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.
38. Establish Your word and confirm Your promise to Your servant, which is for those who reverently fear and devotedly worship You. [Deut. 10:12; Ps. 96:9.]
39. Turn away my reproach which I fear and dread, for Your ordinances are good.
40. Behold, I long for Your precepts; in Your righteousness give me renewed life.