When people’s steps follow the Lord, God is pleased with their ways.
Guide my steps as you promised; don’t let any sin control me.
I wish I were more loyal in obeying your demands.
He will not let you be defeated. He who guards you never sleeps.
The Lord will guard you as you come and go, both now and forever.
I have done what you told me; I have not failed.
He lifted me out of the pit of destruction, out of the sticky mud. He stood me on a rock and made my feet steady.
He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many people will see this and worship him. Then they will trust the Lord.
Goodness will go before God and prepare the way for him.
The Lord hates dishonest scales, but he is pleased with honest weights.
The Lord hates those with evil hearts but is pleased with those who are innocent.
People may make plans in their minds, but the Lord decides what they will do.
Be careful what you do, and always do what is right.
Lord, I know that our lives don’t really belong to us. We can’t control our own lives.
But if people want to brag, let them brag that they understand and know me. Let them brag that I am the Lord, and that I am kind and fair, and that I do things that are right on earth. This kind of bragging pleases me,” says the Lord.
Do not forget to do good to others, and share with them, because such sacrifices please God.
He protects those who are loyal to him, but evil people will be silenced in darkness. Power is not the key to success.
Early in the morning you and your master’s servants should leave. Get up as soon as it is light and go.”