138. Thy testimonies thou command'stmost faithful are and right.
139. My zeal hath ev'n consumed me,because mine enemiesThy holy words forgotten have,and do thy laws despise.
140. Thy word's most pure, therefore on itthy servant's love is set.
141. Small, and despis'd I am, yet Ithy precepts not forget.
142. Thy righteousness is righteousnesswhich ever doth endure:Thy holy law, Lord, also isthe very truth most pure.
143. Trouble and anguish have me found,and taken hold on me:Yet in my trouble my delightthy just commandments be.
144. Eternal righteousness is inthy testimonies all:Lord, to me understanding give,and ever live I shall.
145. With my whole heart I cry'd, Lord, hear;I will thy word obey.
146. I cry'd to thee; save me, and Iwill keep thy laws alway.
147. I of the morning did preventthe dawning, and did cry:For all mine expectationdid on thy word rely.
148. Mine eyes did timeously preventthe watches of the night,That in thy word with careful mindthen meditate I might.
149. After thy loving-kindness hearmy voice, that calls on thee:According to thy judgment, Lord,revive and quicken me.
150. Who follow mischief they draw nigh;they from thy law are far:
151. But thou art near, Lord; most firm truthall thy commandments are.
152. As for thy testimonies all,of old this have I try'd,That thou hast surely founded themfor ever to abide.
153. Consider mine affliction,in safety do me set:Deliver me, O Lord, for Ithy law do not forget.
154. After thy word revive thou me: save me,and plead my cause.
155. Salvation is from sinners far;for they seek not thy laws.
156. O Lord, both great and manifoldthy tender mercies be:According to thy judgments just,revive and quicken me.