Psalms 119:8-20

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.

17Deal bountifully with Your servant, That I may live and keep Your word [treasuring it and being guided by it day by day].

18Open my eyes [to spiritual truth] so that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law.

19I am a stranger on the earth; Do not hide Your commandments from me.

20My soul is crushed with longing For Your ordinances at all times.