145  With my whole heart I cry; ⁱanswer me, O Lord!

I will ^jkeep your statutes.

146  I call to you; ^ksave me,

that I may ^lobserve your testimonies.

147  I rise before dawn and cry for help;

I hope in your words.

148  My eyes are awake before the ^mwatches of the night,

that I may meditate on your promise.

149  Hear my voice according to your steadfast love;

O Lord, according to your justice give me life.

150  They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose;

they are far from your law.

151  But you are ⁿnear, O Lord,

and all your commandments are true.

152  Long have I known from your testimonies

that you have founded them ^oforever.