The Hebrew letter shin can represent two different sounds: sin and shin. The dot on the shin can be on the right or left. When the dot is on the right, the shin emphasizes Chessed, the concept of kindness. שׁ is shin (with the shin dot above the right-hand side of the letter), representing /ʃ/ שׂ is sin (with the sin dot above the left-hand side of the letter), representing /s/ The numeral 300 in Hebrew numbering. When the dot is on the left, the shin (pronounced “sin”) emphasizes the aspect of judgment or severity. Shin is the twenty-first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The name of the letter, shin, is related to the word shain, which means tooth. The letter “sin” comes before the letter “shin” in the biblical Hebrew alphabet. You will encounter the letter “shin” (upper right dot) many more times than the letter “sin” (upper left dot). It’s just more commonly used in more words.
It reads in Psalm 119:161-168 NIV.ש Sin and Shin
Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word. I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil. I hate and detest falsehood but I love your law. Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws. Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. I wait for your salvation, Lord, and I follow your commands. I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly. I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you.