65

Well hast thou with thy servant dealt,

as thou didst promise give.

66

Good judgment me, and knowledge teach,

for I thy word believe.

67

Ere I afflicted was I stray’d;

but now I keep thy word.

68

Both good thou art, and good thou do’st:

teach me thy statutes, Lord.

69

The men that are puff’d up with pride

against me forg’d a lie;

Yet thy commandements observe

with my whole heart will I.

70

Their hearts, through worldly ease and wealth,

as fat as grease they be:

But in thy holy law I take

delight continually.

71

It hath been very good for me

that I afflicted was,

That I might well instructed be,

and learn thy holy laws.

72

The word that cometh from thy mouth

is better unto me

Than many thousands and great sums

of gold and silver be.