53. Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked,who forsake your law.
54. Your statutes have been my songsin the house of my sojourning.
55. I remember your name in the night, O Lord,and keep your law.
56. This blessing has fallen to me,that I have kept your precepts.
57. The Lord is my portion;I promise to keep your words.
58. I entreat your favor with all my heart;be gracious to me according to your promise.
59. When I think on my ways,I turn my feet to your testimonies;
60. I hasten and do not delayto keep your commandments.
61. Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,I do not forget your law.
62. At midnight I rise to praise you,because of your righteous rules.
63. I am a companion of all who fear you,of those who keep your precepts.
64. The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes!
65. You have dealt well with your servant,O Lord, according to your word.
66. Teach me good judgment and knowledge,for I believe in your commandments.
67. Before I was afflicted I went astray,but now I keep your word.
68. You are good and do good; teach me your statutes.
69. The insolent smear me with lies,but with my whole heart I keep your precepts;
70. their heart is unfeeling like fat,but I delight in your law.