Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. | Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in accord with the law of the Lord. |
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. | Blessed are those who observe his statutes and seek him with their whole heart. |
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I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. | I will praise you in sincerity of heart as I ponder your righteous judgments. |
Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. | How can a young man lead a spotless life? By living according to your word. |
With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. | I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your precepts. |
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. | I treasure your word in my heart for fear that I may sin against you. |
I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. | I rejoice in following your statutes more than I would rejoice in endless riches. |
I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me. | I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set your judgments before me. |
Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. | Dispose my heart to follow your statutes and to flee selfish gain. |
And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. | I will walk in complete freedom because I have sought your commands. |
I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. | I will make haste and not delay to observe your precepts. |
I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me. | Never will I forget your commands, for through them you have given me life. |
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. | Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light to my path. |
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. | Your statutes are my everlasting heritage; they are the very joy of my heart. |
Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. | You are my refuge and my shield; I put my hope in your word. |
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. | The explanation of your words gives light and imparts understanding to the simple. |
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. | Guide my steps in accord with your word and never let evil triumph over me. |
Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. | Every word you utter is true, and all your righteous judgments are everlasting. |
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. | Those who love your law have great peace; they encounter no stumbling blocks. |