Listen to my words, O LORD, and hear my sighs.

LORD, I have so many enemies! Lead me to do your will; make your way plain for me to follow.

Teach me, LORD, what you want me to do, and lead me along a safe path, because I have many enemies.

Teach me, LORD, what you want me to do, and I will obey you faithfully; teach me to serve you with complete devotion.

Help me to understand your laws, and I will meditate on your wonderful teachings.

Remind me each morning of your constant love, for I put my trust in you. My prayers go up to you; show me the way I should go.

Now if you are, tell me your plans, so that I may serve you and continue to please you. Remember also that you have chosen this nation to be your own."

I walk the way of righteousness; I follow the paths of justice,

and their people will say, "Let us go up the hill of the LORD, to the Temple of Israel's God. He will teach us what he wants us to do; we will walk in the paths he has chosen. For the LORD's teaching comes from Jerusalem; from Zion he speaks to his people."

The LORD said to his people, "Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths and where the best road is. Walk in it, and you will live in peace." But they said, "No, we will not!"