Psalm 119:153-160 Part 1

                    RESH 

Look upon my suffering and rescue me,

    for I have not forgotten your instructions.

Argue my case; take my side!

    Protect my life as you promised.

The wicked are far from rescue,

    for they do not bother with your decrees.

LORD, how great is your mercy;

    let me be revived by following your regulations.

Many persecute and trouble me,

    yet I have not swerved from your laws.

Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart,

    because they care nothing for your word.

See how I love your commandments, LORD.

    Give back my life because of your unfailing love.

The very essence of your words is truth;

    all your just regulations will stand forever. 

 

Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions.

Psalm 5:1 

O LORD, hear me as I pray;

    pay attention to my groaning.  (see all Psalm 5)

Psalm 44:17  

All this has happened though we have not forgotten you.

    We have not violated your covenant.  (see all Psalm 44)

Psalm 119:61  

Evil people try to drag me into sin,

    but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.  (see Psalm 119:57-64)

Psalm 119:83 

I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke,

    but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.  (see Psalm 119:81-88)

Psalm 119:109  

My life constantly hangs in the balance,

    but I will not stop obeying your instructions.  (see Psalm 119:105-112)

Psalm 119:141  

I am insignificant and despised,

    but I don't forget your commandments.  (see Psalm 119:137-144)

Proverbs 3:1  

My child, never forget the things I have taught you.

    Store my commands in your heart.  (see all Proverbs 3) 

 

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Psalm 119:145-152 Part 5

                    QOPH 

I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD!

    I will obey your decrees.

I cry out to you; rescue me,

    that I may obey your laws.

I rise early, before the sun is up; 

    I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.

I stay awake through the night,

    thinking about your promise.

In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry;

    let me be revived by following your regulations.

Lawless people are coming to attack me;

    they live far from your instructions.

But you are near, O LORD,

    and all your commands are true.

I have known from my earliest days

    that your laws will last forever. 

 

I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever.

Luke 21:33 

"Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear."  

(see Luke 21:25-36, also Matthew 24:29-36)

Psalm 119:73  

You made me; you created me.

    Now give me the sense to follow your commands.  (see Psalm 119:73-80)

Psalm 119:89  

Your eternal word, O LORD,

    stands firm in heaven.  (see Psalm 119:89-96)

Matthew 5:18  

" I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God's law will disappear until its purpose is achieved."  

(see Matthew 5:17-20)

Isaiah 40:8  

"The grass withers and the flowers fade,

    but the word of our God stands forever."  (see all Isaiah 40)

1 Peter 1:25  

    "But the word of the Lord remains forever." (Isaiah 40:8) And that word is the Good News that was preached to you.  (see all 1 Peter 1)

 

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Psalm 119:145-152 Part 4

                    QOPH 

I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD!

    I will obey your decrees.

I cry out to you; rescue me,

    that I may obey your laws.

I rise early, before the sun is up; 

    I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.

I stay awake through the night,

    thinking about your promise.

In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry;

    let me be revived by following your regulations.

Lawless people are coming to attack me;

    they live far from your instructions.

But you are near, O LORD,

    and all your commands are true.

I have known from my earliest days

    that your laws will last forever. 

 

Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions.

Psalm 37:7 

Be still in the presence of the LORD,

    and wait patiently for him to act.

Don't worry about evil people who prosper

    or fret about their wicked schemes.  (see all Psalm 37)

Psalm 40:1  

I waited patiently for the LORD to help me,

    and he turned to me and heard my cry.  (see all Psalm 40)

Jeremiah 12:1  

LORD, you always give me justice

    when I bring a case before you.

So let me bring you this complaint:

Why are the wicked so prosperous?

    Why are evil people so happy?  (see all Jeremiah 12)

 

But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true.  

Psalm 34:18  

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted;

    he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.  (see all Psalm 34)

Isaiah 50:8  

He who gives me justice is near.

    Who will dare to bring charges against me now?

Where are my accusers?

    Let them appear!  (see all Isaiah 50)

Philippians 4:5  

Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.  (see all Philippians 4)

Psalm 119:143  

Your justice is eternal,

    and your instructions are perfectly true.  (see Psalm 119:137-144) 

 

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Psalm 119:145-152 Part 3

                    QOPH 

I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD!

    I will obey your decrees.

I cry out to you; rescue me,

    that I may obey your laws.

I rise early, before the sun is up; 

    I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.

I stay awake through the night,

    thinking about your promise.

In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry;

    let me be revived by following your regulations.

Lawless people are coming to attack me;

    they live far from your instructions.

But you are near, O LORD,

    and all your commands are true.

I have known from my earliest days

    that your laws will last forever. 

 

In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations.

Psalm 27:7 

Hear me as I pray, O LORD.

    Be merciful and answer me!  (see all Psalm 27)

Psalm 13:3  

Turn and answer me, O LORD my God!

    Restore the sparkle in my eyes, or I will die.  (see all Psalm 13)

Psalm 119:124  

I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, 

    and teach me your decrees.  (see Psalm 119:121-125)

Psalm 119:88  

In your unfailing love, spare my life;

    then I can continue to obey your laws.  (see Psalm 119:81-88)

Psalm 119:40  

I long to obey your commandments!

    Renew my life with your goodness.  (see Psalm 119:33-40)

Psalm 119:20  

I am always overwhelmed

    with a desire for your regulations.  (see Psalm 119:17-24)

Psalm 119:149  

In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry;

    let me be revived by following your regulations.  

    (see Psalm 119:145-152) 

 

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Psalm 119:145-152 Part 2

                    QOPH 

I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD!

    I will obey your decrees.

I cry out to you; rescue me,

    that I may obey your laws.

I rise early, before the sun is up; 

    I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.

I stay awake through the night,

    thinking about your promise.

In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry;

    let me be revived by following your regulations.

Lawless people are coming to attack me;

    they live far from your instructions.

But you are near, O LORD,

    and all your commands are true.

I have known from my earliest days

    that your laws will last forever. 

 

I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.

Psalm 5:3 

Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD.

    Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.  

    (see all Psalm 5)

Psalm 57:8  

Wake up, my heart! 

    Wake up, O lyre and harp!

    I will wake the dawn with my song.  (see all Psalm 57)

 

I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.  

Psalm 63:6  

I lie awake thinking of you,

    meditating on you through the night.  (see all Psalm 63)

Psalm 4:4  

Don't sin by letting anger control you.

    Think about it overnight and remain silent.  (see all Psalm 4)

Psalm 16:7  

I will bless the LORD who guides me;

    even at night my heart instructs me.  (see all Psalm 16)

Psalm 77:5-6  

I think of the good old days,

    long since ended,

when my nights were filled with joyful songs.

    I search my soul and ponder the difference now.  (see all Psalm 77) 

 

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Psalm 119:145-152 Part 1

                    QOPH 

I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD!

    I will obey your decrees.

I cry out to you; rescue me,

    that I may obey your laws.

I rise early, before the sun is up; 

    I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.

I stay awake through the night,

    thinking about your promise.

In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry;

    let me be revived by following your regulations.

Lawless people are coming to attack me;

    they live far from your instructions.

But you are near, O LORD,

    and all your commands are true.

I have known from my earliest days

    that your laws will last forever. 

 

I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD! I will obey your decrees.

Psalm 119:10 

I have tried hard to find you--

    don't let me wander from your commands.  (see Psalm 119:9-16)

Psalm 119:22  

Don't let them scorn and insult me,

    for I have obeyed your commands.  (see Psalm 119:17-24)

Psalm 119:55  

I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD;

    therefore, I obey your instructions.  (see Psalm 119:49-56)

Psalm 42:8  

But each day the LORD pours his unfailing love upon me,

    and through each night I sing his songs,

    praying to God who gives me life.  (see all Psalm 42)

 

I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws.  

Psalm 3:7  

Arise, O LORD!

    Rescue me, my God!

Slap all my enemies in the face!

    Shatter the teeth of the wicked!  (see all Psalm 3)

Psalm 119:94  

I am yours; rescue me!

    For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.  

    (see Psalm 119:89-96) 

 

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Psalm 119:137-144 Part 6

                    TSADHE 

O LORD, you are righteous,

    and your regulations are fair.

Your laws are perfect

    and completely trustworthy.

I am overwhelmed with indignation,

    for my enemies have disregarded your words.

Your promises have been thoroughly tested;

    that is why I love them so much.

I am insignificant and despised,

    but I don't forget your commandments.

Your justice is eternal,

    and your instructions are perfectly true.

As pressure and stress bear down on me,

    I find joy in your commands.

Your laws are always right;

    help me to understand them so I may live. 

 

Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live.

Psalm 19:9

Reverence for the LORD is pure,

    lasting forever.

The laws of the LORD are true;

    each one is fair.  (see all Psalm 19)

Psalm 119:30  

I have chosen to be faithful;

    I have determined to live by your regulations.  (see Psalm 119:25-32)

Psalm 119:34  

Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions.

    I will put them into practice with all my heart.  (see Psalm 119:33-40)

Psalm 119:120  

I tremble in fear of you;

    I stand in awe of your regulations.  (see Psalm 119:113-120)

Psalm  119:164  

I will praise you seven times a day

    because your regulations are just.  (see Psalm 119:161-168)

Hebrews 8:10  

"But this is the new covenant I will make

    with the people of Israel on that day, says the LORD:

I will put my laws in their minds, 

    and I will write them on their hearts.

I will be their God,

    and they will be my people."

Hebrews 8:13  

    When God speaks of a "new" covenant, it means he has made the first one obsolete. It is now out of date and will soon disappear.  (see all Hebrews 8)  

 

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