⁴⁹ Remember your word^(A) to your servant,
    for you have given me hope.^(B)
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
    Your promise preserves my life.^(C)
51 The arrogant mock me^(D) unmercifully,
    but I do not turn^(E) from your law.
⁵² I remember,^(F) Lord, your ancient laws,
    and I find comfort in them.
⁵³ Indignation grips me^(G) because of the wicked,
    who have forsaken your law.^(H)
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song^(I)
    wherever I lodge.
⁵⁵ In the night, Lord, I remember^(J) your name,
    that I may keep your law.^(K)
56 This has been my practice:
    I obey your precepts.^(L)

⁵⁷ You are my portion,^(M) Lord;
    I have promised to obey your words.^(N)
58 I have sought^(O) your face with all my heart;
    be gracious to me^(P) according to your promise.^(Q)
59 I have considered my ways^(R)
    and have turned my steps to your statutes.
⁶⁰ I will hasten and not delay
    to obey your commands.^(S)
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
    I will not forget^(T) your law.
⁶² At midnight^(U) I rise to give you thanks
    for your righteous laws.^(V)
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,^(W)
    to all who follow your precepts.^(X)
64 The earth is filled with your love,^(Y) Lord;
    teach me your decrees.^(Z)

⁶⁵ Do good^(AA) to your servant
    according to your word,^(AB) Lord.
⁶⁶ Teach me knowledge^(AC) and good judgment,
    for I trust your commands.
⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted^(AD) I went astray,^(AE)
    but now I obey your word.^(AF)
68 You are good,^(AG) and what you do is good;
    teach me your decrees.^(AH)
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,^(AI)
    I keep your precepts with all my heart.
⁷⁰ Their hearts are callous^(AJ) and unfeeling,
    but I delight in your law.
⁷¹ It was good for me to be afflicted^(AK)
    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.^(AL)