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.

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)