Psalm 119:161-168 Part 1

                    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. 

 

Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word.

Psalm 119:23 

Even princes sit and speak against me,

    but I will meditate on your decrees.  (see Psalm 119:17-24)

Psalm 119:122  

Please guarantee a blessing for me.

    Don't let the arrogant oppress me! (see Psalm 119:121-128)

Psalm 119:157  

Many persecute and trouble me,

    yet I have not swerved from your laws.  (see Psalm 119:153-160)

1 Samuel 24:14-15  

"Who is the king of Israel trying to catch anyway? Should he spend his time chasing one who is as worthless as a dead dog or a single flea? May the LORD therefore judge which of us is right and punish the guilty one. He is my advocate, and he will rescue me from your power!"  (see all 1 Samuel 24)

Psalm 119:120  

I tremble in fear of you;

    I stand in awe of your regulations.  (see Psalm 119:113-120) 

 

(parentheses are mine)

 

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