Psalm 119:66-77

New International Version

⁶⁶ Teach me knowledge^(A) and good judgment,
    for I trust your commands.
⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted^(B) I went astray,^(C)
    but now I obey your word.^(D)
68 You are good,^(E) and what you do is good;
    teach me your decrees.^(F)
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,^(G)
    I keep your precepts with all my heart.
⁷⁰ Their hearts are callous^(H) and unfeeling,
    but I delight in your law.
⁷¹ It was good for me to be afflicted^(I)
    so that I might learn your decrees.
⁷² The law from your mouth is more precious to me
    than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.^(J)

⁷³ Your hands made me^(K) and formed me;
    give me understanding to learn your commands.
⁷⁴ May those who fear you rejoice^(L) when they see me,
    for I have put my hope in your word.^(M)
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,^(N)
    and that in faithfulness^(O) you have afflicted me.
⁷⁶ May your unfailing love^(P) be my comfort,
    according to your promise^(Q) to your servant.
⁷⁷ Let your compassion^(R) come to me that I may live,
    for your law is my delight.^(S)