57The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. 58I have sought Your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your promise. 59I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies. 60I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments. 61Though the ropes of the wicked bind me, I do not forget Your law. 62At midnight I rise to give You thanks for Your righteous judgments. 63I am a friend to all who fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts.