16. I will delight in your statutes;I will not forget what you have said.
17. Be good to your servant so I can go on livingand keeping your word.
18. Open my eyes so I can examinethe wonders of your Instruction!
19. I’m an immigrant in the land.Don’t hide your commandments from me!
20. I’m worn out by longingevery minute for your rules!
21. You rebuke the arrogant, accursed peoplewho stray from your commandments.
22. Take all their insults and contempt away from mebecause I’ve kept your laws!
23. Even if rulers gather and scheme against me,your servant will contemplate your statutes!
24. Yes, your laws are my joy—they are my most trusted advisors!
25. My life is stuck in the dirt.Now make me live again according to your promise!
26. I confessed my ways and you answered me.Now teach me your statutes!
27. Help me understand what your precepts are aboutso I can contemplate your wondrous works!