48. I lift my hands ⌊in prayer⌋ because of your commandments,which I love.I will reflect on your laws.
49. Remember the word ⌊you gave⌋ me.Through it you gave me hope.
50. This is my comfort in my misery:Your promise gave me a new life.
51. Arrogant people have mocked me with cruelty,yet I have not turned away from your teachings.
52. I remembered your regulations from long ago, O Lord,and I found comfort ⌊in them⌋.
53. I am burning with anger because of wicked people,who abandon your teachings.
54. Your laws have become like psalms to mein this place where I am only a foreigner.
55. At night I remember your name, O Lord,and I follow your teachings.
56. This has happened to mebecause I have obeyed your guiding principles.
57. You are my inheritance, O Lord.I promised to hold on to your words.