144. The tzedek of Thy edot is l'olam; give me understanding, and I shall live.
145. I cried with my kol lev; hear me, Hashem; I will keep Thy chukkot.
146. I cried unto Thee; save me, and I shall be shomer over Thy edot (testimonies).
147. I rose before the dawn, and cried out for help; I hoped in Thy Davar.
148. Mine eyes are awake through the ashmurot (night watches), that I might meditate on Thy word.
149. Hear my voice according unto Thy chesed; Hashem, revive me according to Thy mishpat.
150. They draw near that follow after wicked schemes; they are far from Thy torah.
151. Thou art karov (near), Hashem; and all Thy mitzvot are emes.
152. Concerning Thy edot (testimonies), I have known of old that Thou hast founded them forever.
153. Consider mine oni (affliction), and deliver me; for I do not forget Thy torah.
154. Plead my cause; for me make go'el redemption; revive me according to Thy word.
155. Yeshuah (salvation) is far from the resha'im, for they seek not Thy chukkot.
156. Great are Thy rachamim, Hashem; revive me according to Thy mishpatim.
157. Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not turn aside from Thy edot.