166. I have waited with hope for you to save me, O Lord.I have carried out your commandments.
167. I have obeyed your written instructions.I have loved them very much.
168. I have followed your guiding principles and your written instructions,because my whole life is in front of you.
169. Let my cry for help come into your presence, O Lord.Help me understand as you promised.
170. Let my plea for mercy come into your presence.Rescue me as you promised.
171. Let my lips pour out praisebecause you teach me your laws.
172. Let my tongue sing about your promisebecause all your commandments are fair.
173. Let your hand help mebecause I have chosen ⌊to follow⌋ your guiding principles.
174. I have longed for you to save me, O Lord,and your teachings make me happy.