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

and I will keep it to the end.¹

34  Give me understanding, that I may keep your law

and ^vobserve it with my whole heart.

35  ^wLead me in the path of your commandments,

for I ^xdelight in it.

36  ^yIncline my heart to your testimonies,

and not to selfish gain!

37  Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;

and give me life in your ways.

38  Confirm to your servant your promise,

that you may be feared.

39  Turn away the reproach that I dread,

for your rules are good.

40  Behold, I ^zlong for your precepts;

in your righteousness give me life!