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.
10. I seek you with all my heart;do not let me stray from your commands.
11. I have hidden your word in my heartthat I might not sin against you.
12. Praise be to you, Lord;teach me your decrees.
13. With my lips I recountall the laws that come from your mouth.
14. I rejoice in following your statutesas one rejoices in great riches.
15. I meditate on your preceptsand consider your ways.
16. I delight in your decrees;I will not neglect your word.
17. Be good to your servant while I live,that I may obey your word.
18. Open my eyes that I may seewonderful things in your law.
19. I am a stranger on earth;do not hide your commands from me.
20. My soul is consumed with longingfor your laws at all times.
21. You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed,those who stray from your commands.