151 Yet you are near,(A) Lord,
    and all your commands are true.(B)
152 Long ago I learned from your statutes(C)
    that you established them to last forever.(D)

ר Resh

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

ש Sin and Shin

161 Rulers persecute me(V) without cause,
    but my heart trembles(W) at your word.
162 I rejoice(X) in your promise
    like one who finds great spoil.(Y)
163 I hate and detest(Z) falsehood
    but I love your law.(AA)
164 Seven times a day I praise you
    for your righteous laws.(AB)
165 Great peace(AC) have those who love your law,
    and nothing can make them stumble.(AD)

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