Psalm 119:1–16
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.
never abandon me.k
9 How can a young man keep his way pure?
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.
teach me your statutes.p
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.