57  ^oThe Lord is my portion;

I promise to keep your words.

58  I ^pentreat your favor with all my heart;

be gracious to me ^qaccording to your promise.

59  When I ^rthink on my ways,

I turn my feet to your testimonies;

60  I hasten and do not delay

to keep your commandments.

61  Though ^sthe cords of the wicked ensnare me,

I do not ^tforget your law.

62  At ^umidnight I rise to praise you,

because of your ^vrighteous rules.

63  ^wI am a companion of all who fear you,

of those who keep your precepts.

64  ^xThe earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love;

^yteach me your statutes!