157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.

158 I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.

159 Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O Lord, according to thy lovingkindness.

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157 Many are the foes who persecute me,(A)
    but I have not turned(B) from your statutes.
158 I look on the faithless with loathing,(C)
    for they do not obey your word.(D)
159 See how I love your precepts;
    preserve my life,(E) Lord, in accordance with your love.

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