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.
149 Hear my voice according to thy mercy; O Lord, cause me to live according to thy judgment.
150 Those that persecute me draw near unto evil; they have strayed from thy law.