1. Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,who walk according to the law of the Lord.
2. Blessed are those who keep his statutesand seek him with all their heart –
3. they do no wrongbut follow his ways.
4. You have laid down preceptsthat are to be fully obeyed.
5. Oh, that my ways were steadfastin obeying your decrees!
6. Then I would not be put to shamewhen I consider all your commands.
7. I will praise you with an upright heartas I learn your righteous laws.
8. I will obey your decrees;do not utterly forsake me.
9. How can a young person stay on the path of purity?By living according to your word.
10. I seek you with all my heart;do not let me stray from your commands.
11. I have hidden your word in my heartthat I might not sin against you.
12. Praise be to you, Lord;teach me your decrees.
13. With my lips I recountall the laws that come from your mouth.
14. I rejoice in following your statutesas one rejoices in great riches.
15. I meditate on your preceptsand consider your ways.
16. I delight in your decrees;I will not neglect your word.