Psalms 119
Reading Psalms chapter 119 in the World English Bible, public-domain text from 2000.
Verses 1–10
1 ALEPH Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the LORD’s law.
2 Blessed are those who keep his statutes, who seek him with their whole heart.
3 Yes, they do nothing wrong. They walk in his ways.
4 You have commanded your precepts, that we should fully obey them.
5 Oh that my ways were steadfast to obey your statutes!
6 Then I wouldn’t be disappointed, when I consider all of your commandments.
7 I will give thanks to you with uprightness of heart, when I learn your righteous judgements.
8 I will observe your statutes. Don’t utterly forsake me. BETH
9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
10 With my whole heart I have sought you. Don’t let me wander from your commandments.
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