# QOPH

This is the name of the nineteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. In the Hebrew language, each of verses 145-152 begins with this letter.

# with my whole heart

The psalmist speaks of his whole being as if it were only his heart. AT: "completely" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# covenant decrees

Other possible meanings are "testimonies" or "laws."See how you translated this in [Psalms 78:5](../078/005.md).