Division 2 (Beth)
The desire of the godly man to enjoy the blessedness of the undefiled in the way. How this is effected and the result.
(vv. 9-12) The desire being awakened, the question is asked, How can a young man cleanse his path, and enjoy the blessedness of the undefiled in the way? The answer follows.
First, by watchful care to bring all his ways under the searchlight of God’s Word (vs. 9).
Second, by casting himself upon the power of God to be kept from wandering in paths of his own lust and will. Conscious of his weakness and that right and honest desires will not in themselves keep him in the path of blessing, he whole-heartedly casts himself upon God (vs. 10).
Fourth, by owning the blessedness of the Lord and thus in confidence looking to be taught of the Lord (vs. 12).
(vv. 13-16) The way of the young man having been cleansed, he can bear testimony of others (vs. 13), from a heart that is in the enjoyment of God’s testimonies (vs. 14), meditates upon them (vs. 15), delights in them, and keeps them in mind (vs. 16).