17. Be kind to your servant that I may live,that I may keep your word.
18. Open my eyes to see clearlythe wonders of your law.
19. I am a sojourner in the land;do not hide your commandments from me.
20. At all times my soul is stirredwith longing for your judgments.
21. With a curse you rebuke the proudwho stray from your commandments.
22. Free me from disgrace and contempt,for I keep your testimonies.
23. Though princes meet and talk against me,your servant meditates on your statutes.
24. Your testimonies are my delight;they are my counselors.
25. My soul clings to the dust;give me life in accord with your word.