includes a vow: “I will keep Your statutes” (v. 8; see v. 5). But vows are only kept by grace. Thus this strophe concludes: “Oh, do not forsake me utterly!” How does the Word of God bless us? It keeps us undefiled in our walk as we seek Him with our heart (vv. 1–2). It guards us from iniquity (v. 3). It defends us from shame (v. 6). Moreover, it leads us to praise and worship as God fulfills His Word in us (vv. 7–8). THE WORD OF GOD CLEANSES US 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed