I yearn for the Lord, more than watchmen do for the morning, yes, more than watchmen do for the morning.

The Lord will protect you from all harm; he will protect your life.

I will always extend my loyal love to him, and my covenant with him is secure.

I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning.

to those who keep his covenant, who are careful to obey his commands.

The Lord protects the untrained; I was in serious trouble and he delivered me.

You demand that your precepts be carefully kept.

If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes!

ג (Gimel) Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep your instructions.

Give me understanding so that I might observe your law, and keep it with all my heart.

Then I will keep your law continually now and for all time.

I remember your name during the night, O Lord, and I will keep your law.

ח (Khet) The Lord is my source of security. I have determined to follow your instructions.

I keep your commands eagerly and without delay.

Revive me with your loyal love, that I might keep the rules you have revealed.

I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations.

Deliver me from oppressive men, so that I can keep your precepts.

I cried out to you, “Deliver me, so that I can keep your rules.”

I keep your rules; I love them greatly.

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided, “I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man.”