en_tn_condensed/psa/119/009.md

General Information

"Beth" is the name of the second letter in the Hebrew alphabet. Each of verses 9 through 16 begins with this Hebrew letter. See "Formatting in this chapter" in Psalm 119 General Notes.

How can a young person keep his path pure?

This question is used to introduce a new value to the word of God. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: "This is how a young person can keep his path pure" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion)

keep his path pure

The writer compares living according to God's law as a path kept clear of obstructions. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)