141. I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.
142. Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is truth.
143. Trouble and anguish have found me; your commands delight me.
144. The righteousness of your testimonies is forever; give me understanding that I may live.
145. I call with my whole heart; answer me, O Yahweh. I will keep your statutes.
146. I call to you. Save me, and I will heed your testimonies.
147. I rise early in the dawn and cry for help; I hope in your word.
148. My eyes anticipate the night watches, that I may meditate on your word.
149. Hear my voice according to your loyal love; O Yahweh, preserve my life according to your justice.
150. Those who pursue a wicked purpose draw near; they are far from your law.
151. You are near, O Yahweh, and all your commands are truth.
152. Concerning your testimonies, I knew long ago that you have established them forever.
153. See my misery and rescue me, for I do not forget your law.
154. Plead my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your word.
155. Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.
156. Your mercies are great, O Yahweh; preserve my life according to your ordinances.
157. My persecutors and enemies are many, yet I do not turn aside from your testimonies.
158. I see the treacherous and I feel disgust, because they do not heed your word.