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.
157. My persecutors many are,and foes that do combine;Yet from thy testimonies puremy heart doth not decline.
158. I saw transgressors, and was griev'd;for they keep not thy word.
159. See how I love thy law! as thouart kind, me quicken, Lord.
160. From the beginning all thy wordhath been most true and sure:Thy righteous judgments ev'ry onefor evermore endure.
161. Princes have persecuted me,although no cause they saw:But still of thy most holy wordmy heart doth stand in awe.
162. I at thy word rejoice, as oneof spoil that finds great store.
163. Thy law I love; but lying allI hate and do abhor.
164. Sev'n times a-day it is my careto give due praise to thee;Because of all thy judgments, Lord,which righteous ever be.