48. I will lift up my hands to your commandmentsbecause I love them,and I will contemplate all your statutes.
49. Remember your promise to your servant,for which you made me wait.
50. My comfort during my suffering is this:your word gives me new life.
51. The arrogant make fun of me to no end,but I haven’t deviated from your Instruction.
52. When I remember your ancient rules,I’m comforted, Lord.
53. But I’m seized with anger because of the wicked—because of those who abandon your Instruction.
54. Your statutes have been my songs of praisewherever I lived as an immigrant.
55. Lord, I remember your name at nighttime,and I keep your Instruction.
56. This has been my practicebecause I guard your precepts.