Psalm 119:55-57

New Catholic Bible

⁵⁵Even during the night I remember your name^[a]
and observe your teaching, O Lord.
⁵⁶This is my practice:
I obey your commandments.

Heth

⁵⁷^[b]My portion, I have said, O Lord,
is to observe your words.^[c]

Psalm 119:55 Name: see note on Ps 5:12.
Psalm 119:57 The Lord is the portion of the psalmist, and it is God’s law that fills the earth with joy and security. Hence, far from regarding obedience as a crushing, disagreeable burden, the psalmist considers it a happy lot, a privileged destiny, and a signal favor.
Psalm 119:57 My portion . . . your words: another possible translation is: “You are my portion, O Lord; / I promise to keep your words.” A familiar formula of trust (see Pss 16:5; 73:26 and note; 142:5).

New Catholic Bible (NCB)