17. Do good to me, your servant, so I can live,so I can obey your word.
18. Open my eyes to seethe miracles in your teachings.
19. I am a stranger on earth.Do not hide your commands from me.
20. I wear myself out with desirefor your laws all the time.
21. You scold proud people;those who ignore your commands are cursed.
22. Don’t let me be insulted and hatedbecause I keep your rules.
23. Even if princes speak against me,I, your servant, will think about your demands.
24. Your rules give me pleasure;they give me good advice.
25. I am about to die.Give me life, as you have promised.
26. I told you about my life, and you answered me.Teach me your demands.
27. Help me understand your orders.Then I will think about your miracles.