Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

12 Blessed art thou, O Lord: teach me thy statutes.

13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.

14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.

16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.

18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

19 I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.

20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

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ב Beth

How can a young person stay on the path of purity?(A)
    By living according to your word.(B)
10 I seek you with all my heart;(C)
    do not let me stray from your commands.(D)
11 I have hidden your word in my heart(E)
    that I might not sin(F) against you.
12 Praise be(G) to you, Lord;
    teach me(H) your decrees.(I)
13 With my lips I recount
    all the laws that come from your mouth.(J)
14 I rejoice in following your statutes(K)
    as one rejoices in great riches.
15 I meditate on your precepts(L)
    and consider your ways.
16 I delight(M) in your decrees;
    I will not neglect your word.

ג Gimel

17 Be good to your servant(N) while I live,
    that I may obey your word.(O)
18 Open my eyes that I may see
    wonderful things in your law.
19 I am a stranger on earth;(P)
    do not hide your commands from me.
20 My soul is consumed(Q) with longing
    for your laws(R) at all times.

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