Psalm 19:7-14

International Children’s Bible

⁷ The Lord’s teachings are perfect.
    They give new strength.
The Lord’s rules can be trusted.
    They make plain people wise.
⁸ The Lord’s orders are right.
    They make people happy.
The Lord’s commands are pure.
    They light up the way.
⁹ It is good to respect the Lord.
    That respect will last forever.
The Lord’s judgments are true.
    They are completely right.
¹⁰ They are worth more than gold,
    even the purest gold.
They are sweeter than honey,
    even the finest honey.
¹¹ They tell your servant what to do.
    Keeping them brings great reward.

¹² No one can see all his own mistakes.
    Forgive me for my secret sins.
¹³ Keep me from the sins that I want to do.
    Don’t let them rule me.
Then I can be pure
    and free from the greatest of sins.

¹⁴ I hope my words and thoughts please you.
    Lord, you are my Rock, the one who saves me.