Psalm 119:1–16

א Aleph

1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,p

who walkq according to the law of the Lord.r

2 Blesseds are those who keep his statutest

and seek himu with all their heart—v

3 they do no wrongw

but follow his ways.x

4 You have laid down preceptsy

that are to be fully obeyed.z

5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast

in obeying your decrees!a

6 Then I would not be put to shameb

when I consider all your commands.c

7 I will praise you with an upright heart

as I learn your righteous laws.d

8 I will obey your decrees;

do not utterly forsake me.e

ב Beth

9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity?f

By living according to your word.g

10 I seek you with all my heart;h

do not let me stray from your commands.i

11 I have hidden your word in my heartj

that I might not sink against you.

12 Praise bel to you, Lord;

teach mem your decrees.n

13 With my lips I recount

all the laws that come from your mouth.o

14 I rejoice in following your statutesp

as one rejoices in great riches.

15 I meditate on your preceptsq

and consider your ways.

16 I delightr in your decrees;

I will not neglect your word.