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.
24 Your laws are my greatest joy!I follow their advice.
25 I am at the point of death.Let your teachingsbreathe new life into me.
26 When I told you my troubles,you answered my prayers.Now teach me your laws.