so that they might keep his commands and obey his laws. Praise the Lord!

Cruel rulers are not your allies, those who make oppressive laws.

He proclaims his word to Jacob, his statutes and regulations to Israel.

With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed.

I desperately long to know your regulations at all times.

I choose the path of faithfulness; I am committed to your regulations.

Take away the insults that I dread! Indeed, your regulations are good.

I remember your ancient regulations, O Lord, and console myself.

In the middle of the night I arise to thank you for your just regulations.

Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants.

I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me.

I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations.

O Lord, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise! Teach me your regulations!

Seven times a day I praise you because of your just regulations.

May I live and praise you! May your regulations help me!

For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

God says this to the evildoer: “How can you declare my commands, and talk about my covenant?

He has not done so with any other nation; they are not aware of his regulations. Praise the Lord!

I will give you sincere thanks, when I learn your just regulations.

Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice.