How blessed are those whose actions are blameless,
who obey the law of the LORD.
How blessed are those who observe his rules,
and seek him with all their heart,
who, moreover, do no wrong,
but follow in his footsteps.
You demand that your precepts
be carefully kept.
If only I were predisposed
to keep your statutes!
Then I would not be ashamed,
if I were focused on all your commands.
I will give you sincere thanks,
when I learn your just regulations.
I will keep your statutes.
Do not completely abandon me!
How can a young person maintain a pure life?
By guarding it according to your instructions!
With all my heart I seek you.
Do not allow me to stray from your commands!
In my heart I store up your words,
so I might not sin against you.
You deserve praise, O LORD!
Teach me your statutes!
With my lips I proclaim
all the regulations you have revealed.
I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules
as if they were riches of all kinds.
I will meditate on your precepts
and focus on your behavior.
I find delight in your statutes;
I do not forget your instructions.
Be kind to your servant!
Then I will live and keep your instructions.
Open my eyes so I can truly see
the marvelous things in your law!
Psalms 119:1-18