A Broken World

¹ Those whose way is blameless who walk in the LORD’s Instruction—are truly happy! ² Those who guard God’s laws are truly happy! They seek God with all their hearts. ³ They don’t even do anything wrong! They walk in God’s ways. ⁴ God, you have ordered that your decrees should be kept most carefully. ⁵ How I wish my ways were strong when it comes to keeping your statutes! ⁶ Then I wouldn’t be ashamed when I examine all your commandments. ⁷ I will give thanks to you with a heart that does right as I learn your righteous rules. ⁸ I will keep your statutes. Please don’t leave me all alone! ⁹ How can young people keep their paths pure? By guarding them according to what you’ve said. ¹⁰ I have sought you with all my heart. Don’t let me stray from any of your commandments! ¹¹ I keep your word close, in my heart, so that I won’t sin against you. ¹² You, LORD, are to be blessed! Teach me your statutes. ¹³ I will declare out loud all the rules you have spoken. ¹⁴ I rejoice in the content of your laws as if I were rejoicing over great wealth. ¹⁵ I will think about your precepts and examine all your paths. ¹⁶ I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget what you have said.