Psalm 119:129-136 Part 4A

                    PE 

Your laws are wonderful.

    No wonder I obey them!

The teaching of your word gives light,

    so even the simple can understand.

I pant with expectation,

    longing for your commands.

Come and show me your mercy,

    as you do for all who love your name.

Guide my steps by your word, 

     so I will not be overcome by evil.

Ransom me from the oppression of evil people;

    then I can obey your commandments.

Look upon me with love;

    teach me your decrees.

Rivers of tears gush from my eyes

    because people disobey your instructions. 

 

Rivers of tears gush from my eyes ...

Jeremiah 9:1 

If only my head were a pool of water

    and my eyes a fountain of tears,

I would weep day and night

    for all my people who have been slaughtered.

Jeremiah 9:18  

"Quick! Begin your weeping!

    Let the tears flow from your eyes."  (see all Jeremiah 9)

Jeremiah 13:17  

And if you still refuse to listen,

    I will weep alone because of your pride.

My eyes will overflow with tears,

    because the LORD's flock will be led away into exile.  (see all Jeremiah 13)

Jeremiah 14:17  

"Now Jeremiah, say this to them:

    "Night and day my eyes overflow with tears.

        I cannot stop weeping,

    for my virgin daughter--my precious people--

        has been struck down

        and lies mortally wounded."  (see all Jeremiah 14)

Lamentations 3:48  

Tears stream from my eyes

    because of the destruction of my people!  (see all Lamentations 3)

Psalm 6:6  

I am worn out from sobbing.

    All night I flood my bed with weeping,

    drenching it with my tears.  (see all Psalm 6)

Isaiah 22:4  

That's why I said, "Leave me alone to weep;

    do not try to comfort me.

Let me cry for my people

    as I watch them being destroyed."  (see all Isaiah 22) 

 

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Psalm 119:129-136 Part 3

                    PE 

Your laws are wonderful.

    No wonder I obey them!

The teaching of your word gives light,

    so even the simple can understand.

I pant with expectation,

    longing for your commands.

Come and show me your mercy,

    as you do for all who love your name.

Guide my steps by your word, 

     so I will not be overcome by evil.

Ransom me from the oppression of evil people;

    then I can obey your commandments.

Look upon me with love;

    teach me your decrees.

Rivers of tears gush from my eyes

    because people disobey your instructions. 

 

Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments.

Psalm 142:6 

Hear my cry,

    for I am very low.

Rescue me from my persecutors,

    for they are too strong for me.  (see all Psalm 142)

Psalm 119:88  

In your unfailing love, spare my life;

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

 

Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees.  

Numbers 6:25  

" 'May the LORD smile on you

    and be gracious to you.' "  (see Numbers 6:22-27)

Psalm 4:6  

Many people say, "Who will show us better times?"

    Let your face smile on us, LORD.  (see all Psalm 4)

Psalm 67:1  

May God be merciful and bless us.

    May his face smile with favor on us.  (see all Psalm 67)

Psalm 80:3  

Turn us again to yourself, O God.

    Make your face shine down upon us.

    Only then will we be saved.  (see all Psalm 80)

Psalm 119:12  

I praise you, O LORD;

    teach me your decrees.  (see Psalm 119:9-16) 

 

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Psalm 119:129-136 Part 2

                    PE 

Your laws are wonderful.

    No wonder I obey them!

The teaching of your word gives light,

    so even the simple can understand.

I pant with expectation,

    longing for your commands.

Come and show me your mercy,

    as you do for all who love your name.

Guide my steps by your word, 

     so I will not be overcome by evil.

Ransom me from the oppression of evil people;

    then I can obey your commandments.

Look upon me with love;

    teach me your decrees.

Rivers of tears gush from my eyes

    because people disobey your instructions. 

 

Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name.

Psalm 6:4 

Return, O LORD, and rescue me.

    Save me because of your unfailing love.  (see all Psalm 6)

2 Samuel 24:14  

    "I'm in a desperate situation!" David replied to Gad. "But let us fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is great. Do not let me fall into human hands."  (see all 2 Samuel 24)

Psalm 9:13  

LORD, have mercy on me.

    See how my enemies torment me.

    Snatch me back from the jaws of death.  (see all Psalm 9)

Psalm 5:11  

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;

    let them sing joyful praises forever.

Spread your protection over them,

    that all who love your name may be filled with joy.  (see all Psalm 5)

 

Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil.  

Psalm 19:13  

Keep your servant from deliberate sins!

    Don't let them control me.

Then I will be free of guilt

    and innocent of great sin.  (see all Psalm 19)

Psalm 119:11  

I have hidden your word in my heart,

    that I might not sin against you.  (see Psalm 119:1-16)

Romans 6:16  

Don't you realize that you become a slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God which leads to righteous living.  (see all Romans 6) 

 

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Psalm 119:129-136 Part 1

                    PE 

Your laws are wonderful.

    No wonder I obey them!

The teaching of your word gives light,

    so even the simple can understand.

I pant with expectation,

    longing for your commands.

Come and show me your mercy,

    as you do for all who love your name.

Guide my steps by your word, 

     so I will not be overcome by evil.

Ransom me from the oppression of evil people;

    then I can obey your commandments.

Look upon me with love;

    teach me your decrees.

Rivers of tears gush from my eyes

    because people disobey your instructions. 

 

Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them!

Psalm 119:18 

Open my eyes to see

    the wonderful truths in your instructions. 

Psalm 119:24  

Your laws please me;

    they give me wise advice.  (see Psalm 119:17-24)

Psalm 119:162  

I rejoice in your word

    like one who discovers a great treasure.  (see Psalm 119:161-168)

 

The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.  

Proverbs 6:23  

For their command is a lamp

    and their instruction a light;

their corrective discipline

    is the way to life.  (see Proverbs 6:20-29)

Psalm 119:105  

Your word is a lamp to guide my feet

    and a light for my path.  (see Psalm 119:105-112)

 

I pant with expectation, longing for your commands.  

Psalm 42:1  

As the deer longs for streams of water,

    so I long for you, O God.  (see all Psalm 42)

Psalm 119:20  

I am always overwhelmed

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

 

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Psalm 119:121-128 Part 4

                    AYIN 

Don't leave me to the mercy of my enemies,

    for I have done what is just and right.

Please guarantee a blessing for me.

    Don't let the arrogant oppress me!

My eyes strain to see your rescue,

    to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.

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

    and teach me your decrees.

Give discernment to me, your servant;

    then I will understand your laws.

LORD, it is time for you to act,

    for these evil people have violated your instructions.

Truly, I love your commands

    more than gold, even the finest gold.

Each of your commandments is right.

    That is why I hate every false way. 

 

Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.

Psalm 19:9-10 

Reverence for the LORD is pure,

    lasting forever.

The laws of the LORD are true;

    each one is fair.

They are more desirable than gold,

    even the finest gold.

They are sweeter than honey,

    even honey dripping from the comb.  (see all Psalm 19)

Psalm 119:47  

How I delight in your commands!

    How I love them!  (see Psalm 119:41-48)

 

Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way.  

Psalm 31:6  

I hate those who worship worthless idols.

    I trust in the LORD.  (see all Psalm 31)

Psalm 119:104  

Your commandments give me understanding;

    no wonder I hate every false way of life.  (see Psalm 119:97-104)

Psalm 119:163  

I hate and abhor all falsehood,

    but I love your instructions.  (se Psalm 119:161-168)

Proverbs 13:5  

The godly hate lies;

    the wicked cause shame and disgrace.  (see all Proverbs 13)  

 

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Psalm 119:121-128 Part 3

                    AYIN 

Don't leave me to the mercy of my enemies,

    for I have done what is just and right.

Please guarantee a blessing for me.

    Don't let the arrogant oppress me!

My eyes strain to see your rescue,

    to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.

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

    and teach me your decrees.

Give discernment to me, your servant;

    then I will understand your laws.

LORD, it is time for you to act,

    for these evil people have violated your instructions.

Truly, I love your commands

    more than gold, even the finest gold.

Each of your commandments is right.

    That is why I hate every false way. 

 

Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws.

Proverbs 1:4 

These proverbs will give insight to the simple,

    knowledge and discernment to the young.  (see all Proverbs 1)

Proverbs 5:2  

Then you will show discernment,

    and your lips will express what you've learned.  (see all Proverbs 5)

Proverbs 8:12  

"I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment.

    I know where to discover knowledge and discernment."  

    (see all Proverbs 8)

Proverbs 28:11  

Rich people may think they are wise,

    but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.

 

LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions.  

Numbers 15:31  

"Since they have treated the LORD's word with contempt and deliberately disobeyed his command, they must be completely cut off and suffer the punishment for their guilt."  (see Numbers 15:17-31)

Jeremiah 18:23  

LORD, you know all about their murderous plots against me.

    Don't forgive their crimes and blot out their sins.

Let them die before you.

    Deal with them in your anger.  (see Jeremiah 18:18-23)

Ezekiel 31:11  

"I will hand it over to a mighty nation that will destroy it as its wickedness deserves. I have already discarded it."  (see all Ezekiel 31) 

 

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Psalm 119:121-128 Part 2

                    AYIN 

Don't leave me to the mercy of my enemies,

    for I have done what is just and right.

Please guarantee a blessing for me.

    Don't let the arrogant oppress me!

My eyes strain to see your rescue,

    to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.

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

    and teach me your decrees.

Give discernment to me, your servant;

    then I will understand your laws.

LORD, it is time for you to act,

    for these evil people have violated your instructions.

Truly, I love your commands

    more than gold, even the finest gold.

Each of your commandments is right.

    That is why I hate every false way. 

 

My eyes strain to see your rescue, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.

Psalm 119:81-82 

I am worn out waiting for your rescue,

    but I have put my hope in your word.

My eyes are straining to see your promises come true.

    When will you comfort me?  (see Psalm 119:81-88)

Isaiah 38:14  

"Delirious, I chattered like a swallow or a crane,

    and then I moaned like a mourning dove.

My eyes grew tired of looking to heaven for help.

    I am in trouble, Lord. Help me!  (see all Isaiah 38)

 

I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees.  

Psalm 51:1  

Have mercy on me, O God,

    because of your unfailing love.

Because of your great compassion,

    blot out the stain of my sins.  (see all Psalm 51)

Psalm 106:45  

He remembered his covenant with them

    and relented because of his unfailing love.  (see all Psalm 106)

Psalm 109:26  

Help me, O LORD my God!

    Save me because of your unfailing love.  (see all Psalm 109)

Psalm 25:7  

Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth.

    Remember me in the light of your unfailing love,

    for you are merciful, O LORD.  (See all Psalm 25) 

 

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