Psalm 119: 17-24

¹⁷ Be good to your servant while I live,     that I may obey your word. ¹⁸ Open my eyes that I may see     wonderful things in your law. ¹⁹ I am a stranger on earth;     do not hide your commands from me. ²⁰ My soul is consumed with longing     for your laws at all times. ²¹ You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed,     those who stray from your commands. ²² Remove from me their scorn and contempt,     for I keep your statutes. ²³ Though rulers sit together and slander me,     your servant will meditate on your decrees. ²⁴ Your statutes are my delight;     they are my counselors.