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.