¹⁴⁰ Your promises^(A) have been thoroughly tested,^(B)
    and your servant loves them.^(C)
141 Though I am lowly and despised,^(D)
    I do not forget your precepts.^(E)
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
    and your law is true.^(F)
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
    but your commands give me delight.^(G)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding^(H) that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ I call with all my heart;^(I) answer me, Lord,
    and I will obey your decrees.^(J)
146 I call out to you; save me^(K)
    and I will keep your statutes.
¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn^(L) and cry for help;
    I have put my hope in your word.
¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,^(M)
    that I may meditate on your promises.
¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice^(N) in accordance with your love;^(O)
    preserve my life,^(P) Lord, according to your laws.