4. You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.
5. Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
6. Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
7. I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.
8. I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me.
9. How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.
10. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
11. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
12. Praise be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees.
13. With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.
14. I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.
15. I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.
16. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.
17. Be good to your servant while I live, that I may obey your word.
18. Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
19. I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.