¹²⁹ Your statutes are wonderful;^(A)
    therefore I obey them.^(B)
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;^(C)
    it gives understanding to the simple.^(D)
131 I open my mouth and pant,^(E)
    longing for your commands.^(F)
132 Turn to me^(G) and have mercy^(H) on me,
    as you always do to those who love your name.^(I)
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;^(J)
    let no sin rule^(K) over me.
¹³⁴ Redeem me from human oppression,^(L)
    that I may obey your precepts.^(M)
135 Make your face shine^(N) on your servant
    and teach me your decrees.^(O)
136 Streams of tears^(P) flow from my eyes,
    for your law is not obeyed.^(Q)

¹³⁷ You are righteous,^(R) Lord,
    and your laws are right.^(S)
138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;^(T)
    they are fully trustworthy.^(U)
139 My zeal wears me out,^(V)
    for my enemies ignore your words.
¹⁴⁰ Your promises^(W) have been thoroughly tested,^(X)
    and your servant loves them.^(Y)
141 Though I am lowly and despised,^(Z)
    I do not forget your precepts.^(AA)
142 Your righteousness is everlasting
    and your law is true.^(AB)
143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
    but your commands give me delight.^(AC)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding^(AD) that I may live.

¹⁴⁵ I call with all my heart;^(AE) answer me, Lord,
    and I will obey your decrees.^(AF)
146 I call out to you; save me^(AG)
    and I will keep your statutes.
¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn^(AH) and cry for help;
    I have put my hope in your word.
¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,^(AI)
    that I may meditate on your promises.
¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice^(AJ) in accordance with your love;^(AK)
    preserve my life,^(AL) Lord, according to your laws.
¹⁵⁰ Those who devise wicked schemes^(AM) are near,
    but they are far from your law.
¹⁵¹ Yet you are near,^(AN) Lord,
    and all your commands are true.^(AO)
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes^(AP)
    that you established them to last forever.^(AQ)