144. Your testimonies are forever righteous;give me understanding that I may live.
145. I call with all my heart, O Lord;answer me that I may keep your statutes.
146. I call to you to save methat I may observe your testimonies.
147. I rise before dawn and cry out;I put my hope in your words.
148. My eyes greet the night watchesas I meditate on your promise.
149. Hear my voice in your mercy, O Lord;by your judgment give me life.
150. Malicious persecutors draw near me;they are far from your law.
151. You are near, O Lord;reliable are all your commandments.
152. Long have I known from your testimoniesthat you have established them forever.
153. Look at my affliction and rescue me,for I have not forgotten your law.