Psalm 119:33-40 Part 3

                    HE

Teach me your decrees, O LORD;

    I will keep them to the end.

Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions;

    I will put them into practice with all my heart.

Make me walk along the path of your commands,

    for that is where my happiness is found.

Give me an eagerness for your laws

    rather than a love for money!

Turn my eyes from worthless things,

    and give me life through your word.

Reassure me of your promise,

    made to those who fear you.

Help me abandon my shameful ways;

    for your regulations are good.

I long to obey your commandments!

    Renew my life with your goodness. 

 

Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.

Psalm 71:20  

You have allowed me to suffer much hardship,

    but you will restore me to life again

    and lift me up from the depths of the earth.  (see all Psalm 71)

Psalm 119:9  

How can a young person stay pure?

    By obeying your word.

Psalm 119:25  

I lie in the dust;

    revive me by your word.

Isaiah 33:15-16a  

Those who are honest and fair,

    who refuse to profit by fraud,

    who stay far away from bribes,

who refuse to listen to those who plot murder

    who shut their eyes to all enticement to do wrong--

these are the ones who will dwell on high.  (see all Isaiah 33)

 

Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you.   

2 Samuel 7:25  

    "And now, O LORD God, I am your servant; do as you have promised concerning me and my family. Confirm it as a promise that will last forever."  

(see all 2 Samuel 7)

Numbers 23:19  

"God is not a man, so he does not lie.

    He is not human, so he does not change his mind.

Has he ever spoken and failed to act?

    Has he ever promised and not carried it through?"  (see Numbers 22-24) 

 

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Psalm 119:23-40 Part 2

                    HE

Teach me your decrees, O LORD;

    I will keep them to the end.

Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions;

    I will put them into practice with all my heart.

Make me walk along the path of your commands,

    for that is where my happiness is found.

Give me an eagerness for your laws

    rather than a love for money!

Turn my eyes from worthless things,

    and give me life through your word.

Reassure me of your promise,

    made to those who fear you.

Help me abandon my shameful ways;

    for your regulations are good.

I long to obey your commandments!

    Renew my life with your goodness. 

 

Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.

Psalm 25:4-5  

Show me the right path, O LORD;

    point out the road for me to follow.

Lead me by your truth and teach me,

    for you are the God who saves me.

    All day long I put my hope in you.  (see all Psalm 25)

Psalm 112:1  

Praise the LORD!

How joyful are those who fear the LORD

    and delight in obeying his commands.  (see all Psalm 112)

Psalm 119:32  

I will pursue your commands,

    for you expand my understanding.

 

Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!  

Joshua 24:23  

    "All right then," Joshua said, "destroy the idols among you, and turn your hearts to the LORD, the God of Israel."  (see all Joshua 24)

Ezekiel 33:3  

"Then if those who hear the alarm refuse to take action, it is their own fault if they die."  (see Ezekiel33:1-9)

Hebrews 13:5  

    Don't love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, 

        "I will never leave you,

            I will never abandon you."  (Deuteronomy31:6, 8)

            (see all Hebrews 13) 

 

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Psalm 119:33-40 Part 1

                    HE

Teach me your decrees, O LORD;

    I will keep them to the end.

Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions;

    I will put them into practice with all my heart.

Make me walk along the path of your commands,

    for that is where my happiness is found.

Give me an eagerness for your laws

    rather than a love for money!

Turn my eyes from worthless things,

    and give me life through your word.

Reassure me of your promise,

    made to those who fear you.

Help me abandon my shameful ways;

    for your regulations are good.

I long to obey your commandments!

    Renew my life with your goodness. 

 

Teach me your decrees, O LORD; I will keep them to the end.

1 Chronicles 22:12  

"And may the LORD give you wisdom and understanding, that you may obey the Law of the LORD your God as you rule over Israel."  

(see all 1 Chronicles 22) 

 

Ezekiel 44:24 

    "They will serve as judges to resolve any disagreements among my people. Their decisions must be based on my regulations. And the priests themselves must obey my instructions and decrees at all the sacred festivals, and see to it that the Sabbaths are set apart as holy days."  (see Ezekiel 44:15-24)

 

Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.  

Psalm 119:27  

Help me understand the meaning of your commandments,

    and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.

Psalm 119:144  

Your laws are always right;

    help me to understand them so I may live.

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 James 1:2-18)  

Deuteronomy 6:25  

" 'For we will be counted as righteous when we obey all the commands the LORD our God has given us.' "  (see all Deuteronomy 6)  

 

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Psalm 119:25-32 Part 5

            DALETH

I lie in the dust;

    revive me by your word.

I told you my plans, and you answered.

    Now teach me your decrees.

Help me understand the meaning of your commandments,

    and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.

I weep with sorrow;

    encourage me by your word.

Keep me from lying to myself;

    give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.

I have chosen to be faithful;

    I have determined to live by your regulations.

I cling to your laws.

    LORD, don't let me be put to shame.

I will pursue your commands,

    for you expand my understanding. 

 

I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding.

Job 5:9 

"He does great things too marvelous to understand.

    He performs countless miracles."  (see all Job 5)

Job 36:26  

"Look, God is greater than we can understand.

    His years cannot be counted."  (see Job 32-37)

Psalm 119:125  

Give discernment to me, your servant;

    then I will understand your laws.  (see Psalm 119:121-128)

Psalm 119:130  

The teaching of your word gives light,

    so even the simple can understand.  (see Psalm 119:129-135)

Matthew 13:11-12  

    He replied, "You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not. To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what understanding they have will be taken away from them."  (see Matthew 13:10-17)

Luke 24:45  

Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.  (see all Luke 24) 

 

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Psalm 119:25-32 Part 4

            DALETH

I lie in the dust;

    revive me by your word.

I told you my plans, and you answered.

    Now teach me your decrees.

Help me understand the meaning of your commandments,

    and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.

I weep with sorrow;

    encourage me by your word.

Keep me from lying to myself;

    give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.

I have chosen to be faithful;

    I have determined to live by your regulations.

I cling to your laws.

    LORD, don't let me be put to shame.

I will pursue your commands,

    for you expand my understanding. 

 

I cling to your laws. LORD, don't let me be put to shame.

Deuteronomy 10:20 

"You must fear the LORD your God and worship him and cling to him. Your oaths must be in his name alone."  (see Deuteronomy 10:12-22)

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 Deuteronomy 11:8-32)

Deuteronomy 13:4  

"Serve only the LORD your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him."  (see all Deuteronomy 13)

Joshua 23:8  

Rather, cling tightly to the LORD your God as you have done until now.  

(see all Joshua 23)

Psalm 34:4-5  

I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me.

    He freed me from all my fears.

Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;

    no shadow of shame will darken their faces.  (see all Psalm 34)

1 John 2:28  

    And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back in shame.  

(see 1 John 2:15-29) 

 

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Psalm 119:25-32 Part 3

            DALETH

I lie in the dust;

    revive me by your word.

I told you my plans, and you answered.

    Now teach me your decrees.

Help me understand the meaning of your commandments,

    and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.

I weep with sorrow;

    encourage me by your word.

Keep me from lying to myself;

    give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.

I have chosen to be faithful;

    I have determined to live by your regulations.

I cling to your laws.

    LORD, don't let me be put to shame.

I will pursue your commands,

    for you expand my understanding. 

 

Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.

Psalm 119:135 

Look on me with love;

    teach me your decrees.  (see Psalm 119:129-136)

Jeremiah 17:19-20  

This is what the LORD said to me: "Go and stand in the gates of Jerusalem, first in the gate where the king goes in and out, and then in each of the other gates. Say to all the people, 'Listen to this message from the LORD, you kings of Judah, and all you people of Judah and everyone living in Jerusalem!"  

(see all Jeremiah 17)

 

I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations.  

Joshua 24:22  

    "You are a witness to your own decision," Joshua said. "You have chosen to serve the LORD."

    "Yes," they replied, "we are witnesses to what we have said."  

    (see all Joshua 24)

Psalm 26:3  

For I am always aware of your unfailing love,

    and I have lived according to your truth.  (see all Psalm 26)

Psalm 108:1  

My heart is confident in you, O God;

    no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart.  (see all Psalm 108)

Psalm 119:112  

I am determined to keep your decrees

    to the very end.  (see Psalm 119:105-112) 

 

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Psalm 119:25-32 Part 2

            DALETH

I lie in the dust;

    revive me by your word.

I told you my plans, and you answered.

    Now teach me your decrees.

Help me understand the meaning of your commandments,

    and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.

I weep with sorrow;

    encourage me by your word.

Keep me from lying to myself;

    give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.

I have chosen to be faithful;

    I have determined to live by your regulations.

I cling to your laws.

    LORD, don't let me be put to shame.

I will pursue your commands,

    for you expand my understanding. 

 

Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.

Psalm 105:2 

Sing to him; yes, sing his praises.

    Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.  (see all Psalm 105) 

 Psalm 145:5  

I will meditate on your majestic glorious splendor 

    and your wonderful miracles.  (see all Psalm 145)

 

I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. 

Psalm 6:7 

My vision is blurred by grief;

    my eyes are worn out because of all my enemies.  (see all Psalm 6) 

Isaiah 40:29  

He gives power to the weak

    and strength to the powerless.  (see all Isaiah 40) 

Isaiah 41:10  

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

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

I will strengthen you and help you.

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

Isaiah 51:11  

Those who have been ransomed by the LORD will return.

    They will enter Jerusalem singing,

    crowned with everlasting joy.

Sorrow and mourning will disappear,

    and they will be filled with joy and gladness.  (see all Isaiah  51)

1 Peter 5:10  

    In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.  

(see all 1 Peter 5) 

 

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Psalm 119:25-32 Part 1

            DALETH

I lie in the dust;

    revive me by your word.

I told you my plans, and you answered.

    Now teach me your decrees.

Help me understand the meaning of your commandments,

    and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.

I weep with sorrow;

    encourage me by your word.

Keep me from lying to myself;

    give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.

I have chosen to be faithful;

    I have determined to live by your regulations.

I cling to your laws.

    LORD, don't let me be put to shame.

I will pursue your commands,

    for you expand my understanding. 

 

I lie in the dust; revive me by your word.

Psalm 44:25 

We collapse in the dust,

    lying face down in the dirt.  (see all Psalm 44)

Psalm 119:50  

Your promise revives me;

    it comforts me in all my troubles.  (see Psalm 119:49-56)

Psalm 119:107  

I have suffered much, O LORD;

    restore my life again as you promised.  (see Psalm 119:105-112)

Psalm 119:143  

As pressure and stress bear down on me,

    I find joy in your commands.  (see Psalm 119:137-144)

 

I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees.  

Psalm 25:4  

Show me the right path, O LORD;

    point out the road for me to follow.  (see all Psalm 25)

Psalm 27:11  

Teach me how to live, O LORD.

    Lead me along the right path,

    for my enemies are waiting for me.  (see all Psalm 27)

Psalm 86:11  

Teach me your ways, O LORD,

    that I may live according to your truth!

Grant me purity of heart,

    so that I may honor you.  (see all Psalm 86) 

 

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Psalm 119:17-24 Part 6

            GIMEL

Be good to your servant,

    that I may live and obey your word.

Open my eyes to see

    the wonderful truths in your instructions.

I am only a foreigner in the land.

    Don't hide your commands from me!

I am always overwhelmed

    with a desire for your regulations.

You rebuke the arrogant,

    those who wander from your commands are cursed.

Don't let them scorn and insult me,

    for I have obeyed your laws.

Even princes sit and speak against me,

    but i will meditate on your decrees.

Your laws please me,

    they give me wise advice. 

 

Your laws please me, they give me wise advice.

2 Chronicles 18:4

Then Jehoshaphat added. "But first let's find out what the LORD says."

(see 2 Chronicles 18:1-27, also 1 Kings 22:1-28)

Psalm 16:7  

I will bless the LORD who guides me;

    even at night my heart instructs me.  (see all Psalm 16)

Psalm 73:24  

You guide me with your counsel,

    leading me to a glorious destiny.  (see all Psalm 73)

Proverbs 12:15  

Fools think their own way is right,

    but the wise listen to others.  (see all Proverbs 12)

Proverbs 19:20  

Get all the advice and instruction you can,

    so you will be wise the rest of your life.  (see all Proverbs 19)

Proverbs 20:18  

Plans succeed through good counsel; 

    don't go to war without wise advice.  (see all Proverbs 20)

Proverbs 27:9  

The heartfelt counsel of a friend

    is as sweet as perfume and incense.  (see all Proverbs 27) 

 

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Psalm 119:17-24 Part 5

            GIMEL

Be good to your servant,

    that I may live and obey your word.

Open my eyes to see

    the wonderful truths in your instructions.

I am only a foreigner in the land.

    Don't hide your commands from me!

I am always overwhelmed

    with a desire for your regulations.

You rebuke the arrogant,

    those who wander from your commands are cursed.

Don't let them scorn and insult me,

    for I have obeyed your laws.

Even princes sit and speak against me,

    but i will meditate on your decrees.

Your laws please me,

    they give me wise advice. 

 

Don't let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed your laws.

Psalm 39:8 

Rescue me from my rebellion.

    Do not let fools mock me.  (see all Psalm 39)

Psalm 79:4  

We are mocked by our neighbors,

    an object of scorn and derision to those around us. 

Psalm 79:12  

O LORD, pay back our neighbors seven times

    for the scorn they have hurled at you.  (see all Psalm 79)

Psalm 119:2  

Joyful are those who obey his laws

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

 

Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on your decrees.  

Psalm 119:161  

Powerful people harass me without cause,

    but my heart trembles only at your word.  (see Psalm 119:161-168)

Jeremiah 18:18  

    Then the people said, "Come on, let's plot a way to stop Jeremiah. We have plenty of priests and wise men and prophets. We don't need him to teach us the word and give us advice and prophesies. Let's spread rumors about him and ignore what he says."  (see all Jeremiah 18)

Malachi 2:9  

"So I have made you despised and humiliated in the eyes of all the people. For you have not obeyed me but have shown favoritism in the way you carry out my instructions."  (see Malachi 2:1-9) 

 

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Psalm 119:17-24 Part 4

            GIMEL

Be good to your servant,

    that I may live and obey your word.

Open my eyes to see

    the wonderful truths in your instructions.

I am only a foreigner in the land.

    Don't hide your commands from me!

I am always overwhelmed

    with a desire for your regulations.

You rebuke the arrogant,

    those who wander from your commands are cursed.

Don't let them scorn and insult me,

    for I have obeyed your laws.

Even princes sit and speak against me,

    but i will meditate on your decrees.

Your laws please me,

    they give me wise advice. 

 

You rebuke the arrogant, those who wander from your commands are cursed.

Deuteronomy 27:26 

" 'Cursed is anyone who does not affirm and obey the terms of these instructions.'

        And all the people will reply, 'Amen.' "  (see Deuteronomy 17:11-26)

Psalm 5:5  

Therefore, the proud may not stand in your presence,

    for you hate all who do evil.  (see all Psalm 5)

Jeremiah 20:7  

O LORD, you misled me,

    and I allowed myself to be misled.

You are stronger than I am,

    and you overpowered me.

Now I am mocked every day;

    everyone laughs at me.  (see all Jeremiah 19-20)

Jeremiah 50:31-32  

"See, I am your enemy, you arrogant people,"

    says the Lord, the LORD of Heaven's Armies.

"Your day of reckoning has arrived--

    the day when I will punish you.

O Land of arrogance, you will stumble and fall,

    and no one will raise you up.

For I will light a fire in the cities of Babylon

    that will burn up everything around them."  (see all Jeremiah 50)

Daniel 4:37  

    "Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and glorify and honor the King of Heaven. All his acts are just and true and he is able to humble the proud."  

(see all Daniel 4) 

 

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Psalm 119:17-24 Part 3

            GIMEL

Be good to your servant,

    that I may live and obey your word.

Open my eyes to see

    the wonderful truths in your instructions.

I am only a foreigner in the land.

    Don't hide your commands from me!

I am always overwhelmed

    with a desire for your regulations.

You rebuke the arrogant,

    those who wander from your commands are cursed.

Don't let them scorn and insult me,

    for I have obeyed your laws.

Even princes sit and speak against me,

    but i will meditate on your decrees.

Your laws please me,

    they give me wise advice. 

 

I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations.

Psalm 42:1-2 

As the deer longs for streams of water,

    so I long for you, O God.

I thirst for God, the living God.

    When can I go and stand before him?  (see all Psalm 42)

Psalm 84:2  

I long, yes I faint with longing

    to enter the courts of the LORD.

With my whole being, body and soul,

    I will shout joyfully to the living God.  (see all Psalm 84)

Psalm 119:131  

I pant with expectation,

    longing for your commands.  (see Psalm 119:129-136)

Psalm 63:1  

O God, you are my God;

    I earnestly search for you.

My soul thirsts for you;

    my whole body longs for you

in this parched and weary land

    where there is no water.  (see all Psalm 63)

Isaiah 26:8-9  

LORD, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws;

    our heart's desire is to glorify your name.

In the night I search for you;

    in the morning I earnestly seek you.

For only when you come to judge the earth

    will people learn what is right.  (see all Isaiah 26) 

 

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