9 How can a young man keep his way pure?

By keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to Your precepts].

10 With all my heart I have sought You, [inquiring of You and longing for You];

Do not let me wander from Your commandments [neither through ignorance nor by willful disobedience]. [2 Chr 15:15]

11 Your word I have treasured and stored in my heart,

That I may not sin against You.

12 Blessed and reverently praised are You, O Lord;

Teach me Your statutes.

13 With my lips I have told of

All the ordinances of Your mouth.

14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies,

As much as in all riches.

15 I will meditate on Your precepts

And [thoughtfully] regard Your ways [the path of life established by Your precepts]. [Ps 104:34]

16 I will delight in Your statutes;

I will not forget Your word.

Gimel.