Nehemiah 8:12
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12 So the people went away to eat and drink at a festive meal, to share gifts of food, and to celebrate with great joy because they had heard God’s words and understood them.
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Psalm 119:174
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174 O Lord, I have longed for your rescue,
and your instructions are my delight.
Luke 24:32
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32 They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?”
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Psalm 119:171
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171 Let praise flow from my lips,
for you have taught me your decrees.
Psalm 119:130
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130 The teaching of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand.
Psalm 119:127
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127 Truly, I love your commands
more than gold, even the finest gold.
Psalm 119:111
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111 Your laws are my treasure;
they are my heart’s delight.
Psalm 119:103-104
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103 How sweet your words taste to me;
they are sweeter than honey.
104 Your commandments give me understanding;
no wonder I hate every false way of life.
Psalm 119:97
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Psalm 119:72
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72 Your instructions are more valuable to me
than millions in gold and silver.
Nehemiah 8:7-8
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7 The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—then instructed the people in the Law while everyone remained in their places. 8 They read from the Book of the Law of God and clearly explained the meaning of what was being read, helping the people understand each passage.
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Psalm 119:16
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16 I will delight in your decrees
and not forget your word.
Psalm 119:14
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14 I have rejoiced in your laws
as much as in riches.
Psalm 19:8-11
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8 The commandments of the Lord are right,
bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are clear,
giving insight for living.
9 Reverence for the Lord is pure,
lasting forever.
The laws of the Lord are true;
each one is fair.
10 They are more desirable than gold,
even the finest gold.
They are sweeter than honey,
even honey dripping from the comb.
11 They are a warning to your servant,
a great reward for those who obey them.
Job 23:12
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12 I have not departed from his commands,
but have treasured his words more than daily food.
Romans 7:18
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18 And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature.[a] I want to do what is right, but I can’t.
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Jeremiah 15:16
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16 When I discovered your words, I devoured them.
They are my joy and my heart’s delight,
for I bear your name,
O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies.
Proverbs 24:13-14
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13 My child,[a] eat honey, for it is good,
and the honeycomb is sweet to the taste.
14 In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul.
If you find it, you will have a bright future,
and your hopes will not be cut short.
Proverbs 2:10-11
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10 For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will fill you with joy.
11 Wise choices will watch over you.
Understanding will keep you safe.
Psalm 126:1-3
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Psalm 126
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1 When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem,[a]
it was like a dream!
2 We were filled with laughter,
and we sang for joy.
And the other nations said,
“What amazing things the Lord has done for them.”
3 Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us!
What joy!
Footnotes
- 126:1 Hebrew Zion.
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