51. Arrogant people have mocked me with cruelty,yet I have not turned away from your teachings.
52. I remembered your regulations from long ago, O Lord,and I found comfort ⌊in them⌋.
53. I am burning with anger because of wicked people,who abandon your teachings.
54. Your laws have become like psalms to mein this place where I am only a foreigner.
55. At night I remember your name, O Lord,and I follow your teachings.
56. This has happened to mebecause I have obeyed your guiding principles.
57. You are my inheritance, O Lord.I promised to hold on to your words.
58. With all my heart I want to win your favor.Be kind to me as you promised.
59. I have thought about my life,and I have directed my feet back to your written instructions.
60. Without any hesitation I hurry to obey your commandments.
61. ⌊Though⌋ the ropes of wicked people are tied around me,I never forget your teachings.
62. At midnight I wake up to give thanks to youfor the regulations, which are based on your righteousness.
63. I am a friend to everyone who fears youand to everyone who follows your guiding principles.
64. Your mercy, O Lord, fills the earth.Teach me your laws.
65. You have treated me well, O Lord,as you promised.
66. Teach me ⌊to use⌋ good judgment and knowledge,because I believe in your commandments.
67. Before you made me suffer, I used to wander off,but now I hold on to your word.