God

You laid down your precepts for us to observe with care.

May my ways be steady in observing your laws.

Then I will not be put to shame, since I will have fixed my sight on all your mitzvot.

I thank you with a sincere heart as I learn your righteous rulings.

I will observe your laws; don't completely abandon me!

(Bet) How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.

I seek you with all my heart; don't let me stray from your mitzvot.

I treasure your word in my heart, so that I won't sin against you.

Blessed are you, ADONAI! Teach me your laws.

I proclaim with my mouth all the rulings you have spoken.

I rejoice in the way of your instruction more than in any kind of wealth.

I will meditate on your precepts and keep my eyes on your ways.

I will find my delight in your regulations. I will not forget your word.

(Gimel) Deal generously with your servant; then I will live and observe your word.

Open my eyes, so that I will see wonders from your Torah.

Though I'm just a wanderer on the earth, don't hide your mitzvot from me.

I am continually consumed with longing for your rulings.

You rebuke the proud, the cursed, who stray from your mitzvot.

Remove scorn and contempt from me, because I observe your instruction.

Even when princes sit and plot against me, your servant meditates on your laws.

(Dalet) I lie prostrate in the dust; revive me, in keeping with your word.

I told you of my ways, and you answered me; teach me your laws.

Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wonders.

I am melting away from anxiety and grief; renew my strength, in keeping with your word.

Keep deceitful ways far from me, and favor me with your Torah.