57

Thou my sure portion art alone,

which I did chuse, O Lord:

I have resolv’d, and said, that I

would keep thy holy word.

58

With my whole heart I did entreat

thy face and favour free:

According to thy gracious word

be merciful to me.

59

I thought upon my former ways,

and did my life well try;

And to thy testimonies pure

my feet then turned I.

60

I did not stay, nor linger long,

as those that slothful are;

But hastily thy laws to keep

myself I did prepare.

61

Bands of ill men me robb’d; yet I

thy precepts did not slight.

62

I’ll rise at midnight thee to praise,

ev’n for thy judgments right.

63

I am companion to all those

who fear, and thee obey.

64

O Lord, thy mercy fills the earth:

teach me thy laws, I pray.