD;
teach me Your statutes.
16 I will delight in Your statutes;
I will not forget Your word.

2nd bud on branch of fear of the Lord.
HE.
33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes,
and I will keep them to the end.
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
revive me with Your word.
34 Give me understanding that I may observe Your law,
and follow it with all my heart.
38 Establish Your word to Your servant,
to produce reverence for You.
35 Direct me in the path of Your commandments,
for there I find delight.
39 Turn away the disgrace I dread,
for Your judgments are good.
36 Turn my heart to Your testimonies
and not to covetous gain.
40 How I long for Your precepts!
Revive me in Your righteousness.

2nd bud on branch of counsel.
HETH.
57 The LORD is my portion;
I have promised to keep Your words.
61 Though the ropes of the wicked bind me,
I do not forget Your law.
58 I have sought Your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to Your promise.
62 At midnight I rise to give You thanks
for Your righteous judgments.
59 I considered my ways
and turned my steps to Your testimonies.
63 I am a friend to all who fear You,
and to those who keep Your precepts.
60 I hurried without hesitating
to keep Your commandments.
64 The earth is filled with Your loving devotion, O LORD;
teach me Your statutes.

2nd bud on branch of might.
KAPH.
81 My soul faints for Your salvation;
I wait for Your word.
85 The arrogant have dug pits for me
in violation of Your law.
82 My eyes fail, looking for Your promise;
I ask, “When will You comfort me?”
86 All Your commandments are faithful;
I am persecuted without cause—help me!
83 Though I am like a wineskin dried by smoke,
I do not forget Your statutes.
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
but I have not forsaken Your precepts.
84 How many days must Your servant wait?
When will You execute judgment on my persecutors?
88 Revive me according to Your loving devotion,
and I will obey the testimony of Your mouth.

2nd bud on branch of wisdom.
NUN.
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
109 I constantly take my life in my hands,
yet I do not forget Your law.
106 I have sworn and confirmed
that I will keep Your righteous judgments.
110 The wicked have set a snare for me,
but I have not strayed from Your precepts.
107 I am severely afflicted, O LORD;
revive me through Your word.
111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever,
for they are the joy of my heart.
108 Accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD,
and teach me Your judgments.
112 I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes,
even to the very end.

2nd bud on branch of understanding.
PE.
129 Wonderful are Your testimonies;
therefore I obey them.
133 Establish my steps through Your promise;
let no sin rule over me.
130 The unfolding of Your words gives light;
it informs the simple.
134 Redeem me from the oppression of man,
that I may keep Your precepts.
131 I open my mouth and pant,
as I long for Your commandments.
135 Make Your face shine upon Your servant,
and teach me Your statutes.
132 Turn to me and show me mercy,
as You do to those who love Your name.
136 My eyes shed streams of tears
because Your law is not obeyed.

Stembud opening way of man entering israel.
SHIN.
161 Rulers persecute me without cause,
but my heart fears only Your word.
165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction;
nothing can make them stumble.
162 I rejoice in Your promise
like one who finds great spoil.
166 I wait for Your salvation, O LORD,
and I carry out Your commandments.
163 I hate and abhor falsehood,
but Your law I love.
167 I obey Your testimonies
and love them greatly.
164 Seven times a day I praise You
for Your righteous judgments.
168 I obey Your precepts and Your testimonies,
for all my ways are before You.

3rd bud on branch of knowledge.
GIMEL.
17 Deal bountifully with Your servant,
that I may live and keep Your word.
21 You rebuke the arrogant—
the cursed who stray from Your commandments.
18 Open my eyes that I may see
wondrous things from Your law.
22 Remove my scorn and contempt,
for I have kept Your testimonies.
19 I am a stranger on the earth;
do not hide Your commandments from me.
23 Though rulers sit and slander me,
Your servant meditates on Your statutes;
20 My soul is consumed with longing
for Your judgments at all times.
24 Your testimonies are indeed my delight;
they are my counselors.

3rd bud on branch of fear of the Lord.
VAU.
41 May Your loving devotion come to me, O LORD,
Your salvation, according to Your promise.
45 And I will walk in freedom,
for I have sought Your precepts.
42 Then I can answer him who taunts,
for I trust in Your word.
46 I will speak of Your testimonies before kings,
and I will not be ashamed.
43 Never snatch the word of truth from my mouth,
for I hope in Your judgments.
47 I delight in Your commandments
because I love them.
44 I will always obey Your law,
forever and ever.
48 I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love,
and I meditate on Your statutes.

3rd bud on branch of counsel.
TETH.
65 You are good to Your servant, O LORD,
according to Your word.
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,
I will keep Your precepts with all my heart.
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge,
for I believe in Your commandments.
70 Their hearts are hard and callous,
but I delight in Your law.
67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray;
but now I keep Your word.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted,
that I might learn Your statutes.
68 You are good, and You do what is good;
teach me Your statutes.
72 The law from Your mouth is more precious to me
than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

3rd bud on branch of might.
LAMED.
89 Your word, O LORD, is everlasting;
it is firmly fixed in the heavens.
93 I will never forget Your precepts,
for by them You have revived me.
90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;
You established the earth, and it endures.
94 I am Yours; save me,
for I have sought Your precepts.
91 They stand this day according to Your ordinances,
for all things are servants to You.
95 The wicked wait to destroy me,
but I will ponder Your testimonies.
92 If Your law had not been my delight,
then I would have perished in my affliction.
96 I have seen an end to all perfection,
but Your commandment is without limit.

3rd bud on branch of wisdom.
SAMEKH.
113 The double-minded I despise,
but Your law I love.
117 Uphold me, and I will be delivered,
that I may always regard Your statutes.
114 You are my hiding place and my shield;
I put my hope in Your word.
118 You reject all who stray from Your statutes,
for their deceitfulness is in vain.
115 Depart from me, you evildoers,
that I may obey the commandments of my God.
119 All the wicked on earth You discard like dross;
therefore I love Your testimonies.
116 Sustain me as You promised, that I may live;
let me not be ashamed of my hope.
120 My flesh trembles in awe of You;
I stand in fear of Your judgments.

3rd bud on branch of understanding.
TZADE.
137 Righteous are You, O LORD,
and upright are Your judgments.
141 I am lowly and despised,
but I do not forget Your precepts.
138 The testimonies You have laid down are righteous
and altogether faithful.
142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and Your law is true.
139 My zeal has consumed me
because my foes forget Your words.
143 Trouble and distress have found me,
but Your commandments are my delight.
140 Your promise is completely pure;
therefore Your servant loves it.
144 Your testimonies are righteous forever.
Give me understanding, that I may live.

Stembud opening way of son of man entering Jerusalem.
TAU.
169 May my cry come before You, O LORD;
give me understanding according to Your word.
173 May Your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen Your precepts.
170 May my plea come before You;
rescue me according to Your promise.
174 I long for Your salvation, O LORD,
and Your law is my delight.
171 My lips pour forth praise,
for You teach me Your statutes.
175 Let me live to praise You;
may Your judgments sustain me.
172 My tongue sings of Your word,
for all Your commandments are righteous.
176 I have strayed like a lost sheep;
seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.

it was not my intention to offend anyone.
if so, i do apologise.