65. You have treated your servant well,according to your word, O Lord.
66. Teach me wisdom and knowledge,for in your commandments I trust.
67. Before I was afflicted I went astray,but now I hold to your promise.
68. You are good and do what is good;teach me your statutes.
69. The arrogant smear me with lies,but I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70. Their hearts are gross and fat;as for me, your law is my delight.
71. It was good for me to be afflicted,in order to learn your statutes.
72. The law of your mouth is more precious to methan heaps of silver and gold.
73. Your hands made me and fashioned me;give me understanding to learn your commandments.
74. Those who fear you rejoice to see me,because I hope in your word.
75. I know, Lord, that your judgments are righteous;though you afflict me, you are faithful.
76. May your mercy comfort mein accord with your promise to your servant.
77. Show me compassion that I may live,for your law is my delight.
78. Shame the proud for leading me astray with falsehood,that I may study your testimonies.
79. Let those who fear you turn to me,those who acknowledge your testimonies.
80. May I be wholehearted toward your statutes,that I may not be put to shame.
81. My soul longs for your salvation;I put my hope in your word.
82. My eyes long to see your promise.When will you comfort me?
83. I am like a wineskin shriveled by smoke,but I have not forgotten your statutes.