140. Your promises have been thoroughly tested;that is why I love them so much.
141. I am insignificant and despised,but I don’t forget your commandments.
142. Your justice is eternal,and your instructions are perfectly true.
143. As pressure and stress bear down on me,I find joy in your commands.
144. Your laws are always right;help me to understand them so I may live.
145. I pray with all my heart; answer me, lord!I will obey your decrees.
146. I cry out to you; rescue me,that I may obey your laws.
147. I rise early, before the sun is up;I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.
148. I stay awake through the night,thinking about your promise.
149. In your faithful love, O lord, hear my cry;let me be revived by following your regulations.
150. Lawless people are coming to attack me;they live far from your instructions.
151. But you are near, O lord,and all your commands are true.
152. I have known from my earliest daysthat your laws will last forever.
153. Look upon my suffering and rescue me,for I have not forgotten your instructions.
154. Argue my case; take my side!Protect my life as you promised.
155. The wicked are far from rescue,for they do not bother with your decrees.
156. lord, how great is your mercy;let me be revived by following your regulations.
157. Many persecute and trouble me,yet I have not swerved from your laws.
158. Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart,because they care nothing for your word.
159. See how I love your commandments, lord.Give back my life because of your unfailing love.