Category: Scripture

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“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 to sin, but I am firmly anchored to Your instructions. I rise at midnight to thank You for Your just regulations. I am a friend to anyone who fears you– anyone who obeys Your commandments. O Lord, Your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me Your decrees.” (vv 57-64, NLT)

“You have done many good things for me, Lord. I believe in Your commands; now teach me good judgement 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.” (vv. 65-72, NLT)

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“Remember Your promise to me; it is my only hope. Your promises revive me; it comforts me in all my troubles. The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from Your instructions. I meditate on Your age-old regulations; 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 Your are, O Lord; therefore, I obey Your instructions. This is how I spend my life; obeying Your commandments.” (vv 49-56, NLT)

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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 commands! How I love them! I honor and love Your commands. I meditate on Your decrees.

“Teach me Your decrees, Oh Lord; I will keep them to the end. Give me the understanding and I will obey Your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart. Make me walk along the path of Your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. Give me an eagerness for Your laws rather than the love for money! Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life though Your word. Reassure me of Your promise, made to those who fear You. Help me abandon my shameful ways; for Your regulations are good. I long to obey Your commandments! Renew my life with Your goodness.” (vv. 33-40, NLT)

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“I lie in dust; revive me by Your word. I told You my plans, and You answered. Now teach me Your decrees. Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on Your wonderful deeds. I weep with sorrow; encourage me by Your word. Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing Your instructions. I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by Your regulations. I cling to Your laws, Lord, don’t let me be put to shame! I will pursue Your commands, for You expand my understanding.” (vv. 25-32, NLT)

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“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

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“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)

Psalm 119 is a unique book. It has 22 sections, denoting the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. It is the longest book in the Bible, with 176 verses. Each of the sections have 8 verses.

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“Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. Joyful are those who obey His Laws and search for Him with all their hearts. They do not compromise with evil and they walk only in His paths. You have charged us to keep Your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect Your decees! Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with Your commands. As I learn Your righteous regulations, I will thank You by living as I should! I will obey Your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! (Psalm 119: 1-8, NLT)

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“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others He has redeemed you from your enemies.” Psalm 107, vv. 1-2, NLT)

“Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with His godly people. How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! All who delight in Him should ponder them. Everything He does reveals His glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails, He causes us to remember His wonderful works. How gracious and merciful is our Lord! ” (Psalm 107, vv. 1-4, NLT)

“He has paid a full ransom for His people. He has guaranteed a covenant with them forever. What a holy, awe-inspiring name He has! Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey His commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise Him forever!”(Psalm 111, vv. 9-10, NLT)

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“Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim His greatness. Let the whole world know what He has done. Sing to Him, yes, sing His praises. Tell everyone about His wonderful deeds. Exult in His holy name; rejoice, you who worship the Lord. Search for the Lord and for His strength; continually seek Him.” (vv 1-4, NLT)

He is the Lord your God. His justice is seen throughout the land. He always stands by HIs covenant-the commitment He made to a thousand generations.” (vv 7-7, NLT)

“Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. Who can list the glorious miracles of the Lord? Who can ever praise Him enough? There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what is right. ” (vv 1-3, NLT)

“Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who lives from everlasting to everlasting! Let all the people say, “”Amen.!”” Praise the Lord! (v 48. NLT)