18 Open my eyes, so I may behold wonders from Your Torah.
19 I am a temporary dweller on earth— do not hide Your mitzvot from me.
20 My soul is crushed with longing for Your judgments at all times.
21 You rebuke the proud, who are cursed, who wander from Your mitzvot.
22 Take scorn and contempt away from me, for I have kept Your testimonies.
23 Though princes sit and talk against me, Your servant meditates on Your decrees.
24 For Your testimonies are my delight— they are also my counselors.