158. I beheld the treacherous dealers, and was grieved; because they observed not thy word.
159. Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O Lord, according to thy lovingkindness.
160. The sum of thy word is truth; and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.ש SHIN.
161. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of thy words.
162. I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
163. I hate and abhor falsehood; but thy law do I love.
164. Seven times a day do I praise thee, because of thy righteous judgments.
165. Great peace have they which love thy law; and they have none occasion of stumbling.
166. I have hoped for thy salvation, O Lord, and have done thy commandments.
167. My soul hath observed thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
168. I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies; for all my ways are before thee.ש TAU.
169. 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 word.
171. Let my lips utter praise; for thou teachest me thy statutes.