1Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,
who walk according to Yahweh’s law.
2Blessed are those who keep his statutes,
who seek him with their whole heart.
3Yes, they do nothing wrong.
They walk in his ways.
4You have commanded your precepts,
that we should fully obey them.
5Oh that my ways were steadfast
to obey your statutes!
6Then I wouldn’t be disappointed,
when I consider all of your commandments.
7I will give thanks to you with uprightness of heart,
when I learn your righteous judgments.
8I will observe your statutes.
Don’t utterly forsake me.
9How can a young man keep his way pure?
By living according to your word.
10With my whole heart, I have sought you.
Don’t let me wander from your commandments.
11I have hidden your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.
12Blessed are you, Yahweh.
Teach me your statutes.
13With my lips,
I have declared 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 consider your ways.
16I will delight myself in your statutes.
I will not forget your word.
17Do good to your servant.
I will live and I will obey your word.
18Open my eyes,
that I may see wondrous things out of your law.
19I am a stranger on the earth.
Don’t hide your commandments from me.
20My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times.
21You have rebuked the proud who are cursed,
who wander from your commandments.
22Take reproach and contempt away from me,
for I have kept your statutes.
23Though princes sit and slander me,
your servant will meditate on your statutes.
24Indeed your statutes are my delight,
and my counselors.