I will observe your laws every moment of the day. God, you are near me always, so close to me; every one of your commands reveals truth. Must every Christian be a scholar. Your faithfulness flows from one generation to the next; all that you created sits firmly in place to testify of you. New International Version (NIV). Im just going to skim a few themes under the overall theme that: Because the Bible is Gods authoritative, reliable, and powerful Word, we should make it top priority in our lives. If It Is During The Millennium How Will There Not Be Pain And Tears When The Devil Is Released To Deceive The Nations? 3:12)! (Our Sufficiency in Christ [Word], p. 117, emphasis his.). If you cant find the time, I have one final suggestion: Turn off your TV set! By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. When I witness the rebellious breaking your laws. We can know that same joy as we delight ourselves in Gods Word. No matter how bitterly the proud mockers speak against me. get to know the Bible better! Knowledge without obedience leads to spiritual pride and deception. yet I wont swerve from following your ways. Your wonderful words will become my song of worship. Each of us wrestles with the problem of inward purity. (6) Commandments (v. 6, 22x in the psalm) points to the straight authority of what is said (Kidner). because I have not failed to walk in the light of your ways. because I am passionate to follow all that you say. Those with open hearts are given insight into your plans. This isnt always easy to do, but if you work at it, youll see growth. The sum total of all your words adds up to absolute truth. c. Seek Your servant, for I do not forget Your commandments: We can surmise that God sought His servant in His word. Psalm 119 New International Version Psalm 119[ a] Aleph 1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Thus. 84-87, 109, 110, 161). and pay close attention to all your ways. TPT: The Passion Translation Share Read Full Chapter Bible App Bible App for Kids Psalms 119:105 Read Full Chapter Compare All Versions: Psalms 119:105 Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalms 119:105 Empower me to live every moment in the light of your ways. Lord, never forget the promises youve made to me. After a trip to the United States, the late German theologian Helmut Thielicke was asked his observations about American Christianity. for I passionately love your revelation-light! than in chasing after all the wealth of the world. Let me feel your tender love, for I am yours. Train me in good common sense; I'm thoroughly committed to living your way. makes me want to follow your words even more! If you miss a day or two, dont quit. Instruct me in what is right in your eyes. (GE)109Though I constantly take my life in my hands,(GF)I will not forget(GG) your law.110The wicked have set a snare(GH) for me,but I have not strayed(GI) from your precepts.111Your statutes are my heritage forever;they are the joy of my heart. The Hebrew word means, cause me to live. If the psalmist needed ongoing revival, how much more do we! for you are my Savior and you keep your promises. David is asking God to open his eyes to let him perceive, be enlightened, and understand God's Word. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. I have longed for you with the passion of my heart; I consider your Word to be my greatest treasure. Only by living in the Word of God and walking in its truth. 1 When you abide under the shadow of Shaddai, you are hidden in the strength of God Most High. Psalm 119 is the longest psalm in the collection. Ill never forget what youve taught me, Lord. How can a person who isnt a reader become a person of the Word? Psalms 119:105-112 The Message (MSG) By your words I can see where I'm going; they throw a beam of light on my dark path. iv. 2 Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart 3 they do no wrong but follow his ways. becomes my shield as I wrap myself in your Word! The consciousness of need is revealed in each successive petition. Before the day dawns, Ill be crying out for help. Lord, the time has come for you to break through, Truly, your message of truth means more to me. (FV)104I gain understanding(FW) from your precepts;therefore I hate every wrong path. Spurgeon has 398 pages on it in his Treasury of David. See how they oppress me, all because of my passion for your precepts! for you yourself have taught me to love your words. Psalm 119:49 (NLT) Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. (AM)23Though rulers sit together and slander me,your servant will meditate on your decrees.24Your statutes are my delight;they are my counselors. People were speaking against him (vv. (HU)130The unfolding of your words gives light;(HV)it gives understanding to the simple. (FX), 105Your word is a lamp(FY) for my feet,a light(FZ) on my path.106I have taken an oath(GA) and confirmed it,that I will follow your righteous laws. In your righteousness preserve my life.(BP). My question is, Are you a person of the Word? And the great majority of evangelicals accept that without question. 288.). Even though my troubles overwhelm me with anguish. We must trust it! Tom turned, went to the board and wrote, in foot-and-a-half-high letters, PASSION. You gotta love what you do. Amen! (IR)141Though I am lowly and despised,(IS)I do not forget your precepts. and walk in the splendor-light of all that you teach me. (CN)56This has been my practice:I obey your precepts. give me understanding to learn your commands. His word tests us; it encourages us; it strengthens us; it rebukes us; it helps us; it teaches us; it gives us understanding; it protects us. Help me, Lord! (HF)123My eyes fail,(HG) looking for your salvation,(HH)looking for your righteous promise. The Passion Translation (TPT) The Passion Translation. Version. You see, God not only called Israel to be His people and gave them a wonderful land, but He gave them a blueprint for living. The Bible is clear that godly people are not exempt from trials. Your marvelous words are living miracles; no wonder I long to obey everything you say. (CV)61Though the wicked bind me with ropes,I will not forget(CW) your law.62At midnight(CX) I rise to give you thanksfor your righteous laws. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. A task which more able and learned expositors have performed, or will perform better; nevertheless, my services were not to be withheld from it on that account. (Augustine, cited in Spurgeon), (c) 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com. (FH)95The wicked are waiting to destroy me,(FI)but I will ponder your statutes. All rights reserved worldwide. Rescue me from the oppression of ungodly men. Gods Word is our source of light. The Bible is Gods authoritative and reliable Word. Everything you speak to me is like joyous treasure. Your tender mercies are what I need, O God; through the revelation of your judgments. 47 My passion and delight is in your word, for I love what you say to me! YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. For the most part, however, no such obvious indicators are present. (KR)170May my supplication come(KS) before you;deliver me(KT) according to your promise. The psalmist describes a Romans 7:21 kind of experience: I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good. v. I do not think that there could possibly be a more appropriate conclusion of such a Psalm as this, so full of the varied experience and the ever-changing frames and feelings even of a child of God, in the sunshine and the cloud, in the calm and in the storm, than this ever-clinging sense of his propensity to wander, and the expression of his utter inability to find his way back without the Lords guiding hand to restore him. (Bouchier, cited in Spurgeon), As far as I have been able, as far as I have been aided by the Lord, I have treated throughout, and expounded, this great Psalm. This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet. (2) May the name of Yahweh be blessed from now into eternity! all because of my passion for your precepts! My body trembles in holy awe of you, leaving me speechless. In all of my affliction I find great comfort in your promises. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. Break open your Word within me until revelation-light shines out! Do you agree that the reliability of the Word is being eroded by our widespread turning to the worlds wisdom? But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. May all your devoted lovers see how you treat me and be glad. 38, 41). Psalm 119:18 The Passion Translation (TPT) 18 Open my eyes to see the miracle-wonders hidden in your word. (GW)118You reject all who stray(GX) from your decrees,for their delusions come to nothing.119All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;(GY)therefore I love your statutes. 3 A mighty God is the LORD, a great king above all gods. You have graced me with more insight than the old sages. 25, 37, 50, 88, 93, 107, 144, 149, 154, 156, 159. For your truth is the source of my understanding. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. they become the theme of my joyous songs. After youve read through the New Testament a few times and are grounded, you can build on it with the Old Testament. Ive learned that there is nothing perfect. I refuse to turn away from difficult truths. for nothing is more pure and eternal than your truth. Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Copyright - Enduring Word | . Christian Standard Bible You have tested my heart; you have examined me at night. It said, Judas went and hanged himself. He thought Id better try again. So he pointed again and the verse said, Go thou and do likewise. He thought, This cant be what God wants--Ill try once more. So he pointed again at random and read, What thou doest, do quickly! Gods wisdom and direction comes from a thorough knowledge of His Word, gleaned over the years as a person walks closely with Him. For study, I use the New American Standard Bible (the Ryrie Study Bible edition is helpful). Theyve nearly destroyed my life, but I refuse to yield; spare my life by your kindness, and I will continue to obey you. (KJ)166I wait for your salvation,(KK) Lord,and I follow your commands.167I obey your statutes,for I love them(KL) greatly.168I obey your precepts(KM) and your statutes,(KN)for all my ways are known(KO) to you. (HW)131I open my mouth and pant,(HX)longing for your commands. 7, 13, same Hebrew word; 23x in the psalm) has the idea of justice rooted in Gods character. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture Quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, The Lockman Foundation, Related Topics: Bibliology (The Written Word), Spiritual Life, Steve served as the pastor of Flagstaff Christian Fellowship from May, 1992 through his retirement in December, 2018. (FR)102I have not departed from your laws,(FS)for you yourself have taught(FT) me.103How sweet are your words to my taste,sweeter than honey(FU) to my mouth! The only God for me, and my Great Confidence. 9How can a young person stay on the path of purity? Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. God will use it to revive you. (FP)101I have kept my feet(FQ) from every evil pathso that I might obey your word. (O)8I will obey your decrees;do not utterly forsake me.(P). (5) Statutes (v. 5; 22x in the psalm) comes from a word meaning to engrave in stone and thus they speak of the binding force and permanence of Scripture (Kidner). (IB)133Direct my footsteps according to your word;(IC)let no sin rule(ID) over me.134Redeem me from human oppression,(IE)that I may obey your precepts. Although many believe Ezra wrote. These are the decisions of the all-wise Judge about common human situations (Kidner). The Bible is God's authoritative Word. you established the earth, and it endures. They are not Readers Digest type hints on how to live or suggestions for success. How sweet are your living promises to me; sweeter than honey is your revelation-light. (LC)175Let me live(LD) that I may praise you,and may your laws sustain me.176I have strayed like a lost sheep. In the process we must be taught of God, of course. This psalm is an acrostic poem, a mathematical masterpiece. 67, 68, 71, 75, 76). For less than $5/mo. like you do to every one of your godly lovers. (HS), 129Your statutes are wonderful;(HT)therefore I obey them. But in all his trials, Gods Word gave the psalmist stability and comfort (vv. Open up my understanding to the ways of your wisdom. It consists of twenty-two stanzas of eight lines each. You Know All About Me YOUTUBE BIBLE: Did you know that you can listen to the entire Bible everyday. Bible Gateway Plus makes it simple. 1 Lord, I have so many enemies, so many who are against me. 169May my cry come(KP) before you, Lord;give me understanding(KQ) according to your word. Im not talking about the question of whether God gave us an inerrant Bible. We have robbed God of His sovereignty by accepting the false notion that trials come from the devil. has been my holy and lifelong commitment. 137You are righteous,(IK) Lord,and your laws are right. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. (DR)75I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,(DS)and that in faithfulness(DT) you have afflicted me.76May your unfailing love(DU) be my comfort,according to your promise(DV) to your servant.77Let your compassion(DW) come to me that I may live,for your law is my delight. When David Livingstone was pioneering in Africa in the last century, he offered to teach one tribal chief to shoot and also to read. (CY)63I am a friend to all who fear you,(CZ)to all who follow your precepts. (DO), 73Your hands made me(DP) and formed me;give me understanding to learn your commands.74May those who fear you rejoice(DQ) when they see me,for I have put my hope in your word. But we can know and must affirm by faith that He is both sovereign and good: And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose (Rom. But many who would never doubt the Bibles authenticity as Gods Word or distrust its essential authority as a guide for righteous living have nevertheless accepted the notion that Scripture simply does not contain all we need to minister well in these complex and sophisticated modern times. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. those who seek him as their hearts passion! Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. (EL)85The arrogant(EM) dig pits(EN) to trap me,contrary to your law.86All your commands are trustworthy;(EO)help me,(EP) for I am being persecuted(EQ) without cause. Give me more understanding of your wonderful ways. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. But that makes Satan sovereign, which is blasphemy! New Living Translation You have tested my thoughts and examined my heart in the night. I have determined in my heart to obey whatever you say. We may not understand Gods purpose in our suffering. I hope to motivate you to feed yourself from Gods Word and give a few basic principles to get you going. Copyright 2020 Passion & Fire Ministries, Inc. Lord, Im all yours, and you are my Savior; I have sought to live my life pleasing to you. John Bunyan said it well: This Book will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from this Book. If you will meditate on Gods Word and commit it to memory, God will use it to keep you from sin. It means really a continual imperfection and helplessness, for the Hebrew verb relates not only to the past, but to the present. (Spurgeon), ii. For even if the princes and my leaders choose to criticize me. Let me hear your promise of blessing over my life. (CE)50My comfort in my suffering is this:Your promise preserves my life. Its greatness and glory is in the fact that God comes to us and seeks us in and through His word. If he cant do it by attacking the inerrancy of Scripture, he does it by subtly eroding belief in the sufficiency of Scripture. (FD)93I will never forget(FE) your precepts,for by them you have preserved my life. than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. 15, 16, 18, 27, 33, 34, 73, 78, 102, 108). Give me an understanding heart so that I can, Cause my heart to bow before your words of wisdom. 33Teach me,(BB) Lord, the way of your decrees,that I may follow it to the end. is every word you speak, established forever! Ill always have an answer for those who mock me. 81My soul faints(EE) with longing for your salvation,(EF)but I have put my hope(EG) in your word.82My eyes fail,(EH) looking for your promise;(EI)I say, When will you comfort me?83Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,I do not forget(EJ) your decrees.84How long(EK) must your servant wait? When God speaks, He does not mumble. 2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, 3 who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. Lord, Im fading away. (ER)87They almost wiped me from the earth,but I have not forsaken(ES) your precepts.88In your unfailing love(ET) preserve my life,(EU)that I may obey the statutes(EV) of your mouth. Is Divorce And Remarriage After Abuse, Neglect, Financial, Or Emotional Issues Okay? I still delight and cherish every message you speak to me. We all have to make hundreds of decisions that determine the outcome of our lives. (I)4You have laid down precepts(J)that are to be fully obeyed. 2 What joy overwhelms everyone who keeps the ways of God, those who seek him as their heart's passion! You have given me more understanding than those who teach me. Ill keep following what youve taught me, no matter what. 2. You are good, and the source of good; train me in your goodness. The Masoretes (a group of Jewish scholars between the 6th and 10th centuries AD) said that the word of God is mentioned in every verse except Psalm 119:122. Amen. (Luther, cited in Boice), iv. 3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the . (3) Ways (v. 3; used 7x of Gods ways in this psalm) refers to Gods characteristic manner of acting, as contrasted with our ways (119:5, 26, 29, 59, 168). (Q)By living according to your word. Even God can't save him from this!" Selah The Help of God 3 But in the depths of my heart I truly know that you, Yahweh, have become my Shield; You take me and surround me with yourself. Simply select one of our partners below to access The Passion Translation any time, anywherefrom your smartphone, laptop, tablet, or other electronic device. There is life-giving power in the Word, because it brings a person into a living relationship with the living God. but they are all so far away from your laws. STOP delaying to get to know the Bible better! (FJ)96To all perfection I see a limit,but your commands are boundless. Psalms 119:65-72 The Message (MSG) Be good to your servant, GOD; be as good as your Word. i. these cravings to obey your every commandment! Place your hands of strength and favor upon me. Psalm 119:1-24 English Standard Version Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet Aleph 119 [ a] Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! 119), but it is the most literal translation. | The Passion Translation (TPT) | Download The Bible App Now Psalms 119:11 Psalms 119:11 TPT The light switch in the Fireside room is on the wall opposite the outside door. Prepare before me a path filled with your promises. I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Stephen, cited in Spurgeon), iii. I grieve when I see how the faithless ones live. One of the amazing things about the Bible is that it speaks with practical relevance to every culture in every period of history. And the Psalmist had the same remedy at the early period, as had the apostle in the later times; for Gods salvation is one. Ray Kroc, the late chief of McDonalds was serious when he used to say, Youve gotta be able to see the beauty in a hamburger bun. Debbi Fields, founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies, says, Im not a businesswoman, Im a cookie person. (A Passion for Excellence [Random House], p. that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds. Youre only truly happy when you walk in total integrity, Or perfection. The Hebrew reads utterances.. I am continually consumed by these irresistible longings. 89Your word, Lord, is eternal;(EW)it stands firm in the heavens.90Your faithfulness(EX) continues through all generations;(EY)you established the earth, and it endures. Click on the different category headings to find out more. Let me, your servant, walk in abundance of life. Q. (GN)114You are my refuge and my shield;(GO)I have put my hope(GP) in your word.115Away from me,(GQ) you evildoers,that I may keep the commands of my God!116Sustain me,(GR) my God, according to your promise,(GS) and I will live;do not let my hopes be dashed. Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. Thus the first eight couplets begin with aleph (= A), the next eight with beth (= B), etc. Adorn me with your finest sayings, GOD; teach me your holy rules. Since the Book of Psalms is the longest book in the Bible, it shows us the priority of praise and worship to God. This verse is extremely emotional and full of tears, for truly we are all thus going astray, so that we must pray to be visited, sought, and carried over by the most godly Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ, who is God blessed forever. He will and you will be born again to a living hope. (CO), 57You are my portion,(CP) Lord;I have promised to obey your words. 4. Of course He did. pour out your grace on me as you promised! His faithfulness is a wrap-around shield keeping you from harm. At other times, youll want to slow down and chew on a shorter section. for they have kept me alive more than once. I will always have regard for your decrees. Buy a good modern translation. I give my all to follow your revelation-light; I will not delay to obey.
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