143. I am filled with trouble and anxiety,but your commandments bring me joy.
144. Your instructions are always just;give me understanding, and I shall live.
145. With all my heart I call to you;answer me, Lord, and I will obey your commands!
146. I call to you;save me, and I will keep your laws.
147. Before sunrise I call to you for help;I place my hope in your promise.
148. All night long I lie awake,to meditate on your instructions.
149. Because your love is constant, hear me, O Lord;show your mercy, and preserve my life!
150. My cruel persecutors are coming closer,people who never keep your law.
151. But you are near to me, Lord,and all your commands are permanent.
152. Long ago I learnt about your instructions;you made them to last for ever.
153. Look at my suffering, and save me,because I have not neglected your law.
154. Defend my cause, and set me free;save me, as you have promised.
155. The wicked will not be saved,for they do not obey your laws.
156. But your compassion, Lord, is great;show your mercy and save me!
157. I have many enemies and oppressors,but I do not fail to obey your laws.
158. When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust,because they do not keep your commands.
159. See how I love your instructions, Lord.Your love never changes, so save me!
160. The heart of your law is truth,and all your righteous judgements are eternal.
161. Powerful people attack me unjustly,but I respect your law.
162. How happy I am because of your promises —as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.