⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted^(A) I went astray,^(B)
    but now I obey your word.^(C)

⁶⁸ You are good,^(A) and what you do is good;
    teach me your decrees.^(B)

⁷¹ It was good for me to be afflicted^(A)
    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.^(A)

⁷⁵ I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,^(A)
    and that in faithfulness^(B) you have afflicted me.

⁷⁶ May your unfailing love^(A) be my comfort,
    according to your promise^(B) to your servant.