146 I cried out to you. Save me, so that I may keep your commandments.
147 I arrived first in maturity, and so I cried out. For in your words, I have hoped beyond hope.
148 My eyes preceded the dawn for you, so that I might meditate on your eloquence.
149 Hear my voice according to your mercy, O Lord. And revive me according to your judgment.
150 Those who persecute me have drawn near to iniquity, but they been brought far from your law.
151 You are near, O Lord, and all your ways are truth.
152 I have known from the beginning about your testimonies. For you founded them in eternity.