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)

⁸¹ My soul faints^(A) with longing for your salvation,^(B)
    but I have put my hope^(C) in your word.
⁸² My eyes fail,^(D) looking for your promise;^(E)
    I say, “When will you comfort me?”
⁸³ Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
    I do not forget^(F) your decrees.
⁸⁴ How long^(G) must your servant wait?
    When will you punish my persecutors?^(H)
85 The arrogant^(I) dig pits^(J) to trap me,
    contrary to your law.
⁸⁶ All your commands are trustworthy;^(K)
    help me,^(L) for I am being persecuted^(M) without cause.^(N)
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
    but I have not forsaken^(O) your precepts.
⁸⁸ In your unfailing love^(P) preserve my life,^(Q)
    that I may obey the statutes^(R) of your mouth.

⁸⁹ Your word, Lord, is eternal;^(S)
    it stands firm in the heavens.
⁹⁰ Your faithfulness^(T) continues through all generations;^(U)
    you established the earth, and it endures.^(V)