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.

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

¹²⁷ For this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining gold.

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

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

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

⁸ We are conscious that the law is good, if a man makes a right use of it,