Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. | Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! |
Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. | Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart. |
As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! | I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules. |
How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. | How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. |
I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. | With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! |
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. | I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. |
I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. | In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. |
I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. | I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me. |
Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! | Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! |
I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. | And I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts. |
I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. | I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments. |
I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. | I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. |
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. | Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. |
Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. | Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. |
You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. | You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. |
The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. | The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. |
Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. | Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. |
The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. | The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. |
Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. | Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. |
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