Psalms 119:1-32

Blessed those whose way is blameless, who walk by the law of the LORD. Blessed those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with all their heart. They do no wrong; they walk in his ways. You have given them the command to observe your precepts with care. May my ways be firm in the observance of your statutes! Then I will not be ashamed to ponder all your commandments. I will praise you with sincere heart as I study your righteous judgments. I will observe your statutes; do not leave me all alone. How can the young keep his way without fault? Only by observing your words. With all my heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments. In my heart I treasure your promise, that I may not sin against you. Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes. With my lips I recite all the judgments you have spoken. I find joy in the way of your testimonies more than in all riches. I will ponder your precepts and consider your paths. In your statutes I take delight; I will never forget your word. Be kind to your servant that I may live, that I may keep your word. Open my eyes to see clearly the wonders of your law. I am a sojourner in the land; do not hide your commandments from me. At all times my soul is stirred with longing for your judgments. With a curse you rebuke the proud who stray from your commandments. Free me from disgrace and contempt, for I keep your testimonies. Though princes meet and talk against me, your servant meditates on your statutes. Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. My soul clings to the dust; give me life in accord with your word. I disclosed my ways and you answered me; teach me your statutes. Make me understand the way of your precepts; I will ponder your wondrous deeds. My soul is depressed; lift me up according to your word. Lead me from the way of deceit; favor me with your law. The way of loyalty I have chosen; I have kept your judgments. I cling to your testimonies, LORD; do not let me come to shame. I will run the way of your commandments, for you will broaden my heart.