25  ^uMy soul clings to the dust;

^vgive me life ^waccording to your word!

26  When ^xI told of my ways, you answered me;

^yteach me your statutes!

27  ^zMake me understand the way of your precepts,

and I will ^ameditate on your wondrous works.

28  ^bMy soul melts away for sorrow;

strengthen me according to your word!

29  Put false ways far from me

and graciously ^cteach me your law!

30  I have chosen the way of faithfulness;

I ^dset your rules before me.

31  I cling to your testimonies, O Lord;

^elet me not be put to shame!

32  I will run in the way of your commandments

when you ^fenlarge my heart!¹