¹⁵³ Look on my suffering^(A) and deliver me,^(B)
    for I have not forgotten^(C) your law.
¹⁵⁴ Defend my cause^(D) and redeem me;^(E)
    preserve my life^(F) according to your promise.^(G)
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
    for they do not seek out^(H) your decrees.
¹⁵⁶ Your compassion, Lord, is great;^(I)
    preserve my life^(J) according to your laws.^(K)
157 Many are the foes who persecute me,^(L)
    but I have not turned^(M) from your statutes.
¹⁵⁸ I look on the faithless with loathing,^(N)
    for they do not obey your word.^(O)
159 See how I love your precepts;
    preserve my life,^(P) Lord, in accordance with your love.
¹⁶⁰ All your words are true;
    all your righteous laws are eternal.^(Q)

¹⁶¹ Rulers persecute me^(R) without cause,
    but my heart trembles^(S) at your word.
¹⁶² I rejoice^(T) in your promise
    like one who finds great spoil.^(U)
163 I hate and detest^(V) falsehood
    but I love your law.^(W)
164 Seven times a day I praise you
    for your righteous laws.^(X)
165 Great peace^(Y) have those who love your law,
    and nothing can make them stumble.^(Z)
166 I wait for your salvation,^(AA) Lord,
    and I follow your commands.
¹⁶⁷ I obey your statutes,
    for I love them^(AB) greatly.
¹⁶⁸ I obey your precepts^(AC) and your statutes,^(AD)
    for all my ways are known^(AE) to you.