| I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me. | I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your ordinances before me. |
| Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. | Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain. |
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| And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. | I shall walk at liberty, for I have sought your precepts. |
| I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. | I hurry and do 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 given me life. |
| 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. | Your decrees are my heritage forever; 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 hope in your word. |
| The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. | The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. |
| Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. | Keep my steps steady according to your promise, and never let iniquity have dominion 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 ordinances endures forever. |
| Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. | Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. |
| Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue. | Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue. |
