18. Open my eyes, so I may behold wonders from Your Torah.
19. I am a temporary dweller on earth— do not hide Your mitzvot from me.
20. My soul is crushed with longing for Your judgments at all times.
21. You rebuke the proud, who are cursed, who wander from Your mitzvot.
22. Take scorn and contempt away from me, for I have kept Your testimonies.
23. Though princes sit and talk against me, Your servant meditates on Your decrees.
24. For Your testimonies are my delight— they are also my counselors.
25. My soul clings to the dust. Revive me according to Your word!
26. I told of my ways and You answered me. Teach me Your statutes.
27. Help me discern the way of Your precepts, so I may meditate on Your wonders.
28. My soul weeps with grief. Make me stand firm with Your word.
29. Turn me away from the deceitful way, and be gracious to me with Your Torah.
30. I have chosen the way of faithfulness. I have set my heart on Your judgments.
31. I cling to Your testimonies. Adonai, do not put me to shame!
32. I run the course of Your mitzvot, for You open wide my heart.
33. Teach me the way of Your decrees, Adonai, and I will follow them to the end.