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v. 161. Princes, the mighty and influential ones of the earth, have persecuted me without a cause, although he had done nothing which might justly have provoked their hatred; but my heart standeth in awe of Thy Word, in reverential fear of its marvelous strength and beauty:
v. 162. I rejoice at Thy Word, instead of currying the favor of the wicked princes, he finds his greatest joy in the Word of his Lord, as one that findeth great spoil, being enriched by its possession beyond the dreams of avarice.
v. 163. I hate and abhor lying, unfaithfulness to the covenant of God in any form; but Thy Law do I love.
v. 164. Seven times a day do I praise Thee, in a continued course of devotional exercises, because of Thy righteous judgments. The hearts of the believers are temples of the Holy Spirit, in them the incense of their praise rises in continual adoration.
v. 165. Great peace have they which love Thy Law, for in the midst of all the battles of life they have the assurance of the grace of God promised in the Word; and nothing shall offend them, causing the believers to stumble and fall, since they are upheld by the strength of God.
v. 166. Lord, I have hoped for Thy salvation, longing for it as Jacob did of old, Gen_49:18, and done Thy commandments, obedient to the holy will of God, as laid down in His Word.
v. 167. My soul hath kept Thy testimonies, observing them carefully, and I love them exceedingly.
v. 168. I have kept Thy precepts and Thy testimonies, in an earnest effort to follow the way of sanctification; for all my ways are before Thee. All believers should strive to reach this level of calm assurance in urging the sincerity of their lives before the face of God.