23. Even though princes sit plotting against me,your servant will meditate on your statutes.
24. Your testimonies are my delight;they are my counselors.
25. My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word!
26. When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes!
27. Make me understand the way of your precepts,and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
28. My soul melts away for sorrow;strengthen me according to your word!
29. Put false ways far from meand graciously teach me your law!
30. I have chosen the way of faithfulness;I set your rules before me.
31. I cling to your testimonies, O Lord; let me not be put to shame!
32. I will run in the way of your commandmentswhen you enlarge my heart!
33. Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;and I will keep it to the end.
34. Give me understanding, that I may keep your lawand observe it with my whole heart.
35. Lead me in the path of your commandments,for I delight in it.
36. Incline my heart to your testimonies,and not to selfish gain!
37. Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;and give me life in your ways.
38. Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared.
39. Turn away the reproach that I dread,for your rules are good.