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.
46. I will speak of your statutes before kingsand will not be put to shame,
47. for I delight in your commandsbecause I love them.
48. I reach out for your commands, which I love,that I may meditate on your decrees.