167. My soul has kept thy testimonies, and I have loved them exceedingly.
168. I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies, for all my ways are before thee.
169. TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord; give me understanding according to thy word.
170. Let my supplication come before thee; deliver me according to thy spoken word.
171. My lips shall overflow with praise when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
172. My tongue shall speak thy words; for all thy commandments are righteousness.
173. Let thine hand help me, for I have chosen thy precepts.
174. I have longed for thy saving health, O Lord, and thy law is my delight.
175. Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee, and let thy judgments help me.
176. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy slave; for I have not forgotten thy commandments.