• 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 that I may know Your testimonies.It is time for the Lord to act,For they have…

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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, so that I may be safe,That I may have regard for Your statutes continually.You have…

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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 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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