Bible verse
Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart fears only Your word.
Psalm 119:161 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 119.
157 Though my persecutors and foes are many, I have not turned from Your testimonies.
158 I look on the faithless with loathing because they do not keep Your word.
159 Consider how I love Your precepts, O LORD; give me life according to Your loving devotion.
160 The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.
161 Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart fears only Your word.
162 I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.
163 I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love.
164 Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments.
165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing can make them stumble.
KJV
SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
ASV
Princes have persecuted me without a cause; But my heart standeth in awe of thy words.
ERV
SHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of thy words.
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