For the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the division of the soul and spirit, and joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.

“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.

But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

I say then: walk in the Spirit and you shall not fill the list of the flesh.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.

With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!

Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.

So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin.

“I have made a covenant with my eyes; Why then should I look upon a young woman?

O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?