Deceit and falsehood I abhor, But love Thy law, Thy truth revealed; My steadfast hope is in Thy Word; Thou art my Refuge and my Shield; The paths of sin I have not trod, But kept the precepts of my God. According to Thy gracious Word Uphold me, Lord, deliver me; O do not let me be ashamed Of patient hope and trust in Thee; O hold Thou me, and I shall stand And ever follow Thy command. The froward Thou hast set at naught Who vainly wander from the right; The wicked Thou dost count as dross; Thy just decrees are my delight; For fear of Thee I stand in awe And reverence Thy most holy law.