Do good to your servant, Yahweh, * according to your word.

Teach me good judgment and knowledge, * because I believe in your commandments.

Before I had answered I went astray, * but now I keep your word.

You are good and the cause of good; * teach me your statutes.

The presumptuous besmear me with lies, * but I with all my heart observe your precepts.

Gross as lard is their heart, * but I take delight in your law.

It was good for me to have suffered, * that I might learn your statutes.

More precious to me is the law from your mouth * than thousands of gold and silver coins.