139. My zeal hath consumed me, because mine adversaries have forgotten thy words.
140. Thy word is very pure; therefore thy servant loveth it.
141. I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.
142. Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is truth.
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 LORD: I will keep thy statutes.
146. I have called unto thee; save me, and I shall observe thy testimonies.
147. I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.
148. Mine eyes prevented the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.