20. My nefesh is shattered with ta'avah for Thy mishpatim at all times.
21. Thou hast rebuked the zedim (arrogant ones) that are arurim (cursed ones), which do wander from Thy mitzvot.
22. Remove from me cherpah (reproach) and contempt; for I have kept Thy edot (testimonies).
23. Though sarim (princes) also sit and speak slander against me, yet Thy eved meditates on Thy chukkot.
24. Thy edot (testimonies) also are my delight and anshei atzati (my counsellors).
25. My nefesh has deveykus unto the aphar; revive Thou me according to Thy Davar.
26. I have recounted my drakhim, and Thou heardest me; teach me Thy chukkot.
27. Make me to understand the derech of Thy pikkudim; so shall I meditate on Thy nifla'ot.
28. My nefesh drops with heavy sorrow; strengthen Thou me according unto Thy Davar.