160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

161 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.

163 I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.

164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

166 Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.

168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.

169 Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord: give me understanding according to thy word.

170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.

171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

173 Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

Many prophets have been persecuted, so it was with David. Yet, what did he do when persecuted? He praised God. Once or twice a day?  I doubt it. No other Bible person do I read about them praising God as did David. Some of his persecution was due to him praising the God of heaven. Idolators had no love for those loved the one and true God. In the verses we read today from Psalm 119 reveals how many times he praised God in one day.

"Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word. I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love. Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments. Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments. Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord: give me understanding according to thy word." Ps. 119:161-166,169.

Yes, seven times a day did he praise God. I pray that the love of God will be that I too will praise my Lord at least seven times a day! He is worthy!