17 Treat me with kindness, Lord,so that I may liveand do what you say.
18 Open my mindand let me discoverthe wonders of your Law.
19 I live here as a stranger.Don't keep me from knowingyour commands.
20 What I want most of alland at all timesis to honour your laws.
21 You punish those boastful,worthless nobodies who turnfrom your commands.
22 Don't let them sneerand insult mefor following you.
23 I keep thinking aboutyour teachings, Lord,even if rulers plotagainst me.