Blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the Law of the Lord. | Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. |
Blessed are those who comply with His testimonies, And seek Him with all their heart. | Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart. |
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I will give thanks to You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments. | I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous ordinances. |
How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word. | How can young people keep their way pure? By guarding it according to your word. |
With all my heart I have sought You; Do not let me wander from Your commandments. | With my whole heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments. |
I have treasured Your word in my heart, So that I may not sin against You. | I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you. |
I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. | I delight in the way of your decrees as much as in all riches. |
I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your judgments before me. | I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your ordinances before me. |
Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to dishonest gain. | Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain. |
And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts. | I shall walk at liberty, for I have sought your precepts. |
I hurried and did not delay To keep Your commandments. | I hurry and do not delay to keep your commandments. |
I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have revived me. | I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. |
Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. | Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. |
I have inherited Your testimonies forever, For they are the joy of my heart. | Your decrees are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. |
You are my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Your word. | You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. |
The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. | The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. |
Establish my footsteps in Your word, And do not let any wrongdoing have power over me. | Keep my steps steady according to your promise, and never let iniquity have dominion over me. |
The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments is everlasting. | The sum of your word is truth; and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. |
Those who love Your Law have great peace, And nothing causes them to stumble. | Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. |