New International Reader's Version NIRV
New International Version NIV
1 Blessed are those who live without blame. They live in keeping with the law of the Lord.
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Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.
2 Blessed are those who obey his covenant laws. They trust in him with all their hearts.
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Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart—
3 They don't do anything wrong. They live as he wants them to live.
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they do no wrong but follow his ways.
4 You have given me rules that I must obey completely.
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You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.
5 I hope I will always stand firm in following your orders.
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Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
6 Then I won't be put to shame when I think about all of your commands.
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Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
7 I will praise you with an honest heart as I learn about how fair your decisions are.
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I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.
8 I will obey your orders. Please don't leave me all alone.
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I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me.
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