6 Bible Verses about Acrostics

To you, O Yahweh, I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust you; let me not be put to shame. Do not let my enemies exult over me. Indeed, none who wait for you should be put to shame. Those who betray without cause should be put to shame.read more.
Make me know your ways, O Yahweh. Teach me your paths. Cause me to walk in your truth and teach me, because you [are] the God of my salvation. I await you {all day long}. Remember your compassion, O Yahweh, and your acts of loyal love, because they [are] from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions. According to your loyal love remember me [if] you [will], for the sake of your goodness, O Yahweh. Good and right [is] Yahweh; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He causes [the] humble to walk in justice, and teaches [the] humble his way. All the paths of Yahweh [are] loyal love and faithfulness for those who keep his covenant and statutes. Also, for the sake of your name, O Yahweh, forgive my sin, because it [is] great. Who [is] the man fearing Yahweh? He will instruct him in [the] way he should choose. His soul will lodge in prosperity, and his offspring will possess [the] land. Intimate fellowship with Yahweh [is] for those who fear him, and [he] makes known his covenant to them. My eyes [are] continually toward Yahweh, because he will take my feet from [the] net. Turn to me and have mercy on me because I [am] lonely and afflicted. Remove the troubles of my heart; bring me out from my distresses. Consider my affliction and trouble, and forgive all my sins. Consider that my enemies are many, and they hate me [with] violent hatred. Protect my life and deliver me. Let me not be put to shame, because I take shelter in you. Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for you. O God, redeem Israel from all its troubles.

I will bless Yahweh at all times; his praise [shall be] in my mouth continually. My soul makes its boast in Yahweh; let the humble hear and be glad. Magnify Yahweh with me, and let us exalt his name together.read more.
I sought Yahweh and he answered me, and from all my terrors he delivered me. They looked to him and were radiant, and their faces shall not be ashamed. This poor [man] called and Yahweh heard, and saved him from all his troubles. The angel of Yahweh encamps around [those who] fear him, and he rescues them. Taste and see that Yahweh [is] good; blessed [is] the man [who] takes refuge in him. Fear Yahweh, [you] his saints, for there is no lack for [those who] fear him. [The] young lions are in want and suffer hunger, but those who seek Yahweh will not lack for any good thing. Come, [you] children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of Yahweh. Who [is] the man who desires life, who loves [many] days in order to see good? Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Turn from evil and do good. Seek peace and pursue it. The eyes of Yahweh [are] toward [the] righteous, and his ears toward their cry for help. The face of Yahweh [is] against evildoers, to cut off the remembrance of them from [the] earth. They cry out and Yahweh hears and delivers them from all [of] their troubles. Yahweh [is] near to [those who are] heartbroken and saves [those who are] crushed in spirit. Many [are the] distresses of [the] righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all. [He] protects all his bones; not one of them is broken. Evil will slay [the] wicked, and [those who] hate [the] righteous will incur guilt. Yahweh redeems the life of his servants, and none who take refuge in him will incur guilt.

Do not fret because of evildoers; do not be envious of doers of wickedness. For like the grass they will dry up quickly, and like green vegetation they will wither. Trust Yahweh and do good. Abide [in the] land and feed on faithfulness.read more.
Take pleasure in Yahweh as well, and he will give to you the requests of your heart. {Commit to} Yahweh your way; Trust also on him and he will act. Then he will bring forth your righteousness like the light, and your justice like the noonday. Be quiet before Yahweh and wait for him. Do not fret about one who succeeds [in] his way, about a man making plots. Refrain from anger and forsake wrath. Do not fret; [it] only brings evil. For evildoers will be cut off, but those who wait for Yahweh-- they will possess [the] land. And yet a little [while] and the wicked will not be, and you will look carefully upon his place, but he will not be. But [the] afflicted will possess [the] land, and they will take pleasure in an abundance of peace. [The] wicked plans [evil] against the righteous, and gnashes at him [with] his teeth. [The] Lord laughs at him, for he sees that his day is coming. [The] wicked have drawn [the] sword and have bent their bow to throw down [the] poor and [the] needy, to kill [those] upright in [their] way. Their sword will enter into their [own] heart, and their bows shall be broken. [The] little belonging to the righteous [is] better than [the] wealth of many wicked. For [the] arms of [the] wicked shall be broken, but Yahweh supports [the] righteous. Yahweh knows [the] days of [the] blameless, and their inheritance will be forever. They will not be put to shame in distressing times, and in [the] days of famine they will be satisfied. But [the] wicked will perish, and the enemies of Yahweh [will be] like [the] splendor of [the] pastures. They vanish; in smoke they vanish. [The] wicked borrows and does not repay, but [the] righteous [is] gracious and gives. For those blessed [by] him shall possess [the] land, but those cursed [by] him shall be cut off. [The] steps of a man are established by Yahweh, and he takes pleasure in his way. Though he fall, he will not be cast headlong, for Yahweh supports [him with] his hand. I was a youth, but I am [now] old; yet I have not seen [the] righteous forsaken or his children {begging for} bread. All the day he [is] gracious and lends, and his children [are] a blessing. Turn aside from evil and do good and [so] abide forever. For Yahweh loves justice and will not forsake his faithful ones. They are protected forever. But [the] children of [the] wicked will be cut off. [The] righteous will possess [the] land and abide in it forever. [The] mouth of [the] righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. The law of his God [is] in his heart. His steps will not slip. [The] wicked watches for the righteous and seeks to kill him. Yahweh will not abandon him into his hand, and he will not let him be condemned when he is judged. Wait for Yahweh and keep his way, and he will exalt you to possess [the] land. When [the] wicked are cut off, you will see [it]. I have seen [the] wicked acting violently and spreading himself out like a luxuriant native tree. Then he passed on and behold, he was not. And I sought him, but he could not be found. Observe [the] blameless and look at [the] upright, for [there is] a future for a man of peace. But transgressors shall be destroyed altogether. [The] future of [the] wicked shall be cut off. And [the] salvation of [the] righteous [is] from Yahweh, their refuge in [the] time of trouble. And Yahweh helps them and he rescues them. He rescues them from [the] wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.

Blessed [are those whose] way is blameless, who walk in the law of Yahweh. Blessed [are] those who keep his testimonies; they seek him with a whole heart. They also do no wrong; they walk in his ways.read more.
You have commanded your precepts, that [we] should keep [them] diligently. Oh that my ways were steadfast, to keep your statutes! Then I would not be ashamed when I look to all your commands. I will give you thanks with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous laws. I will heed your statutes; do not utterly forsake me. How can a young man keep his way pure? By taking heed according to your word. With my whole heart I have sought you; do not let me stray from your commands. In my heart I have hidden your word, so that I may not sin against you. Blessed [are] you, O Yahweh. Teach me your statutes. With my lips I have told [of] all the ordinances of your mouth. In the way of your testimonies I have rejoiced as [I would] over all riches. I will meditate on your precepts and look at your ways. I will take delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and heed your word. Uncover my eyes, that I may look at wonderful things from your law. I [am] a sojourner on the earth; do not hide your commands from me. My soul is crushed with longing for your ordinances at all times. You rebuke [the] arrogant, [the] accursed, who stray from your commands. {Remove from} me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies. Even [though] princes sit [and] speak against me, your servant meditates on your statutes. Your testimonies [are] my delight, {my counselors}. My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word. I told of my ways, and you answered me; teach me your statutes. Make me understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful things. My soul weeps because of grief; strengthen me according to your word. Remove from me [the] deceptive way, and graciously give me your law. I have chosen [the] faithful way; I have set your ordinances [before me]. I cling to your testimonies; O Yahweh, do not let me be put to shame. I will run the way of your commands, for you will enlarge my heart. Teach me, O Yahweh, the way of your statutes, and I will keep it to the end. Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and heed it with [my] whole heart. Cause me to walk in the path of your commands, for I delight in it. Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to [dishonest] gain. Turn away my eyes from looking at [what is] worthless; revive me in your ways. Fulfill your word to your servant, which [is] to [bring about] a reverence for you. Turn away my disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances [are] good. Look, I have longed for your precepts; revive me in your righteousness. Let your acts of loyal love also come to me, O Yahweh, your salvation according to your word. Then I will have an answer [for the] one who taunts me, for I trust your word. And do not snatch [the] word of truth utterly from my mouth, for I hope in your ordinances. So I will heed your law continually, forever and ever. And I will go about {freely}, for I have sought your precepts. And I will speak of your testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed. And I will take delight in your commands, which I love. And I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. Remember [your] word to your servant, upon which you have caused me to hope. This [is] my comfort in my misery: that your word preserves my life. [The] arrogant utterly deride me; I have not turned aside from your law. I remember your ordinances of old, O Yahweh, and I take comfort. Rage seizes me because of [the] wicked, those who forsake your law. Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my sojourning. I remember your name in the night, O Yahweh, and I heed your law. This has been mine, that I have kept your precepts. Yahweh [is] my portion; I intend to heed your words. I {seek your favor} with my whole heart; be gracious [to] me according to your word. I think about my ways, and turn my feet to your testimonies. I hurry and do not delay to heed your commands. [The] cords of [the] wicked surround me, [but] I do not forget your law. [In the] middle of [the] night I rise to give you thanks, because of your righteous ordinances. I [am] a companion of all [who] fear you and heed your precepts. The earth, O Yahweh, is full of your loyal love. Teach me your statutes. You have dealt well with your servant, O Yahweh, according to your word. Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe your commands. Before I was afflicted, I was going astray, but now I heed your word. You [are] good and do good; teach me your statutes. [The] arrogant smear me with lies; I keep your precepts with [my] whole heart. Their heart [is] insensitive like fat; As for me, I take delight in your law. [It is] good for me that I was afflicted, so that I might learn your statutes. The law of your mouth [is] better to me than thousands of gold and silver [coins]. Your hands have made me and established me; give me understanding that I may learn your commands. Those who fear you will see me and be glad, because I hope in your word. I know, O Yahweh, that your judgments [are] right, and [that] in faithfulness you afflicted me. Please let your loyal love comfort me, according to your word to your servant. Let your mercies come [to] me, that I may live, for your law [is] my delight. Let the arrogant be put to shame, because they have wronged me [with] lies. As for me, I will meditate on your precepts. Let those who fear you turn to me, even those who know your testimonies. May my heart be blameless in your statutes, so that I may not be ashamed. My soul languishes for your salvation; I hope in your word. My eyes long for your word, saying, "When will you comfort me?" For I have become like a wineskin in [the] smoke, [yet] I have not forgotten your statutes. How many [are] the days of your servant? When will you execute justice against those who persecute me? [The] arrogant have dug pits for me, which [is] not according to your law. All your commands [are] faithful. They persecute me deceitfully; help me! They have almost destroyed me on the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts. According to your loyal love preserve me alive, so that I may heed the testimony from your mouth. Forever, O Yahweh, your word {is settled} in heaven. Your faithfulness [endures] {throughout all generations}. You have established [the] earth and it stands. By your ordinances they stand today, for all [are] your servants. Unless your law [had been] my delight, then I would have perished in my misery. I will not ever forget your precepts, for by them you revive me. I [am] yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts. For me [the] wicked [lie in] wait to destroy me. I give attention to your testimonies. I have seen a limit to every perfection; your command [is] very broad. How I love your law! The whole day it [is] my meditation. Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, because they [are] ever with me. I have more insight than all my teachers, for your testimonies [are] my meditation. I understand more than [the] elders, for I keep your precepts. I have restrained my feet from every evil way, so that I may heed your word. I have not turned aside from your ordinances, for you have taught me. How smooth [are] your words to my palate, more than honey in my mouth. From your precepts I get understanding, therefore I hate every false way. Your word [is] a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn [an oath] and confirmed [it], to heed {your righteous ordinances}. I am very much afflicted; O Yahweh, revive me according to your word. Please accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Yahweh, and teach me your ordinances. My life [is] {in danger} continually, yet I do not forget your law. [The] wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I do not wander from your precepts. I have taken as my own your testimonies forever, for they [are] the joy of my heart. I have inclined my heart to do your statutes forever, to the end. I hate {the double-minded}, but I love your law. You [are] my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. Turn aside from me, [you] evildoers, for I will keep the commands 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, that I may be delivered, and have regard for your statutes continually. You reject all [who] stray from your statutes, for their deceit [is] a breach of faith. You remove all the wicked of [the] earth [like] dross, therefore I love your testimonies. My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments. I have done justice and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors. Pledge good for your servant; do not let [the] arrogant oppress me. My eyes long for your salvation, and your righteous word. Deal with your servant according to your loyal love, and teach me your statutes. I [am] your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your statutes. [It is] time for Yahweh to act, [for] they have broken your law. Therefore I love your commands more than gold, even fine gold. Therefore all [your] precepts of everything I regard as right; I hate every false way. Your testimonies [are] miracles, therefore my soul keeps them. The unfolding of your words gives light, giving understanding to [the] simple. I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands. Turn to me and be gracious to me, as [is] proper for those who love your name. Direct my steps in your word, and do not let any iniquity gain power over me. Redeem me from [the] oppression of humankind, that I may heed your precepts. Shine your face on your servant, and teach me your statutes. Streams of water flow down [from] my eyes, because [people] do not heed your law. You [are] righteous, O Yahweh, and your ordinances [are] upright. You have ordained your testimonies [in] righteousness, and [in] exceeding faithfulness. My zeal consumes me, because my enemies have forgotten your words. Your word [is] very pure, and your servant loves it. I [am] small and despised, [yet] I do not forget your precepts. Your righteousness [is] an everlasting righteousness, and your law [is] truth. Trouble and anguish have found me; your commands delight me. The righteousness of your testimonies [is] forever; give me understanding that I may live. I call with [my] whole heart; answer me, O Yahweh. I will keep your statutes. I call to you. Save me, and I will heed your testimonies. I rise early in the dawn and cry for help; I hope in your word. My eyes anticipate [the] night watches, that [I may] meditate on your word. Hear my voice according to your loyal love; O Yahweh, preserve my life according to your justice. [Those who] pursue a [wicked] purpose draw near; they are far from your law. You [are] near, O Yahweh, and all your commands [are] truth. Concerning your testimonies, I knew long ago that you have established them forever. See my misery and rescue me, for I do not forget your law. Plead my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your word. Salvation [is] far from [the] wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. Your mercies [are] great, O Yahweh; preserve my life according to your ordinances. My persecutors and enemies [are] many, [yet] I do not turn aside from your testimonies. I see [the] treacherous and I feel disgust, because they do not heed your word. Consider that I love your precepts; O Yahweh, according to your loyal love preserve my life. The {whole} of your word [is] truth, and your every righteous judgment [endures] forever. Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles because of your word. I [am] rejoicing over your word, like one who finds great spoil. I hate and abhor falsehood; I love your law. I praise you seven [times] in the day for your righteous ordinances. Great peace [is] for those who love your law, and they do not have a cause for stumbling. I hope for your salvation, O Yahweh, and do your commands. My soul heeds your testimonies, and I love them exceedingly. I heed your precepts and testimonies, because all my ways [are] before you. Let my cry come before you, O Yahweh; give me understanding according to your word. Let my plea come before you; Deliver me according to your word. Let my lips pour out praise, because you teach me your statutes. Let my tongue sing [of] your word, because all your commands [are] right. Let your hand be my help, because I have chosen your precepts. I long for your salvation, O Yahweh, and your law [is] my delight. Let my soul live that it may praise you, and let your ordinances help me. I have wandered like a lost sheep; seek your servant, because I do not forget your commands.

I will exalt you, my God, O king, and I will bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Great [is] Yahweh, and very worthy of praise, and his greatness is unsearchable.read more.
One generation will laud your works to another, and will declare your mighty deeds. On the splendor of the glory of your majesty, and on your wonderful deeds, I will meditate. And they will speak of the power of your awesome deeds, and I will tell of your greatness. They will utter the renown of your abundant goodness, and they will proclaim with joy your righteousness. Yahweh [is] gracious and compassionate, {slow to anger} and great in loyal love. Yahweh [is] good to all, and his mercies [are] over all his works. All your works will praise you, O Yahweh, and your faithful ones will bless you. They will speak of the glory of your kingdom, and talk of your power, to make known to the children of humankind his mighty deeds, and the glory of the majesty of his kingdom. Your kingdom [is] an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion [endures] {throughout all generations}. Yahweh upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down. [The] eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food in due time, opening your hand, and satisfying [the] desire [of] every living creature. Yahweh [is] righteous in all his ways, and loyal in all his works. Yahweh [is] near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry for help, and saves them. Yahweh protects all those who love him, but all the wicked he will exterminate. My mouth will speak the praise of Yahweh, and all flesh will bless his holy name forever and ever.

A woman of excellence, who will find? For her worth [is] far more than precious jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and gain he will not lack. She does him good, but not harm all the days of her life.read more.
She seeks wool and flax, and she works with the diligence of {her hands}. She is like the ships of a merchant; from far off she brings her food; And she arises while [it is] still night, and gives food to her household, and tasks to her servant girls. She considers a field and buys it, from the fruit of {her hand} she plants a vineyard. She girds her waist in strength, and makes her arms strong. She perceives that her merchandise [is] good; her lamp does not go out in the night. Her hands she puts onto the distaff, and her palms hold a spindle. Her palm she opens to the poor, and her hand she reaches [out] to the needy. She does not fear for her house [when] it snows, for {her entire household} is clothed [in] crimson. She makes for herself coverings; her clothing [is] fine linen and purple. Her husband is known at the gates, in his seat among the elders of the land. Linen garments she makes and sells, and she supplies sashes for the merchants. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs {at the future}. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and instruction of kindness [is] upon her tongue. She looks after the ways of her household, and the bread of idleness she will not eat. Her children rise and consider her happy, her husband [also], and he praises her; "Many daughters have done excellence, but {you surpass} all of them." Charm [is] deceit and beauty [is] vain; [but] a woman who fears Yahweh shall be praised. Give to her from the fruit of her hand, and may they praise her works in the city gates.