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but I will meditate on your precepts. <a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a> Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments. <a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a> Let the insolent be put to shame, because they have wronged me with falsehood; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts. <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> May the arrogant be put to shame for subverting me with a lie; I will meditate on Your precepts. <a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a> Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a> Let the proud be ashamed, For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood; But I will meditate on Your precepts. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> May the arrogant be put to shame, because they lead me astray with a lie; But I shall meditate on Your precepts. <a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a> May the arrogant be ashamed, for they subvert me with a lie; But I shall meditate on Your precepts. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a> May the arrogant be ashamed, for they subvert me with a lie; But I shall meditate on Thy precepts. <a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> May the arrogant be ashamed, for they wrong me with lying; But I shall muse on Your precepts. <a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Let the arrogant be ashamed and humiliated, for they sabotage me with a lie; But I will meditate on Your precepts. <a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Let the arrogant be put to shame for slandering me with lies; I will meditate on your precepts. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Let the arrogant be put to shame for slandering me with lies; I will meditate on Your precepts. <a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a> Let the proud be put to shame; for they have overthrown me wrongfully: But I will meditate on thy precepts. <a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Put down those proud people who hurt me with their lies, because I have chosen to study your teachings. <a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a> Let the proud be ashamed; for they have overthrown me wrongfully: but I will meditate in thy precepts. <a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Let arrogant people be put to shame because they lied about me, [yet] I reflect on your guiding principles. <a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a> May the proud be ashamed for falsely accusing me; as for me, I will meditate on your instructions. <a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a> May the arrogant become ashamed, because they have subverted me with deceit; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts. <a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> May the arrogant be put to shame for subverting me with a lie; I will meditate on Your precepts. <a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a> May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts. <a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully. I will meditate on your precepts. <a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts. <a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a> Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully. I will meditate on your precepts. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The proud are ashamed, "" For [with] falsehood they dealt perversely with me. I meditate on Your precepts. <a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Ashamed are the proud, For with falsehood they dealt perversely with me. I meditate in Thy precepts. <a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The proud shall be ashamed, for they acted perversely to me without cause: I will meditate in thy charges.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Let the proud be ashamed, because they have done unjustly towards me: but I will be employed in thy commandments. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 118:78>Let the arrogant be confounded, for unjustly they have done iniquity to me. But I will be trained in your commandments. <a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a> Shame the proud for leading me astray with falsehood, that I may study your testimonies. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Let the arrogant be put to shame, because they have subverted me with guile; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Let the wicked be ashamed, for they have humbled me unjustly; but I have meditated in thy precepts. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Let the evil shall be ashamed, for by evil they humbled me, and I have meditated in your commandments.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Let the proud be put to shame, for they have distorted my cause with falsehood; But I will meditate in Thy precepts. <a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Let the proud be ashamed; for they transgressed against me unjustly: but I will meditate in thy commandments. <a href="/parallel/psalms/119-78.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=15404" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet</a> …77May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight. 78<a href="/hebrew/2086.htm" title="2086: zê·ḏîm (Adj-mp) -- Insolent, presumptuous. From zuwd; arrogant.">May the arrogant</a> <a href="/hebrew/954.htm" title="954: yê·ḇō·šū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To be ashamed. A primitive root; properly, to pale, i.e. By implication to be ashamed; also to be disappointed or delayed.">be put to shame</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/5791.htm" title="5791: ‘iw·wə·ṯū·nî (V-Piel-Perf-3cp:: 1cs) -- To be bent or crooked. A primitive root; to wrest.">subverting me</a> <a href="/hebrew/8267.htm" title="8267: še·qer (N-ms) -- Deception, disappointment, falsehood. From shaqar; an untruth; by implication, a sham.">with a lie;</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/7878.htm" title="7878: ’ā·śî·aḥ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To muse, complain, talk (of). A primitive root; to ponder, i.e. converse or utter.">will meditate</a> <a href="/hebrew/6490.htm" title="6490: bə·p̄iq·qū·ḏe·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A precept. Or piqqud; from paqad; properly, appointed, i.e. A mandate.">on Your precepts.</a> 79May those who fear You turn to me, those who know Your testimonies.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm">Proverbs 26:27</a> He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a> Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” <a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">1 Peter 3:16</a> keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a> But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:6</a> After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, <a href="/1_samuel/24-12.htm">1 Samuel 24:12</a> May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you. <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a> Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. <a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27-28</a> But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. <a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Romans 12:20-21</a> On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. <a href="/1_samuel/26-10.htm">1 Samuel 26:10</a> David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. <a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">2 Timothy 4:14</a> Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds. <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a> As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. <a href="/1_peter/4-14.htm">1 Peter 4:14</a> If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11-12</a> Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10</a> That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in your precepts.the proud<a href="/psalms/119-21.htm">Psalm 119:21,51,85</a> Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments… <a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Psalm 35:26</a> Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.without<a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Psalm 119:86</a> All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.<a href="/psalms/7-3.htm">Psalm 7:3-5</a> O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands; … <a href="/psalms/25-3.htm">Psalm 25:3</a> Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.but I will<a href="/psalms/119-23.htm">Psalm 119:23</a> Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.<a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a> But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-69.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/psalms/119-46.htm">Ashamed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/psalms/109-7.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/psalms/119-46.htm">Disappointed</a> <a href="/job/30-18.htm">Distorted</a> <a href="/psalms/119-69.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/psalms/101-7.htm">Falsely</a> <a href="/psalms/119-69.htm">Godless</a> <a href="/psalms/55-11.htm">Guile</a> <a href="/psalms/119-69.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/psalms/119-48.htm">Meditate</a> <a href="/psalms/36-12.htm">Overthrown</a> <a href="/psalms/106-6.htm">Perversely</a> <a href="/psalms/119-69.htm">Precepts</a> <a href="/psalms/119-69.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/119-69.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/psalms/119-46.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/109-28.htm">Shamed</a> <a href="/titus/1-11.htm">Subvert</a> <a href="/job/19-6.htm">Subverted</a> <a href="/psalms/119-59.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/psalms/106-33.htm">Wrongfully</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">Wronging</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-85.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/psalms/119-80.htm">Ashamed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/147-20.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/psalms/119-84.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/psalms/119-80.htm">Disappointed</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-8.htm">Distorted</a> <a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-14.htm">Falsely</a> <a href="/psalms/119-85.htm">Godless</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-26.htm">Guile</a> <a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Meditate</a> <a href="/psalms/141-6.htm">Overthrown</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-10.htm">Perversely</a> <a href="/psalms/119-87.htm">Precepts</a> <a href="/psalms/119-85.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/119-85.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/psalms/119-80.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/129-5.htm">Shamed</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-36.htm">Subvert</a> <a href="/titus/3-11.htm">Subverted</a> <a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Wrongfully</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-36.htm">Wronging</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 119</div>1. <a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.</a> 2. <a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Aleph.</a> 9. <a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Beth</a> 17. <a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Gimel</a> 25. <a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Daleth</a> 33. <a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">He</a> 41. <a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Waw</a> 49. <a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Zayin</a> 57. <a href="/psalms/119-57.htm">Heth</a> 65. <a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Teth</a> 73. <a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Yodh</a> 81. <a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Kaph</a> 89. <a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Lamedh</a> 97. <a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Mem</a> 105. <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a> 113. <a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Samekh</a> 121. <a href="/psalms/119-121.htm">Ayin</a> 129. <a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Pe</a> 137. <a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Tsadhe</a> 145. <a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Qoph</a> 153. <a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Resh</a> 161. <a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Sin and Shin</a> 169. <a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Taw</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "arrogant" are often those who oppose God's ways and oppress the righteous. In biblical context, pride is frequently condemned (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>), and the psalmist's plea aligns with the broader scriptural narrative that God humbles the proud (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>). The desire for the arrogant to be put to shame is not merely personal vindication but a call for God's righteousness to be upheld.for subverting me with a lie; The psalmist accuses the arrogant of deceit, a tactic often used by the wicked to undermine the faithful. Lies and deceit are condemned throughout scripture (<a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Proverbs 12:22</a>), and the psalmist's experience echoes that of other biblical figures who faced false accusations, such as Joseph (Genesis 39) and Jesus (<a href="/mark/14-56.htm">Mark 14:56-59</a>). This phrase highlights the spiritual battle between truth and falsehood, a recurring theme in the Bible.I will meditate on Your precepts. In contrast to the actions of the arrogant, the psalmist commits to focusing on God's laws and teachings. Meditation on God's precepts is a spiritual discipline encouraged throughout scripture (<a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a>, <a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a>). This practice involves deep reflection and internalization of God's word, leading to wisdom and understanding. The psalmist's resolve to meditate signifies a reliance on divine guidance rather than human wisdom, pointing to a life centered on God's truth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a> The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love for God's law and a desire for righteousness. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_arrogant.htm">The Arrogant</a> Individuals who are prideful and deceitful, opposing the psalmist and God's ways. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The ultimate source of truth and justice, whose precepts the psalmist meditates upon. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_precepts.htm">The Precepts</a> The laws and commandments of God, which are central to the psalmist's meditation and life. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lie.htm">The Lie</a> The falsehoods used by the arrogant to subvert the psalmist, representing opposition to God's truth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_meditation_on_god's_word.htm">The Power of Meditation on God's Word</a> Meditating on God's precepts strengthens us against deceit and falsehood. Regular reflection on Scripture aligns our hearts with God's truth and righteousness. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_opposition_with_faith.htm">Responding to Opposition with Faith</a> When faced with lies and deceit, our response should be rooted in faith and trust in God's justice. Prayer and meditation are powerful tools in overcoming the schemes of the arrogant. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_pride.htm">The Consequences of Pride</a> Pride leads to shame and downfall, as seen in the fate of the arrogant. Humility and submission to God's will bring honor and grace. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_truth.htm">The Importance of Truth</a> Upholding truth is essential in a world filled with deception. God's Word is the ultimate standard of truth and should guide our actions and thoughts. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_justice.htm">Seeking God's Justice</a> It is appropriate to seek God's intervention against those who oppose His ways. Trusting in God's timing and justice brings peace amidst trials.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/119.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(78) Dealt.--Better, wronged me; literally, bent me.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 78. - Let the proud be ashamed; i.e. put them to shame (comp. <a href="/psalms/35-4.htm">Psalm 35:4, 26</a>; <a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Psalm 40:14</a>; <a href="/psalms/70-2.htm">Psalm 70:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/83-17.htm">Psalm 83:17</a>, etc.). For they dealt perversely with me without a cause; rather, for with lies they subvert me (comp. ver. 69). But I will meditate in thy precepts. Repeated from ver. 15. <a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-78.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>May the arrogant זֵ֭דִים (zê·ḏîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2086.htm">Strong's 2086: </a> Insolent, presumptuous be put to shame יֵבֹ֣שׁוּ (yê·ḇō·šū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_954.htm">Strong's 954: </a> To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction subverting me עִוְּת֑וּנִי (‘iw·wə·ṯū·nî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5791.htm">Strong's 5791: </a> To be bent or crooked with a lie; שֶׁ֣קֶר (še·qer) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8267.htm">Strong's 8267: </a> Deception, disappointment, falsehood I אֲ֝נִ֗י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I will meditate אָשִׂ֥יחַ (’ā·śî·aḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7878.htm">Strong's 7878: </a> To muse, complain, talk (of) on Your precepts. בְּפִקּוּדֶֽיךָ׃ (bə·p̄iq·qū·ḏe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6490.htm">Strong's 6490: </a> Appointed, a mandate <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-78.htm">Psalm 119:78 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/119-78.htm">Psalm 119:78 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/119-78.htm">Psalm 119:78 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/119-78.htm">Psalm 119:78 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/119-78.htm">Psalm 119:78 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-78.htm">Psalm 119:78 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-78.htm">Psalm 119:78 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-78.htm">Psalm 119:78 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-78.htm">Psalm 119:78 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/119-78.htm">Psalm 119:78 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/119-78.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:78 Let the proud be disappointed for they (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-77.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:77"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:77" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-79.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:79"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:79" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>