Psalm 119:157-168

English Standard Version

^157 (A)Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,
    but I do not ^(B)swerve from your testimonies.
¹⁵⁸ I look at ^(C)the faithless with ^(D)disgust,
    because they do not keep your commands.
¹⁵⁹ Consider how I ^(E)love your precepts!
    ^(F)Give me life according to your steadfast love.
^160 (G)The sum of your word is ^(H)truth,
    and every one of your ^(I)righteous rules endures forever.

^161 (J)Princes persecute me ^(K)without cause,
    but my heart ^(L)stands in awe of your words.
¹⁶² I ^(M)rejoice at your word
    like one who ^(N)finds great spoil.
¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood,
    but I love ^(O)your law.
¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day I praise you
    for your ^(P)righteous rules.
¹⁶⁵ Great ^(Q)peace have those who love your law;
    ^(R)nothing can make them stumble.
¹⁶⁶ I ^(S)hope for your salvation, O Lord,
    and I do your commandments.
¹⁶⁷ My soul keeps your testimonies;
    I ^(T)love them exceedingly.
¹⁶⁸ I keep your precepts and testimonies,
    ^(U)for all my ways are before you.