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.
20. My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.
21. You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed, those who stray from your commands.
22. Remove from me their scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes.
23. Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.
24. Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors.
25. I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
26. I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
27. Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
28. My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
29. Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law.