13. With my own mouth,I tell others the lawsthat you have spoken.
14. Obeying your instructionsbrings as much happinessas being rich.
15. I will study your teachingsand follow your footsteps.
16. I will take pleasurein your lawsand remember your words.
17. Treat me with kindness, Lord,so that I may liveand do what you say.
18. Open my mindand let me discoverthe wonders of your Law.
19. I live here as a stranger.Don't keep me from knowingyour commands.
20. What I want most of alland at all timesis to honour your laws.
21. You punish those boastful,worthless nobodies who turnfrom your commands.
22. Don't let them sneerand insult mefor following you.
23. I keep thinking aboutyour teachings, Lord,even if rulers plotagainst me.
24. Your laws are my greatest joy!I follow their advice.
25. I am at the point of death.Let your teachingsbreathe new life into me.
26. When I told you my troubles,you answered my prayers.Now teach me your laws.
27. Help me to understandyour teachings,and I will think aboutyour marvellous deeds.
28. I am overcome with sorrow.Encourage me,as you have promised to do.
29. Keep me from being deceitful,and be kind enoughto teach me your Law.
30. I am determined to be faithfuland to respect your laws.