147I rise before the dawn of the morning and cry for help. I hope in your words.
148My eyes are open before the night watches change so that I might meditate on your word.
149Hear my voice in your covenant faithfulness; keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised in your righteous decrees.
150Those who are persecuting me are coming closer to me, but they are far from your law.
151You are near, Yahweh, and all your commandments are trustworthy.
152Long ago I learned from your covenant decrees that you had set them in place forever.
153Look on my affliction and help me, for I do not forget your law.
154Plead my cause and redeem me; keep me, as you have promised in your word.
155Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not love your statutes.
156Great are your merciful actions, Yahweh; keep me alive, as you always do.
157My persecutors and my foes are many, yet I have not turned from your covenant decrees.
158I view the treacherous with disgust because they do not keep your word.
159See how I love your instructions; keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised by your covenant faithfulness.
160The essence of your word is truth; every one of your righteous decrees lasts forever.
161Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your word.
162I rejoice at your word like one who finds great plunder.
163I hate and despise falsehood, but I love your law.
164Seven times a day I praise you because of your righteous decrees.
165Great peace they have, those who love your law; nothing makes them stumble.
166I hope for your salvation, Yahweh, and I obey your commandments.
167I observe your solemn commands, and I love them greatly.