choose the path of truth, and retain an indelible memory of God’s testimonies. (17) I adhered to your testimonies, O Lord; do not put [me] to shame (v. 31). He did not say simply “followed,” but adhered to, that is, I did not exclude even the slightest of them from my thinking. He seeks to gain the fruit of such an attitude, namely, having no experience of shame. I ran the way of your commandments when you gave me largeness of heart (v. 32). There is need of both, our enthusiasm and God’s providence: