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!