49. Remember your promise to me, your servant;it has given me hope.
50. Even in my suffering I was comfortedbecause your promise gave me life.
51. The proud are always scornful of me,but I have not departed from your law.
52. I remember your judgements of long ago,and they bring me comfort, O Lord.
53. When I see the wicked breaking your law,I am filled with anger.
54. During my brief earthly lifeI compose songs about your commands.
55. In the night I remember you, Lord,and I think about your law.
56. I find my happinessin obeying your commands.
57. You are all I want, O Lord;I promise to obey your laws.
58. I ask you with all my heartto have mercy on me, as you have promised!
59. I have considered my conduct,and I promise to follow your instructions.
60. Without delay I hurryto obey your commands.
61. The wicked have laid a trap for me,but I do not forget your law.
62. In the middle of the night I wake upto praise you for your righteous judgements.
63. I am a friend of all who serve you,of all who obey your laws.
64. Lord, the earth is full of your constant love;teach me your commandments.
65. You have kept your promise, Lord,and you are good to me, your servant.
66. Give me wisdom and knowledge,because I trust in your commands.
67. Before you punished me, I used to go wrong,but now I obey your word.
68. How good you are — how kind!Teach me your commands.
69. The proud have told lies about me,but with all my heart I obey your instructions.