O Lord, your word endures for ever; *

it stands fast in heaven.

Your faithfulness remains from one generation to another; *

you have laid the foundation of the earth, and it abides.

Surely your ordinances stand firm this day, *

for all things are your servants.

If my delight had not been in your law, *

I should have perished in my affliction.

I will never forget your commandments, *

for with them you have enlivened me.

I am yours; O save me! *

For I have sought your commandments.

The ungodly lie in wait for me to destroy me, *

but I will consider your testimonies.

I see that all things come to an end, *

but your commandment has no bounds.

Lord, what love I have for your law; *

all the day long I meditate on it.

You, through your commandment, have made me wiser than my enemies, *

for it is always with me.

I have more understanding than my teachers, *

for your testimonies are my study.

I am wiser than the agéd, *

because I keep your commandments.

I have restrained my feet from every evil way, *

that I may keep your word.

I have not turned aside from your judgments, *

for you yourself have taught me.

O how sweet are your words to my taste; *

indeed, sweeter than honey to my mouth.

Through your commandments I get understanding; *

therefore I hate all evil ways.