Psalm 119:6-20 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

6. Then I won't be put to shame when I think about all of your commands.

7. I will praise you with an honest heart as I learn about how fair your decisions are.

8. I will obey your orders. Please don't leave me all alone.

9. How can a young person keep his life pure? By living in keeping with your word.

10. I trust in you with all my heart. Don't let me wander away from your commands.

11. I have hidden your word in my heart so that I won't sin against you.

12. Lord, I give praise to you. Teach me your orders.

13. With my lips I talk about all of the decisions you have made.

14. Following your covenant laws gives me joy just as great riches give joy to others.

15. I spend time thinking about your rules. I consider how you want me to live.

16. I take delight in your orders. I won't fail to obey your word.

17. Be good to me, and I will live. I will obey your word.

18. Open my eyes so that I can see the wonderful truths in your law.

19. I'm a stranger on earth. Don't hide your commands from me.

20. My heart is filled with longing for your laws at all times.

Psalm 119