King James Version KJV
New International Version NIV
9 BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
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How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.
10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
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I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
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I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.
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Praise be to you, LORD; teach me your decrees.
13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
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With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
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I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.
15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
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I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.
16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
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I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.
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