20. What I want most of alland at all timesis to honour your laws.
21. You punish those boastful,worthless nobodies who turnfrom your commands.
22. Don't let them sneerand insult mefor following you.
23. I keep thinking aboutyour teachings, Lord,even if rulers plotagainst me.
24. Your laws are my greatest joy!I follow their advice.
25. I am at the point of death.Let your teachingsbreathe new life into me.
26. When I told you my troubles,you answered my prayers.Now teach me your laws.
27. Help me to understandyour teachings,and I will think aboutyour marvellous deeds.
28. I am overcome with sorrow.Encourage me,as you have promised to do.
29. Keep me from being deceitful,and be kind enoughto teach me your Law.
30. I am determined to be faithfuland to respect your laws.
31. I follow your rules, Lord.Don't let me be ashamed.
32. I am eager to learn allthat you want me to do;help me to understandmore and more.
33. Point out your rules to me,and I won't disobeyeven one of them.