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.
82. My eyes grow wearylooking for what You have promised; I ask, “When will You comfort me? ”
83. Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke,I do not forget Your statutes.
84. How many days must Your servant wait?When will You execute judgment on my persecutors?
85. The arrogant have dug pits for me; they violate Your instruction.
86. All Your commands are true;people persecute me with lies — help me!