Psalm 119:97-104 Part 5

                    MEM 

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. 

 

I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I remain obedient to your word.

Proverbs 1:15  

My child, don't go along with them!

    Stay far away from their paths.  (see Proverbs 1:10-19)

Psalm 1:1-2  

Oh, the joys of those who do not

    follow the advice of the wicked,

    or stand around with sinners,

    or join with mockers.

But they delight in the law of the LORD,

    meditating on it day and night.  (see all Psalm 1)

Proverbs 4:14-16  

Don't do as the wicked do,

    and don't follow the path of evildoers.

Don't even think about it; don't go that way.

    Turn away and keep moving.

For evil people can't sleep until they've done their evil deed for the day.

    They can't rest until they've caused someone to stumble.  

    (see Proverbs 4:14-27) 

 

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Psalm 119:97-104 Part 4

                    MEM 

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. 

 

I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments.

Job 32:6-9  

Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said,

"I am young and you are old,

    so I held back from telling you what I think.

I thought, 'Those who are older should speak,

    for wisdom comes with age.'

But there is a spirit within people,

    the breath of the Almighty within them,

    that makes them intelligent.

Sometimes the elders are not wise.

    Sometimes the aged do not understand justice."  (see Job 32-37)

Psalm 119:56  

This is how I spend my life:

    obeying your commandments.  (see Psalm 119:49-56)

Deuteronomy 6:17 

"You must diligently obey the commands of the LORD your God--all the laws and decrees he has given you."  (see all Deuteronomy 6)

Deuteronomy 11:22  

    "Be careful to obey all these commands I am giving you. Show love to the LORD your God by walking in his ways and holding tightly to him."  

(see all Deuteronomy 11) 

 

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Psalm 119:97-104 Part 3

                    MEM 

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. 

 

Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws.

Psalm 119:15  

I will study your commandments

    and reflect on your ways.  (see Psalm 119:9-16)

Psalm 119:1-3 

Joyful are people of integrity

    who follow the instructions of the LORD.

Joyful are those who obey his laws

    and search for him with all their hearts.

They do not compromise with evil,

    and they walk only in his paths.  (see Psalm 119:1-8)

Deuteronomy 4:29  

"But from there you will search again for the LORD your God. And if you search for him with all your heart and soul, you will find him."  

(see Deuteronomy 4:15-31)

Deuteronomy 10:12  

    "And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you? He requires only that you fear the LORD your God, and live in a way that pleases him, and love him and serve him with all your heart and soul.  

(see Deuteronomy 10:12-22)

Micah 6:8  

No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good,

    and this is what he requires of you:

to do what is right, to love mercy,

    and to walk humbly with your God.  (see all Micah 6) 

 

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Psalm 119:97-104 Part 2

                    MEM 

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. 

 

Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide.

Deuteronomy 4:6  

"Obey them completely, and you will display your wisdom and intelligence among the surrounding nations. When they hear all these decrees, they will exclaim, 'How wise and prudent are the people of this great nation!' "  

(see all Deuteronomy 4)

Psalm 19:8  

The commandments of the LORD are right,

    bringing joy to the heart.

The commands of the LORD are clear,

    giving insight for living.  (see all Psalm 19)

Psalm 119:130  

The teaching of your word gives light,

    so even the simple can understand.  (see Psalm 119:129-136)

Proverbs 1:7  

Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge,

    but fools despise wisdom and discipline.  (see Proverbs 1:1-7)

1 Timothy 3:15-17  

You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to equip his people to do every good work.  (see all 2 Timothy 3) 

 

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Psalm 119:97-104 Part 1

                    MEM 

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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