33  ^gTeach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;

and I will keep it ^hto the end.¹

34  ⁱGive me understanding, that I may keep your law

and observe it with my whole heart.

35  ^jLead me in the path of your commandments,

for I ^kdelight in it.

36  ^lIncline my heart to your testimonies,

and not to ^mselfish gain!

37  ⁿTurn my eyes from looking at worthless things;

and ^ogive me life in your ways.

38  ^pConfirm to your servant your promise,

^qthat you may be feared.

39  Turn away the ^rreproach that I dread,

for your rules are good.

40  Behold, I ^slong for your precepts;

^tin your righteousness give me life!