67. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word.
68. You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.
69. The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey Your precepts with all my heart.
70. Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in Your instruction.
71. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn Your statutes.
72. Instruction from Your lips is better for methan thousands of gold and silver pieces.
73. Your hands made me and formed me; give me understandingso that I can learn Your commands.
74. Those who fear You will see me and rejoice, for I put my hope in Your word.