Nathan R. Dooley

  • Psalm 119:145–152 (Qoph) | I Call with My Whole Heart

    “I cried out with all my heart; answer me, Lord!I will comply with Your statutes.I cried to You; save meAnd I shall keep Your testimonies.” “I rise before dawn and cry for help;I wait for Your words.My eyes anticipate the night watches,So that I may meditate on Your word.” “Hear my voice according to Your…

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  • Psalm 119:137–144 (Tsadhe) | Righteous Are You, O Lord

    “You are righteous, Lord,And Your judgments are right.You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousnessAnd in great faithfulness.” “My zeal has consumed me,Because my enemies have forgotten Your words.Your word is very pure,Therefore Your servant loves it.” “I am small and despised,Yet I do not forget Your precepts.Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,And Your Law is…

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  • Psalm 119:129–136 (Pe) | Streams of Tears for God’s Law

    “Your testimonies are wonderful;Therefore my soul complies with them.The unfolding of Your words gives light;It gives understanding to the simple.” “I opened my mouth wide and panted,For I longed for Your commandments.Turn to me and be gracious to me,As is right for those who love Your name.” “Establish my footsteps in Your word,And do not…

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  • Psalm 119:121–128 (Ayin) | God’s Servant Longs for Justice

    “I have done justice and righteousness;Do not leave me to my oppressors.Be a guarantor for Your servant for good;Do not let the arrogant oppress me.” “My eyes fail with longing for Your salvation,And for Your righteous word.Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy,And teach me Your statutes.” “I am Your servant; give me understanding,So…

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  • Psalm 119:113–120 (Samekh) | The Lord Is My Hiding Place

    “I hate those who are double-minded,But I love Your Law.You are my hiding place and my shield;I wait for Your word.” “Leave me, you evildoers,So that I may comply with the commandments of my God.Sustain me according to Your word, that I may live;And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.” “Uphold me,…

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  • Psalm 119:105–112 (Nun) | A Lamp to My Feet

    “Your word is a lamp to my feetAnd a light to my path.I have sworn and I will confirm it,That I will keep Your righteous judgments.” “I am exceedingly afflicted;Revive me, Lord, according to Your word.Be willing to accept the voluntary offerings of my mouth, Lord,And teach me Your judgments.” “My life is continually in…

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  • Psalm 119:97–104 (Mem) | Sweeter Than Honey, Wiser Than Enemies

    “How I love Your Law!It is my meditation all the day.Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies,For they are ever mine.” “I have more insight than all my teachers,For Your testimonies are my meditation.I understand more than those who are old,Because I have complied with Your precepts.” “I have restrained my feet from every…

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