7. I will give thanks to you with a heart that does rightas I learn your righteous rules.
8. I will keep your statutes.Please don’t leave me all alone!
9. How can young people keep their paths pure?By guarding them according to what you’ve said.
10. I have sought you with all my heart.Don’t let me stray from any of your commandments!
11. I keep your word close, in my heart,so that I won’t sin against you.
12. You, Lord, are to be blessed!Teach me your statutes.
13. I will declare out loudall the rules you have spoken.
14. I rejoice in the content of your lawsas if I were rejoicing over great wealth.
15. I will think about your preceptsand examine all your paths.
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!