156
LORD, how great is your mercy; in your justice, give me back my life.
157
Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your decrees.
158
I hate these traitors 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
All your words are true; all your just laws will stand forever.
161
Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word.
162
I rejoice in your word like one who finds a great treasure.
163
I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your law.
164
I will praise you seven times a day because all your laws are just.
165
Those who love your law have great peace and do not stumble.
166
I long for your salvation, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands.
Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved. (New Living Translation - The Bible Online)
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