172 and singabout your promise,because all your teachingsare what they ought to be.
173 Be ready to protect mebecause I have chosento obey your laws.
174 I am waiting for youto save me, Lord.Your Law makes me happy.
175 Keep me alive,so I can praise you,and let me find helpin your teachings.
176 I am your servant,but I have wandered awaylike a lost sheep.Please come after me,because I have not forgottenyour teachings.