Blessed are they that undefiled and straight are in the way

Verse 1

Blessèd are they that undefiled, and straight are in the way; Who in the Lord's most holy law do walk, and do not stray.

Verse 2

Blessèd are they who to observe his statutes are inclined; And who do seek the living God with their whole heart and mind.

Verse 3

Such in his ways do walk, and they do no iniquity.

Verse 4

Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts carefully.

Verse 5

O that thy statutes to observe thou would'st my ways direct!

Verse 6

Then shall I not be shamed, when I thy precepts all respect.

Verse 7

Then with integrity of heart thee will I praise and bless, When I the judgments all have learned of thy pure righteousness.

Verse 8

That I will keep thy statutes all firmly resolved have I: O do not then, most gracious God, forsake me utterly.