97. Oh, how I love your instructions!I think about them all day long.
98. Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,for they are my constant guide.
99. Yes, I have more insight than my teachers,for I am always thinking of your laws.
100. I am even wiser than my elders,for I have kept your commandments.
101. I have refused to walk on any evil path,so that I may remain obedient to your word.
102. I haven’t turned away from your regulations,for you have taught me well.
103. How sweet your words taste to me;they are sweeter than honey.
104. Your commandments give me understanding;no wonder I hate every false way of life.
105. Your word is a lamp to guide my feetand a light for my path.
106. I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again:I will obey your righteous regulations.
107. I have suffered much, O lord;restore my life again as you promised.
108. lord, accept my offering of praise,and teach me your regulations.
109. My life constantly hangs in the balance,but I will not stop obeying your instructions.
110. The wicked have set their traps for me,but I will not turn from your commandments.
111. Your laws are my treasure;they are my heart’s delight.
112. I am determined to keep your decreesto the very end.
113. I hate those with divided loyalties,but I love your instructions.
114. You are my refuge and my shield;your word is my source of hope.
115. Get out of my life, you evil-minded people,for I intend to obey the commands of my God.
116. lord, sustain me as you promised, that I may live!Do not let my hope be crushed.
117. Sustain me, and I will be rescued;then I will meditate continually on your decrees.