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.
25 My soul clings to the dust. Revive me according to Your word!
26 I told of my ways and You answered me. Teach me Your statutes.