149. Listen to me, because you love me. Lord, keep me alive as you have promised.
150. Those who think up evil plans are near. They have wandered far away from your law.
151. But Lord, you are near. All your commands are true.
152. Long ago I learned from your covenant laws that you made them to last forever.
153. Look at how I'm suffering! Save me, because I haven't forgotten to obey your law.
154. Stand up for me and set me free. Keep me alive as you have promised.
155. Those who are evil are far from being saved. They don't want to obey your orders.
156. Lord, you have deep concern for me. Keep me alive as you have promised.
157. Many enemies attack me. But I haven't turned away from your covenant laws.
158. I get very angry when I see people who aren't faithful to you. They don't obey your word.
159. See how I love your rules! Lord, keep me alive, because you love me.
160. All your words are true. All your laws are right. They last forever.
161. Rulers attack me without any reason. But my heart trembles because of your word.