70. Those people are so stupid that they care for nothing, but I enjoy studying your teachings.
71. Suffering was good for me; I learned your laws.
72. Your teachings are worth more to me than a thousand pieces of silver and gold.
73. With your hands you made me and helped me become what I am. Now help me learn and understand your commands.
74. Your followers will see me and be happy, because I trust in your word.
75. Lord, I know that your decisions are fair, and you were right to punish me.
76. Now comfort me with your faithful love, as you promised.
77. Comfort me and let me live. I enjoy your teachings.
78. Bring shame on those proud people who lied about me. All I want to do is study your instructions.
79. Let your followers come back to me so that they may learn your rules.
80. Let me obey your laws perfectly so that I will not be ashamed.
81. I feel weaker and weaker as I wait for you to save me. But I put my trust in your word.