Psalms 119:49-80

Remember your word to your servant; you have given me hope through it. This is my comfort in my affliction:  Your promise has given me life. The arrogant constantly ridicule me, but I do not turn away from your instruction.  LORD, I remember your judgments from long ago and find comfort. Fury seizes me  because of the wicked who reject your instruction.  Your statutes are the theme of my song during my earthly life.  LORD, I remember your name  in the night,  and I obey your instruction. This is my practice: I obey your precepts.  The LORD is my portion;  , I have promised to keep your words. I have sought your favor  with all my heart; be gracious to me  according to your promise. I thought about my ways  and turned my steps back to your decrees. I hurried, not hesitating to keep your commands. Though the ropes of the wicked  were wrapped around me, I did not forget your instruction.  I rise at midnight to thank you  for your righteous judgments.  I am a friend to all who fear you,  to those who keep your precepts. LORD, the earth is filled with your faithful love;  teach me your statutes.  LORD, you have treated your servant well, just as you promised. Teach me good judgment and discernment,  for I rely on your commands. Before I was afflicted I went astray,  but now I keep your word. You are good,  and you do what is good;  teach me your statutes. The arrogant have smeared me with lies,  but I obey your precepts with all my heart.  Their hearts are hard and insensitive,  but I delight in your instruction.  It was good for me to be afflicted  so that I could learn your statutes. Instruction from your lips  is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Your hands made me and formed me;  give me understanding so that I can learn your commands.  Those who fear you will see me and rejoice,  for I put my hope in your word.  I know, LORD, that your judgments are just and that you have afflicted me fairly.  May your faithful love comfort me as you promised your servant. May your compassion come to me  so that I may live, for your instruction is my delight.  Let the arrogant be put to shame  for slandering me with lies; I will meditate on your precepts. Let those who fear you, those who know your decrees, turn to me. May my heart be blameless regarding your statutes  so that I will not be put to shame.