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.
68. You are good, and you do good things.Teach me your laws.
69. Arrogant people have smeared me with lies,⌊yet⌋ I obey your guiding principles with all my heart.
70. Their hearts are cold and insensitive,⌊yet⌋ I am happy with your teachings.
71. It was good that I had to sufferin order to learn your laws.