5. Oh that my ways were steadfast to observe Your decrees!
6. Then I would not be ashamed, when I consider all Your mitzvot.
7. I will praise You with an upright heart as I learn Your righteous judgments.
8. I will observe Your statutes. Never abandon me utterly!
9. How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.
10. With my whole heart have I sought You —let me not stray from Your mitzvot.
11. I have treasured Your word in my heart, so I might not sin against You.
12. Blessed are You, Adonai. Teach me Your statutes.
13. With my lips I rehearse all the rulings of Your mouth.
14. I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies above all wealth.