17. Be good to your servant,that I may live and obey your word.
18. Open my eyes to seethe wonderful truths in your instructions.
19. I am only a foreigner in the land.Don’t hide your commands from me!
20. I am always overwhelmedwith a desire for your regulations.
21. You rebuke the arrogant;those who wander from your commands are cursed.
22. Don’t let them scorn and insult me,for I have obeyed your laws.
23. Even princes sit and speak against me,but I will meditate on your decrees.
24. Your laws please me;they give me wise advice.
25. I lie in the dust;revive me by your word.
26. I told you my plans, and you answered.Now teach me your decrees.
27. Help me understand the meaning of your commandments,and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.
28. I weep with sorrow;encourage me by your word.
29. Keep me from lying to myself;give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.
30. I have chosen to be faithful;I have determined to live by your regulations.
31. I cling to your laws.lord, don’t let me be put to shame!
32. I will pursue your commands,for you expand my understanding.
33. Teach me your decrees, O lord;I will keep them to the end.
34. Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions;I will put them into practice with all my heart.
35. Make me walk along the path of your commands,for that is where my happiness is found.