141. I'm not important. People look down on me. But I don't forget to obey your rules.
142. You always do what is right. And your law is true.
143. I've had my share of trouble and suffering. But I take delight in your commands.
144. Your covenant laws are always right. Help me to understand them. Then I will live.
145. Lord, I call out to you with all my heart. Answer me, and I will obey your orders.
146. I call out to you. Save me, and I will keep your covenant laws.
147. I get up before the sun rises. I cry out for help. I've put my hope in your word.
148. My eyes stay open all night long. I spend my time thinking about your promises.
149. Listen to me, because you love me. Lord, keep me alive as you have promised.
150. Those who think up evil plans are near. They have wandered far away from your law.
151. But Lord, you are near. All your commands are true.
152. Long ago I learned from your covenant laws that you made them to last forever.
153. Look at how I'm suffering! Save me, because I haven't forgotten to obey your law.
154. Stand up for me and set me free. Keep me alive as you have promised.
155. Those who are evil are far from being saved. They don't want to obey your orders.