Psalm 119:33-40

New International Version

³³ Teach me,^(A) Lord, the way of your decrees,
    that I may follow it to the end.^[a]
34 Give me understanding,^(B) so that I may keep your law^(C)
    and obey it with all my heart.^(D)
35 Direct me^(E) in the path of your commands,^(F)
    for there I find delight.^(G)
36 Turn my heart^(H) toward your statutes
    and not toward selfish gain.^(I)
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
    preserve my life^(J) according to your word.^[b](K)
38 Fulfill your promise^(L) to your servant,
    so that you may be feared.
³⁹ Take away the disgrace^(M) I dread,
    for your laws are good.
⁴⁰ How I long^(N) for your precepts!
    In your righteousness preserve my life.^(O)