1. Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,who walk according to the law of the Lord.
2. Blessed are those who keep his statutesand seek him with all their heart –
3. they do no wrongbut follow his ways.
4. You have laid down preceptsthat are to be fully obeyed.
5. Oh, that my ways were steadfastin obeying your decrees!
6. Then I would not be put to shamewhen I consider all your commands.
7. I will praise you with an upright heartas I learn your righteous laws.
8. I will obey your decrees;do not utterly forsake me.
9. How can a young person stay on the path of purity?By living according to your word.