I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me. | I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your judgments before me. |
Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. | Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to dishonest gain. |
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And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. | And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts. |
I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. | I hurried and did not delay To keep Your commandments. |
I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me. | I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have revived me. |
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. | Your word is a lamp to 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. | I have inherited Your testimonies forever, For they are the joy of my heart. |
Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. | You are my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Your word. |
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. | The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. |
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. | Establish my footsteps in Your word, And do not let any wrongdoing have power over me. |
Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. | The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments is everlasting. |
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. | Those who love Your Law have great peace, And nothing causes them to stumble. |
Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue. | Rescue my soul, Lord, from lying lips, From a deceitful tongue. |