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!
11. I keep your word close, in my heart,so that I won’t sin against you.
12. You, Lord, are to be blessed!Teach me your statutes.
13. I will declare out loudall the rules you have spoken.
14. I rejoice in the content of your lawsas if I were rejoicing over great wealth.
15. I will think about your preceptsand examine all your paths.
16. I will delight in your statutes;I will not forget what you have said.
17. Be good to your servant so I can go on livingand keeping your word.