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.