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New International Version NIV
161 Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of thy words.
161
Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.
162 I rejoice at thy word like one who finds great spoil.
162
I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.
163 I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love thy law.
163
I hate and detest falsehood but I love your law.
164 Seven times a day I praise thee for thy righteous ordinances.
164
Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.
165 Great peace have those who love thy law; nothing can make them stumble.
165
Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
166 I hope for thy salvation, O LORD, and I do thy commandments.
166
I wait for your salvation, LORD, and I follow your commands.
167 My soul keeps thy testimonies; I love them exceedingly.
167
I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.
168 I keep thy precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before thee.
168
I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you.
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