Paradoxical Musings

(Psalm 119:1-8)

All are blessed who wend the perfect way
who walk in the law of the Lord

All are blessed who tend to his testimonies
they pursue him with all their heart.

Acting upon evil, indeed, never are they!
but always walking in his ways.

At last you’ve prescribed your precepts
to be kept; indeed to be kept!

Alas! Would that my ways were steadfast
so your statutes might be kept.

Attending to all your commandments
I shouldn’t ever again be ashamed.

Aright in heart would I then acclaim you
as I learn of your just judgments.

Abandon me not entirely;
I will to your statutes steadfastly!