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How Shall the Young Direct Their Way?

English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5

Verse 1

How shall the young direct their way? What light shall be their perfect guide? Thy word, O LORD, will safely lead, if in its wisdom they confide.

Verse 2

Sincerely I have sought thee, Lord, O let me not from Thee depart; to know Thy will and keep from sin Thy word I cherish in my heart.

Verse 3

O blessed LORD, teach me Thy law, Thy righteous judgments I declare; Thy testimonies make me glad, for they are wealth beyond compare.

Verse 4

Upon Thy precepts and Thy ways my heart will meditate with awe; Thy word shall be my chief delight, and I will not forget Thy law.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 37:3-5

Reference 2

  • psalms 119