157. Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, Yet I do not turn aside from Your testimonies.
158. I behold the treacherous and loathe them, Because they do not keep Your word.
159. Consider how I love Your precepts; Revive me, O Lord, according to Your lovingkindness.
160. The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting.
161. Princes persecute me without cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your words.
162. I rejoice at Your word, As one who finds great spoil.
163. I hate and despise falsehood, But I love Your law.
164. Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous ordinances.
165. Those who love Your law have great peace, And nothing causes them to stumble.
166. I hope for Your salvation, O Lord, And do Your commandments.
167. My soul keeps Your testimonies, And I love them exceedingly.
168. I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies, For all my ways are before You.
169. Let my cry come before You, O Lord; Give me understanding according to Your word.