1 Happy are those

who reject the advice of evil people,

who do not follow the example of sinners

or join those who have no use for God.

2 Instead, they find joy in obeying the Law of the Lord,

and they study it day and night.

8 Be sure that the book of the Law is always read in your worship. Study it day and night, and make sure that you obey everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

97 How I love your law!

I think about it all day long.

98 Your commandment is with me all the time

and makes me wiser than my enemies.

99 I understand more than all my teachers,

because I meditate on your instructions.

100 I have greater wisdom than those who are old,

because I obey your commands.

15 I study your instructions;

I examine your teachings.

16 I take pleasure in your laws;

your commands I will not forget.

47 I find pleasure in obeying your commands,

because I love them.

48 I respect and love your commandments;

I will meditate on your instructions.

147 Before sunrise I call to you for help;

I place my hope in your promise.

148 All night long I lie awake,

to meditate on your instructions.

14 May my words and my thoughts be acceptable to you,

O Lord, my refuge and my redeemer!

3 My thoughts will be clear;

I will speak words of wisdom.

11 I will remember your great deeds, Lord;

I will recall the wonders you did in the past.

12 I will think about all that you have done;

I will meditate on all your mighty acts.

5 I remember the days gone by;

I think about all that you have done,

I bring to mind all your deeds.

9 Inside your Temple, O God,

we think of your constant love.

33 I will sing to the Lord all my life;

as long as I live I will sing praises to my God.

34 May he be pleased with my song,

for my gladness comes from him.