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.
164. I praise You seven times a dayfor Your righteous judgments.
165. Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction;nothing makes them stumble.
166. Lord, I hope for Your salvation and carry out Your commands.
167. I obey Your decreesand love them greatly.
168. I obey Your precepts and decrees,for all my ways are before You.
169. Let my cry reach You, Lord; give me understanding according to Your word.
170. Let my plea reach You; rescue me according to Your promise.
171. My lips pour out praise, for You teach me Your statutes.
172. My tongue sings about Your promise, for all Your commands are righteous.
173. May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts.