21. With a curse you rebuke the proudwho stray from your commandments.
22. Free me from disgrace and contempt,for I keep your testimonies.
23. Though princes meet and talk against me,your servant meditates on your statutes.
24. Your testimonies are my delight;they are my counselors.
25. My soul clings to the dust;give me life in accord with your word.
26. I disclosed my ways and you answered me;teach me your statutes.
27. Make me understand the way of your precepts;I will ponder your wondrous deeds.
28. My soul is depressed;lift me up acccording to your word.
29. Lead me from the way of deceit;favor me with your law.
30. The way of loyalty I have chosen;I have kept your judgments.
31. I cling to your testimonies, Lord;do not let me come to shame.
32. I will run the way of your commandments,for you will broaden my heart.
33. Lord, teach me the way of your statutes;I shall keep them with care.
34. Give me understanding to keep your law,to observe it with all my heart.
35. Lead me in the path of your commandments,for that is my delight.
36. Direct my heart toward your testimoniesand away from gain.
37. Avert my eyes from what is worthless;by your way give me life.
38. For your servant, fulfill your promisemade to those who fear you.