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.
159. Consider that I love your precepts; O Yahweh, according to your loyal love preserve my life.
160. The whole of your word is truth, and your every righteous judgment endures forever.
161. Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles because of your word.
162. I am rejoicing over your word, like one who finds great spoil.