Psalm 119:9

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Summary

Psalm 119:9

BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

Shall

By taking

General references

Proverbs 2:11

Proverbs 6:22

Bible References

Shall

Do not remember the sins of my youth
or my acts of rebellion;
in keeping with Your faithful love, remember me
because of Your goodness, Lord.

Come, children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

Whenever a round of banqueting was over, Job would send for his children and purify them, rising early in the morning to offer burnt offerings for all of them. For Job thought: Perhaps my children have sinned, having cursed God in their hearts. This was Job’s regular practice.

For You record bitter accusations against me
and make me inherit the iniquities of my youth.

for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced,

knowledge and discretion to a young man—

Listen, my sons, to a father’s discipline,
and pay attention so that you may gain understanding,

So now, my sons, listen to me,
and don’t turn away from the words of my mouth.

My son, keep your father’s command,
and don’t reject your mother’s teaching.

I saw among the inexperienced,
I noticed among the youths,
a young man lacking sense.

Rejoice, young man, while you are young,
and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth.
And walk in the ways of your heart
and in the sight of your eyes;
but know that for all of these things God will bring you to judgment.

So remember your Creator in the days of your youth:

Before the days of adversity come,
and the years approach when you will say,
“I have no delight in them”;

Not many days later, the younger son gathered together all he had and traveled to a distant country, where he squandered his estate in foolish living.

Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

so they may encourage the young women to love their husbands and to love their children,

By taking

I have treasured Your word in my heart
so that I may not sin against You.

BOOK I
(Psalms 1–41)How happy is the man
who does not follow the advice of the wicked
or take the path of sinners
or join a group of mockers!

The instruction of the Lord is perfect,
renewing one’s life;
the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,
making the inexperienced wise.

We must not hide them from their children,
but must tell a future generation
the praises of the Lord,
His might, and the wonderful works
He has performed.

These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart.

When he is seated on his royal throne, he is to write a copy of this instruction for himself on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests.

Above all, be strong and very courageous to carefully observe the whole instruction My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or the left, so that you will have success wherever you go.

You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.

and you know that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save you.

General references

Discretion will watch over you,
and understanding will guard you,

When you walk here and there, they will guide you;
when you lie down, they will watch over you;
when you wake up, they will talk to you.