^{147 Ref} Before the sun is up, my cry for help comes to your ear; my hope is in your words.

^{148 Ref} In the night watches I am awake, so that I may give thought to your saying.

^{149 Ref} Let my voice come to you, in your mercy; O Lord, by your decisions give me life.

^{147 Ref} I have gone forward in the dawn, and I cry, For Thy word I have hoped.

^{148 Ref} Mine eyes have gone before the watches, To meditate in Thy saying.

^{149 Ref} My voice hear, according to Thy kindness, Jehovah, according to Thy judgment quicken me.

^{147 Ref} I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

^{148 Ref} My eyes stay open through the night watches, That I might meditate on your word.

^{149 Ref} Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your ordinances.