5 I pray that my ways may become firmly establishedso that I can obey your laws.
6 Then I will never feel ashamedwhen I study all your commandments.
7 I will give thanks to youas I learn your regulations, which are based on your righteousness.
8 I will obey your laws.Never abandon me.
9 How can a young person keep his life pure?⌊He can do it⌋ by holding on to your word.
10 I wholeheartedly searched for you.Do not let me wander away from your commandments.
11 I have treasured your promise in my heartso that I may not sin against you.