Common English Bible

Psalms 119:1-10 Common English Bible (CEB)

1. Those whose way is blameless—who walk in the Lord’s Instruction—are truly happy!

2. Those who guard God’s laws are truly happy!They seek God with all their hearts.

3. They don’t even do anything wrong!They walk in God’s ways.

4. God, you have ordered that your decreesshould be kept most carefully.

5. How I wish my ways were strongwhen it comes to keeping your statutes!

6. Then I wouldn’t be ashamedwhen I examine all your commandments.

7. I will give thanks to you with a heart that does rightas I learn your righteous rules.

8. I will keep your statutes.Please don’t leave me all alone!

9. How can young people keep their paths pure?By guarding them according to what you’ve said.

10. I have sought you with all my heart.Don’t let me stray from any of your commandments!