167. Your testimonies have I kept [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying them]; I love them exceedingly!
168. I have observed Your precepts and Your testimonies, for all my ways are [fully known] before You.
169. Let my mournful cry and supplication come [near] before You, O Lord; give me understanding (discernment and comprehension) according to Your word [of assurance and promise].
170. Let my supplication come before You; deliver me according to Your word!
171. My lips shall pour forth praise [with thanksgiving and renewed trust] when You teach me Your statutes.
172. My tongue shall sing [praise for the fulfillment] of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.