54. Your statutes become my songswherever I make my home.
55. Even at night I remember your namein observance of your law, Lord.
56. This is my good fortune,for I have kept your precepts.
57. My portion is the Lord;I promise to observe your words.
58. I entreat you with all my heart:have mercy on me in accord with your promise.
59. I have examined my waysand turned my steps to your testimonies.
60. I am prompt, I do not hesitatein observing your commandments.
61. Though the snares of the wicked surround me,your law I do not forget.
62. At midnight I rise to praise youbecause of your righteous judgments.
63. I am the friend of all who fear you,of all who observe your precepts.
64. The earth, Lord, is filled with your mercy;teach me your statutes.
65. You have treated your servant well,according to your word, O Lord.
66. Teach me wisdom and knowledge,for in your commandments I trust.
67. Before I was afflicted I went astray,but now I hold to your promise.
68. You are good and do what is good;teach me your statutes.
69. The arrogant smear me with lies,but I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70. Their hearts are gross and fat;as for me, your law is my delight.
71. It was good for me to be afflicted,in order to learn your statutes.
72. The law of your mouth is more precious to methan heaps of silver and gold.