31. I’m holding tight to your laws, Lord.Please don’t let me be put to shame.
32. I run the same path as your commandmentsbecause you give my heart insight.
33. Lord, teach me what your statutes are about,and I will guard every part of them.
34. Help me understand so I can guard your Instructionand keep it with all my heart.
35. Lead me on the trail of your commandmentsbecause that is what I want.
36. Turn my heart to your laws,not to greedy gain.
37. Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things.Make me live by your way.
38. Confirm your promise to your servant—the promise that is for all those who honor you.
39. Remove the insults that I dreadbecause your rules are good.
40. Look how I desire your precepts!Make me live by your righteousness.
41. Lord, let your faithful love come to me—let your salvation come to me according to your promise—
42. so I can have a response for those who mock mebecause I have trusted in your word!