Teach Me Your Decrees Lyrics

I will hasten and not delay
To obey your commands
Though the wicked bind me with ropes
I will not forget your law

At midnight I rise to give you thanks
For your righteous laws

I am a friend to all who fear you
To all who follow your precepts
The earth is filled with your love, Lord
Teach me your decrees

Do good to your servant
According to your word, Lord

Teach me knowledge and good judgment
For I trust your commands

Before I was afflicted I went astray
But now I obey your word
You are good, and what you do is good
Teach me your decrees

Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies
I keep your precepts with all my heart

Their hearts are callous and unfeeling
But I delight in your law
It was good for me to be afflicted
So that I might learn your decrees

The law from your mouth is more precious to me
Than thousands of pieces of silver and gold

Teach me knowledge and good judgment
For I trust your commands
This has been my practice
I obey your precepts