161 Rulers persecute me without cause,

but my heart trembles at your word.

162 I rejoice in your promise

like one who finds great spoil.

161 SCHIN.

Princes have persecuted me without a cause:

But my heart standeth in awe of thy word.

162 I rejoice at thy word,

As one that findeth great spoil.

161 Powerful people harass me without cause,

but my heart trembles only at your word.

162 I rejoice in your word

like one who discovers a great treasure.

161 Princes persecute me without a cause,

But my heart stands in awe of Your word.

162 I rejoice at Your word

As one who finds great treasure.

161 Leaders attack me for no reason,

but I fear your law in my heart.

162 I am as happy over your promises

as if I had found a great treasure.

161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause;

But my heart standeth in awe of thy words.

162 I rejoice at thy word,

As one that findeth great spoil.

161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.

162 I have joy in thy •word, as one that findeth great spoil.

161 Influential people have persecuted me for no reason, 

but it is only your words that fill my heart with terror. 

162 I find joy in your promise 

like someone who finds a priceless treasure. 

161 Princes have persecuted me without cause,

but my heart fears only Your word.

162 I rejoice over Your promise

like one who finds vast treasure.

161 Princes persecute me without cause,

but my heart stands in awe of your words.

162 I rejoice at your word

like one who finds great spoil.

161 Princes persecute me without cause,

but my heart trembles because of your word.

162 I am rejoicing over your word,

like one who finds great spoil.

161 Rulers attack me without any reason.

But my heart trembles because of your word.

162 I’m filled with joy because of your promise.

It’s like finding a great fortune.

161 Princes persecute me without cause,

But my heart stands in awe of Your words.

162 I rejoice at Your word,

As one who finds great spoil.