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Dedication to the Law of the Lord

161 Powerful people attack me unjustly,
    but I respect your law.
162 How happy I am because of your promises—
    as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.
163 I hate and detest all lies,
    but I love your law.
164 Seven times each day I thank you
    for your righteous judgments.
165 Those who love your law have perfect security,
    and there is nothing that can make them fall.
166 I wait for you to save me, Lord,
    and I do what you command.
167 I obey your teachings;
    I love them with all my heart.
168 I obey your commands and your instructions;
    you see everything I do.

A Prayer for Help

169 Let my cry for help reach you, Lord!
    Give me understanding, as you have promised.
170 Listen to my prayer,
    and save me according to your promise!
171 I will always praise you,
    because you teach me your laws.
172 I will sing about your law,
    because your commands are just.
173 Always be ready to help me,
    because I follow your commands.
174 How I long for your saving help, O Lord!
    I find happiness in your law.
175 Give me life, so that I may praise you;
    may your instructions help me.
176 I wander about like a lost sheep;
    so come and look for me, your servant,
    because I have not neglected your laws.

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ש Sin and Shin

161 Rulers persecute me(A) without cause,
    but my heart trembles(B) at your word.
162 I rejoice(C) in your promise
    like one who finds great spoil.(D)
163 I hate and detest(E) falsehood
    but I love your law.(F)
164 Seven times a day I praise you
    for your righteous laws.(G)
165 Great peace(H) have those who love your law,
    and nothing can make them stumble.(I)
166 I wait for your salvation,(J) Lord,
    and I follow your commands.
167 I obey your statutes,
    for I love them(K) greatly.
168 I obey your precepts(L) and your statutes,(M)
    for all my ways are known(N) to you.

ת Taw

169 May my cry come(O) before you, Lord;
    give me understanding(P) according to your word.(Q)
170 May my supplication come(R) before you;
    deliver me(S) according to your promise.(T)
171 May my lips overflow with praise,(U)
    for you teach me(V) your decrees.
172 May my tongue sing(W) of your word,
    for all your commands are righteous.(X)
173 May your hand be ready to help(Y) me,
    for I have chosen(Z) your precepts.
174 I long for your salvation,(AA) Lord,
    and your law gives me delight.(AB)
175 Let me live(AC) that I may praise you,
    and may your laws sustain me.
176 I have strayed like a lost sheep.(AD)
    Seek your servant,
    for I have not forgotten(AE) your commands.

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