Words To Live By

Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.
—verse 1

Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart—
they do no wrong but follow his ways.
—verses 2-3

You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.
Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
—verses 4-5

I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.
—verse 78

How can a young person stay on the path of purity?
By living according to your word.
—verse 9

I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
—verse 10

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
—verse 11

I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.
—verse 14

I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.
—verse 15

I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.
—verse 16

Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
—verse 18

My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.
—verse 20

Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors.
—verse 24

Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
—verse 27

My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
—verse 28

Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law.
—verse 29

I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.
—verse 30

I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.
—verse 32

Teach me, LORD, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.
—verse 33