What would you do if you found a closed basket on your doorstep and you knew that it could contain a coiled snake, ready to strike? Or it could be filled with fresh fruits and vegetables. The choice to open the basket could potentially mean life or death.

That’s the meaning of the ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, tet.

Psalm 119:65-72 ~ Tet

Do good to your servant according to your word, O Lord. Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart. Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law. It was good for me to be afflicted…