143. Trouble and hardship have found me,but your commandments ⌊still⌋ make me happy.
144. Your written instructions are always right.Help me understand ⌊them⌋ so that I will live.
145. I have called out with all my heart. Answer me, O Lord.I want to obey your laws.
146. I have called out.Save me, so that I can obey your written instructions.
147. I got up before dawn, and I cried out for help.My hope is based on your word.
148. My eyes are wide-open throughout the nighttime hoursto reflect on your word.
149. In keeping with your mercy, hear my voice.O Lord, give me a new life guided by your regulations.
150. Those who carry out plots against me are near,⌊yet⌋ they are far away from your teachings.
151. You are near, O Lord,and all your commandments are reliable.