30. I have chosen the way of faithfulness;I have set my heart on your laws.
31. I hold fast to your statutes, Lord;do not let me be put to shame.
32. I run in the path of your commands,for you have broadened my understanding.
33. Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees,that I may follow it to the end.
34. Give me understanding, so that I may keep your lawand obey it with all my heart.
35. Direct me in the path of your commands,for there I find delight.
36. Turn my heart towards your statutesand not towards selfish gain.
37. Turn my eyes away from worthless things;preserve my life according to your word.
38. Fulfil your promise to your servant,so that you may be feared.
39. Take away the disgrace I dread,for your laws are good.
40. How I long for your precepts!In your righteousness preserve my life.
41. May your unfailing love come to me, Lord,your salvation, according to your promise;
42. then I can answer anyone who taunts me,for I trust in your word.
43. Never take your word of truth from my mouth,for I have put my hope in your laws.
44. I will always obey your law,for ever and ever.
45. I will walk about in freedom,for I have sought out your precepts.