53. Rage seizes me because of the wickedwho reject Your instruction.
54. Your statutes are the theme of my songduring my earthly life.
55. Yahweh, I remember Your name in the night, and I obey Your instruction.
56. This is my practice:I obey Your precepts.
57. The Lord is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words.
58. I have sought Your favor with all my heart;be gracious to me according to Your promise.
59. I thought about my ways and turned my steps back to Your decrees.
60. I hurried, not hesitatingto keep Your commands.
61. Though the ropes of the wicked were wrapped around me,I did not forget Your instruction.
62. I rise at midnight to thank You for Your righteous judgments.