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162. I will rejoice in Thy sayings as one that findeth great spoil.
163. Unrighteousness have I hated and abhorred, but Thy law have I loved.
164. Seven times a day have I praised Thee for the judgements of Thy
righteousness.
165. Much peace have they that love Thy law, and for them there is no stumbling-
block.
166. I awaited Thy salvation, O Lord, and Thy commandments have I loved.
167. My soul hath kept Thy testimonies and hath loved them exceedingly.
168. I have kept Thy commandments and Thy testimonies, for all my ways are
before Thee, O Lord.
169. Let my supplication draw nigh before Thee, O Lord; according to Thine
oracle give me understanding.
170. Let my petition come before Thee, O Lord; according to Thine oracle deliver
me.
171. My lips shall pour forth a hymn when Thou hast taught me Thy statutes.
172. My tongue shall speak of Thy sayings, for all Thy commandments are
righteousness.
173. Let Thy hand be for saving me, for I have chosen Thy commandments.
174. I have longed for Thy salvation, O Lord, and Thy law is my meditation.
175. My soul shall live and shall praise Thee, and Thy judgements will help me.
176. I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost; O seek Thy servant, for I have not
forgotten Thy commandments.