12 You, Lord, are to be blessed!Teach me your statutes.
13 I will declare out loudall the rules you have spoken.
14 I rejoice in the content of your lawsas if I were rejoicing over great wealth.
15 I will think about your preceptsand examine all your paths.
16 I will delight in your statutes;I will not forget what you have said.
17 Be good to your servant so I can go on livingand keeping your word.
18 Open my eyes so I can examinethe wonders of your Instruction!