67. Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now have I been shomer over Thy word.
68. Thou art tov, and doest tov; teach me Thy chukkot.
69. The zedim (arrogant ones) have forged a sheker against me; but I will keep Thy pikkudim with my kol lev.
70. Their lev is callous like chelev; I delight in Thy torah.
71. It is tov for me that I have been afflicted l'ma'an (in order that) I might learn Thy chukkot.
72. The torah of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of zahav and kesef.
73. Thy hands have made me and established me: give me understanding, that I may learn Thy mitzvot.
74. They that fear Thee will be glad when they see me; for I have hoped in Thy Davar.
75. I know, Hashem, Thy mishpatim are tzedek, and Thou in emunah (faithfulness) hast afflicted me.
76. Let now Thy chesed be for my comfort, according to Thy word unto Thy eved.
77. Let Thy rachamim come unto me, that I may live: for Thy torah is my delight.
78. Let the zedim (arrogant ones) be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate on Thy pikkudim (percepts).
79. Let those that fear Thee turn unto me, and those that have known Thy edot.
80. Let my lev be tamim (blameless, complete) in Thy chukkot; that I be not ashamed.