142 Thy righteousness is eternal righteousness, and thy law is the truth.
143 Trouble and anguish found me; but thy commandments were my delights.
144 Thy testimonies are eternal righteousness; give me understanding, and I shall live.
145 KOPH. I cried with my whole heart; answer me, O Lord, and I will keep thy statutes.
146 I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
147 I arose before the dawning of the morning and cried: I waited in thy word.
148 My eyes anticipate the night watches that I might meditate in thy spoken word.