143. Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me; Yet thy commandments are my delight.
144. Thy testimonies are righteous for ever: Give me understanding, and I shall live.
145. I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will keep thy statutes.
146. I have called unto thee; save me, And I shall observe thy testimonies.
147. I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.
148. Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.
149. Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.
150. They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.
151. Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.
152. Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever.
153. Consider mine affliction, and deliver me; For I do not forget thy law.