75. I know that your regulations are fair, O Lord,and that you were right to make me suffer.
76. Let your mercy comfort meas you promised.
77. Let your compassion reach me so that I may live,because your teachings make me happy.
78. Let arrogant people be put to shamebecause they lied about me,⌊yet⌋ I reflect on your guiding principles.
79. Let those who fear you turn to meso that they can come to know your written instructions.
80. Let my heart be filled with integrity in regard to your lawsso that I will not be put to shame.
81. My soul is weak from waiting for you to save me.My hope is based on your word.
82. My eyes have become strained from looking for your promise.I ask, “When will you comfort me?”
83. Although I have become like a shriveled and dried out wineskin,I have not forgotten your laws.
84. What is left of my life?When will you bring those who persecute me to justice?