134. Ransom me from the oppression of man, And I observe Thy precepts,
135. Thy face cause to shine on Thy servant, And teach me Thy statutes.
136. Rivulets of waters have come down mine eyes, Because they have not kept Thy law!
137. [Tzade.] Righteous [art] Thou, O Jehovah, And upright [are] Thy judgments.
138. Thou hast appointed Thy testimonies, Righteous and exceeding faithful,
139. Cut me off hath my zeal, For mine adversaries forgot Thy words.
140. Tried [is] thy saying exceedingly, And Thy servant hath loved it.
141. Small I [am], and despised, Thy precepts I have not forgotten.
142. Thy righteousness [is] righteousness to the age, And Thy law [is] truth.
143. Adversity and distress have found me, Thy commands [are] my delights.
144. The righteousness of Thy testimonies [is] to Cause me to understand, and I live!
145. [Koph.] I have called with the whole heart, Answer me, O Jehovah, Thy statutes I keep,