157. Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,but I do not swerve from your testimonies.
158. I look at the faithless with disgust,because they do not keep your commands.
159. Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life according to your steadfast love.
160. The sum of your word is truth,and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.
161. Princes persecute me without cause,but my heart stands in awe of your words.
162. I rejoice at your wordlike one who finds great spoil.
163. I hate and abhor falsehood,but I love your law.
164. Seven times a day I praise youfor your righteous rules.
165. Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.
166. I hope for your salvation, O Lord,and I do your commandments.
167. My soul keeps your testimonies;I love them exceedingly.
168. I keep your precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before you.
169. Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me understanding according to your word!
170. Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word.