53. Rage seizes me because of the wicked, those who forsake your law.
54. Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my sojourning.
55. I remember your name in the night, O Yahweh, and I heed your law.
56. This has been mine, that I have kept your precepts.
57. Yahweh is my portion; I intend to heed your words.
58. I seek your favor with my whole heart; be gracious to me according to your word.
59. I think about my ways, and turn my feet to your testimonies.
60. I hurry and do not delay to heed your commands.
61. The cords of the wicked surround me, but I do not forget your law.
62. In the middle of the night I rise to give you thanks, because of your righteous ordinances.
63. I am a companion of all who fear you and heed your precepts.
64. The earth, O Yahweh, is full of your loyal love. Teach me your statutes.
65. You have dealt well with your servant, O Yahweh, according to your word.
66. Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe your commands.
67. Before I was afflicted, I was going astray, but now I heed your word.
68. You are good and do good; teach me your statutes.
69. The arrogant smear me with lies; I keep your precepts with my whole heart.
70. Their heart is insensitive like fat; As for me, I take delight in your law.
71. It is good for me that I was afflicted, so that I might learn your statutes.
72. The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver coins.