Why was the psalmist "persecuted" (Psalm 119:86, NIV)?

"All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause." (Ps 119:86, NLT).

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All your commands are trustworthy;
    help me, for I am being persecuted without cause. (NIV)

Psalms 119:86

ESV - ⁸⁶ All your commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me!

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