1 Blessed are the¹ undefiled in the way,
^aWho walk in the law of the Lord! ‡

2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,
Who seek Him with the ^awhole heart! ‡

3 ^aThey also do no iniquity;
They walk in His ways. ‡

4 You have commanded us
To keep Your precepts diligently.

5 Oh, that my ways were directed
To keep Your statutes!

6 ^aThen I would not be ashamed,
When I look into all Your commandments. ‡

7 I will praise You with uprightness of heart,
When I learn Your righteous judgments.

8 I will keep Your statutes;
Oh, do not forsake me utterly!

9 How can a young man cleanse his way?
By taking heed according to Your word.

10 With my whole heart I have ^asought You;
Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! ‡

11 ^aYour word I have hidden in my heart,
That I might not sin against You. ‡

12 Blessed are You, O Lord!
Teach me Your statutes.

13 With my lips I have ^adeclared
All the judgments of Your mouth. ‡

14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies,
As much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate on Your precepts,
And¹ contemplate Your ways. ‡

16 I will ^adelight myself in Your statutes;
I will not forget Your word. ‡