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.