9. How shall a na'ar cleanse his way? By being shomer thereto according to Thy Davar (Word).
10. With my kol lev have I sought Thee; O let me not wander from Thy mitzvot.
11. Thy word have I hid in my lev, lema'an (so that) I might not sin against Thee.
12. Baruch atah, Adonoi; teach me Thy chukkot.
13. With my sfatayim (lips) have I declared all the mishpatim of Thy mouth.
14. I have rejoiced in the derech of Thy edot (testimonies), as much as in all riches.
15. I will meditate in Thy pikkudim, and consider Thy orkhot (paths).
16. I will delight myself in Thy chukkot; I will not forget Thy Davar.
17. Deal bountifully with Thy eved, that I may live, and be shomer over Thy Davar.
18. Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold nifla'ot out of Thy torah.
19. I am a ger on ha'aretz; hide not Thy mitzvot from me.
20. My nefesh is shattered with ta'avah for Thy mishpatim at all times.
21. Thou hast rebuked the zedim (arrogant ones) that are arurim (cursed ones), which do wander from Thy mitzvot.
22. Remove from me cherpah (reproach) and contempt; for I have kept Thy edot (testimonies).