72Instruction from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
73Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding so that I may learn your commandments.
74Those who honor you will be glad when they see me because I find hope in your word.
75I know, Yahweh, that your decrees are just, and that in faithfulness you afflicted me.
76Let your covenant faithfulness comfort me, as you promised your servant.
77Show me compassion so that I may live, for your law is my delight.
78Let the proud be put to shame, for they have slandered me; but I will meditate on your instructions.
79May those who honor you turn to me, those who know your covenant decrees.