125. I am Thy eved; give me understanding, that I may know Thy edot (testimonies).
126. It is time for Thee, Hashem, to work; for they have made void Thy torah.
127. Therefore I love Thy mitzvot above zahav; yes, above fine gold.
128. Therefore I esteem right all Thy pikkudim concerning all things; and I hate every orakh sheker.
129. Thy edot (testimonies) are wonderful; therefore doth my nefesh keep them.
130. The petach (entrance, doorway) of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
131. I opened my mouth, and panted; for I longed for Thy mitzvot.
132. Look Thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as Thy manner is unto those that love Shimcha.
133. Order my footsteps in Thy imrah; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
134. Redeem me from the oppression of adam; so will I keep Thy pikkudim.
135. Make Thy face to shine upon Thy eved; and teach me Thy chukkot.
136. Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, for they are not shomer over Thy torah.
137. Righteous art Thou, Hashem, and yashar are Thy mishpatim.
138. Thy edot (testimonies) that Thou hast commanded are tzedek and emunah me'od (very faithful).