67. Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now I observe thy word.
68. Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
69. The proud have forged a lie against me: with my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.
70. Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
71. It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
72. The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
73. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
74. They that fear thee shall see me and be glad; because I have hoped in thy word.
75. I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.
76. Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
77. Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.
78. Let the proud be ashamed; for they have overthrown me wrongfully: but I will meditate in thy precepts.
79. Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and they shall know thy testimonies.
80. Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.
81. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.