Psalm 119:1–16

1  ALEPH. Blessed are the perfect in the way, who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2  Blessed are they that observe his testimonies, that seek him with the whole heart; 3  Who also do no unrighteousness: they walk in his ways.

4  Thou hast enjoined thy precepts, to be kept diligently. 5  Oh that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! 6  Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

7  I will give thee thanks with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. 8  I will keep thy statutes: forsake me not utterly.

9  BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his path? by taking heed according to thy word.

10  With my whole heart have I sought thee: let me not wander from thy commandments.

11  Thy •word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.

12  Blessed art thou, Jehovah! teach me thy statutes.

13  With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth. 14  I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all wealth. 15  I will meditate upon thy precepts, and have respect unto thy paths. 16  I delight myself in thy statutes; I will not forget thy word.