GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New International Version NIV
1 Blessed are those whose lives have integrity, those who follow the teachings 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 written instructions. They wholeheartedly search for him.
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Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart—
3 They do nothing wrong. They follow his directions.
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they do no wrong but follow his ways.
4 You have commanded that your guiding principles be carefully followed.
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You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.
5 I pray that my ways may become firmly established so that I can obey your laws.
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Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
6 Then I will never feel ashamed when I study all your commandments.
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Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
7 I will give thanks to you as I learn your regulations, which are based on your righteousness.
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I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.
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