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)

⁹² If your law had not been my delight,^(A)
    I would have perished in my affliction.^(B)