145. I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O Lord: I will keep thy statutes.
146. I have called unto thee; save me, and I shall observe thy testimonies.
147. I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.
148. Mine eyes prevented the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
149. Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: quicken me, O Lord, according to thy judgments.
150. They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; they are far from thy law.
151. Thou art nigh, O Lord; and all thy commandments are truth.
152. Of old have I known from thy testimonies, that thou hast founded them for ever.ר RESH.
153. Consider mine affliction, and deliver me; for I do not forget thy law.
154. Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: quicken me according to thy word.