19. I am a sojourner on the earth; do not hide your commands from me.
20. My soul is crushed with longing for your ordinances at all times.
21. You rebuke the arrogant, the accursed, who stray from your commands.
22. Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies.
23. Even though princes sit and speak against me, your servant meditates on your statutes.
24. Your testimonies are my delight, 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. Make me understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful things.
28. My soul weeps because of grief; strengthen me according to your word.
29. Remove from me the deceptive way, and graciously give me your law.
30. I have chosen the faithful way; I have set your ordinances before me.