130. Access to your words gives light,giving simple folk understanding.
131. I open my mouth up wide, panting,because I long for your commandments.
132. Come back to me and have mercy on me;that’s only right for those who love your name.
133. Keep my steps steady by your word;don’t let any sin rule me.
134. Redeem me from the people who oppress meso I can keep your precepts.
135. Shine your face on your servant,and teach me your statutes.
136. Rivers of tears stream from my eyesbecause your Instruction isn’t being kept.
137. Lord, you are righteous,and your rules are right.
138. The laws you commanded are righteous,completely trustworthy.
139. Anger consumes mebecause my enemies have forgotten what you’ve said.
140. Your word has been tried and tested;your servant loves your word!
141. I’m insignificant and unpopular,but I don’t forget your precepts.
142. Your righteousness lasts forever!Your Instruction is true!
143. Stress and strain have caught up with me,but your commandments are my joy!
144. Your laws are righteous forever.Help me understand so I can live!
145. I cry out with all my heart:"Lord, answer me so I can guard your statutes!"
146. I cry out to you, "Save meso I can keep your laws!"
147. I meet the predawn light and cry for help.I wait for your promise.
148. My eyes encounter each hour of the nightas I think about your word.
149. Listen to my voice, according to your faithful love.Lord, make me live again, according to your justice.