4. You have commandedthat your guiding principles be carefully followed.
5. I pray that my ways may become firmly establishedso that I can obey your laws.
6. Then I will never feel ashamedwhen I study all your commandments.
7. I will give thanks to youas I learn your regulations, which are based on your righteousness.
8. I will obey your laws.Never abandon me.
9. How can a young person keep his life pure?⌊He can do it⌋ by holding on to your word.
10. I wholeheartedly searched for you.Do not let me wander away from your commandments.
11. I have treasured your promise in my heartso that I may not sin against you.
12. Thanks be to you, O Lord.Teach me your laws.
13. With my lips I have repeatedevery regulation that ⌊comes⌋ from your mouth.
14. I find joy in the way ⌊shown by⌋ your written instructionsmore than I find joy in all kinds of riches.
15. I want to reflect on your guiding principlesand study your ways.