26. I told you what I have done, and you answered me.Teach me your laws.
27. Help me understand your guiding principlesso that I may reflect on your miracles.
28. I am drowning in tears.Strengthen me as you promised.
29. Turn me away from a life of lies.Graciously provide me with your teachings.
30. I have chosen a life of faithfulness.I have set your regulations in front of me.
31. I have clung tightly to your written instructions.O Lord, do not let me be put to shame.
32. I will eagerly pursue your commandmentsbecause you continue to increase my understanding.
33. Teach me, O Lord, how to live by your laws,and I will obey them to the end.
34. Help me understand so that I can follow your teachings.I will guard them with all my heart.
35. Lead me on the path of your commandments,because I am happy with them.
36. Direct my heart toward your written instructionsrather than getting rich in underhanded ways.
37. Turn my eyes away from worthless things.Give me a new life in your ways.
38. Keep your promise to meso that I can fear you.
39. Take away insults, which I dread,because your regulations are good.