Psalm 119:33-40

New Century Version

³³ Lord, teach me your demands,
    and I will keep them until the end.
³⁴ Help me understand, so I can keep your teachings,
    obeying them with all my heart.
³⁵ Lead me in the path of your commands,
    because that makes me happy.
³⁶ Make me want to keep your rules
    instead of wishing for riches.
³⁷ Keep me from looking at worthless things.
    Let me live by your word.
³⁸ Keep your promise to me, your servant,
    so you will be respected.
³⁹ Take away the shame I fear,
    because your laws are good.
⁴⁰ How I want to follow your orders.
    Give me life because of your goodness.