69  The insolent smear me ^owith lies,

but with my whole heart I keep your precepts;

70  their heart is unfeeling like ^pfat,

but I delight in your law.

71  It is good for me that I was afflicted,

that I might learn your statutes.

72  The law of your mouth is better to me

than thousands of ^qgold and silver pieces.

73  ^rYour hands have made and fashioned me;

give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.

74  Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice,

because I have hoped in your word.

75  I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous,

and that in ^sfaithfulness you have afflicted me.

76  Let your steadfast love comfort me

according to your promise to your servant.