138. You have issued your written instructions.They are fair and completely dependable.
139. My devotion ⌊for your words⌋ consumes me,because my enemies have forgotten your words.
140. Your promise has been thoroughly tested,and I love it.
141. I am unimportant and despised,⌊yet⌋ I never forget your guiding principles.
142. Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,and your teachings are reliable.
143. Trouble and hardship have found me,but your commandments ⌊still⌋ make me happy.
144. Your written instructions are always right.Help me understand ⌊them⌋ so that I will live.
145. I have called out with all my heart. Answer me, O Lord.I want to obey your laws.
146. I have called out.Save me, so that I can obey your written instructions.
147. I got up before dawn, and I cried out for help.My hope is based on your word.
148. My eyes are wide-open throughout the nighttime hoursto reflect on your word.
149. In keeping with your mercy, hear my voice.O Lord, give me a new life guided by your regulations.
150. Those who carry out plots against me are near,⌊yet⌋ they are far away from your teachings.
151. You are near, O Lord,and all your commandments are reliable.
152. Long ago I learned from your written instructionsthat you made them to last forever.