157. Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven’t swerved from your testimonies.
158. I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don’t observe your word.
159. Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your loving kindness.
160. All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. SIN AND SHIN
161. Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.
162. I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.
163. I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law.
164. Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.
165. Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.
166. I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments.
167. My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.
168. I have obeyed your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you. TAV
169. Let my cry come before you, Yahweh. Give me understanding according to your word.
170. Let my supplication come before you. Deliver me according to your word.