155 Salvation is far from the wicked, because they seek not thy statutes.

156 Great art thy tender mercies, O Lord: quicken me according to thy [a]judgments.

157 My persecutors and mine oppressors are many: yet do I not swerve from thy testimonies.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:156 According to thy promise made in the law, which because the wicked lack, they can have no hope of salvation.

155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
    for they do not seek out(A) your decrees.
156 Your compassion, Lord, is great;(B)
    preserve my life(C) according to your laws.(D)
157 Many are the foes who persecute me,(E)
    but I have not turned(F) from your statutes.

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