Psalms Chapter 119 - Scripture Mapping

# Overview #Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the #Bible and serves as a profound meditation on the beauty and power of God's #law. The chapter is an acrostic poem, structured around the twenty-two letters of the #Hebrew alphabet, with each section containing eight verses that begin with the same Hebrew letter. This intricate design underscores the comprehensive nature of the #psalmist’s devotion to God's word, highlighting its role as a source of wisdom, guidance, and comfort. The psalmist expresses a deep love for God's commandments, statutes, and precepts, viewing them as the ultimate source of truth and life. The recurring themes of seeking, learning, meditating, and delighting in God's law reveal a heart wholly dedicated to walking in obedience and righteousness. Throughout #Psalm 119, the psalmist repeatedly requests understanding and strength to follow God’s decrees amidst adversity and persecution. This chapter emphasizes the transformative power of God's word, as the psalmist describes it as a lamp to the feet and a light to the path, providing clarity and direction in a dark world. The psalmist acknowledges human frailty and the need for divine aid to avoid sin, demonstrating a reliance on God's promises as a foundation for hope and perseverance. The chapter concludes with an earnest plea for God to seek out the psalmist, like a lost sheep, affirming the psalmist’s continuous dependence on God's guidance and grace. Through its rich tapestry of praise and petition, Psalm 119 stands as a testament to the enduring relevance and authority of God’s word in the believer’s life. ## Theological Insights Psalm 119 is a profound meditation on the #WordOfGod, expressing both the Psalmist's deep love for and devotion to God's #law, #statutes, and #commandments. This chapter is the longest in the #Bible, consisting of 176 verses, structured as an acrostic poem, with each section corresponding to a letter of the #Hebrew alphabet. It emphasizes the centrality of God's Word in the life of the believer. 1. **The Supremacy of God's Word**: The Psalmist acknowledges the word of the Lord as a source of #wisdom and guidance. Verses such as Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path," illustrate the illuminating power of Scripture in guiding the believer's journey. This metaphor of light is echoed in [[John/John Chapter 1]], where the Word is also described as light. 2. **Delight in the Law**: The repeated expressions of delight in God's statutes (e.g., Psalm 119:16, 24, 47) reveal a heart that finds joy and satisfaction in divine instruction. This delight is not merely emotional but reflects a deep-seated commitment to living in accordance with God’s will, akin to the delight expressed in [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 1]]. 3. **The Pursuit of Righteousness**: The Psalm articulates a longing for righteousness and a desire to avoid sin, as seen in verses like Psalm 119:11, "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." This internalization of Scripture reflects a proactive approach to holiness, resonating with [[James/James Chapter 1]]'s exhortation to be doers of the Word. 4. **Affliction and Comfort**: The Psalmist acknowledges suffering but finds solace in God's promises. Verses such as Psalm 119:50, "My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life," highlight the sustaining power of Scripture during trials. This theme of God's comforting presence in affliction is consistent with the experiences of figures like #David in [[1 Samuel/1 Samuel Chapter 30]]. 5. **Eternality and Truth of God's Word**: The enduring nature of God's Word is emphasized in passages like Psalm 119:89, "Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens." This stability and permanence contrast with the transience of human life, pointing to the ultimate reliability of divine truth, as further affirmed in [[Isaiah/Isaiah Chapter 40]]. 6. **The Role of Meditation**: The Psalm underscores the importance of meditating on God's precepts, as seen in Psalm 119:97, "Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long." This continuous reflection on Scripture is a practice that deepens understanding and fidelity, similar to the encouragement found in [[Joshua/Joshua Chapter 1]]. Psalm 119 serves as a testament to the transformative power of God's Word, encouraging believers to immerse themselves in Scripture and live out its truths. Through its rich and varied expressions, it invites the faithful to cultivate a life anchored in the divine commandments, reflecting a relationship with God that is intimate, obedient, and joyful. ## Thematic Connections ### The Word of God as a Source of Life and Guidance #Psalm 119 consistently emphasizes the importance of #God'sWord as a source of life and guidance for the believer. This is a theme that resonates throughout Scripture, as seen in [[Deuteronomy/Deuteronomy Chapter 8|Deuteronomy 8:3]], where it is declared that man does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. Similarly, in the New Testament, [[Jesus Christ (Multiple)|Jesus Christ]] affirms this truth in [[Matthew/Matthew Chapter 4|Matthew 4:4]] during his temptation in the wilderness. The psalmist's love for God's statutes, commandments, and precepts is echoed in [[Joshua/Joshua Chapter 1|Joshua 1:8]], where meditation on the law is linked to prosperity and success. ### The Righteous Path and Obedience This chapter of #Psalms underscores the significance of following the righteous path through obedience to God's commandments. This theme is mirrored in [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 3|Proverbs 3:5-6]], which encourages trust in the Lord and acknowledgment of Him in all ways, promising that He will direct one's paths. The call to obedience is a recurring biblical theme, highlighted in passages such as [[John/John Chapter 14|John 14:15]], where love for God is expressed through keeping His commandments. ### The Contrast between the Righteous and the Wicked #Psalm 119 draws a clear distinction between those who follow God's laws and those who do not, a theme that is also prevalent throughout Scripture. This contrast is vividly portrayed in [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 1|Psalm 1]], where the righteous are compared to a fruitful tree, and the wicked are likened to chaff blown away by the wind. Similarly, [[Matthew/Matthew Chapter 7|Matthew 7:13-14]] speaks of the narrow gate leading to life and the wide gate leading to destruction, reinforcing the idea of two distinct paths. ### The Eternal Nature of God's Word The chapter highlights the eternal and unchanging nature of God's Word, a theme that resonates with [[Isaiah/Isaiah Chapter 40|Isaiah 40:8]], which declares that the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever. This eternal aspect is also affirmed in the New Testament in [[1 Peter/1 Peter Chapter 1|1 Peter 1:24-25]], reiterating the enduring nature of the divine word amidst the transient nature of human life and worldly things. ### Seeking God Wholeheartedly The psalmist's earnest desire to seek God wholeheartedly reflects a key biblical theme found in passages like [[Jeremiah/Jeremiah Chapter 29|Jeremiah 29:13]], where God promises that those who seek Him with all their heart will find Him. This pursuit of God is also encouraged in [[Matthew/Matthew Chapter 22|Matthew 22:37]], where Jesus teaches that the greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. ### The Joy and Delight in God's Commands Throughout #Psalm 119, there is an emphasis on the joy and delight found in God's commands. This theme is echoed in [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 19|Psalm 19:7-11]], which describes the law of the Lord as perfect, trustworthy, and more precious than gold. The New Testament also reflects this joy in [[Romans/Romans Chapter 7|Romans 7:22]], where the Apostle #Paul expresses delight in God's law in his inner being, highlighting the deep satisfaction and fulfillment that comes from living in accordance with God's instructions. ## Prophetic Fulfillments ### The Word as a Lamp Psalm 119:105 states, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." This verse prophetically aligns with the coming of [[Jesus Christ (Multiple)|Jesus Christ]], who is described as the "light of the world" in [[John/John Chapter 8|John 8:12]]. Jesus embodies the guiding light of God's word, illuminating the path of righteousness for believers, fulfilling the prophetic role of God's word as a guiding light. ### The Righteousness of God's Law Psalm 119:142 declares, "Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is truth." This aligns with the prophecy of the #NewCovenant, where God's law would be written on the hearts of His people, as seen in [[Jeremiah/Jeremiah Chapter 31|Jeremiah 31:33]]. The fulfillment of this prophecy is realized in Jesus, who perfectly embodies God's righteousness and truth, bringing the law to its completion as noted in [[Matthew/Matthew Chapter 5|Matthew 5:17]]. ### The Eternality of God's Word In Psalm 119:89, it is proclaimed, "Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens." This eternal aspect of God's word is fulfilled in the person of #Christ, who is described as the "Word" made flesh in [[John/John Chapter 1|John 1:14]]. Jesus, as the eternal Word, embodies the unchanging and everlasting nature of God’s promises and truth. ### The Delight in God's Commandments Psalm 119:47 expresses, "For I find my delight in your commandments, which I love." This delight in God's commandments is prophetically fulfilled in the ministry of Jesus, who delighted in doing the will of the Father, as expressed in [[John/John Chapter 4|John 4:34]]. Jesus’ love for God’s commandments is the perfect model for believers, fulfilling the psalmist’s expression of devotion and love for God’s law. ### The Hope in God's Word Psalm 119:81 states, "My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word." This hope finds its ultimate fulfillment in [[Jesus Christ (Multiple)|Jesus Christ]], who is the source of salvation as declared in [[Acts/Acts Chapter 4|Acts 4:12]]. The psalmist’s longing for salvation and hope in God’s word is realized in the advent of Christ, who brings the promise of eternal life and salvation to fruition. ### The Comfort in Affliction Psalm 119:50 offers comfort: "This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life." This prophetic element is fulfilled in Christ, who offers comfort to the afflicted, as seen in [[Matthew/Matthew Chapter 11|Matthew 11:28-30]]. Jesus' promise of rest and life to the weary is the manifestation of God’s word bringing life amidst trials, fulfilling the psalmist's declaration of comfort in God's promises. ## Verses - **Psalm 119:1** - "Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord." - Note: See also [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 1]], [[Deuteronomy/Deuteronomy Chapter 6]] - **Psalm 119:2** - "Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts." - Note: Compare with [[Jeremiah/Jeremiah Chapter 29]], [[Matthew/Matthew Chapter 5]] - **Psalm 119:3** - "They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths." - Note: Related to [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 3]], [[1 Peter/1 Peter Chapter 1]] - **Psalm 119:4** - "You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully." - Note: Refer to [[Exodus/Exodus Chapter 20]], [[Leviticus/Leviticus Chapter 19]] - **Psalm 119:5** - "Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!" - Note: See [[James/James Chapter 1]], [[Romans/Romans Chapter 7]] - **Psalm 119:6** - "Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands." - Note: Compare with [[2 Timothy/2 Timothy Chapter 2]], [[1 John/1 John Chapter 2]] - **Psalm 119:7** - "As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!" - Note: Related to [[Colossians/Colossians Chapter 3]], [[Philippians/Philippians Chapter 4]] - **Psalm 119:8** - "I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me!" - Note: See [[Hebrews/Hebrews Chapter 13]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 51]] - **Psalm 119:9** - "How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word." - Note: Related to [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 4]], [[1 Timothy/1 Timothy Chapter 4]] - **Psalm 119:10** - "I have tried hard to find you—don’t let me wander from your commands." - Note: Compare with [[Isaiah/Isaiah Chapter 55]], [[Matthew/Matthew Chapter 7]] - **Psalm 119:11** - "I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." - Note: See [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 7]], [[Colossians/Colossians Chapter 3]] - **Psalm 119:12** - "I praise you, O Lord; teach me your decrees." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 25]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 86]] - **Psalm 119:13** - "I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us." - Note: See [[Deuteronomy/Deuteronomy Chapter 6]], [[Joshua/Joshua Chapter 1]] - **Psalm 119:14** - "I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 19]], [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 8]] - **Psalm 119:15** - "I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways." - Note: Related to [[Joshua/Joshua Chapter 1]], [[2 Timothy/2 Timothy Chapter 2]] - **Psalm 119:16** - "I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 1]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 37]] - **Psalm 119:17** - "Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word." - Note: Refer to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 23]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 116]] - **Psalm 119:18** - "Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 25]], [[Ephesians/Ephesians Chapter 1]] - **Psalm 119:19** - "I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me!" - Note: See [[Hebrews/Hebrews Chapter 11]], [[1 Peter/1 Peter Chapter 2]] - **Psalm 119:20** - "I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 42]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 63]] - **Psalm 119:21** - "You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed." - Note: Related to [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 3]], [[James/James Chapter 4]] - **Psalm 119:22** - "Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 69]], [[1 Peter/1 Peter Chapter 4]] - **Psalm 119:23** - "Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees." - Note: Compare with [[Daniel/Daniel Chapter 6]], [[Matthew/Matthew Chapter 5]] - **Psalm 119:24** - "Your laws please me; they give me wise advice." - Note: Related to [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 2]], [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 6]] - **Psalm 119:25** - "I lie in the dust; revive me by your word." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 71]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 143]] - **Psalm 119:26** - "I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 37]], [[James/James Chapter 1]] - **Psalm 119:27** - "Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 77]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 143]] - **Psalm 119:28** - "I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 34]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:29** - "Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 86]], [[Jeremiah/Jeremiah Chapter 17]] - **Psalm 119:30** - "I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations." - Note: Related to [[Joshua/Joshua Chapter 24]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 101]] - **Psalm 119:31** - "I cling to your laws. Lord, don’t let me be put to shame!" - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 25]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:32** - "I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding." - Note: Compare with [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 1]], [[James/James Chapter 1]] - **Psalm 119:33** - "Teach me your decrees, O Lord; I will keep them to the end." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 86]], [[Matthew/Matthew Chapter 28]] - **Psalm 119:34** - "Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart." - Note: See [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 2]], [[James/James Chapter 1]] - **Psalm 119:35** - "Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 16]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 37]] - **Psalm 119:36** - "Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!" - Note: Related to [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 23]], [[1 Timothy/1 Timothy Chapter 6]] - **Psalm 119:37** - "Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word." - Note: See [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 4]], [[Matthew/Matthew Chapter 6]] - **Psalm 119:38** - "Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 25]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 111]] - **Psalm 119:39** - "Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good." - Note: Related to [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 4]], [[Romans/Romans Chapter 7]] - **Psalm 119:40** - "I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 51]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 103]] - **Psalm 119:41** - "Lord, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 13]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:42** - "Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 56]], [[1 Peter/1 Peter Chapter 3]] - **Psalm 119:43** - "Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Job/Job Chapter 23]] - **Psalm 119:44** - "I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:45** - "I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[John/John Chapter 8]] - **Psalm 119:46** - "I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed." - Note: See [[Daniel/Daniel Chapter 1]], [[Acts/Acts Chapter 26]] - **Psalm 119:47** - "How I delight in your commands! How I love them!" - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 19]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:48** - "I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Joshua/Joshua Chapter 1]] - **Psalm 119:49** - "Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:50** - "Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Isaiah/Isaiah Chapter 40]] - **Psalm 119:51** - "The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Matthew/Matthew Chapter 5]] - **Psalm 119:52** - "I meditate on your age-old regulations; O Lord, they comfort me." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Romans/Romans Chapter 15]] - **Psalm 119:53** - "I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Romans/Romans Chapter 1]] - **Psalm 119:54** - "Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 137]], [[Colossians/Colossians Chapter 3]] - **Psalm 119:55** - "I reflect at night on who you are, O Lord; therefore, I obey your instructions." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 63]] - **Psalm 119:56** - "This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[John/John Chapter 14]] - **Psalm 119:57** - "Lord, you are mine! I promise to obey your words!" - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:58** - "With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:59** - "I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Ezekiel/Ezekiel Chapter 18]] - **Psalm 119:60** - "I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:61** - "Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:62** - "I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Daniel/Daniel Chapter 6]] - **Psalm 119:63** - "I am a friend to anyone who fears you—anyone who obeys your commandments." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[John/John Chapter 15]] - **Psalm 119:64** - "O Lord, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 33]] - **Psalm 119:65** - "You have done many good things for me, Lord, just as you promised." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:66** - "I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 2]] - **Psalm 119:67** - "I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Hebrews/Hebrews Chapter 12]] - **Psalm 119:68** - "You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 25]] - **Psalm 119:69** - "Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[1 Peter/1 Peter Chapter 3]] - **Psalm 119:70** - "Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:71** - "My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[2 Corinthians/2 Corinthians Chapter 12]] - **Psalm 119:72** - "Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 8]] - **Psalm 119:73** - "You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 139]] - **Psalm 119:74** - "May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Romans/Romans Chapter 15]] - **Psalm 119:75** - "I know, O Lord, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Hebrews/Hebrews Chapter 12]] - **Psalm 119:76** - "Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:77** - "Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:78** - "Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:79** - "Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:80** - "May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Philippians/Philippians Chapter 1]] - **Psalm 119:81** - "I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:82** - "My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me?" - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:83** - "I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:84** - "How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me?" - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Revelation/Revelation Chapter 6]] - **Psalm 119:85** - "These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:86** - "All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:87** - "They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:88** - "In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:89** - "Your eternal word, O Lord, stands firm in heaven." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Isaiah/Isaiah Chapter 40]] - **Psalm 119:90** - "Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:91** - "Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:92** - "If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:93** - "I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:94** - "I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:95** - "Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:96** - "Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:97** - "Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:98** - "Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:99** - "Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:100** - "I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:101** - "I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:102** - "I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:103** - "How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:104** - "Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:105** - "Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Proverbs/Proverbs Chapter 6]] - **Psalm 119:106** - "I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:107** - "I have suffered much, O Lord; restore my life again as you promised." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:108** - "Lord, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:109** - "My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:110** - "The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:111** - "Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:112** - "I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:113** - "I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:114** - "You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:115** - "Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:116** - "Lord, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:117** - "Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:118** - "But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:119** - "You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws!" - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:120** - "I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:121** - "Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:122** - "Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!" - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:123** - "My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:124** - "I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:125** - "Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:126** - "Lord, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:127** - "Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:128** - "Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:129** - "Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them!" - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:130** - "The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:131** - "I pant with expectation, longing for your commands." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:132** - "Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:133** - "Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:134** - "Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:135** - "Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:136** - "Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Jeremiah/Jeremiah Chapter 9]] - **Psalm 119:137** - "O Lord, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:138** - "Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:139** - "I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:140** - "Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:141** - "I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:142** - "Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:143** - "As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:144** - "Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:145** - "I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord! I will obey your decrees." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:146** - "I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:147** - "I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:148** - "I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:149** - "In your faithful love, O Lord, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:150** - "Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:151** - "But you are near, O Lord, and all your commands are true." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:152** - "I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:153** - "Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:154** - "Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:155** - "The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:156** - "Lord, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:157** - "Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:158** - "Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:159** - "See how I love your commandments, Lord. Give back my life because of your unfailing love." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:160** - "The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:161** - "Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:162** - "I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:163** - "I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:164** - "I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:165** - "Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:166** - "I long for your rescue, Lord, so I have obeyed your commands." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:167** - "I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:168** - "Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:169** - "O Lord, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:170** - "Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:171** - "Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:172** - "Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:173** - "Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:174** - "O Lord, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight." - Note: Related to [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:175** - "Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me." - Note: See [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]] - **Psalm 119:176** - "I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands." - Note: Compare with [[Psalm/Psalm Chapter 119]], [[Luke/Luke Chapter 15]]