Psalms [Praises] 119:144-154

¹⁴⁴Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. KOF or KUF

¹⁴⁵Wholeheartedly I am calling on you; Answer me, Adonai ! I will keep your statutes.

¹⁴⁶I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your testimonies.

¹⁴⁷I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.

¹⁴⁹Sh'ma ·Hear obey· my voice according to your cheshed ·loving-kindness·. Revive me, Adonai , according to your judgments.

¹⁵⁰They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your Torah ·Teaching·.

¹⁵¹You are near, Adonai . All your mitzvot ·instructions· are truth.

¹⁵²Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever. RESH

¹⁵³Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don’t forget your Torah ·Teaching·.

¹⁵⁴Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.