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).
139. My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten Thy devarim.
140. Thy word is very tested; therefore Thy eved loveth it.
141. I am small and despised; yet do not I forget Thy pikkudim.
142. Thy tzedakah is tzedek l'olam, and Thy torah emes.
143. Tzoros and anguish have taken hold on me; yet Thy mitzvot are my delight.
144. The tzedek of Thy edot is l'olam; give me understanding, and I shall live.
145. I cried with my kol lev; hear me, Hashem; I will keep Thy chukkot.
146. I cried unto Thee; save me, and I shall be shomer over Thy edot (testimonies).
147. I rose before the dawn, and cried out for help; I hoped in Thy Davar.
148. Mine eyes are awake through the ashmurot (night watches), that I might meditate on Thy word.