Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the Lord! | Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. |
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart! | Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. |
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I will praise You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments. | As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! |
How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. | How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. |
With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! | I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. |
Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. | I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. |
I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. | I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. |
I have chosen the way of truth; Your judgments I have laid before me. | I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. |
Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness. | Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! |
And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts. | I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. |
I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments. | I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. |
I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have given me life. | I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. |
Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. | Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. |
Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart. | Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. |
You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. | You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. |
The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. | The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. |
Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me. | Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. |
The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever. | The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. |
Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. | Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. |