9. How can young people keep their lives pure?By obeying your commands.
10. With all my heart I try to serve you;keep me from disobeying your commandments.
11. I keep your law in my heart,so that I will not sin against you.
12. I praise you, O Lord;teach me your ways.
13. I will repeat aloudall the laws you have given.
14. I delight in following your commandsmore than in having great wealth.
15. I study your instructions;I examine your teachings.
16. I take pleasure in your laws;your commands I will not forget.
17. Be good to me, your servant,so that I may live and obey your teachings.
18. Open my eyes, so that I may seethe wonderful truths in your law.
19. I am here on earth for just a little while;do not hide your commands from me.
20. My heart aches with longing;I want to know your judgements at all times.
21. You reprimand the proud;cursed are those who disobey your commands.
22. Free me from their insults and scorn,because I have kept your laws.
23. The rulers meet and plot against me,but I will study your teachings.
24. Your instructions give me pleasure;they are my advisers.
25. I lie defeated in the dust;revive me, as you have promised.
26. I confessed all I have done, and you answered me;teach me your ways.