In Praise of the Law

7 The law of the Lord is perfect,

renewing life.

The decrees of the Lord are trusty,

making the simple wise.

8 The behests of the Lord are right,

rejoicing the heart.

The command of the Lord is pure,

giving light to the eyes.

9 The fear of the Lord is clean,

it endures forever.

The Lord’s judgments are true

and right altogether.

10 More precious are they than gold –

than fine gold in plenty,

and sweeter they are than honey,

that drops from the comb.

11 By them is your servant warned;

who keeps them has rich reward.

12 Who can know their flaws?

Absolve me from those I know not.

13 Keep your servant from wilful sins –

from falling under their sway:

then blameless and clear will I be

from great offence.

14 May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart

be pleasing to you, Lord,

my rock and redeemer.