Psalm 119:97-104 Part 1

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Oh, how I love your instructions!

    I think about them all day long.

Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,

    for they are my constant guide.

Yes, I have more insight than my teachers,

    for I am always thinking of your laws.

I am even wiser than my elders,

    for I have kept your commandments.

I have refused to walk on any evil path,

    so that I remain obedient to your word.

I haven't turned away from your regulations, 

    for you have taught me well.

How sweet your words taste to me;

    they are sweeter than honey.

Your commandments give me understanding;

    no wonder I hate every false way of life. 

 

Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long.

Psalm 19:7

The instructions of the LORD are perfect,

    reviving the soul.

The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy,

    making wise the simple.  (see all Psalm 19)

Psalm 119:47  

How I delight in your commands!

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

Psalm 119:113  

I hate those with divided loyalties,

    but I love your instructions.  (see Psalm 119:113-120)

Psalm 119:174  

O LORD, I have longed for your rescue,

    and your instructions are my delight.  (see Psalm 119:169-176)

Jeremiah 31:33  

    "But this is the new covenant I will make with the people of Israel after those days," says the LORD. "I will put my instructions deep within them, and I will write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people."  (see all Jeremiah 31) 

Psalm 63:6  

I lie awake thinking of you,

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

Psalm 77:12  

They are constantly in my thoughts.

    I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works.  (see all Psalm 77) 

 

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Psalm 119:89-96 Part 7

                    LAMEDH 

Your eternal word, O LORD,

    stands firm in heaven.

Your faithfulness extends to every generation,

    as enduring as the earth you created. 

Your regulations remain true to this day,

    for everything serves your plans.

If your instructions hadn't sustained me with joy,

    I would have died in misery.

I will never forget your commandments,

    for by them you give me life.

I am yours, rescue me!

    For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.

Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me,

    I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.

Even perfection has its limits,

    but your commands have no limit. 

 

Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit.

Psalm 19:7  

The instructions of the LORD are perfect,

    reviving the soul.

The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy,

    making wise the simple.  (see all Psalm 19)

Psalm 23:3  

    He renews my strength.

He guides me along right paths,

    bringing honor to his name.  (see all Psalm 23)

Psalm 36:9  

For you are the fountain of life,

    the light by which we see.  (see all Psalm 36)

Psalm 111:10  

Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom.

    All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.

Praise him forever!  (see all Psalm 111)

Psalm 119:100  

I am even wiser than my elders,

    for I have kept your commandments.  (see Psalm 119:97-104)

Psalm 119:142  

Your justice is eternal,

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

Psalm 119:160  

The very essence of your words is truth;

    all your just regulations will stand forever.  (see Psalm 119:153-160) 

 

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Psalm 119:89-96 Part 6

                    LAMEDH 

Your eternal word, O LORD,

    stands firm in heaven.

Your faithfulness extends to every generation,

    as enduring as the earth you created. 

Your regulations remain true to this day,

    for everything serves your plans.

If your instructions hadn't sustained me with joy,

    I would have died in misery.

I will never forget your commandments,

    for by them you give me life.

I am yours, rescue me!

    For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.

Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me,

    I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.

Even perfection has its limits,

    but your commands have no limit. 

 

Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws. 

Psalm 40:14-15    

May those who try to destroy me

    be humiliated and put to shame.

May those who take delight in my trouble

    be turned back in disgrace.

Let them be horrified by their shame,

    for they said, "Aha! We've got him now!"  (see all Psalm 40)

Psalm 69:4  

Those who hate me without cause

    outnumber the hairs on my head.

Many enemies try to destroy me with lies,

    demanding that I give back what I didn't steal.

Psalm 69:13-14  

But I keep praying to you, LORD, 

    hoping this time you will show me favor.

In your unfailing love, O God,

    answer my prayer with your sure salvation.

Rescue me from the mud;

    don't let me sink any deeper!

Save me from those who hate me,

    and pull me from these deep waters.  (see all Psalm 69)

Psalm 119:153  

Look upon my suffering and rescue me,

    for I have not forgotten your instructions.  (see Psalm 119:153-160)

Isaiah 32:7  

The smooth tricks of scoundrels are evil.

    They plot crooked schemes.

They lie to convict the poor,

    even when the cause of the poor is just.  (see all Isaiah 32) 

 

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Psalm 119:89-96 Part 5

                    LAMEDH 

Your eternal word, O LORD,

    stands firm in heaven.

Your faithfulness extends to every generation,

    as enduring as the earth you created. 

Your regulations remain true to this day,

    for everything serves your plans.

If your instructions hadn't sustained me with joy,

    I would have died in misery.

I will never forget your commandments,

    for by them you give me life.

I am yours, rescue me!

    For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.

Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me,

    I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.

Even perfection has its limits,

    but your commands have no limit. 

 

I am yours, rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.

Psalm 119:146  

I cry out to you, rescue me,

    that I may obey your laws.  (see Psalm 119:145-152)

Psalm 54:1  

Come with great power, O God, and rescue me!

    Defend me with your might.  (see all Psalm 54)

Psalm 116:4  

Then I called on the name of the LORD:

    "Please, LORD, save me!"  (see all Psalm 116)

Jeremiah 17:14  

O LORD, if you heal me, I will be truly healed;

    if you save me, I will truly be saved.

    My praises are for you alone.  (see Jeremiah 17:1-18)

Jeremiah 31:18  

"I have heard Israel saying,

'You have disciplined me severely, 

    like a calf that needs training for the yoke.

Turn me again to you and restore me,

    for you alone are the LORD my God.' "  (see all Jeremiah 31)

Jeremiah 42:10-11  

" 'Stay here in this land. If you do, I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you. For I am sorry about all the punishment I have had to bring upon you. Do not fear the king of Babylon anymore,' says the LORD. 'For I am with you and will save you and rescue you from his power.' "  (see all Jeremiah 42) 

 

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Psalm 119:89-96 Part 4

                    LAMEDH 

Your eternal word, O LORD,

    stands firm in heaven.

Your faithfulness extends to every generation,

    as enduring as the earth you created. 

Your regulations remain true to this day,

    for everything serves your plans.

If your instructions hadn't sustained me with joy,

    I would have died in misery.

I will never forget your commandments,

    for by them you give me life.

I am yours, rescue me!

    For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.

Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me,

    I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.

Even perfection has its limits,

    but your commands have no limit. 

 

If your instructions hadn't sustained me with joy, I would have died in misery.

Psalm 37:4  

Take delight in the LORD,

    and he will give you your heart's desires.  (see all Psalm 37)

Psalm 112:1  

Praise the LORD!

How joyful are those who fear the LORD

    and delight in obeying his commands.  (see all Psalm 112)

Psalm 119:45  

I will walk in freedom, 

    for I have devoted myself to your commands.  (see Psalm 119:41-48)

Psalm 119:77  

Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live,

    for your instructions are my delight.  (see Psalm 119:73-80)

 

I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me my life.  

Psalm 119:86  

All your commands are trustworthy.

    Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.  

    (see Psalm 119:81-88)

Psalm 103:5  

He fills my life with good things.

    My youth is renewed like the eagle's!  (see all Psalm 103)

Isaiah 40:31  

But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength.

    They will soar high on wings like eagles.

They will run and not grow weary.

    They will walk and not faint.  (see Isaiah 40:25-31)  

 

 

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Psalm 119:89-96 Part 3

                    LAMEDH 

Your eternal word, O LORD,

    stands firm in heaven.

Your faithfulness extends to every generation,

    as enduring as the earth you created. 

Your regulations remain true to this day,

    for everything serves your plans.

If your instructions hadn't sustained me with joy,

    I would have died in misery.

I will never forget your commandments,

    for by them you give me life.

I am yours, rescue me!

    For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.

Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me,

    I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.

Even perfection has its limits,

    but your commands have no limit. 

 

Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans.

Psalm 119:43  

Do not snatch your word of truth from me,

    for your regulations are my only hope.  (see Psalm 119:41-48)

Psalm 119:120  

I tremble in fear of you;

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

Psalm 119:169  

I will praise you seven times a day

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

Jeremiah 29:11  

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."  

(see all Jeremiah 29)

Romans 16:25-26  

    Now all glory to God, who is able to make you strong, just as my Good News says. This message about Jesus Christ has revealed his plan for you Gentiles, a plan kept secret from the beginning of time. But now as the prophets foretold and as the eternal God has commanded, this message is made known to all Gentiles everywhere, so that they too might believe in him.  (see all Romans)

2 Timothy 1:9  

For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time--to show us his grace through Christ Jesus.  (see 2 Timothy 1:8-11) 

 

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Psalm 119:89-96 Part 2

                    LAMEDH 

Your eternal word, O LORD,

    stands firm in heaven.

Your faithfulness extends to every generation,

    as enduring as the earth you created. 

Your regulations remain true to this day,

    for everything serves your plans.

If your instructions hadn't sustained me with joy,

    I would have died in misery.

I will never forget your commandments,

    for by them you give me life.

I am yours, rescue me!

    For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.

Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me,

    I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.

Even perfection has its limits,

    but your commands have no limit. 

 

Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created.

Psalm 89:1-2  

I will sing of the LORD's unfailing love forever!

    Young and old will hear of your faithfulness.

Your unfailing love will last forever.

    Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens.  (see Psalm 89:1-18)

Psalm 45:17   

I will bring honor to your name in every generation.

    Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.  (see all Psalm 45)

Psalm 36:5  

Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens;

    your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.  (see all Psalm 36)

Psalm 103:11  

For his unfailing love toward those who fear him

    is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.  

    (see all Psalm 103)

Psalm 100:5  

For the LORD is good.

    His unfailing love continues forever,

    and his faithfulness continues to each generation.  (see all Psalm 100) 

 

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Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. Limited to 15 verses per post.