69The proud have smeared me with lies, *
but I will keep your commandments with my whole heart.
70Their heart is gross and fat, *
but my delight is in your law.
71It is good for me that I have been afflicted, *
that I might learn your statutes.
72The law of your mouth is dearer to me *
than thousands in gold and silver.
Twenty‑fifth Day: Evening Prayer
Yodh Manus tuæ fecerunt me
73Your hands have made me and fashioned me; *
give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.
74Those who fear you will be glad when they see me, *
because I trust in your word.
75I know, O Lord, that your judgments are right *
and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76Let your loving‑kindness be my comfort, *
as you have promised to your servant.
77Let your compassion come to me, that I may live, *
for your law is my delight.
78Let the arrogant be put to shame, for they wrong me with lies; *
but I will meditate on your commandments.
79Let those who fear you turn to me, *
and also those who know your decrees.
