Psalm 119:9-16

Good News Translation

⁹ How can young people keep their lives pure?
    By obeying your commands.
¹⁰ With all my heart I try to serve you;
    keep me from disobeying your commandments.
¹¹ I keep your law in my heart,
    so that I will not sin against you.
¹² I praise you, O Lord;
    teach me your ways.
¹³ I will repeat aloud
    all the laws you have given.
¹⁴ I delight in following your commands
    more than in having great wealth.
¹⁵ I study your instructions;
    I examine your teachings.
¹⁶ I take pleasure in your laws;
    your commands I will not forget.