76. Now let your unfailing love comfort me,just as you promised me, your servant.
77. Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live,for your instructions are my delight.
78. Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me;meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.
79. Let me be united with all who fear you,with those who know your laws.
80. May I be blameless in keeping your decrees;then I will never be ashamed.
81. I am worn out waiting for your rescue,but I have put my hope in your word.
82. My eyes are straining to see your promises come true.When will you comfort me?
83. I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke,but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.
84. How long must I wait?When will you punish those who persecute me?
85. These arrogant people who hate your instructionshave dug deep pits to trap me.
86. All your commands are trustworthy.Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.
87. They almost finished me off,but I refused to abandon your commandments.
88. In your unfailing love, spare my life;then I can continue to obey your laws.
89. Your eternal word, O lord,stands firm in heaven.
90. Your faithfulness extends to every generation,as enduring as the earth you created.
91. Your regulations remain true to this day,for everything serves your plans.
92. If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy,I would have died in my misery.