143. Trouble and distress have come upon me,but your commands give me delight.
144. Your statutes are always righteous;give me understanding that I may live.
145. I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord,and I will obey your decrees.
146. I call out to you; save meand I will keep your statutes.
147. I rise before dawn and cry for help;I have put my hope in your word.
148. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,that I may meditate on your promises.
149. Hear my voice in accordance with your love;preserve my life, Lord, according to your laws.
150. Those who devise wicked schemes are near,but they are far from your law.