Bible in one year 9/26 / 2022 Psalm 119: verses 89- 176
By Rev. Katherine
Liu Bruce
Christian Arts
Ministries : Biblical precepts & Gospel music; Pastoral ministry &
Counseling
Psalm 119 : 89-176
Lamedh-
Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in
the heavens. Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.
Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you. If your law had not
been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget
your precepts, for by them your have preserved my life. Save me, for I am
yours; I have sought out your precepts. The wicked are waiting to destroy me,
but I will ponder your statutes. To all perfection I see a limit; but your
commands are boundless. (vv.89-96).
Mem—Oh,
how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. Your commands make me wiser
than my enemies, for they are ever with me. I have more insight than all my
teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the
elders, for I obey your precepts. I have kept my feet from ever evil path so
that I might obey your word. I have not departed form your laws, for you
yourself have taught me. How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than
honey to my mouth! I gain understanding from your precepts, therefore I hate
every wrong path. (vv.97-104).
Samekh – I hated double –minded men,
but I love your law, You are my refuge and my shield; I
have put my hope in your word. Away from me, you
evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God! Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not
let my hope be dashed. Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will
always have regard for your decrees. You reject all who stray from your
decrees, for their deceitfulness is in vain. All the wicked of the earth you
discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes. My flesh trembles in fear
of you; I stand in awe of your laws. (vv.113-120).
Ayin—I have done what is righteous
and just; do not leave me to my oppressors. Ensure your servant’s well-being;
let not the arrogant oppress me. My eyes fail, looking for your salvation,
looking for your righteous promise. Deal with your servant according to your
love and teach me your decrees. I am your servant; give
me discernment that I may understand your statutes. It is time for you
to act, O Lord; your law is being broken. Because I
love your commands more than gold, more than
pure gold, and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every
wrong path. (vv.121-128).
Pe—Your
statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. The unfolding of your words
gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. I open my mouth and
pant, longing for your commands. Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always
do to those who love your name. direct my footsteps according to your word; let
no sin rule over me. Redeem me from the oppression of men; that I may obey your
precepts. Make your face shine upon your servant and
teach me your decrees. Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not
obeyed. (vv.1129-136).
Tsadhe—Righteous are you, O Lord,
and your laws are right. The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they
are fully trustworthy. My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.
Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them. Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your
precepts. Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.
Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight. Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I
may live.(vv.137-144).
Qoph—I call with all my heart;
answer me, O Lord, and I will obey your decrees. I call out to you; save me and
I will keep your statutes. I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my
hope in your word. My eyes stay open through the
watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. Hear my voice in
accordance with your love. Preserve my life, O Lord, according to your
law. Yet you are near, O Lord, and all your commands are true. Long ago I
learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever.
(vv.145-152).
Resh – Look upon my suffering and
deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law. Defend my cause and redeem me;
preserve my life according to your promise. Salvation is far form the wicked,
for they do not seek out your decrees. Your compassion is great, O Lord;
preserve my life according to your laws. Many are the foes who persecute me,
but I have not turned from your statutes. I look on the faithless with
loathing, for they do not obey your word. See how I love your precepts;
preserve my life, O Lord, according to your love. All your words are true; all
your righteous laws are eternal. (vv.153-160).
Sin and Shin – Rulers persecute me
without cause, but my heart trembles at your word. I rejoice in your promise
like one who finds great spoil. I hate and abhor falsehood but I love your law.
Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.
Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
I wait for your salvation, O Lord, and I follow your
commands. I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly. I obey your precepts
and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you. (vv.161-168).
Taw—May my cry come before you; O
Lord, give me understanding according to your word. May my supplication come
before you; deliver me according to your promise. May my lips overflow with
praise, for your teach me your decrees. May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are
righteous. May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
I long for your salvation, O Lord, and your law is my
delight. Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain
me. I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not
forgotten your commands.(vv.169-176).
Bibliography,
Ryrie, Charles C. The Ryrie study Bible (NIV). Chicago,
IL: The Moody Bible Institute, 1986.
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