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.
80. Let my heart be filled with integrity in regard to your lawsso that I will not be put to shame.
81. My soul is weak from waiting for you to save me.My hope is based on your word.
82. My eyes have become strained from looking for your promise.I ask, “When will you comfort me?”
83. Although I have become like a shriveled and dried out wineskin,I have not forgotten your laws.