158 I see apostates, and I am afflicted, for they do not keep your word.

159 Behold, how I love thy commandments; according to Thy mercy, O Lord, revive me.

160 The foundation of thy word is true, and all the judgment of thy righteousness endureth for ever.

161 Princes persecute me innocently, but my heart fears Thy word.

162 I rejoice in thy word, as one who has received great profit.

163 I hate lies, and abhor them; but I love Thy law.

164 Seven times a day I praise thee for the judgments of thy righteousness.

165 Great is the peace of those who love Thy law, and there is no stumbling block for them.

166 I trust in thy salvation, O Lord, and I do thy commandments.

167 My soul keepeth thy testimonies, and I love them dearly.

168 I keep thy commandments and thy testimonies, for all my ways are before thee.

169 Let my cry come nigh before Thy face, O Lord; according to Thy word, enlighten me.

170 Let my supplication come before Thy face; according to Thy word, deliver me.

171 My mouth shall utter praise when Thou hast taught me Thy statutes.

172 My tongue shall declare thy word, for all thy commandments are righteous.

173 Thy hand be to help me, for I have chosen Thy commandments.

174 I thirst for Thy salvation, O Lord, and Thy law is my comfort.

175 Let my soul live and praise you, and let your judgments help me.

176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep: seek thy servant, for I have not forgotten thy commandments.

Psalm 119

Song of ascent.

1 I cried unto the Lord in my affliction, and he heard me.

2 Lord! deliver my soul from lying lips, from the tongue of evil.

3 What shall the wicked tongue give thee, and what shall the wicked tongue add unto thee?

4 The sophisticated arrows of the strong, with burning gorse coals.

5 Woe is me, that I dwell with Mosoch, dwell at the tents of Kidar.

6 Long has my soul dwelt with them that hate the world.

7 I am peaceful: but as soon as I speak, they are for war.