53. Burning indignation has seized me because of the wicked, Who forsake Your law.
54. Your statutes are my songs In the house of my pilgrimage.
55. O Lord, I remember Your name in the night, And keep Your law.
56. This has become mine, That I observe Your precepts.
57. The Lord is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words.
58. I sought Your favor with all my heart; Be gracious to me according to Your word.
59. I considered my ways And turned my feet to Your testimonies.
60. I hastened and did not delay To keep Your commandments.
61. The cords of the wicked have encircled me, But I have not forgotten Your law.
62. At midnight I shall rise to give thanks to You Because of Your righteous ordinances.
63. I am a companion of all those who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts.
64. The earth is full of Your lovingkindness, O Lord; Teach me Your statutes.
65. You have dealt well with Your servant, O Lord, according to Your word.
66. Teach me good discernment and knowledge, For I believe in Your commandments.
67. Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word.
68. You are good and do good; Teach me Your statutes.
69. The arrogant have forged a lie against me; With all my heart I will observe Your precepts.
70. Their heart is covered with fat, But I delight in Your law.