138You have issued your decrees *
with justice and in perfect faithfulness.
139My indignation has consumed me, *
because my enemies forget your words.
140Your word has been tested to the uttermost, *
and your servant holds it dear.
141I am small and of little account, *
yet I do not forget your commandments.
142Your justice is an everlasting justice *
and your law is the truth.
143Trouble and distress have come upon me, *
yet your commandments are my delight.
144The righteousness of your decrees is everlasting; *
grant me understanding, that I may live.
Twenty‑sixth Day: Evening Prayer
QophClamavi in toto corde meo
145I call with my whole heart; *
answer me, O Lord, that I may keep your statutes.
146I call to you; oh, that you would save me! *
I will keep your decrees.
147Early in the morning I cry out to you, *
for in your word is my trust.
148My eyes are open in the night watches, *
that I may meditate upon your promise.
