¹²⁸ Because of it I keep straight in all things by your orders; and I am a hater of every false way.

¹⁰⁴ Through your orders I get wisdom; for this reason I am a hater of every false way.

²² In my heart I take pleasure in the law of God,

¹⁶ But, if I do that which I have no mind to do, I am in agreement with the law that the law is good.

¹⁴ For we are conscious that the law is of the spirit; but I am of the flesh, given into the power of sin.

¹² But the law is holy, and its orders are holy, upright, and good.

⁵ Every word of God is tested: he is a breastplate to those who put their faith in him.

¹¹⁸ You have overcome all those who are wandering from your rules; for all their thoughts are false.

⁶ Then I would not be put to shame, as long as I have respect for all your teaching.

⁷ The law of the Lord is good, giving new life to the soul: the witness of the Lord is certain, giving wisdom to the foolish.

⁸ The orders of the Lord are right, making glad the heart: the rule of the Lord is holy, giving light to the eyes.

²⁷ He makes a song, saying, I did wrong, turning from the straight way, but he did not give me the reward of my sin.

⁸ And what great nation has laws and decisions so right as all this law which I put before you today?