22  Take away from me ^oscorn and contempt,

^pfor I have kept your testimonies.

23  Even though ^qprinces sit plotting against me,

your servant will ^rmeditate on your statutes.

39  Turn away the ^rreproach that I dread,

for your rules are good.

42  then ^wshall I have an answer for him ^rwho taunts me,

for I trust in your word.

51  ⁱThe insolent utterly deride me,

but I do not ^jturn away from your law.

61  Though ^sthe cords of the wicked ensnare me,

I do not ^tforget your law.

69  ^eThe insolent ^fsmear me with lies,

but with my whole heart I ^gkeep your precepts;

78  Let ^tthe insolent be put to ^ushame,

because they have ^vwronged me with falsehood;

as for me, I will ^wmeditate on your precepts.

84  ^gHow long must your servant endure?¹

^hWhen will you judge those who persecute me?

85  ⁱThe insolent have ^jdug pitfalls for me;

they do not live according to your law.

86  All your commandments are ^ksure;

they persecute me ^lwith falsehood; ^mhelp me!

95  The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,

but I consider your testimonies.

121  I have done what is just and right;

do not leave me to my oppressors.

122  Give your servant ^la pledge of good;

let not ^mthe insolent oppress me.

134  ^cRedeem me from man’s oppression,

that I may keep your precepts.

150  They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose;

they are far from your law.

157  ^jMany are my persecutors and my adversaries,

but I do not ^kswerve from your testimonies.

161  ^rPrinces persecute me ^swithout cause,

but my heart ^tstands in awe of your words.