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Psalm 119
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Psalm 119:1 (show verse)

א AlefHow happy are those whose way is blameless,
who live according to the Lord’s instruction!
the Blessed » The undefiled
Character » Of saints » Undefiled
Character of saints » Undefiled
God » Wisdom of » Word of
Iniquity » Who does no iniquity
The law of God » Blessedness of keeping
Shame » Who shall not be ashamed
The bible » Selected readings
Undefilement » The undefiled
Word » Fulfilment of » General references to

Psalm 119:2 (show verse)

Happy are those who keep His decrees
and seek Him with all their heart.
the Blessed » Who hear and keep the word of God
Earnestness » Earnestness giving the whole heart to God » In obedience
Heart » Whole » In obedience
Iniquity » Who does no iniquity
Seeking God » Blessedness of
Shame » Who shall not be ashamed
Undefilement » The undefiled
Whole heart » In obedience

Psalm 119:3 (show verse)

They do nothing wrong;
they follow His ways.
Iniquity » Who does no iniquity
Shame » Who shall not be ashamed
Undefilement » The undefiled

Psalm 119:4 (show verse)

You have commanded that Your precepts
be diligently kept.
Shame » Who shall not be ashamed

Psalm 119:5 (show verse)

If only my ways were committed
to keeping Your statutes!
Shame » Who shall not be ashamed

Psalm 119:6 (show verse)

Then I would not be ashamed
when I think about all Your commands.
not Ashamed » Not ashamed, the righteous
Commandments » General references to
Shame » Who shall not be ashamed
The bible » Commandments contained in » General references to

Psalm 119:7 (show verse)

I will praise You with a sincere heart
when I learn Your righteous judgments.
Praise » Should be offered » With uprightness of heart
God, Righteousness Of » Exhibited in » His judgments

Psalm 119:8 (show verse)

I will keep Your statutes;
never abandon me.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:9 (show verse)

ב BetHow can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping Your word.
God » Wisdom of » General references to
God » Mysteries of » Redemption by
God » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
Man » Redemption of » God the author of
Redemption » God the author of
The scriptures » Designed for » Cleansing the ways
The bible » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life
Word » Fulfilment of » General references to
Word » Preached » Purifies the life

Psalm 119:10 (show verse)

I have sought You with all my heart;
don’t let me wander from Your commands.
Affections » Of saints, supremely set on God
Heart » Renewed » Devout
character of the renewed Heart » Wholly devoted to God
Seekers » Examples of
Seeking God » Examples of
Seeking God » Saints » Engage in, with the whole heart

Psalm 119:11 (show verse)

I have treasured Your word in my heart
so that I may not sin against You.
character of the renewed Heart » Filled with the law of God
The scriptures » Saints » Hide, in their hearts
Sin » The word of God keeps from
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Precepts written in the heart

Psalm 119:12 (show verse)

Lord, may You be praised;
teach me Your statutes.
The scriptures » Saints » Pray to be taught
Statutes » General references to
The bible » Statutes contained in » General references to

Psalm 119:13 (show verse)

With my lips I proclaim
all the judgments from Your mouth.
Power » Of testimony » Relates to personal experience
The scriptures » Saints » Pray to be taught
religious Testimony » Withheld special marks of true » Relates to personal experience

Psalm 119:14 (show verse)

I rejoice in the way revealed by Your decrees
as much as in all riches.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:15 (show verse)

I will meditate on Your precepts
and think about Your ways.
Meditation » The righteous delight in
The Providence of God » To be acknowledged » In adversity

Psalm 119:16 (show verse)

I will delight in Your statutes;
I will not forget Your word.
Forgetting God » Resolve against
Hope » Saints » Should not be ashamed of
The scriptures » Saints » Keep, in remembrance

Psalm 119:17 (show verse)

ג GimelDeal generously with Your servant
so that I might live;
then I will keep Your word.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:18 (show verse)

Open my eyes so that I may contemplate
wonderful things from Your instruction.
spiritual Blindness » Pray for the removal of
Eyes » Illustrative » (open,) of spiritual illumination
The law of God » Saints » Pray to understand

Psalm 119:19 (show verse)

I am a stranger on earth;
do not hide Your commands from me.
Life » Lessons of » Pilgrimage, a
Pilgrims and strangers » Saints confess themselves

Psalm 119:20 (show verse)

I am continually overcome
with longing for Your judgments.
Affections » Should be set upon the commandments of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon the commandments of God
Desires » Select readings, psalms 42; 84 ps 42; 84 » General references to
Hunger » Select readings ps 42; 84 » General references to
Spiritual » Hunger select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84

Psalm 119:21 (show verse)

You rebuke the proud,
the ones under a curse,
who wander from Your commands.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:22 (show verse)

Take insult and contempt away from me,
for I have kept Your decrees.
Contempt » For the righteous

Psalm 119:23 (show verse)

Though princes sit together speaking against me,
Your servant will think about Your statutes;
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:24 (show verse)

Your decrees are my delight
and my counselors.
Delighting in God » Saints' experience, in » The law of God

Psalm 119:25 (show verse)

ד DaletMy life is down in the dust;
give me life through Your word.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » General references to spiritual quickening
Spiritual life » Pray for the increase of
Revivals » Isa 35 » General references to spiritual quickening
The scriptures » Saints » Plead the promises of, in prayer
Spiritual » Quickening » General references to spiritual quickening

Psalm 119:26 (show verse)

I told You about my life,
and You listened to me;
teach me Your statutes.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:27 (show verse)

Help me understand
the meaning of Your precepts
so that I can meditate on Your wonders.
Missionaries » In talking of God and his works

Psalm 119:28 (show verse)

I am weary from grief;
strengthen me through Your word.
The scriptures » Saints » Plead the promises of, in prayer
Soul » Distress

Psalm 119:29 (show verse)

Keep me from the way of deceit
and graciously give me Your instruction.
Lying » Saints » Pray to be preserved from

Psalm 119:30 (show verse)

I have chosen the way of truth;
I have set Your ordinances before me.
Choice » Wise choice, examples of » The psalmist
Wise » Choice, examples of » The psalmist

Psalm 119:31 (show verse)

I cling to Your decrees;
Lord, do not put me to shame.
Constancy » In obedience

Psalm 119:32 (show verse)

I pursue the way of Your commands,
for You broaden my understanding.
character of the renewed Heart » Enlarged

Psalm 119:33 (show verse)

ה HeTeach me, Lord, the meaning of Your statutes,
and I will always keep them.
Constancy » In obedience
The scriptures » Saints » Pray to be taught

Psalm 119:34 (show verse)

Help me understand Your instruction,
and I will obey it
and follow it with all my heart.
Earnestness » Earnestness giving the whole heart to God » In obedience
Heart » Whole » In obedience
The law of God » Saints » Pray for power to keep
Whole heart » In obedience

Psalm 119:35 (show verse)

Help me stay on the path of Your commands,
for I take pleasure in it.
Delighting in God » Saints' experience, in » The law of God
Obedience to God » Pray to be taught
Right » Hand taken » Paths

Psalm 119:36 (show verse)

Turn my heart to Your decrees
and not to material gain.
Covetousness » Pray against
The Heart » Pray that it may be » Inclined to God's testimonies

Psalm 119:37 (show verse)

Turn my eyes
from looking at what is worthless;
give me life in Your ways.
Earthly » Vision a source of temptation » To achan
Eyes » Illustrative » (open,) of spiritual illumination
Vanity » Saints » Pray to be kept from
Vanity » Pray to be kept from
Vision » Of Christ, full of compassion » The danger of the misuse of
Vision » Earthly, a source of temptation » To achan

Psalm 119:38 (show verse)

Confirm what You said to Your servant,
for it produces reverence for You.
Dedication » Illustrated of devotedness to God
Fear of God » Conspicuous instances of those who feared » David

Psalm 119:39 (show verse)

Turn away the disgrace I dread;
indeed, Your judgments are good.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:40 (show verse)

How I long for Your precepts!
Give me life through Your righteousness.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » General references to spiritual quickening
Revivals » Isa 35 » General references to spiritual quickening
God, Righteousness Of » We should pray » To be quickened in
Spiritual » Quickening » General references to spiritual quickening

Psalm 119:41 (show verse)

ו VavLet Your faithful love come to me, Lord,
Your salvation, as You promised.
Freedom/liberty » Who is free
Salvation » Conditions of » Sought
Salvation » Saints » Pray to be visited with
The scriptures » Saints » Plead the promises of, in prayer
Sinners » Conditions of » Sought

Psalm 119:42 (show verse)

Then I can answer the one who taunts me,
for I trust in Your word.
Freedom/liberty » Who is free
Reviling and reproaching » Saints » Trust in God under
The scriptures » Saints » Trust in
Trust » Of saints, is » In the word of God

Psalm 119:43 (show verse)

Never take the word of truth from my mouth,
for I hope in Your judgments.
Freedom/liberty » Who is free

Psalm 119:44 (show verse)

I will always obey Your instruction,
forever and ever.
Freedom/liberty » Who is free

Psalm 119:45 (show verse)

I will walk freely in an open place
because I seek Your precepts.
Freedom/liberty » Who is free
Christian Liberty » Saints should » Walk in
Seeking God » Includes seeking » His precepts

Psalm 119:46 (show verse)

I will speak of Your decrees before kings
and not be ashamed.
Missionaries » In holy boldness
Power » Of testimony » Relates to personal experience
religious Testimony » Withheld special marks of true » Relates to personal experience

Psalm 119:47 (show verse)

I delight in Your commands,
which I love.
Love » Of home » Of word
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Loved by the saints

Psalm 119:48 (show verse)

I will lift up my hands to Your commands,
which I love,
and will meditate on Your statutes.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:49 (show verse)

ז ZayinRemember Your word to Your servant;
You have given me hope through it.
Prayer » Plead in the » Promises of God
The scriptures » Designed for » Producing hope
Servants » Persons devoted to God so called

Psalm 119:50 (show verse)

This is my comfort in my affliction:
Your promise has given me life.
Afflictions » General references to
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » General references to spiritual quickening
Consolation under Affliction » Through the holy scriptures
God » Wisdom of » General references to
Revivals » Isa 35 » General references to spiritual quickening
The scriptures » Designed for » Quickening
Spiritual » Quickening » General references to spiritual quickening
Trials » General references to
Word » Fulfilment of » General references to

Psalm 119:51 (show verse)

The arrogant constantly ridicule me,
but I do not turn away from Your instruction.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:52 (show verse)

Lord, I remember Your judgments from long ago
and find comfort.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:53 (show verse)

Rage seizes me because of the wicked
who reject Your instruction.
Solicitude » For the wayward

Psalm 119:54 (show verse)

Your statutes are the theme of my song
during my earthly life.
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Rejoice in the statutes of God
Statutes » General references to
The bible » Statutes contained in » General references to

Psalm 119:55 (show verse)

Yahweh, I remember Your name in the night,
and I obey Your instruction.
The law of God » Saints » Keep

Psalm 119:56 (show verse)

This is my practice:
I obey Your precepts.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:57 (show verse)

ח KhetThe Lord is my portion;
I have promised to keep Your words.
The righteous » Saints » Portion of
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Portion of
Saints » Portion

Psalm 119:58 (show verse)

I have sought Your favor with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to Your promise.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the whole heart
The favor of God » Pray for

Psalm 119:59 (show verse)

I thought about my ways
and turned my steps back to Your decrees.
Conversion » Through the instrumentality of » Self-examination
Feet » To be turned to God's testimonies
Self-examination » Should be engaged in » With purpose of amendment
Thoughts » Wise » Wise
Wise » Choice, examples of » Thoughts

Psalm 119:60 (show verse)

I hurried, not hesitating
to keep Your commands.
Diligence » Exemplified » Psalmist
Diligence » Figurative » Psalmist
Haste » Duty of » The rashness of delaying God's messengers
Procrastination » Saints avoid
Procrastination » To be avoided in » Keeping God's commandments

Psalm 119:61 (show verse)

Though the ropes of the wicked
were wrapped around me,
I did not forget Your instruction.
Theft » The wicked » Addicted to

Psalm 119:62 (show verse)

I rise at midnight to thank You
for Your righteous judgments.
Devotional life » Night » Prayer » All Night Prayers » samuel
God, Righteousness Of » Exhibited in » His judgments
Thankfulness » Examples of

Psalm 119:63 (show verse)

I am a friend to all who fear You,
to those who keep Your precepts.
Associations » Good » General references to good company
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Fellowship in
Communion of saints » Exemplified » David
Companionship » General references to good company
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Among believers
Friendship » General references to » Among believers
Good » General references to good company
Saints » Death of » Fellowship of

Psalm 119:64 (show verse)

Lord, the earth is filled with Your faithful love;
teach me Your statutes.
the Earth » Described as » Full of God's mercy
God » Mercy of » Boundless
Mercy » Boundless
God's Mercy » Described as » Filling the earth

Psalm 119:65 (show verse)

ט TetLord, You have treated Your servant well,
just as You promised.
teaching » What teaches
The goodness of the lord » The lord being good
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches

Psalm 119:66 (show verse)

Teach me good judgment and discernment,
for I rely on Your commands.
Knowledge » Desire for
The scriptures » Saints » Pray to be taught
teaching » What teaches
The goodness of the lord » The lord being good
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches

Psalm 119:67 (show verse)

Before I was afflicted I went astray,
but now I keep Your word.
Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
Privileges of saints » Profiting by chastisement
Reproof » God gives reproof to his own children
The scriptures » Saints » Obey
teaching » What teaches
The goodness of the lord » The lord being good
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches

Psalm 119:68 (show verse)

You are good, and You do what is good;
teach me Your statutes.
God » Glorifying » Goodness of
God » Is declared to be » Good
God, Goodness of » Manifested » In doing good
teaching » What teaches
The goodness of the lord » The lord being good
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches

Psalm 119:69 (show verse)

The arrogant have smeared me with lies,
but I obey Your precepts with all my heart.
Consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Judah under king asa
Entire consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Judah under king asa
Heart » Renewed » Devout
Heart » Proud hearts
character of the renewed Heart » Wholly devoted to God
Pride/arrogance » Proud hearts
teaching » What teaches
The Surrendered life » Entire consecration, examples of » Judah under king asa
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches

Psalm 119:70 (show verse)

Their hearts are hard and insensitive,
but I delight in Your instruction.
Heart » Proud hearts
Pride/arrogance » Proud hearts
teaching » What teaches
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches

Psalm 119:71 (show verse)

It was good for me to be afflicted
so that I could learn Your statutes.
Afflictions made beneficial » In teaching us the will of God
Lessons of life » Learned in the school of affliction
Life » Lessons of » Learned in the school of affliction
Reproof » God gives reproof to his own children
teaching » What teaches
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches

Psalm 119:72 (show verse)

Instruction from Your lips is better for me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Law » What the law is
Love » Of home » Of word
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Loved by the saints
Truth » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Preciousness of
Truth » Preciousness of
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches

Psalm 119:73 (show verse)

י YodYour hands made me and formed me;
give me understanding
so that I can learn Your commands.
Law » What the law is
Understanding » The lord giving understanding

Psalm 119:74 (show verse)

Those who fear You will see me and rejoice,
for I put my hope in Your word.
Law » What the law is
The scriptures » Saints » Hope in
Understanding » The lord giving understanding

Psalm 119:75 (show verse)

I know, Lord, that Your judgments are just
and that You have afflicted me fairly.
Afflicted saints » Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God
Afflictions » Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God
God, Faithfulness of » Manifested » In afflicting his saints
Law » What the law is
Reproof » God gives reproof to his own children
Understanding » The lord giving understanding

Psalm 119:76 (show verse)

May Your faithful love comfort me
as You promised Your servant.
Afflictions, Prayer During » For divine comfort
Consolation under Affliction » Through the holy scriptures
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Comforted by
The scriptures » Saints » Plead the promises of, in prayer

Psalm 119:77 (show verse)

May Your compassion come to me
so that I may live,
for Your instruction is my delight.
The law of God » Saints » Delight in
Mercy » Sought

Psalm 119:78 (show verse)

Let the arrogant be put to shame
for slandering me with lies;
I will meditate on Your precepts.
The Proud » General references to

Psalm 119:79 (show verse)

Let those who fear You,
those who know Your decrees, turn to me.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:80 (show verse)

May my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes
so that I will not be put to shame.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:81 (show verse)

כ KafI long for Your salvation;
I put my hope in Your word.
Hope » Obtained through » The word
Salvation » Saints » Long for
The scriptures » Saints » Hope in

Psalm 119:82 (show verse)

My eyes grow weary
looking for what You have promised;
I ask, “When will You comfort me?”
Consolation under Affliction » Pray for
divine Delays » Try men's courage and patience
Love » Of home » Of word
Prayer » For miscellaneous topics relating to the devotional life, » Answer delayed
The scriptures » Designed for » Comforting
The scriptures » Saints » Long after
spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » Divine delays test men's courage and patience
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Loved by the saints

Psalm 119:83 (show verse)

Though I have become like a wineskin dried by smoke,
I do not forget Your statutes.
Bottle » Made of animal skins
Bottles » Made of skins » Shrivelled and dried by smoke
Bottles » Illustrative » (dried up,) of the afflicted

Psalm 119:84 (show verse)

How many days must Your servant wait?
When will You execute judgment on my persecutors?
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:85 (show verse)

The arrogant have dug pits for me;
they violate Your instruction.
Pit » Figurative
The Proud » General references to
Snares laid » General references to

Psalm 119:86 (show verse)

All Your commands are true;
people persecute me with lies—help me!
Church » Enemies of » General references to
Persecution » General references to
Persecution » Saints suffering, should » Pray for deliverance
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » General references to

Psalm 119:87 (show verse)

They almost ended my life on earth,
but I did not abandon Your precepts.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:88 (show verse)

Give me life in accordance with Your faithful love,
and I will obey the decree You have spoken.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » General references to spiritual quickening
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Quickened after
Revivals » Isa 35 » General references to spiritual quickening
Spiritual » Quickening » General references to spiritual quickening

Psalm 119:89 (show verse)

ל LamedLord, Your word is forever;
it is firmly fixed in heaven.
Commandment » The commandments of the lord
Faith/faithfulness » The faithfulness of the lord
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » The book of the ages
Understanding » Who understands
Understanding » How understanding is acquired
Wisdom » What is able to make you wise
Word » Endures » The book of the ages

Psalm 119:90 (show verse)

Your faithfulness is for all generations;
You established the earth, and it stands firm.
Commandment » The commandments of the lord
the Earth » God » Establishes
Faith/faithfulness » The faithfulness of the lord
God, Faithfulness of » Declared to be » Everlasting
Understanding » Who understands
Understanding » How understanding is acquired
Wisdom » What is able to make you wise

Psalm 119:91 (show verse)

They stand today in accordance with Your judgments,
for all things are Your servants.
Commandment » The commandments of the lord
Understanding » Who understands
Understanding » How understanding is acquired
Wisdom » What is able to make you wise

Psalm 119:92 (show verse)

If Your instruction had not been my delight,
I would have died in my affliction.
Commandment » The commandments of the lord
Understanding » Who understands
Understanding » How understanding is acquired
Wisdom » What is able to make you wise

Psalm 119:93 (show verse)

I will never forget Your precepts,
for You have given me life through them.
Commandment » The commandments of the lord
Forgetting God » Resolve against
The scriptures » Designed for » Quickening
Understanding » Who understands
Understanding » How understanding is acquired
Wisdom » What is able to make you wise

Psalm 119:94 (show verse)

I am Yours; save me,
for I have sought Your precepts.
Commandment » The commandments of the lord
Seeking God » Includes seeking » His precepts
Understanding » Who understands
Understanding » How understanding is acquired
Wisdom » What is able to make you wise

Psalm 119:95 (show verse)

The wicked hope to destroy me,
but I contemplate Your decrees.
Commandment » The commandments of the lord
Understanding » Who understands
Understanding » How understanding is acquired
Wisdom » What is able to make you wise

Psalm 119:96 (show verse)

I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but Your command is without limit.
Commandment » The commandments of the lord
The law of God » Described as » Exceeding broad
Perfection » Impossibility of attaining to
Understanding » Who understands
Understanding » How understanding is acquired
Wisdom » What is able to make you wise

Psalm 119:97 (show verse)

מ MemHow I love Your instruction!
It is my meditation all day long.
Affections » Should be set upon the commandments of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon the commandments of God
The law of God » Saints » Love
Love » Of home » Of word
The scriptures » Saints » Love exceedingly
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Loved by the saints
Understanding » Who understands
Understanding » How understanding is acquired
Wisdom » What is able to make you wise

Psalm 119:98 (show verse)

Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,
for they are always with me.
Understanding » Who understands
Understanding » How understanding is acquired
Wisdom » What is able to make you wise

Psalm 119:99 (show verse)

I have more insight than all my teachers
because Your decrees are my meditation.
Meditation » The righteous delight in
The scriptures » Saints » Meditate in
Understanding » Who understands
Understanding » How understanding is acquired

Psalm 119:100 (show verse)

I understand more than the elders
because I obey Your precepts.
Understanding » Who understands
Understanding » How understanding is acquired

Psalm 119:101 (show verse)

I have kept my feet from every evil path
to follow Your word.
Understanding » How understanding is acquired

Psalm 119:102 (show verse)

I have not turned from Your judgments,
for You Yourself have instructed me.
Understanding » How understanding is acquired

Psalm 119:103 (show verse)

How sweet Your word is to my taste—
sweeter than honey in my mouth.
Affections » Should be set upon the commandments of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon the commandments of God
Honey » Illustrative of » The word of God
The scriptures » Saints » Regard, as sweet
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Food for the soul
Understanding » How understanding is acquired

Psalm 119:104 (show verse)

I gain understanding from Your precepts;
therefore I hate every false way.
Error » Definition of » Despised by saints
Hatred » Against iniquity, justified
Hatred » We should exhibit against » False ways
Sin » Defined » Despised by saints
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Despised by saints
Understanding » How understanding is acquired

Psalm 119:105 (show verse)

נ NunYour word is a lamp for my feet
and a light on my path.
Feet » To be directed by God's word
God's word » Furnishes a light in darkness
Lamp » Figurative
Lamps » Illustrative » Of the word of God
Light » Illustrative of » The word of God
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » God's word a
The scriptures » Saints » Esteem, as a light
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Furnishes a light in darkness

Psalm 119:106 (show verse)

I have solemnly sworn
to keep Your righteous judgments.
Obedience to God » Exemplified » David

Psalm 119:107 (show verse)

I am severely afflicted;
Lord, give me life through Your word.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:108 (show verse)

Lord, please accept my willing offerings of praise,
and teach me Your judgments.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:109 (show verse)

My life is constantly in danger,
yet I do not forget Your instruction.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:110 (show verse)

The wicked have set a trap for me,
but I have not wandered from Your precepts.
Snares laid » General references to

Psalm 119:111 (show verse)

I have Your decrees as a heritage forever;
indeed, they are the joy of my heart.
Heritage » Spiritual
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
The scriptures » Designed for » Rejoicing the heart
Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage

Psalm 119:112 (show verse)

I am resolved to obey Your statutes
to the very end.
Heart » Renewed » It should render to God obedience
character of the renewed Heart » Obedient
character of the renewed Heart » Inclined to obedience

Psalm 119:113 (show verse)

ס SamekI hate those who are double-minded,
but I love Your instruction.
Error » Definition of » Despised by saints
The law of God » Saints » Love
The scriptures » Saints » Love exceedingly
Sin » Defined » Despised by saints
Sin » To be hated
Straying » Those that go astray
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Despised by saints
Vanity » Saints » Hate the thoughts of
Vanity » Saints hate the thoughts of

Psalm 119:114 (show verse)

You are my shelter and my shield;
I put my hope in Your word.
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A hiding place
God » Hand of » Hiding place
divine Protector » A hiding place
Straying » Those that go astray

Psalm 119:115 (show verse)

Depart from me, you evil ones,
so that I may obey my God’s commands.
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Saints deprecate
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Examples of avoiding
Evil doers » Warnings to
Evil » Doers » Warnings to
Fellowship » Instances of those who avoided fellowship with the wicked » David
Separation » In israel, of the physically unclean and diseased from the » Examples of
Straying » Those that go astray

Psalm 119:116 (show verse)

Sustain me as You promised, and I will live;
do not let me be ashamed of my hope.
Straying » Those that go astray

Psalm 119:117 (show verse)

Sustain me so that I can be safe
and always be concerned about Your statutes.
Straying » Those that go astray

Psalm 119:118 (show verse)

You reject all who stray from Your statutes,
for their deceit is a lie.
Deceit » Is falsehood
Straying » Those that go astray

Psalm 119:119 (show verse)

You remove all the wicked on earth
as if they were dross;
therefore, I love Your decrees.
Dross » Figurative
Wicked people » Compared with » Dross
Wicked, the, are compared to » Dross

Psalm 119:120 (show verse)

I tremble in awe of You;
I fear Your judgments.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:121 (show verse)

ע AyinI have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
Justice » Saints should » Always do
Oppression » Prayers against

Psalm 119:122 (show verse)

Guarantee Your servant’s well-being;
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:123 (show verse)

My eyes grow weary looking for Your salvation
and for Your righteous promise.
God, Righteousness Of » Exhibited in » His word
Salvation » Saints » Earnestly look for

Psalm 119:124 (show verse)

Deal with Your servant based on Your faithful love;
teach me Your statutes.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:125 (show verse)

I am Your servant; give me understanding
so that I may know Your decrees.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:126 (show verse)

It is time for the Lord to act,
for they have violated Your instruction.
Light » What gives light
Simplicity » the Simple
Witness » The testimonies of the lord

Psalm 119:127 (show verse)

Since I love Your commands
more than gold, even the purest gold,
Gold » Some things more precious than
Light » What gives light
Simplicity » the Simple
Truth » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Preciousness of
Truth » Preciousness of
Witness » The testimonies of the lord

Psalm 119:128 (show verse)

I carefully follow all Your precepts
and hate every false way.
Hatred » Against iniquity, justified
Hatred » We should exhibit against » False ways
Light » What gives light
Simplicity » the Simple
Witness » The testimonies of the lord

Psalm 119:129 (show verse)

פ PeYour decrees are wonderful;
therefore I obey them.
Light » What gives light
Simplicity » the Simple
Witness » The testimonies of the lord

Psalm 119:130 (show verse)

The revelation of Your words brings light
and gives understanding to the inexperienced.
Enlightenment » Spiritual
God's word » Furnishes a light in darkness
Light » Illustrative of » The word of God
Light » What gives light
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » God's word a
The scriptures » Designed for » Illuminating
Simplicity » General references to
Simplicity » the Simple
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Are made wise by the word of God
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Enlightenment, spiritual
Spiritual » Enlargement » Enlightenment
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Furnishes a light in darkness

Psalm 119:131 (show verse)

I open my mouth and pant
because I long for Your commands.
Desires » Select readings, psalms 42; 84 ps 42; 84 » General references to
Hunger » Select readings ps 42; 84 » General references to
Spiritual » Hunger select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84

Psalm 119:132 (show verse)

Turn to me and be gracious to me,
as is Your practice toward those who love Your name.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:133 (show verse)

Make my steps steady through Your promise;
don’t let any sin dominate me.
The scriptures » Saints » Pray to be conformed to

Psalm 119:134 (show verse)

Redeem me from human oppression,
and I will keep Your precepts.
Deliverance » Divine, example of » Sought by the psalmist
Oppression » Prayers against

Psalm 119:135 (show verse)

Show favor to Your servant,
and teach me Your statutes.
divine Favour » Invoked
God » Favour of » Invoked

Psalm 119:136 (show verse)

My eyes pour out streams of tears
because people do not follow Your instruction.
The law of God » Saints » Lament over the violation of by others
River » Figurative » Of grief
national Sins » Saints especially mourn over
Solicitude » For the wayward

Psalm 119:137 (show verse)

צ TsadeYou are righteous, Lord,
and Your judgments are just.
Faith/faithfulness » What is faithful
God » Remember » Righteousness of
Purity » What is pure
Righteousness » Of God
God, Righteousness Of » Is part of his character
The fruit of righteousness » The righteousness of the lord
The fruit of righteousness » What is righteous
Uprightness » What is upright

Psalm 119:138 (show verse)

The decrees You issue are righteous
and altogether trustworthy.
Faith/faithfulness » What is faithful
Purity » What is pure
God, Righteousness Of » Exhibited in » His testimonies
The fruit of righteousness » The righteousness of the lord
The fruit of righteousness » What is righteous

Psalm 119:139 (show verse)

My anger overwhelms me
because my foes forget Your words.
Affections » Should be zealously engaged for God
Fire » Illustrative of » Zeal of saints
Purity » What is pure
The fruit of righteousness » The righteousness of the lord
Zeal » Of saints, ardent

Psalm 119:140 (show verse)

Your word is completely pure,
and Your servant loves it.
Love » Of home » Of word
Purity » Of the scripture
Purity » What is pure
Refining » Figurative » Of the purity of the word of God
The scriptures » Described as » Pure
The bible » Purpose » Purity of
The fruit of righteousness » The righteousness of the lord
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Loved by the saints
Word » Preached » Purity of

Psalm 119:141 (show verse)

I am insignificant and despised,
but I do not forget Your precepts.
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » Saints
Saints » Death of » Despised
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Saints despised
The fruit of righteousness » The righteousness of the lord

Psalm 119:142 (show verse)

Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and Your instruction is true.
Law » Bondage of » Perfection of the divine
The law of God » Described as » Truth
God, Righteousness Of » Described as » Everlasting
The bible » The law part of » Perfection of the divine
The fruit of righteousness » The righteousness of the lord
God's word » Perfection of the divine law

Psalm 119:143 (show verse)

Trouble and distress have overtaken me,
but Your commands are my delight.
Afflictions » General references to
Trials » General references to

Psalm 119:144 (show verse)

Your decrees are righteous forever.
Give me understanding, and I will live.
God, Righteousness Of » Exhibited in » His testimonies

Psalm 119:145 (show verse)

ק QofI call with all my heart; answer me, Lord.
I will obey Your statutes.
Heart » Renewed » Devout
character of the renewed Heart » Wholly devoted to God
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the whole heart

Psalm 119:146 (show verse)

I call to You; save me,
and I will keep Your decrees.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:147 (show verse)

I rise before dawn and cry out for help;
I put my hope in Your word.
Devotional life » Morning devotions » Prayerfulness
Devotional life » Morning devotions » Of david
Early rising » For devotions » Of david
Morning » Began with first dawn
Prayer » Morning » Of david
Prayer » Rise early for
The scriptures » Saints » Hope in

Psalm 119:148 (show verse)

I am awake through each watch of the night
to meditate on Your promise.
Meditation » The righteous delight in
Night » Divided into watches
Night » Meditations in
The scriptures » Saints » Meditate in

Psalm 119:149 (show verse)

In keeping with Your faithful love, hear my voice.
Lord, give me life in keeping with Your justice.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » General references to spiritual quickening
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Are heard according to
Revivals » Isa 35 » General references to spiritual quickening
Spiritual » Quickening » General references to spiritual quickening

Psalm 119:150 (show verse)

Those who pursue evil plans come near;
they are far from Your instruction.
Righteousness » The wicked » Are far from

Psalm 119:151 (show verse)

You are near, Lord,
and all Your commands are true.
Closeness » The lord being near
God » Mercy of » Nearness of
Nearness to God » General references to

Psalm 119:152 (show verse)

Long ago I learned from Your decrees
that You have established them forever.
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » The book of the ages
Word » Endures » The book of the ages

Psalm 119:153 (show verse)

ר ReshConsider my affliction and rescue me,
for I have not forgotten Your instruction.
Forgetting God » Is forgetting his » Law
Forgetting God » Law

Psalm 119:154 (show verse)

Defend my cause and redeem me;
give me life as You promised.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:155 (show verse)

Salvation is far from the wicked
because they do not seek Your statutes.
Salvation » Is far off from the wicked
Salvation » Who salvation is far from
The lord seeking that which was lost » Who does not seek God

Psalm 119:156 (show verse)

Your compassions are many, Lord;
give me life according to Your judgments.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:157 (show verse)

My persecutors and foes are many.
I have not turned from Your decrees.
Church » Enemies of » General references to
Persecution » General references to
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » General references to

Psalm 119:158 (show verse)

I have seen the disloyal and feel disgust
because they do not keep Your word.
The scriptures » The wicked » Obey not
The scriptures » Saints » Grieve when men disobey
Solicitude » For the wayward

Psalm 119:159 (show verse)

Consider how I love Your precepts;
Lord, give me life according to Your faithful love.
The scriptures » Saints » Love exceedingly

Psalm 119:160 (show verse)

The entirety of Your word is truth,
and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.
The scriptures » Described as » TRUE
Truth » Of God » Exhibited in his » Word
the Truth of God » Exhibited in his » Word

Psalm 119:161 (show verse)

שׂ Sin/ שׁ ShinPrinces have persecuted me without cause,
but my heart fears only Your word.
Church » Enemies of » General references to
Heart » Renewed » Fear
character of the renewed Heart » Awed by the word of God
Persecution » General references to
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » David
The scriptures » Saints » Stand in awe of
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » General references to

Psalm 119:162 (show verse)

I rejoice over Your promise
like one who finds vast treasure.
The scriptures » Saints » Rejoice in
Truth » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Preciousness of
Truth » Preciousness of

Psalm 119:163 (show verse)

I hate and abhor falsehood,
but I love Your instruction.
Hatred » Against iniquity, justified
Hatred » We should exhibit against » Lying
Love » Of home » Of word
Lying » Saints » Hate
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Loved by the saints

Psalm 119:164 (show verse)

I praise You seven times a day
for Your righteous judgments.
Praise » Exemplified
Seven » Seven times, indicating completion » Praise seven times a day
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Worshiping seven times a day

Psalm 119:165 (show verse)

Abundant peace belongs to those
who love Your instruction;
nothing makes them stumble.
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Abundant
Law » Those that love the law
The law of God » The love of, produces peace
Offense » Who shall not be offended by anything
Peace » Promised to believers » Abundant
spiritual Peace » Of saints » Great
spiritual Peace » Accompanies » The love of God's law
spiritual Peace » Saints » Enjoy
Stumbling » Figurative » Stumbling-block
The counselors of peace » Who shall have peace

Psalm 119:166 (show verse)

Lord, I hope for Your salvation
and carry out Your commands.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:167 (show verse)

I obey Your decrees
and love them greatly.
Affections » Should be set upon the commandments of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon the commandments of God
The scriptures » Saints » Love exceedingly

Psalm 119:168 (show verse)

I obey Your precepts and decrees,
for all my ways are before You.
Divine Knowledge » All the ways of men are known to God
Knowledge » Divine Knowledge » All the ways of men are known to God
Knowledge » God's » All the ways of men are known to God
Ways » God's » Known

Psalm 119:169 (show verse)

ת TavLet my cry reach You, Lord;
give me understanding according to Your word.
The scriptures » Saints » Plead the promises of, in prayer
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The search for

Psalm 119:170 (show verse)

Let my plea reach You;
rescue me according to Your promise.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 119:171 (show verse)

My lips pour out praise,
for You teach me Your statutes.
Praise » Should be offered » With the lips

Psalm 119:172 (show verse)

My tongue sings about Your promise,
for all Your commands are righteous.
God, Righteousness Of » Exhibited in » His commandments
The scriptures » Saints » Speak of
religious Testimony » General references to

Psalm 119:173 (show verse)

May Your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen Your precepts.
Choice » Wise choice, examples of » The psalmist
Wise » Choice, examples of » The psalmist

Psalm 119:174 (show verse)

I long for Your salvation, Lord,
and Your instruction is my delight.
Desires » Select readings, psalms 42; 84 ps 42; 84 » Spiritual thirst, examples of
Salvation » Saints » Long for
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » Thirst
spiritual Thirst » Examples of

Psalm 119:175 (show verse)

Let me live, and I will praise You;
may Your judgments help me.
Spiritual life » Saints praise God for
Praise » Saints should » Pray for ability to offer

Psalm 119:176 (show verse)

I wander like a lost sheep;
seek Your servant,
for I do not forget Your commands.
Forgetting God » Is forgetting his » Law
Forgetting God » Law
Sheep » Illustrative » (in proneness to wander,) of those who depart from God
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