Psalm 119: 9-16 Part 5

            BETH

How can a young person stay pure?

    By obeying your word.

I have tried hard to find you--

    don't let me wander from your commands.

I have hidden your word in my heart,

    that I might not sin against you.

I praise you, O LORD;

    teach me your decrees.

I have recited aloud

    all the regulations you have given us.

I have rejoiced in your laws

    as much as in riches.

I will study your commandments

    and reflect on your ways.

I will delight in your decrees

    and not forget your word. 

 

I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us.

Psalm 22:25 

I will praise you in the great assembly.

    I will fulfill my vows in the presence of those who worship you.  

    (see all Psalm 22)

Psalm 40:9-11  

I have told all your people about your justice.

    I have not been afraid to speak out,

    as you, O LORD, will know.

I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart;

    I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power.

I have told everyone in the great assembly

    of your unfailing love and faithfulness.  (see all Psalm 40)

Psalm 50:16-17  

But God says to the wicked:

"Why bother reciting my decrees

    and pretending to obey my covenant?

For you refuse my discipline

    and treat my words like trash."  (see all Psalm 50) 

Psalm 119:72  

Your instructions are more valuable to me 

    than millions in gold and silver.  (see Psalm 119:65-72) 

 

(parentheses are mine)

 

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