51. The arrogant constantly ridicule me,but I do not turn away from Your instruction.
52. Lord, I remember Your judgments from long agoand find comfort.
53. Rage seizes me because of the wickedwho reject Your instruction.
54. Your statutes are the theme of my songduring my earthly life.
55. Yahweh, I remember Your name in the night, and I obey Your instruction.
56. This is my practice:I obey Your precepts.
57. The Lord is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words.
58. I have sought Your favor with all my heart;be gracious to me according to Your promise.
59. I thought about my ways and turned my steps back to Your decrees.
60. I hurried, not hesitatingto keep Your commands.
61. Though the ropes of the wicked were wrapped around me,I did not forget Your instruction.
62. I rise at midnight to thank You for Your righteous judgments.
63. I am a friend to all who fear You, to those who keep Your precepts.
64. Lord, the earth is filled with Your faithful love; teach me Your statutes.
65. Lord, You have treated Your servant well,just as You promised.
66. Teach me good judgment and discernment, for I rely on Your commands.
67. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word.
68. You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.
69. The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey Your precepts with all my heart.
70. Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in Your instruction.
71. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn Your statutes.