4. You have given them the commandto observe your precepts with care.
5. May my ways be firmin the observance of your statutes!
6. Then I will not be ashamedto ponder all your commandments.
7. I will praise you with sincere heartas I study your righteous judgments.
8. I will observe your statutes;do not leave me all alone.
9. How can the young keep his way without fault?Only by observing your words.
10. With all my heart I seek you;do not let me stray from your commandments.
11. In my heart I treasure your promise,that I may not sin against you.
12. Blessed are you, O Lord;teach me your statutes.
13. With my lips I reciteall the judgments you have spoken.
14. I find joy in the way of your testimoniesmore than in all riches.
15. I will ponder your preceptsand consider your paths.
16. In your statutes I take delight;I will never forget your word.
17. Be kind to your servant that I may live,that I may keep your word.
18. Open my eyes to see clearlythe wonders of your law.
19. I am a sojourner in the land;do not hide your commandments from me.
20. At all times my soul is stirredwith longing for your judgments.
21. With a curse you rebuke the proudwho stray from your commandments.
22. Free me from disgrace and contempt,for I keep your testimonies.