Psalm 119:1-8

Contemporary English Version

119 Our Lord, you bless everyone
    who lives right
    and obeys your Law.
² You bless all of those
who follow your commands
    from deep in their hearts
³     and who never do wrong
    or turn from you.
⁴ You have ordered us always
    to obey your teachings;
⁵     I don’t ever want to stray
    from your laws.
⁶ Thinking about your commands
    will keep me from doing
    some foolish thing.
⁷ I will do right and praise you
    by learning to respect
    your perfect laws.
⁸ I will obey all of them!
    Don’t turn your back on me.