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Psalm 119:49-104
English Standard Version
Psalm 119:49-104
English Standard Version
Zayin
49 Remember (A)your word to your servant,
in which you have made me (B)hope.
50 This is (C)my comfort in my affliction,
that your promise (D)gives me life.
51 (E)The insolent utterly deride me,
but I do not (F)turn away from your law.
52 When I think of your rules from of old,
I take comfort, O Lord.
53 (G)Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked,
who forsake your law.
54 Your statutes have been my songs
in the house of my (H)sojourning.
55 I (I)remember your name in the night, O Lord,
and keep your law.
56 This blessing has fallen to me,
that (J)I have kept your precepts.
Heth
57 (K)The Lord is my portion;
I promise to keep your words.
58 I (L)entreat your favor with all my heart;
be gracious to me (M)according to your promise.
59 When I (N)think on my ways,
I turn my feet to your testimonies;
60 I hasten and do not delay
to keep your commandments.
61 Though (O)the cords of the wicked ensnare me,
I do not (P)forget your law.
62 At (Q)midnight I rise to praise you,
because of your (R)righteous rules.
63 (S)I am a companion of all who fear you,
of those who keep your precepts.
64 (T)The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love;
(U)teach me your statutes!
Teth
65 You have dealt well with your servant,
O Lord, (V)according to your word.
66 Teach me (W)good judgment and knowledge,
for I believe in your commandments.
67 (X)Before I was afflicted I went astray,
but now I keep your word.
68 (Y)You are good and do good;
(Z)teach me your statutes.
69 (AA)The insolent (AB)smear me with lies,
but with my whole heart I (AC)keep your precepts;
70 their heart is unfeeling (AD)like fat,
but I (AE)delight in your law.
71 It is (AF)good for me that I was afflicted,
that I might learn your statutes.
72 (AG)The law of your mouth is better to me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Yodh
73 (AH)Your hands have made and fashioned me;
(AI)give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
74 Those who fear you shall see me and (AJ)rejoice,
because I have (AK)hoped in your word.
75 I know, O Lord, that your rules are (AL)righteous,
and that in (AM)faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76 Let your steadfast love comfort me
according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your (AN)mercy come to me, that I may live;
for your law is my (AO)delight.
78 Let (AP)the insolent be put to (AQ)shame,
because they have (AR)wronged me with falsehood;
as for me, I will (AS)meditate on your precepts.
79 Let those who fear you (AT)turn to me,
that they may know your testimonies.
80 May my heart be (AU)blameless in your statutes,
(AV)that I may not be put to shame!
Kaph
81 My soul (AW)longs for your salvation;
I (AX)hope in your word.
82 My (AY)eyes long for your promise;
I ask, (AZ)“When will you comfort me?”
83 For I have (BA)become like a (BB)wineskin in the smoke,
yet I have not forgotten your statutes.
84 (BC)How long must your servant endure?[a]
(BD)When will you judge those who persecute me?
85 (BE)The insolent have (BF)dug pitfalls for me;
they do not live according to your law.
86 All your commandments are (BG)sure;
they persecute me (BH)with falsehood; (BI)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 (BJ)give me life,
that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth.
Lamedh
89 Forever, O Lord, your (BK)word
is firmly fixed in the heavens.
90 Your (BL)faithfulness endures to all generations;
you have (BM)established the earth, and it (BN)stands fast.
91 By your (BO)appointment they stand this day,
for all things are your servants.
92 If your law had not been my (BP)delight,
I would have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have (BQ)given me life.
94 I am yours; save me,
(BR)for I have sought your precepts.
95 The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,
but I consider your testimonies.
96 I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but your commandment is exceedingly (BS)broad.
Mem
97 Oh how (BT)I love your law!
It is my (BU)meditation all the day.
98 Your commandment makes me (BV)wiser than my enemies,
for it is ever with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for (BW)your testimonies are my meditation.
100 I understand more than (BX)the aged,[b]
for I (BY)keep your precepts.
101 I (BZ)hold back my feet from every evil way,
in order to keep your word.
102 I do not turn aside from your rules,
for you have taught me.
103 How (CA)sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through your precepts I get understanding;
therefore (CB)I hate every false way.
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:84 Hebrew How many are the days of your servant?
- Psalm 119:100 Or the elders
Psalm 119:49-104
New International Version
Psalm 119:49-104
New International Version
ז Zayin
49 Remember your word(A) to your servant,
for you have given me hope.(B)
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life.(C)
51 The arrogant mock me(D) unmercifully,
but I do not turn(E) from your law.
52 I remember,(F) Lord, your ancient laws,
and I find comfort in them.
53 Indignation grips me(G) because of the wicked,
who have forsaken your law.(H)
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song(I)
wherever I lodge.
55 In the night, Lord, I remember(J) your name,
that I may keep your law.(K)
56 This has been my practice:
I obey your precepts.(L)
ח Heth
57 You are my portion,(M) Lord;
I have promised to obey your words.(N)
58 I have sought(O) your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me(P) according to your promise.(Q)
59 I have considered my ways(R)
and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60 I will hasten and not delay
to obey your commands.(S)
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
I will not forget(T) your law.
62 At midnight(U) I rise to give you thanks
for your righteous laws.(V)
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,(W)
to all who follow your precepts.(X)
64 The earth is filled with your love,(Y) Lord;
teach me your decrees.(Z)
ט Teth
65 Do good(AA) to your servant
according to your word,(AB) Lord.
66 Teach me knowledge(AC) and good judgment,
for I trust your commands.
67 Before I was afflicted(AD) I went astray,(AE)
but now I obey your word.(AF)
68 You are good,(AG) and what you do is good;
teach me your decrees.(AH)
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,(AI)
I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70 Their hearts are callous(AJ) and unfeeling,
but I delight in your law.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted(AK)
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.(AL)
י Yodh
73 Your hands made me(AM) and formed me;
give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice(AN) when they see me,
for I have put my hope in your word.(AO)
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,(AP)
and that in faithfulness(AQ) you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love(AR) be my comfort,
according to your promise(AS) to your servant.
77 Let your compassion(AT) come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.(AU)
78 May the arrogant(AV) be put to shame for wronging me without cause;(AW)
but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes.(AX)
80 May I wholeheartedly follow(AY) your decrees,(AZ)
that I may not be put to shame.(BA)
כ Kaph
81 My soul faints(BB) with longing for your salvation,(BC)
but I have put my hope(BD) in your word.
82 My eyes fail,(BE) looking for your promise;(BF)
I say, “When will you comfort me?”
83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
I do not forget(BG) your decrees.
84 How long(BH) must your servant wait?
When will you punish my persecutors?(BI)
85 The arrogant(BJ) dig pits(BK) to trap me,
contrary to your law.
86 All your commands are trustworthy;(BL)
help me,(BM) for I am being persecuted(BN) without cause.(BO)
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
but I have not forsaken(BP) your precepts.
88 In your unfailing love(BQ) preserve my life,(BR)
that I may obey the statutes(BS) of your mouth.
ל Lamedh
89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;(BT)
it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness(BU) continues through all generations;(BV)
you established the earth, and it endures.(BW)
91 Your laws endure(BX) to this day,
for all things serve you.(BY)
92 If your law had not been my delight,(BZ)
I would have perished in my affliction.(CA)
93 I will never forget(CB) your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life.(CC)
94 Save me,(CD) for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts.(CE)
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,(CF)
but I will ponder your statutes.(CG)
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
but your commands are boundless.(CH)
מ Mem
97 Oh, how I love your law!(CI)
I meditate(CJ) on it all day long.
98 Your commands are always with me
and make me wiser(CK) than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.(CL)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.(CM)
101 I have kept my feet(CN) from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.(CO)
102 I have not departed from your laws,(CP)
for you yourself have taught(CQ) me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey(CR) to my mouth!(CS)
104 I gain understanding(CT) from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.(CU)
1 Corinthians 4
English Standard Version
1 Corinthians 4
English Standard Version
The Ministry of Apostles
4 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and (A)stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 (B)For I am not aware of anything against myself, (C)but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me. 5 Therefore (D)do not pronounce judgment before the time, (E)before the Lord comes, (F)who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. (G)Then each one will receive his commendation from God.
6 I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers,[a] that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may (H)be puffed up in favor of one against another. 7 For who sees anything different in you? (I)What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?
8 Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! Without us you have become kings! And would that you did reign, so that we might share the rule with you! 9 For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, (J)like men sentenced to death, because we (K)have become a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men. 10 (L)We are fools for Christ's sake, but (M)you are wise in Christ. (N)We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. 11 To the present hour (O)we hunger and thirst, we are poorly dressed and (P)buffeted and (Q)homeless, 12 and we (R)labor, working with our own hands. (S)When reviled, we bless; (T)when persecuted, we endure; 13 when slandered, we entreat. (U)We have become, and are still, like the scum of the world, (V)the refuse of all things.
14 I do not write these things (W)to make you ashamed, but to admonish you (X)as my beloved children. 15 For (Y)though you have countless[b] guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For (Z)I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 16 I urge you, then, (AA)be imitators of me. 17 That is why (AB)I sent[c] you Timothy, (AC)my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, to remind you of my ways in Christ,[d] (AD)as I teach them everywhere in every church. 18 Some are (AE)arrogant, (AF)as though I were not coming to you. 19 But (AG)I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people but their power. 20 For (AH)the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. 21 What do you wish? (AI)Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness?
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 4:6 Or brothers and sisters
- 1 Corinthians 4:15 Greek you have ten thousand
- 1 Corinthians 4:17 Or am sending
- 1 Corinthians 4:17 Some manuscripts add Jesus
1 Corinthians 4
New International Version
1 Corinthians 4
New International Version
The Nature of True Apostleship
4 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants(A) of Christ and as those entrusted(B) with the mysteries(C) God has revealed. 2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. 3 I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. 4 My conscience(D) is clear, but that does not make me innocent.(E) It is the Lord who judges me.(F) 5 Therefore judge nothing(G) before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes.(H) He will bring to light(I) what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.(J)
6 Now, brothers and sisters, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying, “Do not go beyond what is written.”(K) Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower of one of us over against the other.(L) 7 For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive?(M) And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?
8 Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich!(N) You have begun to reign—and that without us! How I wish that you really had begun to reign so that we also might reign with you! 9 For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on display at the end of the procession, like those condemned to die(O) in the arena. We have been made a spectacle(P) to the whole universe, to angels as well as to human beings. 10 We are fools for Christ,(Q) but you are so wise in Christ!(R) We are weak, but you are strong!(S) You are honored, we are dishonored! 11 To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are in rags, we are brutally treated, we are homeless.(T) 12 We work hard with our own hands.(U) When we are cursed, we bless;(V) when we are persecuted,(W) we endure it; 13 when we are slandered, we answer kindly. We have become the scum of the earth, the garbage(X) of the world—right up to this moment.
Paul’s Appeal and Warning
14 I am writing this not to shame you(Y) but to warn you as my dear children.(Z) 15 Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father(AA) through the gospel.(AB) 16 Therefore I urge you to imitate me.(AC) 17 For this reason I have sent to you(AD) Timothy,(AE) my son(AF) whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church.(AG)
18 Some of you have become arrogant,(AH) as if I were not coming to you.(AI) 19 But I will come to you very soon,(AJ) if the Lord is willing,(AK) and then I will find out not only how these arrogant people are talking, but what power they have. 20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of(AL) talk but of power.(AM) 21 What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline,(AN) or shall I come in love and with a gentle spirit?
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