21. You correct proud people. They are under your curse. They wander away from your commands.
22. I obey your covenant laws. So don't let evil people laugh at me or hate me.
23. Even if rulers sit together and tell lies about me, I will spend time thinking about your orders.
24. Your covenant laws are my delight. They give me wise advice.
25. I lie in the dust. I'm about to die. Keep me alive as you have promised.
26. I told you how I've lived, and you gave me your answer. Teach me your orders.
27. Help me understand what your rules can teach me. Then I'll spend time thinking about the miracles you have done.
28. My sadness has worn me out. Give me strength as you have promised.
29. Keep me from cheating and telling lies. Be kind and teach me your law.
30. I have chosen to be faithful to you. I put my trust in your laws.
31. Lord, I'm careful to obey your covenant laws. Don't let me be put to shame.
32. I am quick to follow your commands, because you have set my heart free.
33. Lord, teach me to follow your orders. Then I will obey them to the very end.
34. Help me understand your law. Then I will follow it and obey it with all my heart.
35. Teach me to live as you command, because that makes me very happy.
36. Make me want to follow your covenant laws instead of wanting to gain things only for myself.
37. Turn my eyes away from things that are worthless. Keep me alive as you have promised.
38. Keep your promise to me. Then other people will have respect for you.
39. Please don't let me be put to shame. Your laws are good.