6 Bible Verses about Acrostics

I will lift up my soul to you, LORD. I trust in you, my God, do not let me be ashamed; do not let my enemies triumph over me. Indeed, no one who waits on you will be ashamed, but those who offend for no reason will be put to shame.read more.
Cause me to understand your ways, LORD; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me; for you are the God who delivers me. All day long I have waited for you. Remember, LORD, your tender mercies and your gracious love; indeed, they are eternal! Do not remember my youthful sins and transgressions; but remember me in light of your gracious love, in light of your goodness, LORD. The LORD is good and just; therefore he will teach sinners concerning the way. He will guide the humble to justice; he will teach the humble his way. All the paths of the LORD lead to gracious love and truth for those who keep his covenant and his decrees. For the sake of your name, LORD, forgive my sin, for it is great. Who is the man who fears the LORD? God will teach him the path he should choose. He will experience good things; his descendants will inherit the earth. The intimate counsel of the LORD is for those who fear him so they may know his covenant. My eyes look to the LORD continuously, because he's the one who releases my feet from the trap. Turn toward me and have mercy on me, for I am lonely and oppressed. The troubles of my heart have increased; bring me out of my distress! Look upon my distress and affliction; forgive all my sins. Look how many enemies I have gained! They hate me with a vicious hatred. Preserve my life and deliver me; do not let me be ashamed, because I take refuge in you. Integrity and justice will preserve me, because I wait on you. Redeem Israel, God, from all its troubles. Davidic

I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise will be in my mouth continuously. My soul will glorify the LORD; the humble will hear about it and rejoice. Magnify the LORD with me! Let us lift up his name together!read more.
I sought the LORD and he answered me; he delivered me from all of my fears. Look to him and be radiant; and you will not be ashamed. This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard and delivered him from all of his distress. The angel of the LORD surrounds those who fear him, and he delivers them. Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the person who trusts in him! Fear the LORD, you holy ones of his; for those who fear him lack nothing. Young lions lack and go hungry, but those who seek the LORD will never lack any good thing. Come, children, listen to me, and I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Who among you desires life, and wants long life in order to see good? Then keep your tongue from doing evil and your lips from spreading lies. Avoid evil and do good! Seek peace and pursue it! The LORD looks on the righteous, and he listens to their cries. The face of the LORD is set against those who do evil, and he will remove people's recollection of them from the earth. The LORD hears those who cry out, and he delivers them from all their distress. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted, and he delivers those whose spirit has been crushed. A righteous person will have many troubles, but the LORD will deliver him from them all. God protects all his bones; not one of them will be broken. Evil will kill the wicked; those who hate the righteous will be held guilty. The LORD redeems the lives of his servants; and none of those who trust in him will be held guilty. Davidic

Don't be angry because of those who do evil, do not be jealous because of those who commit iniquity. Indeed, they soon will wither like grass, and like green herbs they will fade away. Trust in the LORD and do good. Dwell in the land and feed on faithfulness.read more.
Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; Trust him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as a light, and your justice as the noonday sun. Be silent in the LORD's presence and wait patiently for him. Don't be angry because of the one whose way prospers or the one who implements evil schemes. Calm your anger and abandon wrath. Don't be angry it only leads to evil. Those who do evil will perish. But those who wait on the LORD will inherit the land. Yet a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more. You will search for his place, but he will not be there. The humble will inherit the land; they will take in abundant peace. The wicked person plots against the righteous, and grinds his teeth at him. But the Lord laughs at him because he sees that his day is coming! The wicked take out a sword and bend the bow, to bring down the humble and the poor to slay those who are righteous in conduct. But their sword will pierce their own heart, and their bows will be broken! Better is the little that the righteous have than the abundance of many wicked people. For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. The LORD knows the day of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever. They will not experience shame in times of trouble; in times of famine they will have plenty. Indeed, the wicked will perish. The LORD's enemies will be consumed like flowers in the fields. They will vanish like smoke. The wicked borrow but never pay back; but the righteous are generous and give. For those blessed by God will inherit the land, but those cursed by him will be cut off. A man's steps are established by the LORD, and the LORD delights in his way. Though he stumbles, he will not fall down flat, for the LORD will hold up his hand. I once was young and now I am old, but I have not seen a righteous person forsaken or his descendants begging for bread. Every day he is generous, lending freely, and his descendants are blessed. Depart from evil, and do good, and you will live in the land forever. Indeed, the LORD loves justice, and he will not abandon his godly ones. They are kept safe forever, but the lawless will be chased away, and the descendants of the wicked will be cut off. The righteous will inherit the land, and they will dwell in it forever. The mouth of the righteous one produces wisdom; his tongue speaks justice. The instruction of his God is in his heart; his steps will not slip. The wicked stalks the righteous person, seeking to kill him, but the LORD will not let him fall into his hands. He will not be condemned when he is put on trial. Wait on the LORD, Keep faithful to his way, and he will exalt you to possess the land. You will see the wicked cut off. I once observed a wicked and oppressive person, flourishing like a green tree in native soil. But then he passed away; in fact, he simply was not there. When I looked for him, he could not be found. Observe the blameless! Take note of the upright! Indeed, the future of that man is peace. Sinners will be destroyed together; the future of the wicked will be cut off. But deliverance for the righteous one comes from the LORD; he is their strength in times of distress. The LORD helps and delivers them; he will deliver them from the wicked, and he will save them because they have sought refuge in him. A Davidic Psalm: As a Reminder.

How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD! How blessed are those who observe his decrees, who seek him with all of their heart, who practice no evil while they walk in his ways.read more.
You have commanded concerning your precepts, that they be guarded with diligence. Oh, that my ways were steadfast, so I may keep your statutes. Then I will not be ashamed, since my eyes will be fixed on all of your commands. I will praise you with an upright heart, as I learn your righteous decrees. I will keep your statutes; do not ever abandon me. Bet How can a young man keep his behavior pure? By guarding it in accordance with your word. I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands. I have stored what you have said in my heart, so I won't sin against you. Blessed are you, LORD! Teach me your statutes. I have spoken with my lips about all your decrees that you have announced. I find joy in the path of your decrees, as if I owned all kinds of riches. I will meditate on your precepts, and I will respect your ways. I am delighted with your statutes; I will not forget your word. Gimmel Deal kindly with your servant so I may live and keep your word. Open my eyes so that I will observe amazing things from your instruction. Since I am a stranger on the earth, do not hide your commands from me. My soul is consumed with longing for your decrees at all times. You rebuke the accursed ones, who wander from your commands. Remove scorn and disrespect from me, for I observe your decrees. Though nobles take their seat and gossip about me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. I take joy in your decrees, for they are my counselors. Daleth My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word. I have talked about my ways, and you have answered me; Teach me your statutes. Help me understand how your precepts function, and I will meditate on your wondrous acts. I weep because of sorrow; fortify me according to your word. Remove false paths from me; and graciously give me your instruction. I have chosen the faithful way; I have firmly placed your ordinances before me. I cling to your decrees; LORD, do not put me to shame. I eagerly race along the way of your commands, for you enable me to do so. He Teach me, LORD, about the way of your statutes, and I will observe them without fail. Give me understanding and I will observe your instruction. I will keep it with all of my heart. Help me live my life by your commands, because my joy is in them. Turn my heart to your decrees and away from unjust gain. Turn my eyes away from gazing at worthless things, and revive me by your ways. Confirm your promise to your servant, which is for those who fear you. Turn away the shame that I dread, because your ordinances are good. Look, I long for your precepts; revive me through your righteousness. Vav May your gracious love come to me, LORD, your salvation, just as you said. Then I can answer the one who insults me, for I place my trust in your word. Never take your truthful words from me, For I wait for your ordinances. Then I will always keep your Law, forever and ever, I will walk in liberty, for I seek your precepts. Then I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed. I will take delight in your commands, which I love. I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. Zayin Remember what you said to your servant, by which you caused me to hope. This is what comforts me in my troubles: that what you say revives me. Even though the arrogant utterly deride me, I do not turn away from your instruction. I have remembered your ancient ordinances, LORD, and I take comfort in them. I burn with indignation because of the wicked who forsake your instruction. Your statutes are my songs, no matter where I make my home. In the night I remember your name, LORD, and keep your instruction. I have made it my personal responsibility to keep your precepts. Cheth The LORD is my inheritance; I have given my promise to keep your word. I have sought your favor with all of my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. I examined my lifestyle and set my feet in the direction of your decrees. I hurried and did not procrastinate to keep your commands. Though the ropes of the wicked have ensnared me, I have not forgotten your instruction. At midnight I will get up to thank you for your righteous ordinances. I am united with all who fear you, and with everyone who keeps your precepts. LORD, the earth overflows with your gracious love! Teach me your statutes. Teth LORD, you have dealt well with your servant, according to your word. Teach me both knowledge and appropriate discretion, because I believe in your commands. Before I was humbled, I wandered away, but now I observe your words. LORD, you are good, and do what is good; teach me your statutes. The arrogant have accused me falsely; but I will observe your precepts wholeheartedly. Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction. It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes. Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod Your hands made and formed me; give me understanding, that I may learn your commands. May those who fear you see me and be glad, for I have hoped in your word. I know, LORD, that your decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me. May your gracious love comfort me in accordance with your promise to your servant. May your mercies come to me that I may live, for your instruction is my delight. May the arrogant become ashamed, because they have subverted me with deceit; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts. May those who fear you turn to me, along with those who know your decrees. May my heart be blameless with respect to your statutes so that I may not become ashamed. Kaf I long for your deliverance; I have looked to your word, placing my hope in it. My eyes grow weary with respect to what you have promised I keep asking, "When will you comfort me?" Though I have become like a water skin dried by smoke, I have not forgotten your statutes. How many days must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who persecute me? The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me disobeying your instruction. All of your commands are reliable. I am persecuted without cause help me! Though the arrogant nearly destroyed me on earth, I did not abandon your precepts. Revive me according to your gracious love; and I will keep the decrees that you have proclaimed. Lamed Your word is forever, LORD; it is firmly established in heaven. Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation. You established the earth, and it stands firm. To this day they stand by means of your rulings, for all things serve you. Had your instruction not been my pleasure, I would have died in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for you have revived me with them. I am yours, so save me, since I have sought your precepts. The wicked lay in wait to destroy me, while I ponder your decrees. I have observed that all things have their limit, but your commandment is very broad. Mem How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation. Your commands make me wiser than my adversaries, since they are always with me. I am more insightful than my teachers, because your decrees are my meditations. I have more common sense than the elders, for I observe your precepts. I keep away from every evil choice so that I may keep your word. I do not avoid your judgments, for you pointed them out to me. How pleasing is what you have to say to me tasting better than honey. I obtain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. Nun Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my pathway. I have given my word and affirmed it, to keep your righteous judgments. I am severely afflicted. Revive me, LORD, according to your word. LORD, please accept my voluntary offerings of praise, and teach me your judgments. Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I do not forget your instruction. Though the wicked lay a trap for me, I haven't wandered away from your precepts. I have inherited your decrees forever, because they are the joy of my heart. As a result, I am determined to carry out your statutes forever. Samek I despise the double-minded, but I love your instruction. You are my fortress and shield; I hope in your word. Leave me, you who practice evil, that I may observe the commands of my God. Sustain me, God, as you have promised, and I will live. Do not let me be ashamed of my hope. Support me, that I may be saved, and I will carry out your statutes consistently. You reject all who wander from your statutes, since their deceitfulness is vain. You remove all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love your decrees. My flesh trembles out of fear of you, and I am in awe of your judgments. Ayin I have acted with justice and righteousness; do not abandon me to my oppressors. Back up your servant in a positive way; do not let the arrogant oppress me. My eyes fail as I look for your salvation and for your righteous promise. Act toward your servant consistent with your gracious love, and teach me your statutes. Since I am your servant, give me understanding, so I will know your decrees. It is time for the LORD to act, since they have violated your instruction. I truly love your commands more than gold, including fine gold. I truly consider all of your precepts all of them to be just, while I despise every false way. Peyh Your decrees are wonderful that's why I observe them. The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple. I open my mouth and pant as I long for your commands. Turn in my direction and show mercy to me, as you have decreed regarding those who love your name. Direct my footsteps by your promise, and do not let any kind of iniquity rule over me. Deliver me from human oppression and I will keep your precepts. Show favor to your servant, and teach me your statutes. My eyes shed rivers of tears, when others do not obey your instruction. Tsade LORD, you are righteous, and your judgments are right. You have ordered your decrees to us rightly, and they are very faithful. My zeal consumes me because my enemies forget your words. Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it. Though I may be small and despised, I do not neglect your precepts. Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, and your instruction is true. Though trouble and anguish overwhelm me, your commands remain my delight. Your righteous decrees are eternal; give me understanding, and I will live. Qof I have cried out with all of my heart. Answer me, LORD! I will observe your statutes. I have called out to you, "Save me, so I may keep your decrees." I get up before dawn and cry for help; I place my hope in your word. I look forward to the night watches, when I may meditate on what you have said. Hear my voice according to your gracious love. LORD, revive me in keeping with your justice. Those who pursue wickedness draw near; they remain far from your instruction. You are near, LORD, and all of your commands are true. I discovered long ago about your decrees that you have confirmed them forever. Resh Look on my misery, and rescue me, for I do not ignore your instruction. Defend my case and redeem me; revive me according to your promise. Deliverance remains remote from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. Your mercies are magnificent, LORD; revive me according to your judgments. Though my persecutors and adversaries are numerous, I do not turn aside from your decrees. I watch the treacherous, and despise them, because they do not do what you have said. Look how I love your precepts, LORD; revive me according to your gracious love. The sum of your word is truth, and each righteous ordinance of yours is everlasting. Sin/Shin Though nobles persecute me for no reason, my heart stands in awe of your words. I find joy at what you have said like one who has discovered a great treasure. I despise and hate falsehood, but I love your instruction. I praise you seven times a day because of your righteous ordinances. Great peace belongs to those who love your instruction, and nothing makes them stumble. I am looking in hope for your deliverance, LORD, as I carry out your commands. My soul treasures your decrees, and I love them deeply. I keep your precepts and your decrees because all of my ways are before you. Tav May my cry arise before you, LORD; give me understanding according to your word. Let my request come before you; deliver me, as you have promised. May my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes. May my tongue sing about your promise, for all of your commands are right. May your hand stand ready to assist me, for I have chosen your precepts. I am longing for your deliverance, LORD, and your instruction is my joy. Let me live, and I will praise you; let your ordinances help me. I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come find your servant, for I do not forget your commands. A Song of Ascents

I will speak highly of you, my God and King, and I will bless your name forever and ever. I will bless you every day and I will praise your name forever and ever. The LORD is great, and to be praised highly, though his greatness is indescribable.read more.
One generation will acclaim your works to another and will describe your mighty actions. I will speak about the glorious splendor of your majesty as well as your awesome actions. People will speak about the might of your great deeds, and I will announce your greatness. They will extol the fame of your abundant goodness, and will sing out loud about your righteousness. Gracious and merciful is the LORD, slow to become angry, and overflowing with gracious love. The LORD is good to everyone and his mercies extend to everything he does. LORD, everything you have done will praise you, and your holy ones will bless you. They will speak about the glory of your kingdom, and they will talk about your might, in order to make known your mighty acts to mankind as well as the majestic splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your authority endures from one generation to another. God is faithful about everything he says and merciful in everything he does. The LORD supports everyone who falls and raises up those who are bowed down. Everyone's eyes are on you, as you give them their food in due time. You open your hand and keep on satisfying the desire of every living thing. The LORD is righteous in all of his ways and graciously loving in all of his activities. The LORD remains near to all who call out to him, to everyone who calls out to him sincerely. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him, hearing their cry and saving them. The LORD preserves everyone who loves him, but he will destroy all of the wicked. My mouth will praise the LORD, and all creatures will bless his holy name forever and ever.

Who can find a capable wife? Her value far exceeds the finest jewels. Her husband has full confidence in her; as a result, he lacks nothing of value. She will bring good to him never evil every day of her life.read more.
She seeks out wool and flax, working with eager hands. She is like a seagoing ship that brings her food from far away. She rises while it is still night, preparing meals for her family and providing for her women servants. She evaluates a field and purchases it; from the proceeds she plants a vineyard. She clothes herself with fortitude, and fortifies her arms with strength. She is confident that her profits are sufficient. Her lamp does not go out at night. She works with her own hands on her clothes her hands work the sewing spindle. She reaches out to the poor, opening her hands to those in need. She is unafraid of winter's effect on her household, because all of them are warmly clothed. She creates her own bedding, using fine linen and violet cloth. Her husband is well known; he sits among the leaders of the land. She designs and sells linen garments, supplying accessories to clothiers. Strength and dignity are her garments; she smiles about the future. She speaks wisely, teaching with gracious love. She looks discretely to the affairs of her household, and she is never lazy. Her children stand up and encourage her, as does her husband, who praises her: "Many women have done wonderful things," he says, "but you surpass all of them!" Charm is deceitful and beauty fades; but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised. Reward her for her work let her actions result in public praise.