25  ^oMy soul clings to the dust;

^pgive me life ^qaccording to your word!

26  When I told of my ways, you answered me;

teach me your statutes!

27  ^rMake me understand the way of your precepts,

and I will meditate ^son your wondrous works.

28  My soul melts away for sorrow;

strengthen me according to your word!

29  Put false ways far from me

and graciously teach me your law!

30  I have chosen the way of faithfulness;

I set your rules before me.

31  I cling to your testimonies, O Lord;

^tlet me not be put to shame!

32  I will run in the way of your commandments

when you enlarge my heart!¹