155. Salvation is far from sinnersbecause they do not cherish your statutes.
156. Your compassion is great, O Lord;in accord with your judgments, give me life.
157. Though my persecutors and foes are many,I do not turn from your testimonies.
158. I view the faithless with loathingbecause they do not heed your promise.
159. See how I love your precepts, Lord;in your mercy give me life.