58. I prayed to you with all my heart.Be kind to me as you have promised.
59. I thought about my life,and I decided to obey your rules.
60. I hurried and did not waitto obey your commands.
61. Wicked people have surrounded me.But I have not forgotten your teachings.
62. In the middle of the night, I get up to thank youbecause your laws are right.
63. I am a friend to everyone who fears you.I am a friend to anyone who follows your orders.
64. Lord, your love fills the earth.Teach me your demands.
65. You have done good things for me, your servant,as you have promised, Lord.
66. Teach me wisdom and knowledgebecause I trust your commands.
67. Before I suffered, I did wrong.But now I obey your word.
68. You are good, and you do what is good.Teach me your demands.
69. Proud people have made up lies about me.But I will follow your orders with all my heart.
70. Those people have no feelings,but I love your teachings.
71. It was good for me to sufferso I would learn your demands.
72. Your teachings are worth more to methan thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
73. You made me and formed me with your hands.Give me understanding so I can learn your commands.
74. Let those who fear you rejoice when they see mebecause I put my hope in your word.
75. Lord, I know that your laws are right.And it was right for you to punish me.
76. Comfort me with your love,as you promised me, your servant.