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Tzamah Nafshi

My body thirsts

for Elohim, for the Living God;

my mind and flesh

sing out His praises.

The one Who made me

Said, “As I live!”

“For no man

May see me and live.”

He made all with Wisdom

With discerning counsel.

How hidden is He

From the eyes of all life!

High above all His host;

They all announce his might.

Blessed be He who has in hand

The soul of every living thing.

He selected Jacob’s family

To teach them the Laws

Which, if a man follow them,

He will live.

Who could justify themselves?

All are like dust.

Truly, none is worthy

Before You.

Recall the ancients’ love

Return the dead to life

And bring near the time

When the son of Jesse lives!

Hark! This woman has the truth

The reliable servant

“No, for her son has died

And mine lives."

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