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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Psalm 119:113-120 Part 2

                    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. 

 

You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.

Genesis 15:1 

    Some time later, the LORD spoke to Abram in a vision and said to him, "Do not be afraid, Abram, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great."  (see all Genesis 15)

Psalm 18:2  

The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;

    my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.  (see all Psalm 18)

Psalm 31:20  

You hide them in the shelter of your presence,

    safe from those who conspire against them. 

You shelter them in your presence, 

    far from accusing tongues.  (see all Psalm 31) 

Psalm 59:9  

You are my strength; I wait for you to rescue me,

    for you, O God, are my fortress.  (see all Psalm 59)

Psalm 61:4  

Let me live forever in your sanctuary,

    safe beneath the shelter of your wings!  (see all Psalm 61)

Psalm 144:2  

He is my loving ally and my fortress,

    my tower of safety, my rescuer.

He is my shield, and I take refuge in him.

    He makes the nations submit to me.  (see all Psalm 144)

Psalm 119:43  

Do not snatch your word of truth from me,

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

 

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Psalm 119:113-120 Part 1

                    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 hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions.

Joshua 24:15 

"But if you refuse to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD."  (see all Joshua 24)

1 Kings 18:21  

Then Elijah stood in front of them and said, "How much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him! But if Baal is God, then follow him!" But the people were completely silent.   

(see all 1 Kings 18)

2 Kings 17:40-41  

    But the people would not listen and continued to follow their former practices. So while these new residents worshiped the LORD, they also worshiped their idols. And to this day their descendants do the same.  

(see all 2 Kings 17)

James 1:7-8  

Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.  (see all James 1)

James 4:8  

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.  (see all James 4) 

 

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Psalm 119:105-112 Part 5

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Your word is a lamp to guide my feet

    and a light for my path.

I've promised it once, and I'll promise it again:

    I will obey your righteous regulations.

I have suffered much, O LORD;

    restore my life again as you promised.

LORD, accept my offering of praise,

    and teach me your regulations.

My life constantly hangs in the balance,

    but I will not stop obeying your instructions.

The wicked have set their traps for me,

    but I will not turn from your commandments.

Your laws are my treasure; 

    they are my heart's delight.

I am determined to keep your decrees

    to the very end. 

 

I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.

Deuteronomy 33:4

"Moses gave us the LORD's instruction,

    the special possession of the people of Israel."  (see Deuteronomy 33:1-5)

Psalm 119:14  

I have rejoiced in your laws

    as much as in riches.  (see Psalm 119:9-16)

Psalm 119:162  

I rejoice in your word

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

Luke 12:33-34  

    "Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be."  (see Luke 12:13-34)

 

I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.  

Psalm 119:16  

I will delight in your decrees

    and not forget your word.  (see Psalm 119:9-16)

Psalm 119:44  

I will keep on obeying your instructions

    forever and ever.  (see Psalm 119:41-48) 

 

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Psalm 119:105-112 Part 4

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Your word is a lamp to guide my feet

    and a light for my path.

I've promised it once, and I'll promise it again:

    I will obey your righteous regulations.

I have suffered much, O LORD;

    restore my life again as you promised.

LORD, accept my offering of praise,

    and teach me your regulations.

My life constantly hangs in the balance,

    but I will not stop obeying your instructions.

The wicked have set their traps for me,

    but I will not turn from your commandments.

Your laws are my treasure; 

    they are my heart's delight.

I am determined to keep your decrees

    to the very end. 

 

My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions.

Psalm 119:61

Evil people try to drag me into sin,

    but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.  (see Psalm 119:57-64)

Psalm 140:5  

The proud have set a trap to catch me;

    they have stretched out a net;

    they have placed traps all along the way.  (see all Psalm 140)

Psalm 35:7  

I did them no wrong, but they laid a trap for me.

    I did them no wrong, but they dug a pit to catch me.  (see all Psalm 35) 

Psalm 57:6  

My enemies have set a trap for me.

    I am weary from distress.

They have dug a great pit in my path,

    but they themselves have fallen into it.  (see all Psalm 57)

 

The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments.  

Psalm 25:15  

My eyes are always on the LORD,

    for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.  (see all Psalm 25)

Psalm 91:3  

For he will rescue you from every trap

    and protect you from deadly disease.  (see all Psalm 91)

Psalm 119:10  

I have tried hard to find you--

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

 

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