Psalm 119:169-176 Part 2

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O LORD, listen to my cry;

    give me the discerning mind you promised.

Listen to my prayer;

    rescue me as you promised.

Let praise flow from my lips,

    for you have taught me your decrees.

Let my tongue sing about your word,

    for all your commands are right.

Give me a helping hand,

    for I have chosen to follow your commandments.

O LORD, I have longed for your rescue,

    and your instructions are my delight.

Let me live so I can praise you,

    and may your regulations help me.

I have wandered away like a lost sheep;

    come and find me,

    for I have not forgotten your commands. 

 

Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised.

Psalm 31:2 

Turn your ear to listen to me;

    rescue me quickly.

Be my rock of protection,

    a fortress where I will be safe.  (see all Psalm 31)

Psalm 140:6  

I said to the LORD, "You are my God!"

    Listen, O LORD to my cries for mercy!  (see all Psalm 140)

2 Chronicles 6:24-25  

    "If your people Israel are defeated by their enemies because they have sinned against you, and if they turn back and acknowledge your name and pray to you here in this Temple, then hear from heaven and forgive the sin of your people Israel and return them to this land you gave to them and to their ancestors."  (see 2 Chronicles 6:12-42)

Psalm 28:2  

Listen to my prayer for mercy

    as I cry out to you for help,

    as I lift my hands toward your holy sanctuary.  (see all Psalm 28)

Psalm 143:1  

Hear my prayer, O LORD;

    listen to my plea!

    Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.  (see all Psalm 143)

Psalm 59:1  

Rescue me from my enemies, O God.

    Protect me from those who have come to destroy me.  (see all Psalm 59) 

 

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Psalm 119:169-176 Part 1

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O LORD, listen to my cry;

    give me the discerning mind you promised.

Listen to my prayer;

    rescue me as you promised.

Let praise flow from my lips,

    for you have taught me your decrees.

Let my tongue sing about your word,

    for all your commands are right.

Give me a helping hand,

    for I have chosen to follow your commandments.

O LORD, I have longed for your rescue,

    and your instructions are my delight.

Let me live so I can praise you,

    and may your regulations help me.

I have wandered away like a lost sheep;

    come and find me,

    for I have not forgotten your commands. 

 

O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised.

Psalm 18:6

But in my distress I cried out to the LORD;

    yes, I prayed to my God for help.  (see all Psalm 18)

Psalm 3:4  

I cried out to the LORD,

    and he answered me from his holy mountain.  (see all Psalm 3)

Psalm 34:15  

The eyes of the LORD watch over those who do right;

    his ears are open to their cries for help.  (see all Psalm 34)

Psalm 119:34  

Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions;

    I will put them into practice with all my heart.  (see Psalm 119:33-40)

Psalm 119:27  

Help me understand the meaning of your commandments,

    and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.  (see Psalm 119:25-32)

Proverbs 2:6  

For the LORD grants wisdom!

    From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.  (see all Proverbs 2)

James 1:5  

    If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.  (see all James 1) 

 

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Psalm 119:161-168 Part 6

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Powerful people harass me without cause,

    but my heart trembles only at your word.

I rejoice in your word

    like one who discovers great treasure.

I hate and abhor all falsehood,

    but I love your instructions.

I will praise you seven times a day

    because all your regulations are just.

Those who love your instructions have great peace

    and do not stumble. 

I long for your rescue, LORD,

    so I have obeyed your commands.

I have obeyed your laws,

    for I love them very much.

Yes, I obey your commandments and laws

    because you know everything I do. 

 

Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do.

Psalm 119:2 

Joyful are those who obey his laws

    and search for him with all their hearts.  (see Psalm 119:1-8)

Psalm 119:22  

Don't let them scorn and insult me,

    for I have obeyed your laws.  (see Psalm 119:17-24)

Psalm 119:56  

This is how I spend my life:

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

Psalm 119:88  

In your unfailing love, spare my life;

    then I can continue to obey your laws.  (see Psalm 119:81-88)

Job 23:10  

"But he knows where I am going.

    And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold."  (see all Job 23)

Psalm 139:3  

You see me when I travel

    and when I rest at home.

    You know everything I do.  (see all Psalm 139)

Proverbs 5:21  

For the LORD sees clearly what a man does,

    examining every path he takes.  (see all Proverbs 5) 

 

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Psalm 119:161-168 Part 5

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Powerful people harass me without cause,

    but my heart trembles only at your word.

I rejoice in your word

    like one who discovers great treasure.

I hate and abhor all falsehood,

    but I love your instructions.

I will praise you seven times a day

    because all your regulations are just.

Those who love your instructions have great peace

    and do not stumble. 

I long for your rescue, LORD,

    so I have obeyed your commands.

I have obeyed your laws,

    for I love them very much.

Yes, I obey your commandments and laws

    because you know everything I do. 

 

I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands.

Psalm 119:81-84

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?  (see Psalm 119:81-88)

 

I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much.  

Joshua 1:8  

"Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do."  (see Joshua 1:1-9)

Psalm 119:47-48  

How I delight in your commands!

    How I love them!

I honor and love your commands.

    I meditate on your decrees.  (see Psalm 119:41-48) 

 

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Psalm 119:161-168 Part 4

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Powerful people harass me without cause,

    but my heart trembles only at your word.

I rejoice in your word

    like one who discovers great treasure.

I hate and abhor all falsehood,

    but I love your instructions.

I will praise you seven times a day

    because all your regulations are just.

Those who love your instructions have great peace

    and do not stumble. 

I long for your rescue, LORD,

    so I have obeyed your commands.

I have obeyed your laws,

    for I love them very much.

Yes, I obey your commandments and laws

    because you know everything I do. 

 

Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.

Psalm 37:11 

The lowly will possess the land

    and will live in peace and prosperity.  (see all Psalm 37)

Isaiah 26:3  

You will keep in perfect peace

    all who trust in you,

    all whose thoughts are fixed on you!  (see all Isaiah 26)

Isaiah 32:17  

And this righteousness will bring peace.

    Yes, it will bring quietness and confidence forever.  (see all Isaiah 32)

Isaiah 66:12  

This is what the LORD says:

"I will give Jerusalem a river of peace and prosperity.

    The wealth of the nations will flow to her.

Her children will be nursed at her breasts,

    carried in her arms, and held on her lap."  (see all Isaiah 66)

Psalm 119:11  

I have hidden your word in my heart,

    that I might not sin against you.  (see Psalm 119:9-16)

Proverbs 3:23  

They keep you safe on your way,

    and your feet will not stumble.  (see Proverbs 3:21-26)

1 John 2:10  

Anyone who loves a fellow believer is living in the light and does not cause others to stumble.  (see all 1 John 2) 

 

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Psalm 119:161-168 Part 3

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Powerful people harass me without cause,

    but my heart trembles only at your word.

I rejoice in your word

    like one who discovers great treasure.

I hate and abhor all falsehood,

    but I love your instructions.

I will praise you seven times a day

    because all your regulations are just.

Those who love your instructions have great peace

    and do not stumble. 

I long for your rescue, LORD,

    so I have obeyed your commands.

I have obeyed your laws,

    for I love them very much.

Yes, I obey your commandments and laws

    because you know everything I do. 

 

I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions.

Psalm 119:128 

Each of your commandments is right.

    That is why I hate every false way.  (see Psalm 119:121-128)

Psalm 119:47  

How I delight in your commands!

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

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 31:6  

I hate those who worship worthless idols.

    I trust in the LORD.  (see all Psalm 31)

Proverbs 13:5  

The godly hate lies;

    the wicked cause shame and disgrace.  (see all Proverbs 3)

 

I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.  

Psalm 119:7  

As I learn your righteous regulations,

    I will thank you by living as I should!  (see Psalm 119:1-8)

Psalm 119:160  

The very essence of your word is truth;

    and your just regulations will stand forever.  (see Psalm 119:153-160) 

 

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Psalm 119:161-168 Part 2

                    SHIN 

Powerful people harass me without cause,

    but my heart trembles only at your word.

I rejoice in your word

    like one who discovers great treasure.

I hate and abhor all falsehood,

    but I love your instructions.

I will praise you seven times a day

    because all your regulations are just.

Those who love your instructions have great peace

    and do not stumble. 

I long for your rescue, LORD,

    so I have obeyed your commands.

I have obeyed your laws,

    for I love them very much.

Yes, I obey your commandments and laws

    because you know everything I do. 

 

I rejoice in your word like one who discovers great treasure.

Psalm 119:111 

Your laws are my treasure;

    they are my heart's delight.  (see Psalm 119:105-112)

Deuteronomy 33:4  

Moses gave us the LORD's instruction,

    the special possession of the people of Israel.  (see all Deuteronomy 33)

Matthew 6:21  

"Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will be also." 

(see Matthew 6:19-21, also Luke 12:32-34)

1 Samuel 30:16-17  

    So he led David to them, and they found the Amalekites spread out across the fields, eating and drinking and dancing with joy because of the vast amount of plunder they had taken from the Philistines and the land of Judah. David and his men rushed in among them and slaughtered them throughout that night and the entire next day until evening. None of the Amalekites escaped except 400 young men who fled on camels.  (see all 1 Samuel 30)

Isaiah 9:3  

You will enlarge the nation of Israel,

    and its people will rejoice. 

They will rejoice before you

    as people rejoice at the harvest

    and like warriors dividing the plunder.  (see all Isaiah 9)

Isaiah 53:12  

I will give him the honors of a victorious soldier,

    because he exposed himself to death.  (see all Isaiah 53) 

 

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