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.
36. Give me an eagerness for your lawsrather than a love for money!
37. Turn my eyes from worthless things,and give me life through your word.
38. Reassure me of your promise,made to those who fear you.
39. Help me abandon my shameful ways;for your regulations are good.
40. I long to obey your commandments!Renew my life with your goodness.
41. lord, give me your unfailing love,the salvation that you promised me.
42. Then I can answer those who taunt me,for I trust in your word.
43. Do not snatch your word of truth from me,for your regulations are my only hope.
44. I will keep on obeying your instructionsforever and ever.
45. I will walk in freedom,for I have devoted myself to your commandments.
46. I will speak to kings about your laws,and I will not be ashamed.
47. How I delight in your commands!How I love them!
48. I honor and love your commands.I meditate on your decrees.
49. Remember your promise to me;it is my only hope.
50. Your promise revives me;it comforts me in all my troubles.
51. The proud hold me in utter contempt,but I do not turn away from your instructions.