53. Faintness has taken hold of me, because of the sinners, those who abandon your law.
54. Your justifications were the subject of my worthy singing, in the place of my pilgrimage.
55. During the night, I remembered your name, O Lord, and I kept your law.
56. This has happened to me because I sought your justifications.
57. HETH. O Lord, my portion, I have said that I would keep your law.
58. I have beseeched your face with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.
59. I have considered my ways, and I have turned my feet toward your testimonies.
60. I have been prepared, and I have not been disturbed, so that I may keep your commandments.
61. The ropes of the impious have encircled me, and I have not forgotten your law.
62. I arose in the middle of the night to confess to you, over the judgments of your justification.
63. I am a partaker with all those who fear you and who keep your commandments.
64. The earth, O Lord, is full of your mercy. Teach me your justifications.
65. TETH. You have done well with your servant, O Lord, according to your word.
66. Teach me goodness and discipline and knowledge, for I have trusted your commandments.
67. Before I was humbled, I committed offenses; because of this, I have kept to your word.
68. You are good, so in your goodness teach me your justifications.
69. The iniquity of the arrogant has been multiplied over me. Yet I will examine your commandments with all my heart.