²⁵ I am laid low in the dust;^(A)
    preserve my life^(B) according to your word.^(C)
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
    teach me your decrees.^(D)
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
    that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.^(E)
28 My soul is weary with sorrow;^(F)
    strengthen me^(G) according to your word.^(H)
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;^(I)
    be gracious to me^(J) and teach me your law.
³⁰ I have chosen^(K) the way of faithfulness;^(L)
    I have set my heart^(M) on your laws.
³¹ I hold fast^(N) 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,^(O) Lord, the way of your decrees,
    that I may follow it to the end.^[a]
34 Give me understanding,^(P) so that I may keep your law^(Q)
    and obey it with all my heart.^(R)
35 Direct me^(S) in the path of your commands,^(T)
    for there I find delight.^(U)
36 Turn my heart^(V) toward your statutes
    and not toward selfish gain.^(W)
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
    preserve my life^(X) according to your word.^[b](Y)
38 Fulfill your promise^(Z) to your servant,
    so that you may be feared.
³⁹ Take away the disgrace^(AA) I dread,
    for your laws are good.
⁴⁰ How I long^(AB) for your precepts!
    In your righteousness preserve my life.^(AC)