i have taken an oath and confirmed it, that i will follow your righteous laws.
i have suffered much; preserve my life, O Lord, according to Your word.
accept, O Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me Your laws.
though i constantly take my life in my hands, i will not forget your law.
the wicked have set a snare for me, but i have not strayed from Your precepts.
Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.
my heart is set on keeping Your decrees to the very end.
