¹³⁷ Lord, you are righteous,
    and your rules are right.
¹³⁸ The laws you commanded are righteous,
    completely trustworthy.
¹³⁹ Anger consumes me
    because my enemies have forgotten what you’ve said.
¹⁴⁰ Your word has been tried and tested;
    your servant loves your word!
¹⁴¹ I’m insignificant and unpopular,
    but I don’t forget your precepts.
¹⁴² Your righteousness lasts forever!
    Your Instruction is true!
¹⁴³ Stress and strain have caught up with me,
    but your commandments are my joy!
¹⁴⁴ Your laws are righteous forever.
    Help me understand so I can live!