I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your judgments before me. | I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me. |
Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to dishonest gain. | Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! |
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And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts. | And I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts. |
I hurried and did not delay To keep Your commandments. | I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments. |
I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have revived me. | I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. |
Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. | Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. |
I have inherited Your testimonies forever, For they are the joy of my heart. | Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. |
You are my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Your word. | You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. |
The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. | The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. |
Establish my footsteps in Your word, And do not let any wrongdoing have power over me. | Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. |
The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments is everlasting. | The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. |
Those who love Your Law have great peace, And nothing causes them to stumble. | Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. |
Rescue my soul, Lord, from lying lips, From a deceitful tongue. | Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue. |