¹ I waited patiently^(B) for the Lord;
    he turned to me and heard my cry.^(C)
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,^(D)
    out of the mud^(E) and mire;^(F)
he set my feet^(G) on a rock^(H)
    and gave me a firm place to stand.
³ He put a new song^(I) in my mouth,
    a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the Lord^(J)
    and put their trust^(K) in him.

¹ Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,^(A)
    who walk^(B) according to the law of the Lord.^(C)
2 Blessed^(D) are those who keep his statutes^(E)
    and seek him^(F) with all their heart—^(G)
3 they do no wrong^(H)
    but follow his ways.^(I)
4 You have laid down precepts^(J)
    that are to be fully obeyed.^(K)
5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast
    in obeying your decrees!^(L)
6 Then I would not be put to shame^(M)
    when I consider all your commands.^(N)
7 I will praise you with an upright heart
    as I learn your righteous laws.^(O)
8 I will obey your decrees;
    do not utterly forsake me.^(P)

⁹ How can a young person stay on the path of purity?^(Q)
    By living according to your word.^(R)
10 I seek you with all my heart;^(S)
    do not let me stray from your commands.^(T)
11 I have hidden your word in my heart^(U)
    that I might not sin^(V) against you.
¹² Praise be^(W) to you, Lord;
    teach me^(X) your decrees.^(Y)
13 With my lips I recount
    all the laws that come from your mouth.^(Z)
14 I rejoice in following your statutes^(AA)
    as one rejoices in great riches.
¹⁵ I meditate on your precepts^(AB)
    and consider your ways.
¹⁶ I delight^(AC) in your decrees;
    I will not neglect your word.