Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in accord with the law of the Lord. | Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. |
Blessed are those who observe his statutes and seek him with their whole heart. | Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. |
I will praise you in sincerity of heart as I ponder your righteous judgments. | As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! |
How can a young man lead a spotless life? By living according to your word. | How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. |
I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your precepts. | I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. |
I treasure your word in my heart for fear that I may sin against you. | I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. |
I rejoice in following your statutes more than I would rejoice in endless riches. | I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. |
I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set your judgments before me. | I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. |
Dispose my heart to follow your statutes and to flee selfish gain. | Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! |
I will walk in complete freedom because I have sought your commands. | I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. |
I will make haste and not delay to observe your precepts. | I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. |
Never will I forget your commands, for through them you have given me life. | I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. |
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light to my path. | Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. |
Your statutes are my everlasting heritage; they are the very joy of my heart. | Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. |
You are my refuge and my shield; I put my hope in your word. | You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. |
The explanation of your words gives light and imparts understanding to the simple. | The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. |
Guide my steps in accord with your word and never let evil triumph over me. | Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. |
Every word you utter is true, and all your righteous judgments are everlasting. | The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. |
Those who love your law have great peace; they encounter no stumbling blocks. | Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. |
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Who is this King of glory?The Lord of hosts:
he is the King of glory. Selah