Praying Through: Psalm 119:65-72

The Psalm

Psalm 119:65–72 (CSB)
⁶⁵ LORD, you have treated your servant well, just as you promised.

⁶⁶ Teach me good judgment and discernment, for I rely on your commands.

⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.

⁶⁸ You are good, and you do what is good; teach me your statutes.

⁶⁹ The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey your precepts with all my heart.

⁷⁰ Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in your instruction.

⁷¹ It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn your statutes.

⁷² Instruction from your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

The Prayer