137  Righteous are you, O Lord,

and right are your rules.

138  You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness

and in all faithfulness.

139  My zeal consumes me,

because my foes forget your words.

140  ^gYour promise is well tried,

and your servant loves it.

141  I am small and despised,

yet I do not forget your precepts.

142  Your righteousness is righteous forever,

and your law is ^htrue.

143  Trouble and anguish have found me out,

but your commandments are my delight.

144  Your testimonies are righteous forever;

give me understanding that I may live.