Your laws make me happy. I never forget your word.
Indeed, your written instructions make me happy. They are my best friends.
Your commandments, which I love, make me happy.
I take pleasure in God’s standards in my inner being.
My son, do not forget my teachings, and keep my commands in mind,
Lead me on the path of your commandments, because I am happy with them.
I have wandered away like a lost lamb. Search for me, because I have never forgotten your commandments.
I am unimportant and despised, ⌞yet⌟ I never forget your guiding principles.
I always take my life into my own hands, but I never forget your teachings.
Although I have become like a shriveled and dried out wineskin, I have not forgotten your laws.
Let your compassion reach me so that I may live, because your teachings make me happy.
Their hearts are cold and insensitive, ⌞yet⌟ I am happy with your teachings.
Rather, he delights in the teachings of the Lord and reflects on his teachings day and night.
I find joy in the way ⌞shown by⌟ your written instructions more than I find joy in all kinds of riches.
I am happy to do your will, O my God.” Your teachings are deep within me.
I have treasured your promise in my heart so that I may not sin against you.
⌞Though⌟ the ropes of wicked people are tied around me, I never forget your teachings.
Trouble and hardship have found me, but your commandments ⌞still⌟ make me happy.
Look at my misery, and rescue me, because I have never forgotten your teachings.
I have longed for you to save me, O Lord, and your teachings make me happy.
When justice is done, a righteous person is delighted, but troublemakers are terrified.
Your words were found, and I devoured them. Your words are my joy and my heart’s delight, because I am called by your name, O Lord God of Armies.
