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.
173. Let Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts.
174. I have longed for Your salvation, O Lord, and Your law is my delight.
175. Let me live that I may praise You, and let Your decrees help me.
176. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek, inquire for, and demand Your servant, for I do not forget Your commandments. [Isa. 53:6; Luke 15:4; I Pet. 2:25.]