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.
75. I know, Lord, that Your judgments are justand that You have afflicted me fairly.
76. May Your faithful love comfort meas You promised Your servant.
77. May Your compassion come to me so that I may live,for Your instruction is my delight.
78. Let the arrogant be put to shame for slandering me with lies;I will meditate on Your precepts.
79. Let those who fear You,those who know Your decrees, turn to me.
80. May my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes so that I will not be put to shame.
81. I long for Your salvation; I put my hope in Your word.