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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Psalm 119:121-128 Part 1

                    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. 

 

Don't leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right.

2 Samuel 8:15 

    So David reigned over all Israel and did what was just and right for his people.  (See all 2 Samuel 8)

Job 27:6  

"I will maintain my innocence without wavering. 

    My conscience is clear for as long as I live."  (see all Job 27)

Job 29:14  

"Everything I did was honest.

    Righteousness covered me like a robe, 

    and I wore justice like a turban."  (see all Job 29)  

 

Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don't let the arrogant oppress me!  

Job 17:3  

"You must defend my innocence, O God,

    since no one else will stand up for me."  (see all Job 17)

Psalm 106:42  

Their enemies crushed them

    and brought them under their cruel power.  (see all Psalm 106)

Psalm 119:21  

You rebuke the arrogant;

    those who wander from your commands are cursed.  

    (see Psalm 119:17-24)

Psalm 119:134  

Ransom me from the oppression of evil people;

    then I can obey your commandments.  (see Psalm 119:129-136) 

 

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Psalm 119:113-120 Part 7

                    SAMEKH

I hate those with divided loyalties,

    but I love your instructions.

You are my refuge and my shield;

    your word is my source of hope.

Get out of my life, you evil-minded people,

    for I intend to obey the commands of my God.

LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live!

    Do not let my hope be crushed.

Sustain me, and I will be rescued;

    then I will meditate continually on your decrees.

But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees.

    They are only fooling themselves.

You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum;

    no wonder I love to obey your laws!

I tremble in fear of you;

    I stand in awe of your regulations. 

 

I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations.

Job 4:14

"Fear gripped me,

    and my bones trembled."  (see all Job 4)

Isaiah 64:2  

As fire causes wood to burn

    and water to boil,

your coming would make the nations tremble.

    Then your enemies would learn the reason for your fame.  

    (see all Isaiah 64)

Joshua 24:14  

    "So fear the LORD and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River in Egypt. Serve the LORD alone."  (see all Joshua 24)

Jeremiah 10:7  

Who would not fear you, O King of the nations?

    That title belongs to you alone!

Among all the wise people of the earth

    and in all the kingdoms of the world,

    there is no one like you.  (see Jeremiah 10:1-16) 

Habakkuk 3:1-2  

This prayer was sung by the prophet Habakkuk:

    I have heard all about you, LORD.

    I am filled with awe by your amazing works.

In this time of our deep need,

    help us again as you did in years gone by. 

And in your anger,

    remember your mercy. 

Habakkuk 3:16  

I trembled inside when I heard this;

    my lips quivered with fear.

My legs gave way beneath me,

    and I shook in terror.

I will wait patiently for the coming day

    when disaster will strike the people who invade us.  (see all Habakkuk 3)

 

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Psalm 119:113-120 Part 6

                    SAMEKH

I hate those with divided loyalties,

    but I love your instructions.

You are my refuge and my shield;

    your word is my source of hope.

Get out of my life, you evil-minded people,

    for I intend to obey the commands of my God.

LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live!

    Do not let my hope be crushed.

Sustain me, and I will be rescued;

    then I will meditate continually on your decrees.

But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees.

    They are only fooling themselves.

You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum;

    no wonder I love to obey your laws!

I tremble in fear of you;

    I stand in awe of your regulations. 

 

But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves.

Psalm 119:10

I have tried hard to find you--

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

 

You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws!  

Isaiah 1:22  

Once like pure silver,

    you have become like worthless slag.

Once so pure,

    you are now like watered-down wine.

Isaiah 1:25  

"I will raise my fist against you.

    I will melt you down and skim off your slag.

    I will remove all your impurities."  (see all Isaiah 1) 

Ezekiel 22:17-19  

Then this message came to me from the LORD: "Son of man, the people of Israel are the worthless slag that remains after silver is smelted. They are the dross that is left over--a useless mixture of copper, tin, iron, and lead. So tell them, 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Because you are worthless slag, I will bring you to my crucible in Jerusalem.' "  (see Ezekiel 22:17-22)

Psalm 119:47  

How I delight in your commands!

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

 

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Psalm 119:113-120 Part 5

                    SAMEKH

I hate those with divided loyalties,

    but I love your instructions.

You are my refuge and my shield;

    your word is my source of hope.

Get out of my life, you evil-minded people,

    for I intend to obey the commands of my God.

LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live!

    Do not let my hope be crushed.

Sustain me, and I will be rescued;

    then I will meditate continually on your decrees.

But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees.

    They are only fooling themselves.

You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum;

    no wonder I love to obey your laws!

I tremble in fear of you;

    I stand in awe of your regulations. 

 

Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees.

Deuteronomy 31:6  

"So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you."  (see Deuteronomy 31:1-8)

Psalm 12:5  

The LORD replies, "I have seen violence done to the helpless,

    and I have heard the groans of the poor. 

Now I will rise up to rescue them,

    as they have longed for me to do."  (see all Psalm 12)

Psalm 34:4  

I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me.

    He freed me from all my fears.  (see all Psalm 34)

Proverbs 29:25  

Fearing people is a dangerous trap,

    but trusting the LORD means safety.  (see Luke 12:4-5)

Isaiah 41:10  

"Don't be afraid, for I am with you.

    Don't be discouraged, for I am your God.

I will strengthen and help you.

    I will hold you up with my victorious right hand."  (see all Isaiah 41)

Isaiah 46:4  

"I will be your God throughout your lifetime--

    until your hair is white with age.

I made you, and I will care for you.

    I will carry you along and save you."  (see all Isaiah 46)

Romans 8:31  

What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?  (see all Romans 8) 

 

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Psalm 119:113-120 Part 4

                    SAMEKH

I hate those with divided loyalties,

    but I love your instructions.

You are my refuge and my shield;

    your word is my source of hope.

Get out of my life, you evil-minded people,

    for I intend to obey the commands of my God.

LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live!

    Do not let my hope be crushed.

Sustain me, and I will be rescued;

    then I will meditate continually on your decrees.

But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees.

    They are only fooling themselves.

You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum;

    no wonder I love to obey your laws!

I tremble in fear of you;

    I stand in awe of your regulations. 

 

LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed.

Psalm 31:1 

O LORD, I have come to you for protection;

    don't let me be disgraced.

    Save me, for you do what is right. 

Psalm 31:17  

Don't let me be disgraced, O LORD,

    for I call out to you for help.

Let the wicked be disgraced;

    let them lie silent in the grave.  (see all Psalm 31)

Psalm 55:22  

Give your burdens to the LORD,

    and he will take care of you.

    He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.  (see all Psalm 55)

Psalm 119:41  

LORD, give me your unfailing love,

    the salvation you promised me.  (see Psalm 119:41-48)

Romans 5:5  

And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.  (see Romans 5:1-11)

Romans 9:33  

God warned them of this in the Scriptures when he said,

    "I am placing a stone in Jerusalem that makes people stumble,

        a rock that makes them fall.

    But anyone who trusts in him

        will never be disgraced."  (Isaiah 8:14, 28:16)

        (see all Romans 9)

Philippians 1:20  

For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die.  (see Philippians 1:12-30) 

 

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Psalm 119:113-120 Part 3

                    SAMEKH

I hate those with divided loyalties,

    but I love your instructions.

You are my refuge and my shield;

    your word is my source of hope.

Get out of my life, you evil-minded people,

    for I intend to obey the commands of my God.

LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live!

    Do not let my hope be crushed.

Sustain me, and I will be rescued;

    then I will meditate continually on your decrees.

But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees.

    They are only fooling themselves.

You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum;

    no wonder I love to obey your laws!

I tremble in fear of you;

    I stand in awe of your regulations. 

 

Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God.

Psalm 6:8 

Go away, all you who do evil,

    for the LORD has heard my weeping.  (see all Psalm 6)

Psalm 139:19  

O God, if only you would destroy the wicked!

    Get out of my life, you murderers!  (see all Psalm 139) 

Matthew 7:22-23  

"On judgment day many will say to me, 'Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.' But I will reply, 'I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God's laws.' "  (see Matthew 7:21-29)

Matthew 25:41  

    "Then the King will turn to those on his left and say, 'Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons.' "  (see Matthew 25:31-46)

2 Peter 2:4-5  

    For God did not spare even the angels who sinned. He threw them into hell, in gloomy pits of darkness, where they are being held until the day of judgment. And God did not spare the ancient world--except for Noah and the seven others in his family. Noah warned the world of God's righteous judgment. So God protected Noah when he destroyed the world of ungodly people with a vast flood.  (see all 2 Peter 2) 

 

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