130Studying your words brings light so that even the uneducated can understand.
131With keen desire I long for what you have to say.
132Please pay attention to me and be kind to me, as you are with those who love you.
133Tell me by your word the way I should go, and don't let any kind of evil control me.
134Save me from cruel people so I can follow your instructions.
135Please look favorably on me, your servant, teach me what I should do.
136My tears stream down as I weep for those who don't keep your law.
137Tsadhe Lord, you are right, and what you decide is just!
138You have given your instructions which are fair and totally trustworthy.
139My devotion is burning me up inside because my enemies ignore your words.
140Your promises have been proved true, and that's why I, your servant, love them.
141I may be unimportant and looked down on, but I don't forget your commandments.
142Your goodness and justice last forever; and your law is the truth.
143When I have problems and sadness, your commands make me happy.
144Your laws are always right; help me to understand what they mean so I can live.
145Qoph My whole being is crying out! Lord, please answer me! I will follow your instructions.
146I pray to you, asking, “Please save me!” so I can do what you say.
147I get up before dawn, and call out to you for help and put my hope in your word.
148During the night I stay awake, meditating on your word.
149Listen to what I have to say, Lord, because of your trustworthy love. Keep me alive, Lord, because you always do what's right.
150Evil people come running to attack me—they totally disregard your law.
151But you, Lord, are close beside me; all your commandments are true.