^65Well hast thou with thy servant dealt,

as thou didst promise give.

^66Good judgment me, and knowledge teach,

for I thy word believe.

^67Ere I afflicted was I stray'd;

but now I keep thy word.

^68Both good thou art, and good thou do'st:

teach me thy statutes, Lord.

^69The men that are puff d up with pride

against me forg'd a lie;

Yet thy commandements observe

with my whole heart will I.

^70Their hearts, through worldly ease and wealth,

as fat as grease they be:

But in thy holy law I take

delight continually.

^71It hath been very good for me

that I afflicted was,

That I might well instructed be,

and learn thy holy laws.

^72The word that cometh from thy mouth

is better unto me

Than many thousands and great sums

of gold and silver be.