161. SIN. The leaders have persecuted me without cause. And my heart has been awed by your words.
162. I will rejoice over your eloquence, like one who has found many spoils.
163. I have held hatred for iniquity, and I have abhorred it. Yet I have loved your law.
164. Seven times a day, I uttered praise to you about the judgments of your justice.
165. Those who love your law have great peace, and there is no scandal for them.
166. I have waited for your salvation, O Lord. And I have loved your commandments.
167. My soul has kept to your testimonies and has loved them exceedingly.
168. I have served your commandments and your testimonies. For all my ways are before your sight.
169. TAU. O Lord, let my supplication draw near in your sight. Grant understanding to me according to your eloquence.
170. Let my petition enter before you. Rescue me according to your word.
171. A hymn will burst forth from my lips, when you will teach me your justifications.
172. My tongue will pronounce your eloquence. For all your commandments are fairness.