4. Lord, you gave us your instructions and told us to always obey them.
5. How I wish I could be more faithful in obeying your laws!
6. Then I would never feel ashamed when I look closely at your commands.
7. The more I understand how fair your laws are, the more sincerely I will praise you.
8. I will obey your laws, so please don’t leave me!
9. How can a young person live a pure life? By obeying your word.
10. I try with all my heart to serve you. Help me obey your commands.
11. I study your teachings very carefully so that I will not sin against you.
12. Lord, you are worthy of praise! Teach me your laws.
13. I will repeat the laws we have heard from you.
14. I enjoy following your rules as much as others enjoy great riches.
15. I will study your instructions. I will give thought to your way of life.
16. I enjoy your laws. I will not forget your word.
17. Be good to me, your servant, so that I may live to obey your word.
18. Open my eyes so that I can see all the wonderful things in your teachings.
19. I feel like a stranger visiting here on earth. I need to know your commands. Don’t keep them hidden from me.
20. I constantly feel a hunger to understand your laws.
21. You tell the proud how angry you are with them. All those who refuse to obey your word are cursed.