³⁰ I have chosen^(A) the way of faithfulness;^(B)
    I have set my heart^(C) on your laws.
³¹ I hold fast^(D) 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,^(E) Lord, the way of your decrees,
    that I may follow it to the end.^[a]
34 Give me understanding,^(F) so that I may keep your law^(G)
    and obey it with all my heart.^(H)
35 Direct me^(I) in the path of your commands,^(J)
    for there I find delight.^(K)
36 Turn my heart^(L) toward your statutes
    and not toward selfish gain.^(M)
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
    preserve my life^(N) according to your word.^[b](O)
38 Fulfill your promise^(P) to your servant,
    so that you may be feared.
³⁹ Take away the disgrace^(Q) I dread,
    for your laws are good.
⁴⁰ How I long^(R) for your precepts!
    In your righteousness preserve my life.^(S)