Psalm 119:33-40

Contemporary English Version

³³ Point out your rules, Lord,
and I won't disobey
    even one of them.
³⁴ Help me to understand your Law;
I promise to obey it
    with all my heart.
³⁵ Direct me by your commands!
    I love to do what you say.
³⁶ Make me want to obey you,
    rather than to be rich.
³⁷ Take away my foolish desires,
and let me find life
    by walking with you.
³⁸ I am your servant!
Do for me what you promised
    to those who worship you.
³⁹ Your wonderful teachings
protect me from the insults
    that I hate so much.
⁴⁰ I long for your teachings.
Be true to yourself
    and let me live.