155. The wicked are far from rescue,for they do not bother with your decrees.
156. lord, how great is your mercy;let me be revived by following your regulations.
157. Many persecute and trouble me,yet I have not swerved from your laws.
158. Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart,because they care nothing for your word.
159. See how I love your commandments, lord.Give back my life because of your unfailing love.
160. The very essence of your words is truth;all your just regulations will stand forever.
161. Powerful people harass me without cause,but my heart trembles only at your word.
162. I rejoice in your wordlike one who discovers a great treasure.
163. I hate and abhor all falsehood,but I love your instructions.
164. I will praise you seven times a daybecause all your regulations are just.
165. Those who love your instructions have great peaceand do not stumble.
166. I long for your rescue, lord,so I have obeyed your commands.