Common English Bible

Psalms 119:3-15 Common English Bible (CEB)

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.