9 How can young people keep their paths pure?By guarding them according to what you’ve said.
10 I have sought you with all my heart.Don’t let me stray from any of your commandments!
11 I keep your word close, in my heart,so that I won’t sin against you.
12 You, Lord, are to be blessed!Teach me your statutes.
13 I will declare out loudall the rules you have spoken.
14 I rejoice in the content of your lawsas if I were rejoicing over great wealth.
15 I will think about your preceptsand examine all your paths.