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67 Before I was afflicted[a] I went astray,
    but now I observe your word.
68 You are good, and what you do is good;
    teach me your decrees.
69 The arrogant[b] spread lies about me,
    but with all my heart I observe your commands.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:67 Afflicted: through God’s doing (see note on vv. 25-32).
  2. Psalm 119:69 The arrogant: see note on v. 21. Heart: see note on Ps 4:8.

67 Before I was afflicted(A) I went astray,(B)
    but now I obey your word.(C)
68 You are good,(D) and what you do is good;
    teach me your decrees.(E)
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,(F)
    I keep your precepts with all my heart.

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