161. SIN. The leaders have persecuted me without cause. And my heart has been awed by your words.
162. I will rejoice over your eloquence, like one who has found many spoils.
163. I have held hatred for iniquity, and I have abhorred it. Yet I have loved your law.
164. Seven times a day, I uttered praise to you about the judgments of your justice.
165. Those who love your law have great peace, and there is no scandal for them.
166. I have waited for your salvation, O Lord. And I have loved your commandments.
167. My soul has kept to your testimonies and has loved them exceedingly.
168. I have served your commandments and your testimonies. For all my ways are before your sight.
169. TAU. O Lord, let my supplication draw near in your sight. Grant understanding to me according to your eloquence.
170. Let my petition enter before you. Rescue me according to your word.
171. A hymn will burst forth from my lips, when you will teach me your justifications.
172. My tongue will pronounce your eloquence. For all your commandments are fairness.
173. Let it be your hand that saves me. For I have chosen your commandments.
174. O Lord, I have longed for your salvation, and your law is my meditation.
175. My soul will live and will praise you, and your judgments will assist me.
176. I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost. Seek out your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments.