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.

77  ^tLet your mercy come to me, that I may live;

for your law is my delight.

78  ^uLet the insolent be put to shame,

because they have wronged me ^vwith falsehood;

as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.

79  Let those who fear you turn to me,

that they may know your testimonies.

80  May my heart be blameless in your statutes,

that I may not be put to shame!