144. Thy testimonies are eternal righteousness; give me understanding, and I shall live.
145. KOPH. I cried with my whole heart; answer me, O Lord, and I will keep thy statutes.
146. I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
147. I arose before the dawning of the morning and cried: I waited in thy word.
148. My eyes anticipate the night watches that I might meditate in thy spoken word.