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!
87. They almost ended my life on earth,but I did not abandon Your precepts.
88. Give me life in accordance with Your faithful love,and I will obey the decree You have spoken.
89. Lord, Your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven.
90. Your faithfulness is for all generations; You established the earth, and it stands firm.