140. Your word is absolutely pure,and your servant loves it!
141. I am insignificant and despised,yet I do not forget your precepts.
142. Your justice endures,and your law is reliable.
143. Distress and hardship confront me,yet I find delight in your commands.
144. Your rules remain just.Give me insight so that I can live.ק (Qof)
145. I cried out with all my heart, “Answer me, O Lord!I will observe your statutes.”
146. I cried out to you, “Deliver me,so that I can keep your rules.”
147. I am up before dawn crying for help.I find hope in your word.
148. My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours,so that I can meditate on your word.
149. Listen to me because of your loyal love!O Lord, revive me, as you typically do!
150. Those who are eager to do wrong draw near;they are far from your law.
151. You are near, O Lord,and all your commands are reliable.
152. I learned long ago thatyou ordained your rules to last.ר (Resh)
153. See my pain and rescue me!For I do not forget your law.
154. Fight for me and defend me!Revive me with your word!
155. The wicked have no chance for deliverance,for they do not seek your statutes.
156. Your compassion is great, O Lord.Revive me, as you typically do!
157. The enemies who chase me are numerous.Yet I do not turn aside from your rules.