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.
159. Consider how I love Your precepts;Lord, give me life according to Your faithful love.
160. The entirety of Your word is truth,and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.
161. Princes have persecuted me without cause,but my heart fears only Your word.
162. I rejoice over Your promise like one who finds vast treasure.
163. I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love Your instruction.
164. I praise You seven times a dayfor Your righteous judgments.
165. Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction;nothing makes them stumble.
166. Lord, I hope for Your salvation and carry out Your commands.
167. I obey Your decreesand love them greatly.
168. I obey Your precepts and decrees,for all my ways are before You.