57. Thou my sure portion art alone,which I did chuse, O Lord:I have resolv'd, and said, that Iwould keep thy holy word.
58. With my whole heart I did entreatthy face and favour free:According to thy gracious wordbe merciful to me.
59. I thought upon my former ways,and did my life well try;And to thy testimonies puremy feet then turned I.
60. I did not stay, nor linger long,as those that slothful are;But hastily thy laws to keepmyself I did prepare.
61. Bands of ill men me robb'd; yet Ithy precepts did not slight.
62. I'll rise at midnight thee to praise,ev'n for thy judgments right.
63. I am companion to all thosewho fear, and thee obey.
64. O Lord, thy mercy fills the earth:teach me thy laws, I pray.
65. Well hast thou with thy servant dealt,as thou didst promise give.
66. Good judgment me, and knowledge teach,for I thy word believe.