154. Defend my cause and redeem me; give me life as You promised.
155. Salvation is far from the wickedbecause they do not seek Your statutes.
156. Your compassions are many, Lord; give me life according to Your judgments.
157. My persecutors and foes are many. I have not turned from Your decrees.
158. I have seen the disloyal and feel disgust because they do not keep Your word.
159. Consider how I love Your precepts;Lord, give me life according to Your faithful love.
160. The entirety of Your word is truth,and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.
161. Princes have persecuted me without cause,but my heart fears only Your word.
162. I rejoice over Your promise like one who finds vast treasure.
163. I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love Your instruction.