My neck clings to the dust; * revive me, as you have promised.

I spoke of your ways and you answered me; * teach me your rules.

The way of your precepts make me understand, * that I may study your wondrous acts.

I am sagging from sorrow; * raise me according to your word.

Keep me from the way of falsehood; * through your law show me favor.

I have chosen the way of truth; * your rules I consider supreme.

I have clung to your precepts; * Yahweh, don't put me to shame.

I will run the way of your commandments, * if you enlarge my understanding.