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)

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)

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.