Psalm 119:1–16

DELIGHT IN GOD’S WORD

א Aleph

1 HowA happy are those whose way is blameless,b

who walk according to the Lord’s instruction!c

2 Happy are those who keep his decreesd

and seek him with all their heart.e

3 They do nothing wrong;f

they walk in his ways.

4 You have commanded that your preceptsg

be diligently kept.

5 If only my ways were committed

to keeping your statutes!h

6 Then I would not be ashamedi

when I think about all your commands.

7 I will praise you with an upright heartj

when I learn your righteous judgments.

8 I will keep your statutes;

never abandon me.k

ב Beth

9 How can a young man keep his way pure?

By keeping yourB word.l

10 I have sought you with all my heart;m

don’t let me wander from your commands.n

11 I have treasured your word in my hearto

so that I may not sin against you.

12 Lord, may you be blessed;

teach me your statutes.p

13 With my lips I proclaim

all the judgments from your mouth.q

14 I rejoice in the way revealed by your decreesr

as much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate on your preceptss

and think about your ways.t

16 I will delight in your statutes;u

I will not forget your word.