147. I rise before dawn and cry for help;I hope in your words.
148. My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,that I may meditate on your promise.
149. Hear my voice according to your steadfast love;O Lord, according to your justice give me life.
150. They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose;they are far from your law.
151. But you are near, O Lord,and all your commandments are true.
152. Long have I known from your testimoniesthat you have founded them forever.
153. Look on my affliction and deliver me,for I do not forget your law.
154. Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise!
155. Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.
156. Great is your mercy, O Lord; give me life according to your rules.
157. Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,but I do not swerve from your testimonies.