^{65 Ref} TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.

^{66 Ref} Teach me good judgment and knowledge; For I have believed in thy commandments.

^{67 Ref} Before I was afflicted I went astray; But now I observe thy word.

^{68 Ref} Thou art good, and doest good; Teach me thy statutes.

^{69 Ref} The proud have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy precepts.

^{70 Ref} Their heart is as fat as grease; But I delight in thy law.

^{71 Ref} It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes.

^{72 Ref} The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver.

^{73 Ref} YODH. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

^{74 Ref} They that fear thee shall see me and be glad, Because I have hoped in thy word.

^{75 Ref} I know, O Jehovah, that thy judgments are righteous, And that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.

^{76 Ref} Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, According to thy word unto thy servant.

^{77 Ref} Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; For thy law is my delight.

^{78 Ref} Let the proud be put to shame; For they have overthrown me wrongfully: `But' I will meditate on thy precepts.

^{79 Ref} Let those that fear thee turn unto me; And they shall know thy testimonies.

^{80 Ref} Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, That I be not put to shame.