8,6,8,6 ^57Thou my sure portion art alone, which I did chuse, O Lord: I have resolv'd, and said, that I would keep thy holy word. ^58With my whole heart I did entreat thy face and favour free: According to thy gracious word be merciful to me. ^59I thought upon my former ways, and did my life well try; And to thy testimonies pure my feet then turned I. ^60I did not stay, nor linger long, as those that slothful are; But hastily thy laws to keep myself I did prepare. ^61Bands of ill men me robb'd; yet I thy precepts did not slight. ^62I'll rise at midnight thee to praise, ev'n for thy judgments right. ^63I am companion to all those who fear, and thee obey. ^64O Lord, thy mercy fills the earth: teach me thy laws, I pray. |