28 My soul is weary with sorrow;(A)
    strengthen me(B) according to your word.(C)
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;(D)
    be gracious to me(E) and teach me your law.
30 I have chosen(F) the way of faithfulness;(G)
    I have set my heart(H) on your laws.
31 I hold fast(I) 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.

ה He

33 Teach me,(J) Lord, the way of your decrees,
    that I may follow it to the end.[a]
34 Give me understanding,(K) so that I may keep your law(L)
    and obey it with all my heart.(M)
35 Direct me(N) in the path of your commands,(O)
    for there I find delight.(P)
36 Turn my heart(Q) toward your statutes
    and not toward selfish gain.(R)
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
    preserve my life(S) according to your word.[b](T)
38 Fulfill your promise(U) to your servant,
    so that you may be feared.
39 Take away the disgrace(V) I dread,
    for your laws are good.
40 How I long(W) for your precepts!
    In your righteousness preserve my life.(X)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:33 Or follow it for its reward
  2. Psalm 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way

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