Psalm 119:8
Verse 8 of 176. The 119th of 150 chapters in Psalms, in Poetry and Wisdom.
4You have commanded your precepts, that we should fully obey them.
5Oh that my ways were steadfast to obey your statutes!
6Then I wouldn’t be disappointed, when I consider all of your commandments.
7I will give thanks to you with uprightness of heart, when I learn your righteous judgments.
8I will observe your statutes. Don’t utterly forsake me. BETH
9How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
10With my whole heart I have sought you. Don’t let me wander from your commandments.
11I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
12Blessed are you, LORD. Teach me your statutes.
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