I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. | I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. |
Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! | Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. |
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I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. | I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. |
I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. | I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands. |
I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. | I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. |
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. | Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. |
Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. | Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. |
You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. | You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my 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 gives understanding to the simple. |
Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. | Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. |
The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever. | All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. |
Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. | Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. |
Rescue me, O Lord, from liars and from all deceitful people. | Save me, Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues. |