Psalms 119:3-17 New English Translation (NET)

3. who, moreover, do no wrong,but follow in his footsteps.

4. You demand that your preceptsbe carefully kept.

5. If only I were predisposedto keep your statutes!

6. Then I would not be ashamed,if I were focused on all your commands.

7. I will give you sincere thanks,when I learn your just regulations.

8. I will keep your statutes.Do not completely abandon me!ב (Bet)

9. How can a young person maintain a pure life?By guarding it according to your instructions!

10. With all my heart I seek you.Do not allow me to stray from your commands!

11. In my heart I store up your words,so I might not sin against you.

12. You deserve praise, O Lord!Teach me your statutes!

13. With my lips I proclaimall the regulations you have revealed.

14. I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rulesas if they were riches of all kinds.

15. I will meditate on your preceptsand focus on your behavior.

16. I find delight in your statutes;I do not forget your instructions.ג (Gimel)

17. Be kind to your servant!Then I will live and keep your instructions.

Psalms 119