19. I am here on earth for just a little while;do not hide your commands from me.
20. My heart aches with longing;I want to know your judgements at all times.
21. You reprimand the proud;cursed are those who disobey your commands.
22. Free me from their insults and scorn,because I have kept your laws.
23. The rulers meet and plot against me,but I will study your teachings.
24. Your instructions give me pleasure;they are my advisers.
25. I lie defeated in the dust;revive me, as you have promised.
26. I confessed all I have done, and you answered me;teach me your ways.
27. Help me to understand your laws,and I will meditate on your wonderful teachings.
28. I am overcome by sorrow;strengthen me, as you have promised.
29. Keep me from going the wrong way,and in your goodness teach me your law.
30. I have chosen to be obedient;I have paid attention to your judgements.
31. I have followed your instructions, Lord;don't let me be put to shame.
32. I will eagerly obey your commands,because you will give me more understanding.
33. Teach me, Lord, the meaning of your laws,and I will obey them at all times.
34. Explain your law to me, and I will obey it;I will keep it with all my heart.
35. Keep me obedient to your commandments,because in them I find happiness.
36. Give me the desire to obey your lawsrather than to get rich.
37. Keep me from paying attention to what is worthless;be good to me, as you have promised.
38. Keep your promise to me, your servant —the promise you make to those who obey you.