72. Your teachings are worth more to methan thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
73. You made me and formed me with your hands.Give me understanding so I can learn your commands.
74. Let those who fear you rejoice when they see mebecause I put my hope in your word.
75. Lord, I know that your laws are right.And it was right for you to punish me.
76. Comfort me with your love,as you promised me, your servant.
77. Have mercy on me so that I may live.I love your teachings.
78. Make the proud people ashamed because they lied about me.But I will think about your orders.
79. Let those who fear you come to me.They know your rules.
80. Let me obey your demands perfectly.Then I will not be ashamed.
81. I am weak from waiting for you to save me.But I trust your word.
82. My eyes are tired from looking for your promise.When will you comfort me?
83. Even though I am like a leather wine bag going up in smoke,I do not forget your demands.
84. How long will I live?When will you judge those who are hurting me?
85. Proud people have dug pits to trap me.They have nothing to do with your teachings.
86. All of your commands can be trusted.Liars are hurting me. Help me!
87. They have almost put me in the grave.But I have not rejected your orders.
88. Give me life by your loveso I can obey your rules.