151. But you are near me, Lord, and all your commands can be trusted.
152. Long ago, I learned from your rules that you made them to last forever.
153. Look at my suffering and rescue me. I have not forgotten your teachings.
154. Argue my case, and set me free. Let me live, as you promised.
155. The wicked have no hope of being saved, because they don’t follow your laws.
156. Lord, you are very kind. You always do what is right, so let me live.
157. I have many enemies trying to hurt me, but I have not stopped following your rules.
158. I look at those traitors and hate what I see, because they refuse to do what you say.
159. See how much I love your instructions! Lord, I know your love is true, so let me live.
160. Every word you say can be trusted. Your laws are fair and will last forever.
161. Powerful leaders attack me for no reason, but the only thing I fear is your command.
162. Your word makes me happy, like someone who has found a great treasure.
163. I hate lies; they make me sick! But I love your teachings.
164. Seven times a day I praise you because your laws are fair.
165. Those who love your teachings will find true peace. Nothing can make them fall.
166. Lord, I am waiting for you to save me. I obey your commands.
167. I follow your rules. I love them very much.
168. I obey all your instructions and rules, because you know everything I do.
169. Lord, listen to my cry for help. Make me wise, as you promised.
170. Listen to my prayer. Save me, as you promised.
171. I will burst into songs of praise, because you have taught me your laws.