83 My life is wasting awaylike a dried up wineskin,but I have not forgottenyour teachings.
84 I am your servant!How long must I suffer?When will you punishthose troublemakers?
85 Those proud people rejectyour teachings,and they dig pitsfor me to fall in.
86 Your laws can be trusted!Protect me from cruel liars.
87 They have almost killed me,but I have been faithfulto your teachings.
88 Show that you love meand let me live,so that I may obey allof your commands.
89 Our Lord, you are eternal!Your word will last as longas the heavens.