147. I got up before dawn, and I cried out for help.My hope is based on your word.
148. My eyes are wide-open throughout the nighttime hoursto reflect on your word.
149. In keeping with your mercy, hear my voice.O Lord, give me a new life guided by your regulations.
150. Those who carry out plots against me are near,⌊yet⌋ they are far away from your teachings.
151. You are near, O Lord,and all your commandments are reliable.
152. Long ago I learned from your written instructionsthat you made them to last forever.
153. Look at my misery, and rescue me,because I have never forgotten your teachings.
154. Plead my case ⌊for me⌋, and save me.Give me a new life as you promised.
155. Wicked people are far from being saved,because they have not searched for your laws.
156. Your acts of compassion are many in number, O Lord.Give me a new life guided by your regulations.
157. I have many persecutors and opponents,⌊yet⌋ I have not turned away from your written instructions.
158. I have seen traitors,and I am filled with disgust.They have not accepted your promise.
159. See how I have loved your guiding principles!O Lord, in keeping with your mercy, give me a new life.
160. There is nothing but truth in your word,and all of your righteous regulations endure forever.
161. Influential people have persecuted me for no reason,but it is only your words that fill my heart with terror.
162. I find joy in your promiselike someone who finds a priceless treasure.
163. I hate lying; I am disgusted with it.I love your teachings.
164. Seven times a day I praise youfor your righteous regulations.