28. My life dissolves and weeps itself away for heaviness; raise me up and strengthen me according to [the promises of] Your word.
29. Remove from me the way of falsehood and unfaithfulness [to You], and graciously impart Your law to me.
30. I have chosen the way of truth and faithfulness; Your ordinances have I set before me.
31. I cleave to Your testimonies; O Lord, put me not to shame!
32. I will [not merely walk, but] run the way of Your commandments, when You give me a heart that is willing.
33. Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes, and I will keep it to the end [steadfastly].
34. Give me understanding, that I may keep Your law; yes, I will observe it with my whole heart. [Prov. 2:6; James 1:5.]
35. Make me go in the path of Your commandments, for in them do I delight.
36. Incline my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetousness (robbery, sensuality, unworthy riches). [Ezek. 33:31; Mark 7:21, 22; I Tim. 6:10; Heb. 13:5.]
37. Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity (idols and idolatry); and restore me to vigorous life and health in Your ways.