5. Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!
6. Then shall I not be put to shame, When I have respect unto all thy commandments.
7. I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgments.
8. I will observe thy statutes: Oh forsake me not utterly.
9. Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.
10. With my whole heart have I sought thee: Oh let me not wander from thy commandments.
11. Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.
12. Blessed art thou, O Jehovah: Teach me thy statutes.
13. With my lips have I declared All the ordinances of thy mouth.
14. I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.
15. I will meditate on thy precepts, And have respect unto thy ways.