146. I cried out to you, “Deliver me,so that I can keep your rules.”
147. I am up before dawn crying for help.I find hope in your word.
148. My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours,so that I can meditate on your word.
149. Listen to me because of your loyal love!O Lord, revive me, as you typically do!
150. Those who are eager to do wrong draw near;they are far from your law.
151. You are near, O Lord,and all your commands are reliable.
152. I learned long ago thatyou ordained your rules to last.ר (Resh)
153. See my pain and rescue me!For I do not forget your law.
154. Fight for me and defend me!Revive me with your word!
155. The wicked have no chance for deliverance,for they do not seek your statutes.
156. Your compassion is great, O Lord.Revive me, as you typically do!
157. The enemies who chase me are numerous.Yet I do not turn aside from your rules.
158. I take note of the treacherous and despise them,because they do not keep your instructions.
159. See how I love your precepts!O Lord, revive me with your loyal love!
160. Your instructions are totally reliable;all your just regulations endure.שׂ/שׁ (Sin/Shin)
161. Rulers pursue me for no reason,yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions.