154. Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: Quicken me according to thy word.
155. Salvation is far from the wicked; For they seek not thy statutes.
156. Great are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah: Quicken me according to thine ordinances.
157. Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; Yet have I not swerved from thy testimonies.
158. I beheld the treacherous, and was grieved, Because they observe not thy word.
159. Consider how I love thy precepts: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy lovingkindness.
160. The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances endureth for ever.
161. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; But my heart standeth in awe of thy words.
162. I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.
163. I hate and abhor falsehood; But thy law do I love.
164. Seven times a day do I praise thee, Because of thy righteous ordinances.
165. Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.
166. I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, And have done thy commandments.
167. My soul hath observed thy testimonies; And I love them exceedingly.
168. I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies; For all my ways are before thee.
169. Let my cry come near before thee, O Jehovah: Give me understanding according to thy word.