³³ Teach me,^(A) Lord, the way of your decrees,
    that I may follow it to the end.^[a]

³⁴ Give me understanding,^(A) so that I may keep your law^(B)
    and obey it with all my heart.^(C)

³⁵ Direct me^(A) in the path of your commands,^(B)
    for there I find delight.^(C)

³⁶ Turn my heart^(A) toward your statutes
    and not toward selfish gain.^(B)

³⁷ Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
    preserve my life^(A) according to your word.^[a](B)

⁴⁰ How I long^(A) for your precepts!
    In your righteousness preserve my life.^(B)