65. You have treated me well, O Lord,as you promised.
66. Teach me ⌊to use⌋ good judgment and knowledge,because I believe in your commandments.
67. Before you made me suffer, I used to wander off,but now I hold on to your word.
68. You are good, and you do good things.Teach me your laws.
69. Arrogant people have smeared me with lies,⌊yet⌋ I obey your guiding principles with all my heart.
70. Their hearts are cold and insensitive,⌊yet⌋ I am happy with your teachings.
71. It was good that I had to sufferin order to learn your laws.
72. The teachings ⌊that come⌋ from your mouth are worth more to methan thousands in gold or silver.
73. Your hands created me and made me what I am.Help me understand so that I may learn your commandments.
74. Those who fear you will see me and rejoice,because my hope is based on your word.
75. I know that your regulations are fair, O Lord,and that you were right to make me suffer.
76. Let your mercy comfort meas you promised.
77. Let your compassion reach me so that I may live,because your teachings make me happy.
78. Let arrogant people be put to shamebecause they lied about me,⌊yet⌋ I reflect on your guiding principles.
79. Let those who fear you turn to meso that they can come to know your written instructions.