143. Even though I have troubles and hard times, your commands give me joy.
144. Your rules are always right. Help me understand them so that I can live.
145. Lord, I call to you with all my heart. Answer me, and I will obey your laws.
146. I call to you. Save me, and I will obey your rules.
147. I get up early in the morning to pray to you. I trust what you say.
148. Late into the night I stay awake to think about your word.
149. I know your love is true, so listen to me. Lord, you always do what is right, so let me live.
150. Here come those who have evil plans to hurt me. They live far away from your teachings.
151. But you are near me, Lord, and all your commands can be trusted.
152. Long ago, I learned from your rules that you made them to last forever.
153. Look at my suffering and rescue me. I have not forgotten your teachings.
154. Argue my case, and set me free. Let me live, as you promised.
155. The wicked have no hope of being saved, because they don’t follow your laws.
156. Lord, you are very kind. You always do what is right, so let me live.
157. I have many enemies trying to hurt me, but I have not stopped following your rules.
158. I look at those traitors and hate what I see, because they refuse to do what you say.
159. See how much I love your instructions! Lord, I know your love is true, so let me live.
160. Every word you say can be trusted. Your laws are fair and will last forever.
161. Powerful leaders attack me for no reason, but the only thing I fear is your command.