56. This has been my practice: I obey your precepts.
57. You are my portion, Lord; I have promised to obey your words.
58. I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
59. I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60. I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.
61. Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.
62. At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.
63. I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
64. The earth is filled with your love, Lord; teach me your decrees.
65. Do good to your servant according to your word, Lord.
66. Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.
67. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.
68. You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.
69. Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70. Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.
71. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
72. The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
73. Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.
74. May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.