¹²⁹ Your testimonies are wonders.
    That is why my soul guards them.
¹³⁰ The doorway to your words lets in light.
    It gives understanding to the inexperienced.
¹³¹ I open wide my mouth and I gasp,
    because I long for your commandments.
¹³² Turn to me and give me grace.
    This is your judgment for those who love your name. ^[1]
133 Keep my footsteps steady by your sayings,
    and do not let any evil rule over me.
¹³⁴ Redeem me from oppressive people,
    and I will keep your precepts.
¹³⁵ Make your face shine on your servant,
    and teach me your statutes.
¹³⁶ Streams of water run down from my eyes,
    because they do not keep your laws.

¹³⁷ You are righteous, O Lord,
    and your judgments are right.
¹³⁸ You have commanded your testimonies.
    They are righteous and very trustworthy.
¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out,
    because my foes forget your words.
¹⁴⁰ Your saying has been thoroughly refined,
    and your servant loves it.
¹⁴¹ I am insignificant and despised,
    but I do not forget your precepts.
¹⁴² Your righteousness is righteous forever,
    and your law is truth.
¹⁴³ Distress and anguish have found me,
    but your commandments are my delights.
¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are right forever.
    Give me understanding, and I will live.

¹⁴⁵ I call with all my heart.
    Answer me, O Lord.
    I will guard your statutes.
¹⁴⁶ I call to you. Save me,
    and I will keep your testimonies.
¹⁴⁷ I get up before dawn, and I cry for help.
    I wait confidently for your word.
¹⁴⁸ My eyes look forward to the night watches
    when I can meditate on your sayings.
¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your mercy.
    Lord, give me life based on your judgments.
¹⁵⁰ Those who pursue evil plans are near,
    but they are far from your law.
¹⁵¹ You are near, O Lord,
    and all your commandments are truth.
¹⁵² Long ago I knew from your testimonies
    that you established them to endure forever.