How Blessed

Oh YHWH
How blessed are those who have
seen Your Ways and understood Your warnings.
They are like the foothills that lay before the mountain range.
They warn the traveler and the common man alike,
of all that lay ahead.

And blessed are all who obey your commands.
They respect Your Majesty,
so they heed Your advice.
They are like wise men who are prepared for travel.
Their trip will be a success.
They will arrive safely at the destination.

Oh YHWH
How blessed are the humble,
those that reside according to the words that proceeded from Your mouth.
They tear out their own heart- flinging it to the ground.
They abhor their own ways.
They cling to Your Commands!
They are like high mountains with steep slopes,
a spectacle for all!
When the wicked look  up, they see You,
when they look  down they see only death.
There among the mountain tops,
You live,
providing shade for the valley,
and a shelter from the violent winds.