150 Those who devise wicked schemes(A) are near,
    but they are far from your law.
151 Yet you are near,(B) Lord,
    and all your commands are true.(C)
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes(D)
    that you established them to last forever.(E)

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153 Look on my suffering(F) and deliver me,(G)
    for I have not forgotten(H) your law.
154 Defend my cause(I) and redeem me;(J)
    preserve my life(K) according to your promise.(L)
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
    for they do not seek out(M) your decrees.
156 Your compassion, Lord, is great;(N)
    preserve my life(O) according to your laws.(P)
157 Many are the foes who persecute me,(Q)
    but I have not turned(R) from your statutes.
158 I look on the faithless with loathing,(S)
    for they do not obey your word.(T)
159 See how I love your precepts;
    preserve my life,(U) Lord, in accordance with your love.
160 All your words are true;
    all your righteous laws are eternal.(V)

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