To The Word – Day 200

₁Happy are those whose lives are faultless,

who live according to the law of the LORD.

₂Happy are those who follow his commands,

who obey him with all their heart.

₃They never do wrong;

they walk in the LORD's ways.

₄LORD, you have given us your laws

and told us to obey them faithfully.

₅How I hope that I shall be faithful

in keeping your instructions!

₆If I pay attention to all your commands,

then I will not be put to shame.

₇As I learn your righteous judgements,

I will praise you with a pure heart.

₈I will obey your laws;

never abandon me!

₉How can young people keep their lives pure?

By obeying your commands.

₁₀With all my heart I try to serve you;

keep me from disobeying your commandments.

₁₁I keep your law in my heart,

so that I will not sin against you.

₁₂I praise you, O LORD;

teach me your ways.

₁₃I will repeat aloud

all the laws you have given.

₁₄I delight in following your commands

more than in having great wealth.

₁₅I study your instructions;

I examine your teachings.

₁₆I take pleasure in your laws;

your commands I will not forget.

₁₇Be good to me, your servant,

so that I may live and obey your teachings.

₁₈Open my eyes, so that I may see

the wonderful truths in your law.

₁₉I am here on earth for just a little while;

do not hide your commands from me.

₂₀My heart aches with longing;

I want to know your judgements at all times.

₂₁You reprimand the proud;

cursed are those who disobey your commands.

₂₂Free me from their insults and scorn,

because I have kept your laws.

₂₃The rulers meet and plot against me,

but I will study your teachings.

₂₄Your instructions give me pleasure;

they are my advisers.

₂₅I lie defeated in the dust;

revive me, as you have promised.

₂₆I confessed all I have done, and you answered me;

teach me your ways.

₂₇Help me to understand your laws,

and I will meditate on your wonderful teachings.

₂₈I am overcome by sorrow;

strengthen me, as you have promised.

₂₉Keep me from going the wrong way,

and in your goodness teach me your law.

₃₀I have chosen to be obedient;

I have paid attention to your judgements.

₃₁I have followed your instructions, LORD;

don't let me be put to shame.

₃₂I will eagerly obey your commands,

because you will give me more understanding.

₃₃Teach me, LORD, the meaning of your laws,

and I will obey them at all times.

₃₄Explain your law to me, and I will obey it;

I will keep it with all my heart.

₃₅Keep me obedient to your commandments,

because in them I find happiness.

₃₆Give me the desire to obey your laws

rather than to get rich.

₃₇Keep me from paying attention to what is worthless;

be good to me, as you have promised.

₃₈Keep your promise to me, your servant —

the promise you make to those who obey you.

₃₉Save me from the insults I fear;

how wonderful are your judgements!

₄₀I want to obey your commands;

give me new life, for you are righteous.