155. Salvation is far from the wickedbecause they haven’t pursued your statutes.
156. You have so much compassion, Lord—make me live again, according to your rules.
157. My oppressors and enemies are many,but I haven’t turned away from your laws.
158. I look on the faithless, and I am disgustedbecause they haven’t kept your word.
159. Look at how much I love your precepts.Make me live again, Lord, according to your faithful love!
160. The first thing to know about your word is that it is trueand that all your righteous rules last forever.
161. Rulers oppress me without cause,but my heart honors what you’ve said.
162. I’m overjoyed at your word,like someone who finds great treasure.
163. I hate, I absolutely despise, what is false,but I’m in love with your Instruction.
164. I praise you seven times a dayfor your righteous rules.
165. The people who love your Instruction enjoy peace—and lots of it.There’s no stumbling for them!
166. Lord, I wait for your saving help.I do what you’ve commanded.
167. I keep your laws;I love them so much!
168. I keep your precepts and your lawsbecause all my ways are seen by you.
169. Let my cry reach you, Lord;help me understand according to what you’ve said.
170. Let my request for grace come before you;deliver me according to your promise!
171. Let my lips overflow with praisebecause you’ve taught me your statutes.
172. Let my tongue declare your word,because all your commandments are righteous.