Through My Bible Yr 02 – October 06

Through My Bible – October 06

Psalm 119:129-152 (EHV)

See series: Through My Bible

¹²⁹ Your testimonies are wonders.
    That is why my soul guards them.
¹³⁰ The doorway to your words lets in light.
    It gives understanding to the inexperienced.
¹³¹ I open wide my mouth and I gasp,
    because I long for your commandments.
¹³² Turn to me and give me grace.
    This is your judgment for those who love your name. ^[1]
133 Keep my footsteps steady by your sayings,
    and do not let any evil rule over me.
¹³⁴ Redeem me from oppressive people,
    and I will keep your precepts.
¹³⁵ Make your face shine on your servant,
    and teach me your statutes.
¹³⁶ Streams of water run down from my eyes,
    because they do not keep your laws.

¹³⁷ You are righteous, O Lord,
    and your judgments are right.
¹³⁸ You have commanded your testimonies.
    They are righteous and very trustworthy.
¹³⁹ My zeal wears me out,
    because my foes forget your words.
¹⁴⁰ Your saying has been thoroughly refined,
    and your servant loves it.
¹⁴¹ I am insignificant and despised,
    but I do not forget your precepts.
¹⁴² Your righteousness is righteous forever,
    and your law is truth.
¹⁴³ Distress and anguish have found me,
    but your commandments are my delights.
¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are right forever.
    Give me understanding, and I will live.

¹⁴⁵ I call with all my heart.
    Answer me, O Lord.
    I will guard your statutes.
¹⁴⁶ I call to you. Save me,
    and I will keep your testimonies.
¹⁴⁷ I get up before dawn, and I cry for help.
    I wait confidently for your word.
¹⁴⁸ My eyes look forward to the night watches
    when I can meditate on your sayings.
¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your mercy.
    Lord, give me life based on your judgments.
¹⁵⁰ Those who pursue evil plans are near,
    but they are far from your law.
¹⁵¹ You are near, O Lord,
    and all your commandments are truth.
¹⁵² Long ago I knew from your testimonies
    that you established them to endure forever.

Footnotes

1. Psalm 119:132 Some translations take the Hebrew word mishpat, translated as judgment above, to mean this is your usual way to deal with those who love your name, but if this is done, there is no name for God’s Word in this verse.