Psalm 119:1-16

Christian Standard Bible

¹ How^[a] happy are those whose way is blameless,^(A)
who walk according to the Lord’s instruction!^(B)
2 Happy are those who keep his decrees^(C)
and seek him with all their heart.^(D)
3 They do nothing wrong;^(E)
they walk in his ways.
⁴ You have commanded that your precepts^(F)
be diligently kept.
⁵ If only my ways were committed
to keeping your statutes!^(G)
6 Then I would not be ashamed^(H)
when I think about all your commands.
⁷ I will praise you with an upright heart^(I)
when I learn your righteous judgments.
⁸ I will keep your statutes;
never abandon me.^(J)

⁹ How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping your^[b] word.^(K)
10 I have sought you with all my heart;^(L)
don’t let me wander from your commands.^(M)
11 I have treasured your word in my heart^(N)
so that I may not sin against you.
¹² Lord, may you be blessed;
teach me your statutes.^(O)
13 With my lips I proclaim
all the judgments from your mouth.^(P)
14 I rejoice in the way revealed by your decrees^(Q)
as much as in all riches.
¹⁵ I will meditate on your precepts^(R)
and think about your ways.^(S)
16 I will delight in your statutes;^(T)
I will not forget your word.