Blessed are they who to observe his statutes are inclin'd; And who do seek the living God with their whole heart and mind.
Unfeignedly thee have I sought with all my soul and heart: O let me not from the right path of thy commands depart.
The whole paths of the Lord are truth and mercy sure, To those that do his cov'nant keep, and testimonies pure.
That they his statutes might observe according to his word; And that they might his laws obey. Give praise unto the Lord.
Reproach and shame remove from me, for I thy laws observe.
I cry'd to thee; save me, and I will keep thy laws alway.
With me thy servant, in thy grace, deal bountifully, Lord: That by thy favor I may live, and duly keep thy word.
Teach me, O Lord, the perfect way of thy precepts divine, And to observe it to the end I shall my heart incline.
Give understanding unto me, so keep thy law shall I; Yea, ev'n with my whole heart I shall observe it carefully.
Thou my sure portion art alone, which I did chuse, O Lord: I have resolv'd, and said, that I would keep thy holy word.
The men that are puff 'd up with pride against me forg'd a lie; Yet thy commandements observe with my whole heart will I.
After thy loving-kindness, Lord, me quicken, and preserve: The testimony of thy mouth so shall I still observe.
My feet from each ill way I stay'd, that I may keep thy word.
All ye that evil-doers are from me depart away; For the commandments of my God I purpose to obey.