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.
72. The teachings ⌊that come⌋ from your mouth are worth more to methan thousands in gold or silver.
73. Your hands created me and made me what I am.Help me understand so that I may learn your commandments.