The one true God ¹  is my mighty refuge; ²  he removes ³  the obstacles in my way. ⁴ 

If only I were predisposed ¹  to keep your statutes!

I told you about my ways ¹  and you answered me. Teach me your statutes!

I consider my actions ¹  and follow ²  your rules.

You carefully observe me when I travel or when I lie down to rest; ¹  you are aware of everything I do. ² 

Her ways are very pleasant, ¹  and all her paths are peaceful.

He has blocked ¹  every road I take ²  with a wall of hewn stones; he has made every path impassable. ³ 

He has obstructed my paths ¹  and torn me to pieces; ²  he has made me desolate.

For I have obeyed the Lord’s commands; ¹  I have not rebelled against my God. ² 

Does he not see my ways and count all my steps?

For his eyes are on the ways of an individual, he observes all a person’s ¹  steps.

It ranks first among the works of God, ¹  the One who made it has furnished it with a sword. ² 

For I have obeyed the Lord’s commands; ¹  I have not rebelled against my God. ² 

The one true God ¹  gives ²  me strength; ³  he removes ⁴  the obstacles in my way. ⁵ 

I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do. ¹ 

Her house is the way to the grave, ¹  going down ²  to the chambers ³  of death.

“So now, children, ¹  listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.

There is a way that seems right to a person, ¹  but its end is the way that leads to death. ² 

All a person’s ways ¹  seem right ²  in his own opinion, ³  but the Lord evaluates ⁴  the motives. ⁵ 

When a person’s ¹  ways are pleasing to the Lord, ²  he ³  even reconciles his enemies to himself. ⁴