16 All Scripture is inspired by God[a](A) and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness,

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Footnotes

  1. 3:16 Lit breathed out by God

20 Above all, you know this: No prophecy of Scripture comes from the prophet’s own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever came by the will of man;(A) instead, men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.(B)

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Be Loyal to the Faith

13 Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching(A) that you have heard from me,(B) in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

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נ Nun

105 Your word is a lamp for my feet(A)
and a light on my path.
106 I have solemnly sworn(B)
to keep your righteous judgments.
107 I am severely afflicted;
Lord, give me life according to your word.(C)
108 Lord, please accept my freewill offerings of praise,(D)
and teach me your judgments.(E)
109 My life is constantly in danger,[a]
yet I do not forget your instruction.(F)
110 The wicked have set a trap for me,(G)
but I have not wandered from your precepts.(H)
111 I have your decrees as a heritage forever;
indeed, they are the joy of my heart.(I)
112 I am resolved to obey your statutes
to the very end.[b](J)

ס Samek

113 I hate those who are double-minded,(K)
but I love your instruction.(L)
114 You are my shelter and my shield;(M)
I put my hope in your word.(N)
115 Depart from me,(O) you evil ones,
so that I may obey my God’s commands.(P)
116 Sustain me as you promised,(Q) and I will live;
do not let me be ashamed of my hope.(R)
117 Sustain me so that I can be safe(S)
and always be concerned about your statutes.(T)
118 You reject all who stray from your statutes,(U)
for their deceit is a lie.
119 You remove all the wicked on earth
as if they were[c] dross from metal;(V)
therefore, I love your decrees.(W)
120 I tremble[d] in awe of you;(X)
I fear your judgments.

ע Ayin

121 I have done what is just and right;(Y)
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Guarantee your servant’s well-being;(Z)
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
123 My eyes grow weary(AA) looking for your salvation
and for your righteous promise.
124 Deal with your servant based on your faithful love;(AB)
teach me your statutes.
125 I am your servant;(AC) give me understanding(AD)
so that I may know your decrees.
126 It is time for the Lord to act,(AE)
for they have violated your instruction.
127 Since I love your commands(AF)
more than gold, even the purest gold,
128 I carefully follow all your precepts(AG)
and hate every false way.(AH)

פ Pe

129 Your decrees are wondrous;(AI)
therefore I obey them.(AJ)
130 The revelation of your words(AK) brings light
and gives understanding to the inexperienced.(AL)
131 I open my mouth and pant(AM)
because I long for your commands.
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,(AN)
as is your practice toward those who love your name.
133 Make my steps steady through your promise;(AO)
don’t let any sin dominate me.(AP)
134 Redeem me from human oppression,(AQ)
and I will keep your precepts.
135 Make your face shine on your servant,(AR)
and teach me your statutes.(AS)
136 My eyes pour out streams of tears(AT)
because people do not follow your instruction.

צ Tsade

137 You are righteous, Lord,(AU)
and your judgments are just.
138 The decrees you issue are righteous
and altogether trustworthy.(AV)
139 My anger overwhelms me
because my foes forget your words.(AW)
140 Your word is completely pure,(AX)
and your servant loves it.(AY)
141 I am insignificant and despised,(AZ)
but I do not forget your precepts.(BA)
142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and your instruction is true.(BB)
143 Trouble and distress have overtaken me,
but your commands are my delight.(BC)
144 Your decrees are righteous forever.(BD)
Give me understanding, and I will live.

ק Qoph

145 I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord.
I will obey your statutes.(BE)
146 I call to you; save me,
and I will keep your decrees.(BF)
147 I rise before dawn and cry out for help;(BG)
I put my hope in your word.
148 I am awake through each watch of the night
to meditate on your promise.(BH)
149 In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice.
Lord, give me life in keeping with your justice.(BI)
150 Those who pursue evil plans[e](BJ) come near;
they are far from your instruction.
151 You are near, Lord,(BK)
and all your commands are true.(BL)
152 Long ago I learned from your decrees
that you have established them forever.(BM)

ר Resh

153 Consider my affliction and rescue me,(BN)
for I have not forgotten your instruction.(BO)
154 Champion my cause and redeem me;(BP)
give me life as you promised.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked
because they do not study your statutes.(BQ)
156 Your compassions are many, Lord;(BR)
give me life according to your judgments.
157 My persecutors and foes are many.(BS)
I have not turned from your decrees.(BT)
158 I have seen the disloyal(BU) and feel disgust(BV)
because they do not keep your word.
159 Consider how I love your precepts;
Lord, give me life according to your faithful love.(BW)
160 The entirety of your word is truth,
each of your righteous judgments endures forever.(BX)

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Footnotes

  1. 119:109 Lit in my hand
  2. 119:112 Or statutes; the reward is eternal
  3. 119:119 Some Hb mss, DSS, LXX, Aq, Sym, Jer read All the wicked of the earth you count as
  4. 119:120 Lit My flesh shudders
  5. 119:150 Some Hb mss, LXX, Sym, Jer read who maliciously persecute me

The words of the Lord are pure words,
like silver refined in an earthen furnace,
purified seven times.(A)

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Every word of God is pure;[a](A)
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 30:5 Lit refined

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