77 I love to obey your Law!Have mercy and let me live.
78 Put down those proud peoplewho hurt me with their lies,because I have chosento study your teachings.
79 Let your worshipers come to me,so they will learnto obey your rules.
80 Let me truly respect your laws,so I won't be ashamed.
81 I long for you to rescue me!Your word is my only hope.
82 I am worn out from waitingfor you to keep your word.When will you have mercy?
83 My life is wasting awaylike a dried-up wineskin,but I have not forgottenyour teachings.