5 Oh, that my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes! 6 Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments. 7 I will praise You with an upright heart when I learn Your righteous judgments.
Psalms 119:5–7
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Psalms 119:79–81
79 May those who fear You turn to me, those who know Your testimonies. 80 May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame. 81 My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.
Psalms 119:33–35
33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, and I will keep them to the end. 34 Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart. 35 Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight.
Psalms 119:14–16
14 I rejoice in the way of Your testimonies as much as in all riches. 15 I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways. 16 I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.
Psalms 119:167–169
167 I obey Your testimonies and love them greatly. 168 I obey Your precepts and Your testimonies, for all my ways are before You. 169 May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word.
Psalms 119:101–103
101 I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word. 102 I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me. 103 How sweet are Your words to my taste— sweeter than honey in my mouth!
Psalms 119:67–69
67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word. 68 You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes. 69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep Your precepts with all my heart.
Psalms 119:26–28
26 I recounted my ways, and You answered me; teach me Your statutes. 27 Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders. 28 My soul melts with sorrow; strengthen me according to Your word.
Psalms 119:144–146
144 Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. 145 I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes. 146 I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies.
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