142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,and your teachings are reliable.
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.