Psalm 119:27-38

New International Version

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