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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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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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.