² Clouds^(A) and thick darkness^(B) surround him;
    righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.^(C)

⁷ I will praise you with an upright heart
    as I learn your righteous laws.^(A)

⁶² At midnight^(A) I rise to give you thanks
    for your righteous laws.^(B)

¹⁴⁴ Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding^(A) that I may live.

¹⁶⁰ All your words are true;
    all your righteous laws are eternal.^(A)

¹⁷² May my tongue sing^(A) of your word,
    for all your commands are righteous.^(B)