Author: cackywalker@yahoo.com

“Your eternal word, O Lord, stands firm in heaven. Your faithfulness extends to every generation as enduring as the earth You created. Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves Your plans. If Your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. I will never forget Your commandments, for by then You give me life. I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying Your commandments. Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me. I will quietly keep my mind on your laws. Even perception has its limits, but Your commandments have no limit.”

“Oh, how I love Your instructions! I think about them all day long. Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide. Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of Your laws. I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept Your commandments. I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to Your word. I haven’t turned away from Your regulations, for You have taught me well. How sweet Your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey. Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life.”

“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 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 the 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.”

“You made me; You created me. Now give me the sense to follow Your commands. May all who fear You find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in Your word. I know, O Lord, that your regulations are fair; You disciplined me because I needed it. Surround me with Your tender mercies so I may live, for Your instructions are my delight. Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on Your commandments. Let me be united with all who fear You, with those who know Your laws. May I be blameless in keeping Your decrees; then I will never be ashamed.”

You have done many good things for me Lord, I believe in your commands. Now teach me good judgment and knowledge. I used to wander off until You disciplined me; but now I closely follow Your word. You are good and do only good; teach me Your decrees. Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey Your commandments with all my heart. Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in Your instructions. My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to Your decrees. Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.”

“Lord, Your are mine! I promise to obey Your words! With all my heart I want Your blessings. Be merciful as You promised. I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow Your laws. I will hurry, without delay, to obey Your commands. Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored in Your instructions. I rise at midnight to thank You for Your just regulations. I am a friend to anyone who obeys Your commandments. O Lord, your unfailing love filled the earth; teach me Your decrees.”

“Remember Your promise to me; it is my only hope. Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from Your instructions. O, Lord, they comfort me. I become furious with the wicked, because they reject Your instructions. Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. I reflect at night on who You are, O Lord; therefore, I obey your instructions. This is how I spend my life; obeying your commandments.”

“Lord, give me Your unfailing love, the salvation that You promised me. Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in Your word. Do not snatch Your word of truth from me, for Your regulations are my only hope. I will keep on obeying Your instructions forever and ever. I will walk in freedom for I have devoted myself to Your commandments. I will speak to kings about Your laws, and I will not be ashamed. How I delight in Your commandments! How I love them! I honor and love Your commands. I meditate on Your decrees.”

“Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey Your word. Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths of Your instructions. I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide Your commandments 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.” (vv. 17-24) NLT

“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.” (vv. 9-16, NLT)

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. “

“In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? Yes , the Lord is for me; He will help me.”

“Open for me the gates where the righteous enter, and I will go in a thank the Lord. These gates lead to the presence of the Lord, and the godly enter there. I thank you for answering my prayer and giving me victory!

The stone the the builders reject has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing, and it is wonderful to see. This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”

“The Lord is God shining upon us. Take the sacrifice and bind with cords on the altar. You are my God, and I will praise you! You are my God, and I will exalt you!

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.” (Psalm 118:1, 5-7, 18-24,27-29, NLT)