אות - קה

Those who approach God are called, “Those who have the power to stand in the King’s palace” (Daniel 1:4) . There is a King’s palace on high.

Here, below, the King’s palace is speech.

Palace is Adonoy (see note 279, p. XX) . It is written, “Lord ( Adonoy ), open my lips” (Psalms 51:17) . God’s name Adonoy refers to speech.

You must have “the power to stand in the King’s palace.” This power is that of the tzaddik. You must have the power to stand when a tzaddik opposes you and speaks against you (see “ His Wisdom ” #96) .