161
Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of thy words.
162
I rejoice at thy word like one who finds great spoil.
163
I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love thy law.
164
Seven times a day I praise thee for thy righteous ordinances.
165
Great peace have those who love thy law; nothing can make them stumble.
166
I hope for thy salvation, O LORD, and I do thy commandments.
167
My soul keeps thy testimonies; I love them exceedingly.
168
I keep thy precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before thee.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version)