Psalm 119:25-33

English Standard Version

^25 (A)My soul clings to the dust;
    ^(B)give me life ^(C)according to your word!
²⁶ When ^(D)I told of my ways, you answered me;
    ^(E)teach me your statutes!
^27 (F)Make me understand the way of your precepts,
    and I will ^(G)meditate on your wondrous works.
^28 (H)My soul melts away for sorrow;
    strengthen me according to your word!
²⁹ Put false ways far from me
    and graciously ^(I)teach me your law!
³⁰ I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
    I ^(J)set your rules before me.
³¹ I cling to your testimonies, O Lord;
    ^(K)let me not be put to shame!
³² I will run in the way of your commandments
    when you ^(L)enlarge my heart!^[a]

^33 (M)Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;
    and I will keep it ^(N)to the end.^[b]