69 The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey Your precepts with all my heart.
70 Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in Your instruction.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn Your statutes.
72 Instruction from Your lips is better for methan thousands of gold and silver pieces.
73 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understandingso that I can learn Your commands.
74 Those who fear You will see me and rejoice, for I put my hope in Your word.
75 I know, Lord, that Your judgments are justand that You have afflicted me fairly.