Reflections on Psalm 119 verses 33 through 40

I love the Psalms--all 150 of them--and when asked to produce these reflections for another Bible study, was lighted and delighted, and it is a joy to share them again,

To ask God to "teach me" proves that I don't know all--but He does.
To ask God to "give me" indicates that I am dependent--whereas He is independent.
To ask God to "lead me" indicates that I cannot find my way on my own--but He is the way.
To ask God to "incline my heart" indicates my inability--His ability.
To ask God to "turn my eyes" indicates my tendency to look at what is worthless cannot be over ruled by mere force of human will, however moral.
To ask God to "confirm" indicated my faith needs to be strengthened and encouraged--and God alone can accomplish that, and will through His word.
To ask God to "turn away" indicates that I still struggle with a sinful fear of man--and recognize that God can and will help me to overcome.
The final verse--"Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life!"--indicates awareness that I am dependent on God's righteousness for life, having none of my own, and that my longing for his precepts is indicative of His work to bring that life-gift about is at work.