¹⁶¹ Rulers persecute me^(A) without cause,
    but my heart trembles^(B) at your word.
¹⁶² I rejoice^(C) in your promise
    like one who finds great spoil.^(D)
163 I hate and detest^(E) falsehood
    but I love your law.^(F)
164 Seven times a day I praise you
    for your righteous laws.^(G)
165 Great peace^(H) have those who love your law,
    and nothing can make them stumble.^(I)
166 I wait for your salvation,^(J) Lord,
    and I follow your commands.
¹⁶⁷ I obey your statutes,
    for I love them^(K) greatly.
¹⁶⁸ I obey your precepts^(L) and your statutes,^(M)
    for all my ways are known^(N) to you.

¹⁶⁹ May my cry come^(O) before you, Lord;
    give me understanding^(P) according to your word.^(Q)
170 May my supplication come^(R) before you;
    deliver me^(S) according to your promise.^(T)
171 May my lips overflow with praise,^(U)
    for you teach me^(V) your decrees.
¹⁷² May my tongue sing^(W) of your word,
    for all your commands are righteous.^(X)
173 May your hand be ready to help^(Y) me,
    for I have chosen^(Z) your precepts.
¹⁷⁴ I long for your salvation,^(AA) Lord,
    and your law gives me delight.^(AB)
175 Let me live^(AC) that I may praise you,
    and may your laws sustain me.
¹⁷⁶ I have strayed like a lost sheep.^(AD)
    Seek your servant,
    for I have not forgotten^(AE) your commands.