'Precepts' in the Bible
The Lord's precepts are fair and make one joyful. The Lord's commands are pure and give insight for life.
His acts are characterized by faithfulness and justice; all his precepts are reliable.
To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior.
Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings.
Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance!
This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts.
I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts.
Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart.
May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts.
They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts.
I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me.
I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts.
I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.
Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions.
The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.
For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions.
Deliver me from oppressive men, so that I can keep your precepts.
I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.
See how I love your precepts! O Lord, revive me with your loyal love!
I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do.
May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts.