150. They draw near who follow after wrong thinking and persecute me with wickedness; they are far from Your law.
151. You are near, O Lord [nearer to me than my foes], and all Your commandments are truth.
152. Of old have I known Your testimonies, and for a long time, [therefore it is a thoroughly established conviction] that You have founded them forever. [Luke 21:33.]
153. Consider my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget Your law.
154. Plead my cause and redeem me; revive me and give me life according to Your word.
155. Salvation is far from the wicked, for they seek not nor hunger for Your statutes.
156. Great are Your tender mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord; give me life according to Your ordinances.
157. Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, yet I do not swerve from Your testimonies.