Holman Christian Standard Bible

Psalms 119:53-62 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

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.