19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect

and preserves one’s life. ¹ 

The rules set down by the Lord ²  are reliable ³ 

and impart wisdom to the inexperienced. ⁴ 

19:8 The Lord’s precepts are fair ⁵ 

and make one joyful. ⁶ 

The Lord’s commands ⁷  are pure ⁸ 

and give insight for life. ⁹ 

19:9 The commands to fear the Lord are right ¹⁰ 

and endure forever. ¹¹ 

The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy

and absolutely just. ¹² 

19:10 They are of greater value ¹³  than gold,

than even a great amount of pure gold;

they bring greater delight ¹⁴  than honey,

than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.

19:11 Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; ¹⁵ 

those who obey them receive a rich reward. ¹⁶ 

19:12 Who can know all his errors? ¹⁷ 

Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of. ¹⁸ 

19:13 Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant ¹⁹  sins;

do not allow such sins to control me. ²⁰ 

Then I will be blameless,

and innocent of blatant ²¹  rebellion.

19:14 May my words and my thoughts

be acceptable in your sight, ²² 

O Lord, my sheltering rock ²³  and my redeemer. ²⁴