7. When I learned that your laws are fair,I praised you with an honest heart.
8. I will obey your demands,so please don’t ever leave me.
9. How can a young person live a pure life?By obeying your word.
10. With all my heart I try to obey you.Don’t let me break your commands.
11. I have taken your words to heartso I would not sin against you.
12. Lord, you should be praised.Teach me your demands.
13. My lips will tell aboutall the laws you have spoken.
14. I enjoy living by your rulesas people enjoy great riches.
15. I think about your ordersand study your ways.
16. I enjoy obeying your demands,and I will not forget your word.
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.