18. Open my eyes, that I may beholdwondrous things out of your law.
19. I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me!
20. My soul is consumed with longingfor your rules at all times.
21. You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,who wander from your commandments.
22. Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies.
23. Even though princes sit plotting against me,your servant will meditate on your statutes.
24. Your testimonies are my delight;they are my counselors.
25. My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word!
26. When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes!
27. Make me understand the way of your precepts,and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
28. My soul melts away for sorrow;strengthen me according to your word!
29. Put false ways far from meand graciously teach me your law!
30. I have chosen the way of faithfulness;I set your rules before me.
31. I cling to your testimonies, O Lord; let me not be put to shame!