Psalm 119:33-40

English Standard Version

^33 (A)Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;
    and I will keep it ^(B)to the end.^[a]
34 (C)Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
    and observe it with my whole heart.
^35 (D)Lead me in the path of your commandments,
    for I ^(E)delight in it.
^36 (F)Incline my heart to your testimonies,
    and not to ^(G)selfish gain!
^37 (H)Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;
    and ^(I)give me life in your ways.
^38 (J)Confirm to your servant your promise,
    ^(K)that you may be feared.
³⁹ Turn away the ^(L)reproach that I dread,
    for your rules are good.
⁴⁰ Behold, I ^(M)long for your precepts;
    ^(N)in your righteousness give me life!