Psalms 119:9

A young man cleanse his way - orach , which we translate way here, signifies a track, a rut, such as is made by the wheel of a cart or chariot. A young sinner has no broad beaten path; he has his private ways of offense, his secret pollutions: and how shall he be cleansed from these? how can he be saved from what will destroy mind, body, and soul? Let him hear what follows; the description is from God.

1. He is to consider that his way is impure; and how abominable this must make him appear in the sight of God.

2. He must examine it according to God' s word, and carefully hear what God has said concerning him and it.

3. He must take heed to it, lishmor , to keep guard, and preserve his way - his general course of life, from all defilement.