4 You have laid down precepts

that are to be fully obeyed.

5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast

in obeying your decrees!

4 Thou hast commanded us

To keep thy precepts diligently.

5 O that my ways were directed

To keep thy statutes!

4 You have charged us

to keep your commandments carefully.

5 Oh, that my actions would consistently

reflect your decrees!

4 You have commanded us

To keep Your precepts diligently.

5 Oh, that my ways were directed

To keep Your statutes!

4 Lord, you gave your orders

to be obeyed completely.

5 I wish I were more loyal

in obeying your demands.

4 Thou hast commanded us thy precepts,

That we should observe them diligently.

5 Oh that my ways were established

To observe thy statutes!

4 Thou hast enjoined thy precepts, to be kept diligently. 5 Oh that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!

4 You have commanded 

that your guiding principles be carefully followed. 

5 I pray that my ways may become firmly established 

so that I can obey your laws. 

4 You have commanded that Your precepts

be diligently kept.

5 If only my ways were committed

to keeping Your statutes!

4 You have commanded your precepts

to be kept diligently.

5 O that my ways may be steadfast

in keeping your statutes!

4 You have commanded your precepts,

that we should keep them diligently.

5 Oh that my ways were steadfast,

to keep your statutes!

4 You have given me rules

that I must obey completely.

5 I hope I will always stand firm

in following your orders.

4 You have ordained Your precepts,

That we should keep them diligently.

5 Oh that my ways may be established

To keep Your statutes!