154 Take up my cause and redeem me;for the sake of your promise give me life.
155 Salvation is far from sinnersbecause they do not cherish your statutes.
156 Your compassion is great, O Lord;in accord with your judgments, give me life.
157 Though my persecutors and foes are many,I do not turn from your testimonies.
158 I view the faithless with loathingbecause they do not heed your promise.
159 See how I love your precepts, Lord;in your mercy give me life.
160 Your every word is enduring;all your righteous judgments are forever.