Psalms 119:1-16

1How blessed and favored by God are those whose way is blameless [those with personal integrity, the upright, the guileless], Who walk in the law [and who are guided by the precepts and revealed will] of the Lord.

2Blessed and favored by God are those who keep His testimonies, And who [consistently] seek Him and long for Him with all their heart.

3They do no unrighteousness; They walk in His ways.

4You have ordained Your precepts, That we should follow them with [careful] diligence.

5Oh, that my ways may be established To observe and keep Your statutes [obediently accepting and honoring them]!

6Then I will not be ashamed When I look [with respect] to all Your commandments [as my guide].

7I will give thanks to You with an upright heart, When I learn [through discipline] Your righteous judgments [for my transgressions].

8I shall keep Your statutes; Do not utterly abandon me [when I fail].

9How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to Your precepts].

10With all my heart I have sought You, [inquiring of You and longing for You]; Do not let me wander from Your commandments [neither through ignorance nor by willful disobedience].

11Your word I have treasured and stored in my heart, That I may not sin against You.

12Blessed and reverently praised are You, O Lord; Teach me Your statutes.

13With my lips I have told of All the ordinances of Your mouth.

14I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.

15I will meditate on Your precepts And [thoughtfully] regard Your ways [the path of life established by Your precepts].

16I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.