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1 Kings 3:5
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1 Kings 3:5
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5 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask what I should give you.”
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5 At Gibeon the Lord appeared(A) to Solomon during the night in a dream,(B) and God said, “Ask(C) for whatever you want me to give you.”
1 Kings 3:7-12
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1 Kings 3:7-12
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7 And now, O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David, although I am only a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in. 8 And your servant is in the midst of the people whom you have chosen, a great people, so numerous they cannot be numbered or counted. 9 Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern between good and evil; for who can govern this your great people?”
10 It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this. 11 God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches, or for the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, 12 I now do according to your word. Indeed I give you a wise and discerning mind; no one like you has been before you and no one like you shall arise after you.
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7 “Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child(A) and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8 Your servant is here among the people you have chosen,(B) a great people, too numerous to count or number.(C) 9 So give your servant a discerning(D) heart to govern your people and to distinguish(E) between right and wrong. For who is able(F) to govern this great people of yours?”
10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11 So God said to him, “Since you have asked(G) for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment(H) in administering justice, 12 I will do what you have asked.(I) I will give you a wise(J) and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.
Psalm 119:57
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Psalm 119:57
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57 The Lord is my portion;
I promise to keep your words.
Psalm 119:57
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Psalm 119:57
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Psalm 119:72
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Psalm 119:72
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72 The law of your mouth is better to me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Psalm 119:72
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Psalm 119:72
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72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me
than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.(A)
Psalm 119:76-77
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Psalm 119:76-77
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76 Let your steadfast love become my comfort
according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your mercy come to me, that I may live;
for your law is my delight.
Psalm 119:76-77
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Psalm 119:28-127
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Psalm 119:28-127
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28 My soul melts away for sorrow;
strengthen me according to your word.
29 Put false ways far from me;
and graciously teach me your law.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
I set your ordinances before me.
31 I cling to your decrees, O Lord;
let me not be put to shame.
32 I run the way of your commandments,
for you enlarge my understanding.
33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes,
and I will observe it to the end.
34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
and observe it with my whole heart.
35 Lead me in the path of your commandments,
for I delight in it.
36 Turn my heart to your decrees,
and not to selfish gain.
37 Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;
give me life in your ways.
38 Confirm to your servant your promise,
which is for those who fear you.
39 Turn away the disgrace that I dread,
for your ordinances are good.
40 See, I have longed for your precepts;
in your righteousness give me life.
41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord,
your salvation according to your promise.
42 Then I shall have an answer for those who taunt me,
for I trust in your word.
43 Do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
for my hope is in your ordinances.
44 I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever.
45 I shall walk at liberty,
for I have sought your precepts.
46 I will also speak of your decrees before kings,
and shall not be put to shame;
47 I find my delight in your commandments,
because I love them.
48 I revere your commandments, which I love,
and I will meditate on your statutes.
49 Remember your word to your servant,
in which you have made me hope.
50 This is my comfort in my distress,
that your promise gives me life.
51 The arrogant utterly deride me,
but I do not turn away from your law.
52 When I think of your ordinances from of old,
I take comfort, O Lord.
53 Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked,
those who forsake your law.
54 Your statutes have been my songs
wherever I make my home.
55 I remember your name in the night, O Lord,
and keep your law.
56 This blessing has fallen to me,
for I have kept your precepts.
57 The Lord is my portion;
I promise to keep your words.
58 I implore your favor with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to your promise.
59 When I think of your ways,
I turn my feet to your decrees;
60 I hurry and do not delay
to keep your commandments.
61 Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,
I do not forget your law.
62 At midnight I rise to praise you,
because of your righteous ordinances.
63 I am a companion of all who fear you,
of those who keep your precepts.
64 The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love;
teach me your statutes.
65 You have dealt well with your servant,
O Lord, according to your word.
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge,
for I believe in your commandments.
67 Before I was humbled I went astray,
but now I keep your word.
68 You are good and do good;
teach me your statutes.
69 The arrogant smear me with lies,
but with my whole heart I keep your precepts.
70 Their hearts are fat and gross,
but I delight in your law.
71 It is good for me that I was humbled,
so that I might learn your statutes.
72 The law of your mouth is better to me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
73 Your hands have made and fashioned me;
give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice,
because I have hoped in your word.
75 I know, O Lord, that your judgments are right,
and that in faithfulness you have humbled me.
76 Let your steadfast love become my comfort
according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your mercy come to me, that I may live;
for your law is my delight.
78 Let the arrogant be put to shame,
because they have subverted me with guile;
as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.
79 Let those who fear you turn to me,
so that they may know your decrees.
80 May my heart be blameless in your statutes,
so that I may not be put to shame.
81 My soul languishes for your salvation;
I hope in your word.
82 My eyes fail with watching for your promise;
I ask, “When will you comfort me?”
83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,
yet I have not forgotten your statutes.
84 How long must your servant endure?
When will you judge those who persecute me?
85 The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me;
they flout your law.
86 All your commandments are enduring;
I am persecuted without cause; help me!
87 They have almost made an end of me on earth;
but I have not forsaken your precepts.
88 In your steadfast love spare my life,
so that I may keep the decrees of your mouth.
89 The Lord exists forever;
your word is firmly fixed in heaven.
90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations;
you have established the earth, and it stands fast.
91 By your appointment they stand today,
for all things are your servants.
92 If your law had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my misery.
93 I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have given me life.
94 I am yours; save me,
for I have sought your precepts.
95 The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,
but I consider your decrees.
96 I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but your commandment is exceedingly broad.
97 Oh, how I love your law!
It is my meditation all day long.
98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
for it is always with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for your decrees are my meditation.
100 I understand more than the aged,
for I keep your precepts.
101 I hold back my feet from every evil way,
in order to keep your word.
102 I do not turn away from your ordinances,
for you have taught me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through your precepts I get understanding;
therefore I hate every false way.
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
to observe your righteous ordinances.
107 I am severely afflicted;
give me life, O Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord,
and teach me your ordinances.
109 I hold my life in my hand continually,
but I do not forget your law.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me,
but I do not stray from your precepts.
111 Your decrees are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.
112 I incline my heart to perform your statutes
forever, to the end.
113 I hate the double-minded,
but I love your law.
114 You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in your word.
115 Go away from me, you evildoers,
that I may keep the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,
and let me not be put to shame in my hope.
117 Hold me up, that I may be safe
and have regard for your statutes continually.
118 You spurn all who go astray from your statutes;
for their cunning is in vain.
119 All the wicked of the earth you count as dross;
therefore I love your decrees.
120 My flesh trembles for fear of you,
and I am afraid of your judgments.
121 I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Guarantee your servant’s well-being;
do not let the godless oppress me.
123 My eyes fail from watching for your salvation,
and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,
and teach me your statutes.
125 I am your servant; give me understanding,
so that I may know your decrees.
126 It is time for the Lord to act,
for your law has been broken.
127 Truly I love your commandments
more than gold, more than fine gold.
Psalm 119:28-127
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Psalm 119:28-127
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28 My soul is weary with sorrow;(A)
strengthen me(B) according to your word.(C)
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;(D)
be gracious to me(E) and teach me your law.
30 I have chosen(F) the way of faithfulness;(G)
I have set my heart(H) on your laws.
31 I hold fast(I) to your statutes, Lord;
do not let me be put to shame.
32 I run in the path of your commands,
for you have broadened my understanding.
ה He
33 Teach me,(J) Lord, the way of your decrees,
that I may follow it to the end.[a]
34 Give me understanding,(K) so that I may keep your law(L)
and obey it with all my heart.(M)
35 Direct me(N) in the path of your commands,(O)
for there I find delight.(P)
36 Turn my heart(Q) toward your statutes
and not toward selfish gain.(R)
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
preserve my life(S) according to your word.[b](T)
38 Fulfill your promise(U) to your servant,
so that you may be feared.
39 Take away the disgrace(V) I dread,
for your laws are good.
40 How I long(W) for your precepts!
In your righteousness preserve my life.(X)
ו Waw
41 May your unfailing love(Y) come to me, Lord,
your salvation, according to your promise;(Z)
42 then I can answer(AA) anyone who taunts me,(AB)
for I trust in your word.
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,(AC)
for I have put my hope(AD) in your laws.
44 I will always obey your law,(AE)
for ever and ever.
45 I will walk about in freedom,
for I have sought out your precepts.(AF)
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings(AG)
and will not be put to shame,(AH)
47 for I delight(AI) in your commands
because I love them.(AJ)
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
that I may meditate(AK) on your decrees.
ז Zayin
49 Remember your word(AL) to your servant,
for you have given me hope.(AM)
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life.(AN)
51 The arrogant mock me(AO) unmercifully,
but I do not turn(AP) from your law.
52 I remember,(AQ) Lord, your ancient laws,
and I find comfort in them.
53 Indignation grips me(AR) because of the wicked,
who have forsaken your law.(AS)
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song(AT)
wherever I lodge.
55 In the night, Lord, I remember(AU) your name,
that I may keep your law.(AV)
56 This has been my practice:
I obey your precepts.(AW)
ח Heth
57 You are my portion,(AX) Lord;
I have promised to obey your words.(AY)
58 I have sought(AZ) your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me(BA) according to your promise.(BB)
59 I have considered my ways(BC)
and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60 I will hasten and not delay
to obey your commands.(BD)
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
I will not forget(BE) your law.
62 At midnight(BF) I rise to give you thanks
for your righteous laws.(BG)
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,(BH)
to all who follow your precepts.(BI)
64 The earth is filled with your love,(BJ) Lord;
teach me your decrees.(BK)
ט Teth
65 Do good(BL) to your servant
according to your word,(BM) Lord.
66 Teach me knowledge(BN) and good judgment,
for I trust your commands.
67 Before I was afflicted(BO) I went astray,(BP)
but now I obey your word.(BQ)
68 You are good,(BR) and what you do is good;
teach me your decrees.(BS)
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,(BT)
I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70 Their hearts are callous(BU) and unfeeling,
but I delight in your law.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted(BV)
so that I might learn your decrees.
72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me
than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.(BW)
י Yodh
73 Your hands made me(BX) and formed me;
give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice(BY) when they see me,
for I have put my hope in your word.(BZ)
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,(CA)
and that in faithfulness(CB) you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love(CC) be my comfort,
according to your promise(CD) to your servant.
77 Let your compassion(CE) come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.(CF)
78 May the arrogant(CG) be put to shame for wronging me without cause;(CH)
but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes.(CI)
80 May I wholeheartedly follow(CJ) your decrees,(CK)
that I may not be put to shame.(CL)
כ Kaph
81 My soul faints(CM) with longing for your salvation,(CN)
but I have put my hope(CO) in your word.
82 My eyes fail,(CP) looking for your promise;(CQ)
I say, “When will you comfort me?”
83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
I do not forget(CR) your decrees.
84 How long(CS) must your servant wait?
When will you punish my persecutors?(CT)
85 The arrogant(CU) dig pits(CV) to trap me,
contrary to your law.
86 All your commands are trustworthy;(CW)
help me,(CX) for I am being persecuted(CY) without cause.(CZ)
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
but I have not forsaken(DA) your precepts.
88 In your unfailing love(DB) preserve my life,(DC)
that I may obey the statutes(DD) of your mouth.
ל Lamedh
89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;(DE)
it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness(DF) continues through all generations;(DG)
you established the earth, and it endures.(DH)
91 Your laws endure(DI) to this day,
for all things serve you.(DJ)
92 If your law had not been my delight,(DK)
I would have perished in my affliction.(DL)
93 I will never forget(DM) your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life.(DN)
94 Save me,(DO) for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts.(DP)
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,(DQ)
but I will ponder your statutes.(DR)
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
but your commands are boundless.(DS)
מ Mem
97 Oh, how I love your law!(DT)
I meditate(DU) on it all day long.
98 Your commands are always with me
and make me wiser(DV) than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.(DW)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.(DX)
101 I have kept my feet(DY) from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.(DZ)
102 I have not departed from your laws,(EA)
for you yourself have taught(EB) me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey(EC) to my mouth!(ED)
104 I gain understanding(EE) from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.(EF)
נ Nun
105 Your word is a lamp(EG) for my feet,
a light(EH) on my path.
106 I have taken an oath(EI) and confirmed it,
that I will follow your righteous laws.(EJ)
107 I have suffered much;
preserve my life,(EK) Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,(EL)
and teach me your laws.(EM)
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,(EN)
I will not forget(EO) your law.
110 The wicked have set a snare(EP) for me,
but I have not strayed(EQ) from your precepts.
111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.(ER)
112 My heart is set(ES) on keeping your decrees
to the very end.[c](ET)
ס Samekh
113 I hate double-minded people,(EU)
but I love your law.(EV)
114 You are my refuge and my shield;(EW)
I have put my hope(EX) in your word.
115 Away from me,(EY) you evildoers,
that I may keep the commands of my God!
116 Sustain me,(EZ) my God, according to your promise,(FA) and I will live;
do not let my hopes be dashed.(FB)
117 Uphold me,(FC) and I will be delivered;(FD)
I will always have regard for your decrees.(FE)
118 You reject all who stray(FF) from your decrees,
for their delusions come to nothing.
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;(FG)
therefore I love your statutes.(FH)
120 My flesh trembles(FI) in fear of you;(FJ)
I stand in awe(FK) of your laws.
ע Ayin
121 I have done what is righteous and just;(FL)
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;(FM)
do not let the arrogant oppress me.(FN)
123 My eyes fail,(FO) looking for your salvation,(FP)
looking for your righteous promise.(FQ)
124 Deal with your servant according to your love(FR)
and teach me your decrees.(FS)
125 I am your servant;(FT) give me discernment
that I may understand your statutes.(FU)
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
your law is being broken.(FV)
127 Because I love your commands(FW)
more than gold,(FX) more than pure gold,(FY)
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:33 Or follow it for its reward
- Psalm 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way
- Psalm 119:112 Or decrees / for their enduring reward
Psalm 119:30-129
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Psalm 119:30-129
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30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
I set your ordinances before me.
31 I cling to your decrees, O Lord;
let me not be put to shame.
32 I run the way of your commandments,
for you enlarge my understanding.
33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes,
and I will observe it to the end.
34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
and observe it with my whole heart.
35 Lead me in the path of your commandments,
for I delight in it.
36 Turn my heart to your decrees,
and not to selfish gain.
37 Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;
give me life in your ways.
38 Confirm to your servant your promise,
which is for those who fear you.
39 Turn away the disgrace that I dread,
for your ordinances are good.
40 See, I have longed for your precepts;
in your righteousness give me life.
41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord,
your salvation according to your promise.
42 Then I shall have an answer for those who taunt me,
for I trust in your word.
43 Do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
for my hope is in your ordinances.
44 I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever.
45 I shall walk at liberty,
for I have sought your precepts.
46 I will also speak of your decrees before kings,
and shall not be put to shame;
47 I find my delight in your commandments,
because I love them.
48 I revere your commandments, which I love,
and I will meditate on your statutes.
49 Remember your word to your servant,
in which you have made me hope.
50 This is my comfort in my distress,
that your promise gives me life.
51 The arrogant utterly deride me,
but I do not turn away from your law.
52 When I think of your ordinances from of old,
I take comfort, O Lord.
53 Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked,
those who forsake your law.
54 Your statutes have been my songs
wherever I make my home.
55 I remember your name in the night, O Lord,
and keep your law.
56 This blessing has fallen to me,
for I have kept your precepts.
57 The Lord is my portion;
I promise to keep your words.
58 I implore your favor with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to your promise.
59 When I think of your ways,
I turn my feet to your decrees;
60 I hurry and do not delay
to keep your commandments.
61 Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,
I do not forget your law.
62 At midnight I rise to praise you,
because of your righteous ordinances.
63 I am a companion of all who fear you,
of those who keep your precepts.
64 The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love;
teach me your statutes.
65 You have dealt well with your servant,
O Lord, according to your word.
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge,
for I believe in your commandments.
67 Before I was humbled I went astray,
but now I keep your word.
68 You are good and do good;
teach me your statutes.
69 The arrogant smear me with lies,
but with my whole heart I keep your precepts.
70 Their hearts are fat and gross,
but I delight in your law.
71 It is good for me that I was humbled,
so that I might learn your statutes.
72 The law of your mouth is better to me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
73 Your hands have made and fashioned me;
give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice,
because I have hoped in your word.
75 I know, O Lord, that your judgments are right,
and that in faithfulness you have humbled me.
76 Let your steadfast love become my comfort
according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your mercy come to me, that I may live;
for your law is my delight.
78 Let the arrogant be put to shame,
because they have subverted me with guile;
as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.
79 Let those who fear you turn to me,
so that they may know your decrees.
80 May my heart be blameless in your statutes,
so that I may not be put to shame.
81 My soul languishes for your salvation;
I hope in your word.
82 My eyes fail with watching for your promise;
I ask, “When will you comfort me?”
83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,
yet I have not forgotten your statutes.
84 How long must your servant endure?
When will you judge those who persecute me?
85 The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me;
they flout your law.
86 All your commandments are enduring;
I am persecuted without cause; help me!
87 They have almost made an end of me on earth;
but I have not forsaken your precepts.
88 In your steadfast love spare my life,
so that I may keep the decrees of your mouth.
89 The Lord exists forever;
your word is firmly fixed in heaven.
90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations;
you have established the earth, and it stands fast.
91 By your appointment they stand today,
for all things are your servants.
92 If your law had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my misery.
93 I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have given me life.
94 I am yours; save me,
for I have sought your precepts.
95 The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,
but I consider your decrees.
96 I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but your commandment is exceedingly broad.
97 Oh, how I love your law!
It is my meditation all day long.
98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
for it is always with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for your decrees are my meditation.
100 I understand more than the aged,
for I keep your precepts.
101 I hold back my feet from every evil way,
in order to keep your word.
102 I do not turn away from your ordinances,
for you have taught me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through your precepts I get understanding;
therefore I hate every false way.
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
to observe your righteous ordinances.
107 I am severely afflicted;
give me life, O Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord,
and teach me your ordinances.
109 I hold my life in my hand continually,
but I do not forget your law.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me,
but I do not stray from your precepts.
111 Your decrees are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.
112 I incline my heart to perform your statutes
forever, to the end.
113 I hate the double-minded,
but I love your law.
114 You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in your word.
115 Go away from me, you evildoers,
that I may keep the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,
and let me not be put to shame in my hope.
117 Hold me up, that I may be safe
and have regard for your statutes continually.
118 You spurn all who go astray from your statutes;
for their cunning is in vain.
119 All the wicked of the earth you count as dross;
therefore I love your decrees.
120 My flesh trembles for fear of you,
and I am afraid of your judgments.
121 I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Guarantee your servant’s well-being;
do not let the godless oppress me.
123 My eyes fail from watching for your salvation,
and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,
and teach me your statutes.
125 I am your servant; give me understanding,
so that I may know your decrees.
126 It is time for the Lord to act,
for your law has been broken.
127 Truly I love your commandments
more than gold, more than fine gold.
128 Truly I direct my steps by all your precepts;[a]
I hate every false way.
129 Your decrees are wonderful;
therefore my soul keeps them.
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- Psalm 119:128 Gk Jerome: Meaning of Heb uncertain
Psalm 119:30-129
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Psalm 119:30-129
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30 I have chosen(A) the way of faithfulness;(B)
I have set my heart(C) on your laws.
31 I hold fast(D) to your statutes, Lord;
do not let me be put to shame.
32 I run in the path of your commands,
for you have broadened my understanding.
ה He
33 Teach me,(E) Lord, the way of your decrees,
that I may follow it to the end.[a]
34 Give me understanding,(F) so that I may keep your law(G)
and obey it with all my heart.(H)
35 Direct me(I) in the path of your commands,(J)
for there I find delight.(K)
36 Turn my heart(L) toward your statutes
and not toward selfish gain.(M)
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
preserve my life(N) according to your word.[b](O)
38 Fulfill your promise(P) to your servant,
so that you may be feared.
39 Take away the disgrace(Q) I dread,
for your laws are good.
40 How I long(R) for your precepts!
In your righteousness preserve my life.(S)
ו Waw
41 May your unfailing love(T) come to me, Lord,
your salvation, according to your promise;(U)
42 then I can answer(V) anyone who taunts me,(W)
for I trust in your word.
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,(X)
for I have put my hope(Y) in your laws.
44 I will always obey your law,(Z)
for ever and ever.
45 I will walk about in freedom,
for I have sought out your precepts.(AA)
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings(AB)
and will not be put to shame,(AC)
47 for I delight(AD) in your commands
because I love them.(AE)
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
that I may meditate(AF) on your decrees.
ז Zayin
49 Remember your word(AG) to your servant,
for you have given me hope.(AH)
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life.(AI)
51 The arrogant mock me(AJ) unmercifully,
but I do not turn(AK) from your law.
52 I remember,(AL) Lord, your ancient laws,
and I find comfort in them.
53 Indignation grips me(AM) because of the wicked,
who have forsaken your law.(AN)
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song(AO)
wherever I lodge.
55 In the night, Lord, I remember(AP) your name,
that I may keep your law.(AQ)
56 This has been my practice:
I obey your precepts.(AR)
ח Heth
57 You are my portion,(AS) Lord;
I have promised to obey your words.(AT)
58 I have sought(AU) your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me(AV) according to your promise.(AW)
59 I have considered my ways(AX)
and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60 I will hasten and not delay
to obey your commands.(AY)
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
I will not forget(AZ) your law.
62 At midnight(BA) I rise to give you thanks
for your righteous laws.(BB)
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,(BC)
to all who follow your precepts.(BD)
64 The earth is filled with your love,(BE) Lord;
teach me your decrees.(BF)
ט Teth
65 Do good(BG) to your servant
according to your word,(BH) Lord.
66 Teach me knowledge(BI) and good judgment,
for I trust your commands.
67 Before I was afflicted(BJ) I went astray,(BK)
but now I obey your word.(BL)
68 You are good,(BM) and what you do is good;
teach me your decrees.(BN)
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,(BO)
I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70 Their hearts are callous(BP) and unfeeling,
but I delight in your law.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted(BQ)
so that I might learn your decrees.
72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me
than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.(BR)
י Yodh
73 Your hands made me(BS) and formed me;
give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice(BT) when they see me,
for I have put my hope in your word.(BU)
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,(BV)
and that in faithfulness(BW) you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love(BX) be my comfort,
according to your promise(BY) to your servant.
77 Let your compassion(BZ) come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.(CA)
78 May the arrogant(CB) be put to shame for wronging me without cause;(CC)
but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes.(CD)
80 May I wholeheartedly follow(CE) your decrees,(CF)
that I may not be put to shame.(CG)
כ Kaph
81 My soul faints(CH) with longing for your salvation,(CI)
but I have put my hope(CJ) in your word.
82 My eyes fail,(CK) looking for your promise;(CL)
I say, “When will you comfort me?”
83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
I do not forget(CM) your decrees.
84 How long(CN) must your servant wait?
When will you punish my persecutors?(CO)
85 The arrogant(CP) dig pits(CQ) to trap me,
contrary to your law.
86 All your commands are trustworthy;(CR)
help me,(CS) for I am being persecuted(CT) without cause.(CU)
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
but I have not forsaken(CV) your precepts.
88 In your unfailing love(CW) preserve my life,(CX)
that I may obey the statutes(CY) of your mouth.
ל Lamedh
89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;(CZ)
it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness(DA) continues through all generations;(DB)
you established the earth, and it endures.(DC)
91 Your laws endure(DD) to this day,
for all things serve you.(DE)
92 If your law had not been my delight,(DF)
I would have perished in my affliction.(DG)
93 I will never forget(DH) your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life.(DI)
94 Save me,(DJ) for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts.(DK)
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,(DL)
but I will ponder your statutes.(DM)
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
but your commands are boundless.(DN)
מ Mem
97 Oh, how I love your law!(DO)
I meditate(DP) on it all day long.
98 Your commands are always with me
and make me wiser(DQ) than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.(DR)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.(DS)
101 I have kept my feet(DT) from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.(DU)
102 I have not departed from your laws,(DV)
for you yourself have taught(DW) me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey(DX) to my mouth!(DY)
104 I gain understanding(DZ) from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.(EA)
נ Nun
105 Your word is a lamp(EB) for my feet,
a light(EC) on my path.
106 I have taken an oath(ED) and confirmed it,
that I will follow your righteous laws.(EE)
107 I have suffered much;
preserve my life,(EF) Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,(EG)
and teach me your laws.(EH)
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,(EI)
I will not forget(EJ) your law.
110 The wicked have set a snare(EK) for me,
but I have not strayed(EL) from your precepts.
111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.(EM)
112 My heart is set(EN) on keeping your decrees
to the very end.[c](EO)
ס Samekh
113 I hate double-minded people,(EP)
but I love your law.(EQ)
114 You are my refuge and my shield;(ER)
I have put my hope(ES) in your word.
115 Away from me,(ET) you evildoers,
that I may keep the commands of my God!
116 Sustain me,(EU) my God, according to your promise,(EV) and I will live;
do not let my hopes be dashed.(EW)
117 Uphold me,(EX) and I will be delivered;(EY)
I will always have regard for your decrees.(EZ)
118 You reject all who stray(FA) from your decrees,
for their delusions come to nothing.
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;(FB)
therefore I love your statutes.(FC)
120 My flesh trembles(FD) in fear of you;(FE)
I stand in awe(FF) of your laws.
ע Ayin
121 I have done what is righteous and just;(FG)
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;(FH)
do not let the arrogant oppress me.(FI)
123 My eyes fail,(FJ) looking for your salvation,(FK)
looking for your righteous promise.(FL)
124 Deal with your servant according to your love(FM)
and teach me your decrees.(FN)
125 I am your servant;(FO) give me discernment
that I may understand your statutes.(FP)
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
your law is being broken.(FQ)
127 Because I love your commands(FR)
more than gold,(FS) more than pure gold,(FT)
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,(FU)
I hate every wrong path.(FV)
פ Pe
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:33 Or follow it for its reward
- Psalm 119:37 Two manuscripts of the Masoretic Text and Dead Sea Scrolls; most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text life in your way
- Psalm 119:112 Or decrees / for their enduring reward
Romans 8:28-30
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Romans 8:28-30
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28 We know that all things work together for good[a] for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn within a large family.[b] 30 And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified.
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- Romans 8:28 Other ancient authorities read God makes all things work together for good, or in all things God works for good
- Romans 8:29 Gk among many brothers
Romans 8:28-30
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Romans 8:28-30
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28 And we know that in all things God works for the good(A) of those who love him, who[a] have been called(B) according to his purpose.(C) 29 For those God foreknew(D) he also predestined(E) to be conformed to the image of his Son,(F) that he might be the firstborn(G) among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined,(H) he also called;(I) those he called, he also justified;(J) those he justified, he also glorified.(K)
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- Romans 8:28 Or that all things work together for good to those who love God, who; or that in all things God works together with those who love him to bring about what is good—with those who
Matthew 11:25
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Matthew 11:25
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Jesus Thanks His Father
25 At that time Jesus said, “I thank[a] you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants;
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- Matthew 11:25 Or praise
Matthew 11:25
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Matthew 11:25
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The Father Revealed in the Son(A)
25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father,(B) Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.(C)
Matthew 13:44-52
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Matthew 13:44-52
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Three Parables
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; 46 on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
47 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; 48 when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. 49 So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous 50 and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Treasures New and Old
51 “Have you understood all this?” They answered, “Yes.” 52 And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.”
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Matthew 13:44-52
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Matthew 13:44-52
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The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like(A) treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.(B)
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like(C) a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
The Parable of the Net
47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like(D) a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds(E) of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous(F) 50 and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.(G)
51 “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked.
“Yes,” they replied.
52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”
Matthew 13:44-46
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Matthew 13:44-46
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Three Parables
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; 46 on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
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Matthew 13:44-46
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Matthew 13:44-46
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The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like(A) treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.(B)
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like(C) a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
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