9 BETH. Wherewithal can a young man keep pure his way? By taking heed, according to thy word.

10 With all my heart, have I sought thee, Suffer me not to be led astray from thy commandments.

11 In my heart, have I treasured what thou hast said, to the end I may not sin against thee.

12 Blessed art thou, O YahwehTeach me thy statutes.

13 With my lips, have I recounted All the regulations of thy mouth.

14 In the way of thy testimonies, have I rejoiced, Like as over all riches.

15 In thy precepts, will I meditate, that I may discern thy paths.

16 In thy statutes, will I find my dear delight, I will not forget thy word.