• 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 my hand,Yet I do not forget Your Law.The wicked have set a trap for me,Yet…

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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 evil way,So that I may keep Your word.I have not turned aside from Your judgments,For…

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  • Psalm 119:89–96 (Lamedh) | Forever Settled in Heaven

    “Forever, Lord,Your word stands in heaven.Your faithfulness continues throughout generations;You established the earth, and it stands.” “They stand this day by Your ordinances,For all things are Your servants.If Your Law had not been my delight,Then I would have perished in my misery.” “I will never forget Your precepts,For by them You have revived me.I am Yours, save me;For I have sought Your precepts.” “The wicked wait for me to destroy…

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  • Psalm 119:81–88 (Kaph) | Fainting but Hoping in God’s Word

    “My soul languishes for Your salvation;I wait for Your word.My eyes fail with longing for Your word,While I say, ‘When will You comfort me?’” “Though I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,I do not forget Your statutes.How many are the days of Your servant?When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me?” “The arrogant have dug pits for me,People who are not in accord with Your Law.All…

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  • Psalm 119:73–80 (Yodh) | Formed by God, Taught by His Word

    “Your hands made me and fashioned me;Give me understanding, so that I may learn Your commandments.May those who fear You see me and be glad,Because I wait for Your word.” “I know, Lord, that Your judgments are righteous,And that You have afflicted me in faithfulness.May Your favor comfort me,According to Your word to Your servant.” “May Your compassion come to me so that I may live,For Your Law is my…

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  • Psalm 119:65–72 (Teth) | Affliction and the Goodness of God

    “You have treated Your servant well, Lord,According to Your word.Teach me good discernment and knowledge,For I believe in Your commandments.” “Before I was afflicted I went astray,But now I keep Your word.You are good and You do good;Teach me Your statutes.” “The arrogant have forged a lie against me;With all my heart I will comply with Your precepts.Their heart is insensitive, like fat,But I delight in Your Law.” “It is…

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  • Psalm 119:57–64 (Heth) |The Lord Is My Portion

    “The Lord is my portion;I have promised to keep Your words.I sought Your favor with all my heart;Be gracious to me according to Your word.” “I considered my waysAnd turned my feet to Your testimonies.I hurried and did not delayTo keep Your commandments.” “The snares of the wicked have surrounded me,But I have not forgotten Your Law.At midnight I will rise to give thanks to YouBecause of Your righteous judgments.”…

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