Everything you do is beautiful, flowing from your goodness; Lord, Im all yours, and you are my Savior; I have sought to live my life pleasing to you. (Our Sufficiency in Christ [Word], p. 117, emphasis his.). but my heart trembles in awe because of your miracle-words. There is life-giving power in the Word, because it brings a person into a living relationship with the living God. makes me want to follow your words even more! by the world, Ill never abandon your ways. for I cling to your commands and follow them as closely as I can. Although there are some obvious themes running through the psalm, the overall structure seems to be determined mostly by the alphabetic arrangement. Keep at it! Psalm 119:49 (NLT) Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. 41May your unfailing love(BQ) come to me, Lord,your salvation, according to your promise;(BR)42then I can answer(BS) anyone who taunts me,(BT)for I trust in your word.43Never take your word of truth from my mouth,(BU)for I have put my hope(BV) in your laws.44I will always obey your law,(BW)for ever and ever.45I will walk about in freedom,for I have sought out your precepts. I am determined not to sin in what I say. and every one of your righteous decrees is everlasting. so I can enjoy the reward of following them fully. It is derived from the verb to say and may sometimes have the nuance of promise (NASB margin, vv. Apply it to your life (not to your mate or kids!). , the acrostic poetic style is unique to King David within the book of Psalms, which points to his authorship of this psalm. 15, 16, 18, 27, 33, 34, 73, 78, 102, 108). to the lovers of your Word, and they will never be offended. I have longed for you with the passion of my heart; I consider your Word to be my greatest treasure. Invigorate my life so that I can praise you even more. As we grope in the dark, if we make a wrong turn we can experience a great deal of pain. The powerful elite have persecuted me without a cause. Let me, your servant, walk in abundance of life. But I wonder, if God could take a snapshot of your spiritual condition, would you look like those children--spiritually starved for the food for your soul that is in His Word? We are to love Gods Word because it reveals the God of love to us. Your righteousness has no end; it is everlasting. The psalmists remedy was, Seek thy servant; the apostles, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death? (KE)163I hate and detest(KF) falsehoodbut I love your law. I will walk with you in complete freedom, When I stand before kings, I will tell them the truth. For the most part, however, no such obvious indicators are present. (2) Testimonies (v. 2; used 10x in the psalm), from a root meaning to bear witness. It points to the dependability of the Bible as a witness of things of God. But have some system so that you arent haphazard in your approach. (KG)164Seven times a day I praise youfor your righteous laws. You can check these in your browser security settings. Ask God to revive you through His Word. The Bible is God's authoritative Word. What joy overwhelms everyone who keeps the ways of God. 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(C)2Blessed(D) are those who keep his statutes(E)and seek him(F) with all their heart(G)3they do no wrong(H)but follow his ways. Im lovesick with yearnings for more of your salvation. iii. Thus the first eight couplets begin with aleph (= A), the next eight with beth (= B), etc. (EA)80May I wholeheartedly follow(EB) your decrees,(EC)that I may not be put to shame.(ED). Psalm 119 in The Passion Translation (TPT) LoReina.studio 195 subscribers Subscribe 239 Share 12K views 2 years ago Psalm 119 in The Passion Translation (TPT) Any other scripture. 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. D. L. Moody said, The only way to keep a broken vessel full is by keeping the faucet turned on. Keeping the faucet of Gods Word running repeatedly through your mind will clear out the garbage and make you pure. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! TPT: The Passion Translation Share Read Full Chapter Bible App Bible App for Kids Compare All Versions: Psalms 119:68 Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalms 119:68 The One Hour Prayer Cycle 9, 11, 36, 37, 133). Psalm 119:71 says, "The punishment you brought me through was the best thing that could have happened to me, for it taught me your ways." . 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. Psalm 119 is the longest psalm in the collection. but will always choose the paths of the Lord. His loving commandments are for our good. (GT)117Uphold me,(GU) and I will be delivered;(GV)I will always have regard for your decrees. With the busy lives we all lead, it takes discipline. (CK)54Your decrees are the theme of my song(CL)wherever I lodge.55In the night, Lord, I remember(CM) your name,that I may keep your law. Only by living in the Word of God and walking in its truth. The world is like that. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! (FL)I meditate(FM) on it all day long.98Your commands are always with meand make me wiser(FN) than my enemies.99I have more insight than all my teachers,for I meditate on your statutes. Some are minor, some are major; but they all clump together to shape our lives. Douay-Rheims Bible I have understood more than all my teachers: because thy testimonies are my meditation. When David Livingstone was pioneering in Africa in the last century, he offered to teach one tribal chief to shoot and also to read. The source of such revival is vital contact with God through His life-giving Word. Note verses 18, 24, 98-101, 104, 105, 130. Ill always have an answer for those who mock me. Business guru Tom Peters was asked at a seminar what he thought the most important criterion for career success might be. Gods Word is our source of light. 67, 68, 71, 75, 76). (JH)152Long ago I learned from your statutes(JI)that you established them to last forever. The Bible is not a book of helpful hints for happy living. It speaks with authority. TPT: The Passion Translation Share Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. Instruct me in what is right in your eyes. It is referred to in almost every verse. They dont know that everything you say is true. (IT)142Your righteousness is everlastingand your law is true. (CB)48I reach out for your commands, which I love,that I may meditate(CC) on your decrees. 3 A mighty God is the LORD, a great king above all gods. Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? (IY)146I call out to you; save me(IZ)and I will keep your statutes.147I rise before dawn(JA) and cry for help;I have put my hope in your word.148My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,(JB)that I may meditate on your promises.149Hear my voice(JC) in accordance with your love;(JD)preserve my life,(JE) Lord, according to your laws.150Those who devise wicked schemes(JF) are near,but they are far from your law.151Yet you are near,(JG) Lord,and all your commands are true. 14:21). If you miss a day or two, dont quit. (AU)29Keep me from deceitful ways;(AV)be gracious to me(AW) and teach me your law.30I have chosen(AX) the way of faithfulness;(AY)I have set my heart(AZ) on your laws.31I hold fast(BA) to your statutes, Lord;do not let me be put to shame.32I run in the path of your commands,for you have broadened my understanding. There is such a great peace and well-being that comes. 1 Lord, I have so many enemies, so many who are against me. so that I pursue only that which is true; drench my soul with life as I walk in your paths. He will and you will be born again to a living hope. You have scrutinized me and found nothing wrong. 4 You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed. Empower me to live every moment in the light of your ways. Even though Im considered insignificant and despised. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. Even though my troubles overwhelm me with anguish. Dont let them mock and scorn me for obeying you. He wanted the glorious wonders of the Scriptures to be revealed. yet I wont swerve from following your ways. So in your tender kindness, breathe life into me again. Pastor John MacArthur writes, Contemporary evangelicalism has been beguiled and sabotaged by a ruinous lack of confidence in Gods Word. for you cant stop me from following every command of my God. that could have happened to me, for it taught me your ways. Place your hands of strength and favor upon me. I will run after you with delight in my heart. The Bible is not a book of "helpful hints for happy living.". 25, 37, 50, 88, 93, 107, 144, 149, 154, 156, 159. When God speaks, He does not mumble. 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. Take my side and defend me in these sufferings; redeem me and revive me, just like you promised you would. that you established them to last forever. Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . The law reveals Gods will for how His people are to live. and dont allow even one sin to have dominion over me. Thus it points to the particular instructions of the Lord, as of one who cares about detail (Derek Kidner, Psalms [IVP], 2:418). (K)5Oh, that my ways were steadfastin obeying your decrees! I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Stephen, cited in Spurgeon), iii. but they are all so far away from your laws. Ill never forget what youve taught me, Lord. Adorn me with your finest sayings, GOD; teach me your holy rules. give me understanding to learn your commands. You can also change some of your preferences. Maybe you dont know much about the Bible and have never read or studied it. If so, it is especially sad, because in our country we all own Bibles. Let me hear your promise of blessing over my life. Break open your Word within me until revelation-light shines out! YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. (CE)50My comfort in my suffering is this:Your promise preserves my life. The New International Version is a bit freer and easier to read for getting an overview. Turn your heart to me, Lord, and show me your grace. (FP)101I have kept my feet(FQ) from every evil pathso that I might obey your word. (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. 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. Save me, God, and Ill follow your every instruction. Look upon all my misery and come be my hero to rescue me. New International Version (NIV). Evil men were persecuting him (vv. and beautiful to me, for I hate what is phony or false. Psalm 119 is remarkable for how often it refers to God's written revelation, His word. 46 When I stand before kings, I will tell them the truth and will never be ashamed. (HU)130The unfolding of your words gives light;(HV)it gives understanding to the simple. My passion and delight is in your word, for I love what you say to me! While the psalmist, in New Testament terminology, is already born again, he recognizes that the Word of God is the source of spiritual life and vitality. Those with open hearts are given insight into your plans. 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. Standing firm in the heavens and fastened to eternity. Ask God to teach you. I often receive appeals from relief organizations with pictures of starving children from some poverty-stricken area of the world. Rescue me from the oppression of ungodly men. See how I long with cravings for more of your ways? Shame upon the proud liars! 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. (I)4You have laid down precepts(J)that are to be fully obeyed. STOP delaying to get to know the Bible better! Click on the different category headings to find out more. May all your devoted lovers see how you treat me and be glad. 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. (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. If not, youre spiritually malnourished. So they turn to human expertise in the fields of psychology, business, government, politics, entertainment, or whatever else they think might supply some recipe for success thats lacking in Scripture. Shame upon the proud liars! 25I am laid low in the dust;(AN)preserve my life(AO) according to your word. (N)7I will praise you with an upright heartas I learn your righteous laws. for they could not care less about your message of truth. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. Throughout the night I think of you, dear God; All this joy is mine as I follow your ways! 33Teach me,(BB) Lord, the way of your decrees,that I may follow it to the end. 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. Its like a sacrifice I bring to you; I must have more revelation of your Word! If he cant do it by attacking the inerrancy of Scripture, he does it by subtly eroding belief in the sufficiency of Scripture. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. (DC), 65Do good(DD) to your servantaccording to your word,(DE) Lord.66Teach me knowledge(DF) and good judgment,for I trust your commands.67Before I was afflicted(DG) I went astray,(DH)but now I obey your word. What's in this chapter? You have tried me and . (KH)165Great peace(KI) have those who love your law,and nothing can make them stumble. Your wonderful words will become my song of worship. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. for I will never forget what youve revealed to me. Lord, your judgments reveal your righteousness. GOD'S WORD Translation I have more insight than all my teachers, because your written instructions are in my thoughts. The psalmist (we dont know who he was; some suggest Ezra) was living in a hostile environment. psalm 113 the passion translation. How can a person who isnt a reader become a person of the Word? When I witness the rebellious breaking your laws. but I will never forget your living truth. 5. He was perceptive: The Word of God is authoritative; it is reliable; and, it is powerful to change the hearts of sinners into saints. 86, 138, 140, 151, 160). because I have not failed to walk in the light of your ways. all because of my passion for your precepts! I have heard many times, God didnt cause this trial; He just allowed it, as if that gets God off the hook! get to know the Bible better! those who seek him as their hearts passion! Open my eyes to see the miracle-wonders hidden in Scripture. (FV)104I gain understanding(FW) from your precepts;therefore I hate every wrong path. (BH)36Turn my heart(BI) toward your statutesand not toward selfish gain. For less than $5/mo. (IR)141Though I am lowly and despised,(IS)I do not forget your precepts. Q. God, you are near me always, so close to me; every one of your commands reveals truth. It also has the nuance of warning. in this imperfect world except your words. In 2023, read the Verse of the Day in your inbox. Psalms 119:54 As I journey through life, I put all your statutes to music; they become the theme of my joyous songs. My question is, Are you a person of the Word? Occasionally, recurring refrains mark off stanzas, as in Ps 42-43; 57. (DX)78May the arrogant(DY) be put to shame for wronging me without cause;(DZ)but I will meditate on your precepts.79May those who fear you turn to me,those who understand your statutes. New International Version (NIV). You have given me more understanding than those who teach me. breaking me free from the proud oppressors. that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds. (JQ)155Salvation is far from the wicked,for they do not seek out(JR) your decrees.156Your compassion, Lord, is great;(JS)preserve my life(JT) according to your laws. so that I may live faithful and unashamed for you. for nothing is more pure and eternal than your truth. for they bring such fantastic freedom into my life! Psalms 119:65-72 The Message (MSG) Be good to your servant, GOD; be as good as your Word. They make their home in Wichita . Lord, Im fading away. The Word of God brings us into spiritual life (John 3:5; James 1:18; 1 Pet. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. to know more about you, for Im in love with you! Try it FREE right now! Be as specific as possible. Wherever the Word of God has gone, no matter how pagan the culture, it has transformed lives. (KU)171May my lips overflow with praise,(KV)for you teach me(KW) your decrees.172May my tongue sing(KX) of your word,for all your commands are righteous. Seek Your servant: A poor, lost, weak, sinful yes, even unprofitable servant (see Luke 17:10), but still a servant of God. (Boice), ii. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. lack a direct reference to the written Word of God through some synonym such as law, testimonies, statutes, etc. Psalms 119:11 I consider your Word to be my greatest treasure, and I treasure it in my heart to keep me from committing sin's treason against you. you rebuke the rebellious who refuse your laws. Leave me, all you workers of wickedness. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. He's hopeless! Nor do we study it simply to learn and follow its moral precepts, although we should do that. so that Ill never have to be ashamed of myself. Send your kind mercy-kiss to comfort me, your servant. Simply select one of our partners below to access The Passion Translation any time, anywherefrom your smartphone, laptop, tablet, or other electronic device. God will use it to revive you. (FJ)96To all perfection I see a limit,but your commands are boundless. (AR)28My soul is weary with sorrow;(AS)strengthen me(AT) according to your word. (9) Word (v. 11; 19x in the psalm) is similar to the previous term. Ill keep following what youve taught me, no matter what. (AE)18Open my eyes that I may seewonderful things in your law.19I am a stranger on earth;(AF)do not hide your commands from me.20My soul is consumed(AG) with longingfor your laws(AH) at all times.21You rebuke the arrogant,(AI) who are accursed,(AJ)those who stray(AK) from your commands.22Remove from me their scorn(AL) and contempt,for I keep your statutes. Its sad that people are starving when there is plenty of food in the world to feed them. We could easily spend six months working through the psalm. I can never forget the profound revelations youve taught me. (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. 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. When I read John Calvins expositions of Scripture, written almost 500 years ago to people in a very different world than our own, he still speaks with relevance to 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! Open up my understanding to the ways of your wisdom. Satan is always trying to undermine the credibility of Gods Word. so that I could become obedient to your Word. 1 When you abide under the shadow of Shaddai, you are hidden in the strength of God Most High. (JY)159See how I love your precepts;preserve my life,(JZ) Lord, in accordance with your love.160All your words are true;all your righteous laws are eternal.(KA). My life on earth is so brief, so tutor me in the ways of your wisdom. (2) May the name of Yahweh be blessed from now into eternity! 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? I refused to bend my morals when temptation was before me. 3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the . This week we are going to be reading from Psalm 119:169-176 in the Passion Translation - so grab your favorite Bible . 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. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. It is the A to Z of Gods Word. | The Passion Translation (TPT) | Download The Bible App Now Psalms 119:54 Psalms 119:54 TPT As I journey through life, I put all your statutes to music; they become the theme of my joyous songs. Usually what is lacking with a person who is spiritually malnourished is the motivation to feed himself or else some basic principles on how to do it. In your righteousness preserve my life.(BP). Im not talking about the question of whether God gave us an inerrant Bible. | The Passion Translation (TPT) | Download The Bible App Now Psalms 119:11 Psalms 119:11 TPT Be persistent. https://www.bible.com/bible/1849/PSA.119.130.TPT, Reclaiming Mindfulness: Meditating & Staying Grounded, Jesus in All of 2 Peter - a Video Devotional, The Bible for All: How to Pray for Bible Translation, Evangelical Alliance Week Of Prayer 2021: Bible Engagement, Made To Shine: Enjoy & Reflect God's Light, Reading The Bible In Historical Sequence Part 9, Daily Bible Reading Sustained By Gods Word Of Wisdom. Obedience is not optional for us as believers. Im encouraged every time I think about your truth! Each of us wrestles with the problem of inward purity. Yet Ryries Notes Say Otherwise. Knowledge without obedience leads to spiritual pride and deception. Prepare before me a path filled with your promises. 2 He's the hope that holds me and the stronghold to shelter me, the only God for me, and my great confidence. (FH)95The wicked are waiting to destroy me,(FI)but I will ponder your statutes. To benefit from the Word, we must be diligent in three responsibilities: God doesnt automatically zap us with knowledge of His Word. We need to come back to what the psalmist here repeatedly affirms, that Scripture is reliable because it comes to us from God who understands our needs and who graciously has revealed how we should live. Give me more revelation so that I can live for you. 5 who is like unto the lord our god, who . I wont forget for a moment to follow your commands. I will observe your laws every moment of the day. Those with open hearts are given insight into your plans. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. In the complex world in which we live, we desperately need Gods wisdom for making sound decisions. Galatians 6:9 in The Passion Translation reads this way: "And don't allow yourselves to be weary or disheartened in planting good seeds, for the season of reaping the wonderful harvest you've planted is coming!" . By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. 2 Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart 3 they do no wrong but follow his ways. There are many qualities we could study about the Bible, but I'm just going to develop three themes from Psalm 119: God's Word is authoritative, reliable, and powerful. for you yourself have taught me to love your words. English Revised Version I have more understanding than all my teachers; for thy testimonies are my meditation. (KR)170May my supplication come(KS) before you;deliver me(KT) according to your promise. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. (HK)125I am your servant;(HL) give me discernmentthat I may understand your statutes. I will always have regard for your decrees. As I journey through life, I put all your statutes to music; It is a hymn in praise of and appreciation for God's instructions to His people. (DA)64The earth is filled with your love,(DB) Lord;teach me your decrees. The ungodly have done their best to throw me off track. c. Seek Your servant, for I do not forget Your commandments: We can surmise that God sought His servant in His word. (8) Word (v. 9; 23x in the psalm) is the most general term of all, emphasizing the fact that God has spoken. (IU)143Trouble and distress have come upon me,but your commands give me delight. We must trust it! 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. Check your interpretation against several reputable scholars. (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. Acts 17:10-11 ESV The terms used as synonyms for the Bible in this psalm convey the concept of authority: (1) Law (v. 1; the main synonym, used 25x in this psalm) has the nuance of teaching; it can refer to a single command, to the first five books of Moses, or to all of Scripture (John 15:25; 1 Cor. Everything's falling apart on me, GOD; put me together again with your Word. Break open your Word within me until revelation-light shines out! New Living Translation You have tested my thoughts and examined my heart in the night. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. and I wont forget to walk in your words. 121I have done what is righteous and just;(HD)do not leave me to my oppressors.122Ensure your servants well-being;(HE)do not let the arrogant oppress me. When will you punish my persecutors? The Passion Translation: " Dear Friends in Philippi, My name is Paul and I'm joined by my spiritual son, Timothy, both of us passionate servants of Jesus, the Anointed One. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. (IF)135Make your face shine(IG) on your servantand teach me your decrees. in my innermost being I want to follow them perfectly! I refuse to turn away from difficult truths. Be systematic according to your needs. 89, 152). (HI)124Deal with your servant according to your love(HJ)and teach me your decrees. Psalms 119:77-79 New Living Translation (NLT) . It means really a continual imperfection and helplessness, for the Hebrew verb relates not only to the past, but to the present. (Spurgeon), ii. What the Bible says, God says. But we must also spend time and effort learning (vv. This isnt always easy to do, but if you work at it, youll see growth. We all have to make hundreds of decisions that determine the outcome of our lives. your salvation, according to your promise; and have turned my steps to your statutes. (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). TPT: The Passion Translation Share Read Full Chapter Bible App Bible App for Kids Compare All Versions: Psalms 119:130 Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalms 119:130 The One Hour Prayer Cycle