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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Psalm 119:89-96 Part 1

                    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 eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven. 

Isaiah 40:8  

"The grass withers and the flowers fade,

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

Isaiah 51:6  

"Look up to the skies above,

    and gaze down on the earth below.

For the skies will disappear like smoke,

    and the earth will wear out like a piece of clothing.

The people of the earth will die like flies,

    but my salvation lasts forever.

    My righteous rule will never end!"  (see all Isaiah 51)

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)

Luke 21:33  

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

(see Luke 21:5-36)

1 Peter 1:23-25  

    For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God. As the Scriptures say,

    "People are like grass;

        their beauty is like a flower in the field.

    The grass withers and the flower fades.

        But the word of the Lord remains forever."  (Isaiah 40:6-8)

And that word is the Good News that was preached to you.  

(see all 1 Peter 1) 

 

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Psalm 119:81-88 Part 6

                    KAPH

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?

I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke,

    but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.

How long must I wait?

    When will you punish those who persecute me?

These arrogant people who hate your instructions

    have dug deep pits to trap me.

All your commands are trustworthy.

    Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.

They almost finished me off,

    but I refused to abandon your commandments.

In your unfailing love, spare my life;

    then I can continue to obey your laws. 

 

They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments.

Psalm 119:141  

I am insignificant and despised,

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

Psalm 119:150  

Lawless people are coming to attack me;

    they live far from your instructions.  (see Psalm 119:145-152)

 

In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws.  

Daniel 9:4  

    I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed:

    "O LORD, you are a great and awesome God! You always fulfill your 

    covenant and keep your promises of unfailing love to those who love you

    and obey your commands."  (see Daniel 9:1-19)

Matthew 28:20  

"Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."  

(see all Matthew 28)

Psalm 119:124  

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

    and teach me your decrees.  (see Psalm 119:121-128)

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 119:159  

See how I love your commandments, LORD.

    Give back my life because of your unfailing love.  

    (see Psalm 119:153-160) 

 

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