Psalms 119:1-16

1How happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk according to the Lord’s instruction!

2Happy are those who keep his decrees and seek him with all their heart.

3They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways.

4You have commanded that your precepts be diligently kept.

5If only my ways were committed to keeping your statutes!

6Then I would not be ashamed when I think about all your commands.

7I will praise you with an upright heart when I learn your righteous judgments.

8I will keep your statutes; never abandon me.

9How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping your word.

10I have sought you with all my heart; don’t let me wander from your commands.

11I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you.

12Lord, may you be blessed; teach me your statutes.

13With my lips I proclaim all the judgments from your mouth.

14I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees as much as in all riches.

15I will meditate on your precepts and think about your ways.

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