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.