Category: Scripture

I lift my eyes to You, O God, enthroned in heaven. We keep looking to the Lord our God for His mercy, just as servants keep their eyes on their master, as a slave girl watches her mistress for the slightest signal. Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy, for we have had our fill of contempt. We have had more than our fill of the scoffing of the proud and the contempt of the arrogant. (vv. 1-4, NLT)

I look to the mountains-does my help come from them? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let you stumble; the One who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, He who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps.

The Lord Himself watches over you! The Lord stands besides you as your protective shade. The sun will not harm you by day, not the moon at night. The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.

I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord! I will obey Your decrees. I cry out to You; rescue me, that I may obey Your laws. I rise up early, before the sun comes up; I cry out for help and put my hope in Your words. I stay awake through the night, thinking about Your promise. In Your faithful love, O Lord, hear my cry; let e be revived by following Your regulations. Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from Your instructions. But You are near, O Lord, and all Your commands are true. I have know that from my earliest days that Your laws will last forever. (vv. 145-152, NLT)

Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! The teaching of Your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. I pant with expectation, longing for Your commands. Come and show me Your mercy, as you do for all who love Your name. Guide my steps by Your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey Your commandments. Look upon me with love; teach me Your decrees. Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey Your instructions. (vv. 129-136)

Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey Your righteous regulations. I have suffered much, O Lord; restore my life again as You promised. Lord, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying Your instructions. The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from You commandments. Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. I am determined to keep Your decrees to the very end.
(vv. 105-12, NLT)

You have done many good things for me, Lord, just as You promised. I believe in Your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. I used to wander off until You disciplined me; but now I 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 that millions in gold and silver. (vv. 65-72, NLT)

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 word of truth from me, for 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 medicate on Your decrees. (vv. 41-48, NLT)

Teach me Your decrees, O Lord; I will keep them to the end. Give me 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 love for money! Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through 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)

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)

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 evil, and they walk only on the paths. You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with Your commandments. 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! (vv. 1-8, NLT)