Psalms 19:7-14

YAHWEH’s Word is perfect in every way; how it revives our souls! YAHWEH’s laws lead us to truth, and his ways change the simple into wise. YAHWEH’s teachings are right and make us joyful; his precepts are so pure! YAHWEH’s commands challenge us to keep close to his heart! The revelation-light of his Word makes my spirit shine radiant. YAHWEH’s decrees are trustworthy. The fear of YAHWEH is pure, enduring forever. The rarest treasures of life are found in his truth. That’s why God’s Word is prized like others prize the finest gold. Sweeter also than honey are his living words— sweet words dripping from the honeycomb! For they warn us, your servants, and keep us from following the wicked way, giving a lifetime guarantee: great success to every obedient soul! How would I discern the waywardness of my heart? Lord, forgive my hidden flaws whenever you find them. Keep cleansing me, God, and keep me from my secret, selfish sins; may they never rule over me! For only then will I be free from fault and remain innocent of rebellion. So may the words of my mouth, my meditation-thoughts, and every movement of my heart be always pure and pleasing, acceptable before your eyes, YAHWEH, my only Redeemer, my Protector.