How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. praise be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees. with my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoiced in great riches. I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. I delight in your decrees, I will not neglect your word.