In the Scriptures, the word light is sometimes used as a figure for knowledge and understanding. 67  Before I learned to answer you, I wandered all over the place, but now I'm in step with your Word. 54  I set your instructions to music and sing them as I walk this pilgrim way. 119  You reject earth's wicked as so much rubbish; therefore I lovingly embrace everything you say. 165  For those who love what you reveal, everything fits - no stumbling around in the dark for them. I beg you from the bottom of my heart: smile. 119:97 "O how I love Your law" In many ways Psalms 19 and 119 are the theological opposite of the historical books' and prophetic books' presentation of how Israel acted towards God's revelation. 87  They've pushed and pushed - they never let up - but I haven't relaxed my grip on your counsel. All Rights Reserved. My sad life’s dilapidated, a falling-down barn; I post your road signs at every curve and corner. 77  Now comfort me so I can live, really live; your revelation is the tune I dance to. 94  Save me! 101  I watch my step, avoiding the ditches and ruts of evil so I can spend all my time keeping your Word. 146  I called to you, "Save me so I can carry out all your instructions.". 150  As those out to get me come closer and closer, they go farther and farther from the truth you reveal; 151  But you're the closest of all to me, God, and all your judgments true. but the horizons can’t contain your commands! 78  Let the fast-talking tricksters be exposed as frauds; they tried to sell me a bill of goods, but I kept my mind fixed on your counsel. Expose all who drift away from your sayings; You reject earth’s wicked as so much rubbish; therefore I lovingly embrace everything you say. 34  Give me insight so I can do what you tell me - my whole life one long, obedient response. 2  You're blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. You’re my place of quiet retreat; I wait for your Word to renew me. so I can always walk with my head held high. 164  Seven times each day I stop and shout praises for the way you keep everything running right. 72  Truth from your mouth means more to me than striking it rich in a gold mine. 9  How can a young person live a clean life? The way you tell me to live is always right; help me understand it so I can live to the fullest. I would have given up when the hard times came. 49-56 Remember what you said to me, your servant—    I hang on to these words for dear life!These words hold me up in bad times;    yes, your promises rejuvenate me.The insolent ridicule me without mercy,    but I don’t budge from your revelation.I watch for your ancient landmark words,    and know I’m on the right track.But when I see the wicked ignore your directions,    I’m beside myself with anger.I set your instructions to music    and sing them as I walk this pilgrim way.I meditate on your name all night, God,    treasuring your revelation, O God.Still, I walk through a rain of derision    because I live by your Word and counsel. my whole life one long, obedient response. 110  The wicked do their best to throw me off track, but I don't swerve an inch from your course. Jul 6, 1987. The Psalm has other interesting features, but we'll discuss them later. 130  Break open your words, let the light shine out, let ordinary people see the meaning. Psalms 119:52 refers to God's ancient "judgments" in her behalf, which comfort the believing remnant. 153-160 Take a good look at my trouble, and help me—    I haven’t forgotten your revelation.Take my side and get me out of this;    give me back my life, just as you promised.“Salvation” is only gibberish to the wicked    because they’ve never looked it up in your dictionary.Your mercies, God, run into the billions;    following your guidelines, revive me.My antagonists are too many to count,    but I don’t swerve from the directions you gave.I took one look at the quitters and was filled with loathing;    they walked away from your promises so casually!Take note of how I love what you tell me;    out of your life of love, prolong my life.Your words all add up to the sum total: Truth. You promised, remember? 145  I call out at the top of my lungs, "God! Train me to live by your counsel. 41  Let your love, God, shape my life with salvation, exactly as you promised; 42  Then I'll be able to stand up to mockery because I trusted your Word. Psalm 119 Overview. Your commands give me an edge on my enemies; I’ve even become smarter than my teachers. Help!They’ve pushed and pushed—they never let up—    but I haven’t relaxed my grip on your counsel.In your great love revive me    so I can alertly obey your every word. This is found all over in this chapter. Get me on my feet again. 61  The wicked hemmed me in - there was no way out - but not for a minute did I forget your plan for me. 79  Let those who fear you turn to me for evidence of your wise guidance. 123  I can't keep my eyes open any longer, waiting for you to keep your promise to set everything right. W Beth- Purifying Our Way (vv 9-16) III. 10  I'm single-minded in pursuit of you; don't let me miss the road signs you've posted. 56  Still, I walk through a rain of derision because I live by your Word and counsel. for the way you keep everything running right. And let your promises ring from my tongue; since I’ve chosen to live by your counsel. I can’t keep my eyes open any longer, waiting for you. 11  I've banked your promises in the vault of my heart so I won't sin myself bankrupt. 71  My troubles turned out all for the best - they forced me to learn from your textbook. You’re blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. And how happy it makes me! 39  Deflect the harsh words of my critics - but what you say is always so good. 16  I relish everything you've told me of life, I won't forget a word of it. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. Psalm 119:134 Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your precepts. A. When they see me waiting, expecting your Word. Meditations on God’s Word. but I don’t swerve an inch from your course. When I took a long, careful look at your ways. 17-24 Be generous with me and I’ll live a full life;    not for a minute will I take my eyes off your road.Open my eyes so I can see    what you show me of your miracle-wonders.I’m a stranger in these parts;    give me clear directions.My soul is starved and hungry, ravenous!—    insatiable for your nourishing commands.And those who think they know so much,    ignoring everything you tell them—let them have it!Don’t let them mock and humiliate me;    I’ve been careful to do just what you said.While bad neighbors maliciously gossip about me,    I’m absorbed in pondering your wise counsel.Yes, your sayings on life are what give me delight;    I listen to them as to good neighbors! I love it better than gold and gemstones; Yea-Saying God, I honor everything you tell me. 161  I've been slandered unmercifully by the politicians, but my awe at your words keeps me stable. 106  I've committed myself and I'll never turn back from living by your righteous order. 15  I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you, I attentively watch how you've done it. 97-104 Oh, how I love all you’ve revealed;    I reverently ponder it all the day long.Your commands give me an edge on my enemies;    they never become obsolete.I’ve even become smarter than my teachers    since I’ve pondered and absorbed your counsel.I’ve become wiser than the wise old sages    simply by doing what you tell me.I watch my step, avoiding the ditches and ruts of evil    so I can spend all my time keeping your Word.I never make detours from the route you laid out;    you gave me such good directions.Your words are so choice, so tasty;    I prefer them to the best home cooking.With your instruction, I understand life;    that’s why I hate false propaganda. I’m all yours. 47  I cherish your commandments - oh, how I love them! now you expect us to live it. 119 1-8 You’re blessed when you stay on course,    walking steadily on the road revealed by God.You’re blessed when you follow his directions,    doing your best to find him.That’s right—you don’t go off on your own;    you walk straight along the road he set.You, God, prescribed the right way to live;    now you expect us to live it.Oh, that my steps might be steady,    keeping to the course you set;Then I’d never have any regrets    in comparing my life with your counsel.I thank you for speaking straight from your heart;    I learn the pattern of your righteous ways.I’m going to do what you tell me to do;    don’t ever walk off and leave me. but I haven’t relaxed my grip on your counsel. Get me on my feet again. but I keep a steady gaze on the instructions you post. 40  See how hungry I am for your counsel; preserve my life through your righteous ways! 81-88 I’m homesick—longing for your salvation;    I’m waiting for your word of hope.My eyes grow heavy watching for some sign of your promise;    how long must I wait for your comfort?There’s smoke in my eyes—they burn and water,    but I keep a steady gaze on the instructions you post.How long do I have to put up with all this? so I can carry out all your instructions.”. 158  I took one look at the quitters and was filled with loathing; they walked away from your promises so casually! 121-128 I stood up for justice and the right;    don’t leave me to the mercy of my oppressors.Take the side of your servant, good God;    don’t let the godless take advantage of me.I can’t keep my eyes open any longer, waiting for you    to keep your promise to set everything right.Let your love dictate how you deal with me;    teach me from your textbook on life.I’m your servant—help me understand what that means,    the inner meaning of your instructions.It’s time to act, God;    they’ve made a shambles of your revelation!Yea-Saying God, I love what you command,    I love it better than gold and gemstones;Yea-Saying God, I honor everything you tell me,    I despise every deceitful detour. Take note of how I love what you tell me; out of your life of love, prolong my life. But I’ll never forget the advice you gave me; I look high and low for your words of wisdom. 53  But when I see the wicked ignore your directions, I'm beside myself with anger. NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. 175  Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well, use your decrees to put iron in my soul. And should I wander off like a lost sheep—seek me! You promised, remember? 89  What you say goes, God, and stays, as permanent as the heavens. 21  And those who think they know so much, ignoring everything you tell them - let them have it! Ps. Steady my steps with your Word of promise, Rescue me from the grip of bad men and women. 121  I stood up for justice and the right; don't leave me to the mercy of my oppressors. 4 You have commanded your q precepts. 139  My rivals nearly did me in, they persistently ignored your commandments. 41-48 Let your love, God, shape my life    with salvation, exactly as you promised;Then I’ll be able to stand up to mockery    because I trusted your Word.Don’t ever deprive me of truth, not ever—    your commandments are what I depend on.Oh, I’ll guard with my life what you’ve revealed to me,    guard it now, guard it ever;And I’ll stride freely through wide open spaces    as I look for your truth and your wisdom;Then I’ll tell the world what I find,    speak out boldly in public, unembarrassed.I cherish your commandments—oh, how I love them!—    relishing every fragment of your counsel. 145-152 I call out at the top of my lungs,    “God! 37  Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets, invigorate me on the pilgrim way. 95  The wicked lie in ambush to destroy me, but I'm only concerned with your plans for me. 64  Your love, God, fills the earth! give me back my life, just as you promised. While bad neighbors maliciously gossip about me. And let me live whole and holy, soul and body. I’ll give total allegiance to your definitions of life. 49  Remember what you said to me, your servant - I hang on to these words for dear life! Retail: $49.99. 28  My sad life's dilapidated, a falling-down barn; build me up again by your Word. My soul guards and keeps all your instructions—. 126  It's time to act, God; they've made a shambles of your revelation! Psalms 119:130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. 23  While bad neighbors maliciously gossip about me, I'm absorbed in pondering your wise counsel. 119 1 You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. 59  When I took a long, careful look at your ways, I got my feet back on the trail you blazed. 153  Take a good look at my trouble, and help me - I haven't forgotten your revelation. You're blessed when you follow his directions, Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well. You promised, remember?When I told my story, you responded;    train me well in your deep wisdom.Help me understand these things inside and out    so I can ponder your miracle-wonders.My sad life’s dilapidated, a falling-down barn;    build me up again by your Word.Barricade the road that goes Nowhere;    grace me with your clear revelation.I choose the true road to Somewhere,    I post your road signs at every curve and corner.I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me;    God, don’t let me down!I’ll run the course you lay out for me    if you’ll just show me how. By carefully reading the map of your Word.I’m single-minded in pursuit of you;    don’t let me miss the road signs you’ve posted.I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart    so I won’t sin myself bankrupt.Be blessed, God;    train me in your ways of wise living.I’ll transfer to my lips    all the counsel that comes from your mouth;I delight far more in what you tell me about living    than in gathering a pile of riches.I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you,    I attentively watch how you’ve done it.I relish everything you’ve told me of life,    I won’t forget a word of it. The Biblical Book of Psalms is divided into five books: books 1 (Psalms 1-41) and 2 (Psalms 42-72) are called 148  I stayed awake all night, prayerfully pondering your promise. THE FORM OF PSALM 119 The Hebrew psalter contains a number of acrostic, or alphabetic, psalms. This video is unavailable. Get out of my life, evildoers, so I can keep my God’s commands. 119 1 Blessed are those whose k way is blameless, who l walk in the law of the L ord! I'll do whatever you say." Psalm 119 is not just long. Our Price: $29.99 Save: $20.00 (40%) Buy Now. 31  I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me; God, don't let me down! You’re blessed when you follow his directions. 170  Give my request your personal attention, rescue me on the terms of your promise. 154  Take my side and get me out of this; give me back my life, just as you promised. 57-64 Because you have satisfied me, God, I promise    to do everything you say.I beg you from the bottom of my heart: smile,    be gracious to me just as you promised.When I took a long, careful look at your ways,    I got my feet back on the trail you blazed.I was up at once, didn’t drag my feet,    was quick to follow your orders.The wicked hemmed me in—there was no way out—    but not for a minute did I forget your plan for me.I get up in the middle of the night to thank you;    your decisions are so right, so true—I can’t wait till morning!I’m a friend and companion of all who fear you,    of those committed to living by your rules.Your love, God, fills the earth! doing your best to find him. How long till you haul my tormentors into court? Help! 86  Everything you command is a sure thing, but they harass me with lies. 119 1  You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. in comparing my life with your counsel. My eyes grow heavy watching for some sign of your promise; There’s smoke in my eyes—they burn and water. Answer! Don't disappoint all my grand hopes. - 48  relishing every fragment of your counsel. I'm all yours. 90  Your truth never goes out of fashion; it's as up-to-date as the earth when the sun comes up. The arrogant godless try to throw me off track. How long till you haul my tormentors into court?The arrogant godless try to throw me off track,    ignorant as they are of God and his ways.Everything you command is a sure thing,    but they harass me with lies. 105  By your words I can see where I'm going; they throw a beam of light on my dark path. 24  Yes, your sayings on life are what give me delight; I listen to them as to good neighbors! they persistently ignored your commandments. 169-176 Let my cry come right into your presence, God;    provide me with the insight that comes only from your Word.Give my request your personal attention,    rescue me on the terms of your promise.Let praise cascade off my lips;    after all, you’ve taught me the truth about life!And let your promises ring from my tongue;    every order you’ve given is right.Put your hand out and steady me    since I’ve chosen to live by your counsel.I’m homesick, God, for your salvation;    I love it when you show yourself!Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well,    use your decrees to put iron in my soul.And should I wander off like a lost sheep—seek me! ; therefore I lovingly psalms 119 the message everything you tell me to learn from your textbook I choose true. 36 give me an edge on my enemies ; they 've never looked it in... 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