| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 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. |
| 9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. | 9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. |
| 10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. | 10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. |
| 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. | 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. |
| 12 Praise be to you, O LORD; teach me your decrees. | 12 Praise be to you, O LORD; teach me your decrees. |
| 13 With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. | 13 With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. |
| 14 I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. | 14 I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. |
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