141. I am insignificant and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.
142. Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,and Your instruction is true.
143. Trouble and distress have overtaken me,but Your commands are my delight.
144. Your decrees are righteous forever. Give me understanding, and I will live.
145. I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord.I will obey Your statutes.
146. I call to You; save me,and I will keep Your decrees.
147. I rise before dawn and cry out for help; I put my hope in Your word.
148. I am awake through each watch of the nightto meditate on Your promise.
149. In keeping with Your faithful love, hear my voice.Lord, give me life in keeping with Your justice.
150. Those who pursue evil plans come near;they are far from Your instruction.
151. You are near, Lord, and all Your commands are true.
152. Long ago I learned from Your decreesthat You have established them forever.
153. Consider my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your instruction.
154. Defend my cause and redeem me; give me life as You promised.
155. Salvation is far from the wickedbecause they do not seek Your statutes.
156. Your compassions are many, Lord; give me life according to Your judgments.
157. My persecutors and foes are many. I have not turned from Your decrees.
158. I have seen the disloyal and feel disgust because they do not keep Your word.