| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. | 1 Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. |
| 2 Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. | 2 Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. |
| 3 They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways. | 3 They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways. |
| 4 You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed. | 4 You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed. |
| 5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees! | 5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees! |
| 6 Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands. | 6 Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands. |
| 7 I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws. | 7 I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws. |
| 8 I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me. | 8 I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me. |
| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |