Psalm 119:9-16

New International Version

ב Beth

⁹How can a young person stay on the path of purity?^(A)
    By living according to your word.^(B)
¹⁰I seek you with all my heart;^(C)
    do not let me stray from your commands.^(D)
¹¹I have hidden your word in my heart^(E)
    that I might not sin^(F) against you.
¹²Praise be^(G) to you, Lord;
    teach me^(H) your decrees.^(I)
¹³With my lips I recount
    all the laws that come from your mouth.^(J)
¹⁴I rejoice in following your statutes^(K)
    as one rejoices in great riches.
¹⁵I meditate on your precepts^(L)
    and consider your ways.
¹⁶I delight^(M) in your decrees;
    I will not neglect your word.

Read full chapter

Romans 12:1-2

New International Version

A Living Sacrifice

12 Therefore, I urge you,^(A) brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,^(B) holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. ²Do not conform^(C) to the pattern of this world,^(D) but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.^(E) Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is^(F)—his good, pleasing^(G) and perfect will.

Read full chapter

Philippians 4:8

New International Version

⁸Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Read full chapter

Philippians 4:8 in all English translations