| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 63 I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts. | 63 I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts. |
| 64 The earth is filled with your love, O LORD; teach me your decrees. | 64 The earth is filled with your love, O LORD; teach me your decrees. |
| 65 Do good to your servant according to your word, O LORD. | 65 Do good to your servant according to your word, O LORD. |
| 66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands. | 66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands. |
| 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. | 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. |
| 68 You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. | 68 You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. |
| 69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart. | 69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart. |
| 70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law. | 70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law. |
| 71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. | 71 It was good for me to be afflicted 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. | 72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. |
| 73 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands. | 73 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands. |
| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |