53 Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.

55 I have remembered thy name, O Lord, in the night, and have kept thy law.

56 This I had, because I kept thy precepts.

57 Thou art my portion, O Lord: I have said that I would keep thy words.

58 I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.

59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

61 The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.

62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

64 The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.

65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord, according unto thy word.

66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

67 Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.

68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

69 The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.

70 Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.

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53 Indignation grips me(A) because of the wicked,
    who have forsaken your law.(B)
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song(C)
    wherever I lodge.
55 In the night, Lord, I remember(D) your name,
    that I may keep your law.(E)
56 This has been my practice:
    I obey your precepts.(F)

ח Heth

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

ט Teth

65 Do good(U) to your servant
    according to your word,(V) Lord.
66 Teach me knowledge(W) and good judgment,
    for I trust your commands.
67 Before I was afflicted(X) I went astray,(Y)
    but now I obey your word.(Z)
68 You are good,(AA) and what you do is good;
    teach me your decrees.(AB)
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,(AC)
    I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70 Their hearts are callous(AD) and unfeeling,
    but I delight in your law.

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12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

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12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation;(A)
    but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.(B)

13 Whoever conceals their sins(C) does not prosper,
    but the one who confesses(D) and renounces them finds mercy.(E)

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