137. TZADDI. Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.
138. Thou hast commanded righteousness, which consists of thy testimonies and thy truth.
139. My zeal has consumed me, because my enemies have forgotten thy words.
140. Thy word is very pure; therefore thy slave loves it.
141. I am small and despised; yet I have not forgotten thy precepts.
142. Thy righteousness is eternal righteousness, and thy law is the truth.
143. Trouble and anguish found me; but thy commandments were my delights.
144. Thy testimonies are eternal righteousness; give me understanding, and I shall live.
145. KOPH. I cried with my whole heart; answer me, O Lord, and I will keep thy statutes.
146. I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
147. I arose before the dawning of the morning and cried: I waited in thy word.