Psalm 119:81-89 Part 2

                    KAPH

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?

These arrogant people who hate your instructions

    have dug deep pits to trap me.

All your commands are trustworthy.

    Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.

They almost finished me off,

    but I refused to abandon your commandments.

In your unfailing love, spare my life;

    then I can continue to obey your laws. 

 

My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me?

Isaiah 38:14  

"Delirious, I chattered like a swallow or a crane,

    and then I moaned like a mourning dove.

My eyes grew tired of looking to heaven for help.

    I am in trouble, Lord. Help me!"  (see all Isaiah 38)

Psalm 6:7  

My vision is blurred by grief;

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

Psalm 69:3  

I am exhausted from crying for help;

    my throat is parched.

My eyes are swollen with weeping,

    waiting for my God to help me.  (see all Psalm 69)

Psalm 119:41  

LORD, give me your unfailing love,

    the salvation you promised me.  (see Psalm 119:41-48)

 

I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.  

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 119:109  

My life constantly hangs in the balance,

    but I will not stop obeying your instructions.  (see Psalm 119:105-112)

Psalm 119:153  

Look upon my suffering and rescue me,

    for I have not forgotten your instructions.  (see Psalm 119:153-160)  

 

(parentheses are mine)

 

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