62. I get up in the middle of the night to give thanks to youbecause of your righteous rules.
63. I’m a friend to everyone who honors youand to all who keep your precepts.
64. Lord, the world is full of your faithful love!Teach me your statutes!
65. You have treated your servant well,Lord, according to your promise.
66. Teach me knowledge and good judgmentbecause I’ve put my trust in your commandments.
67. Before I suffered, I took the wrong way,but now I do what you say.
68. You are good and you do good.Teach me your statutes!
69. The arrogant cover me with their lies,but I guard your precepts with all my heart.
70. Their hearts are unfeeling, like blubber,but I rejoice in your Instruction.
71. My suffering was good for me,because through it I learned your statutes.