¹⁰ He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.

¹⁵ He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression.

²¹ Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.

⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.

⁷¹ It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.