21. You rebuke the proud,the ones under a curse, who wander from Your commands.
22. Take insult and contempt away from me, for I have kept Your decrees.
23. Though princes sit together speaking against me, Your servant will think about Your statutes;
24. Your decrees are my delightand my counselors.
25. My life is down in the dust; give me life through Your word.
26. I told You about my life,and You listened to me;teach me Your statutes.
27. Help me understandthe meaning of Your preceptsso that I can meditate on Your wonders.
28. I am weary from grief;strengthen me through Your word.
29. Keep me from the way of deceitand graciously give me Your instruction.
30. I have chosen the way of truth;I have set Your ordinances before me.
31. I cling to Your decrees;Lord, do not put me to shame.
32. I pursue the way of Your commands,for You broaden my understanding.
33. Teach me, Lord, the meaning of Your statutes,and I will always keep them.
34. Help me understand Your instruction, and I will obey itand follow it with all my heart.
35. Help me stay on the path of Your commands, for I take pleasure in it.
36. Turn my heart to Your decrees and not to material gain.