128. Therefore I esteem all Your precepts as right in every way —every false way I hate.
129. Your testimonies are wonderful. Therefore my soul obeys them.
130. The unfolding of Your words gives light, giving understanding to the simple.
131. I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for Your mitzvot.
132. Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is fitting to those who love Your Name.
133. Direct my footsteps in Your word, and let no iniquity get mastery over me.
134. Redeem me from human oppression, and I will keep Your precepts.
135. Make Your face shine on Your servant, and teach me Your decrees.
136. Streams of water run down from my eyes, because they do not observe Your Torah.
137. Righteous are You, Adonai, and Your judgments are upright.
138. You have commanded righteousness, Your testimonies, and great faithfulness.
139. My zeal has consumed me, because my foes forgot Your words.
140. Your word is thoroughly refined, and Your servant loves it.
141. I am insignificant and despised, yet I have not forgotten Your precepts.