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PSAL M 119
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I have chosen to be faithful;
I have determined to live by your
regulations.
I cling to your laws.
Lord, don’t let me be put to shame!
I will pursue your commands,
for you expand my understanding.
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Teach me your decrees, O Lord;
I will keep them to the end.
Give me understanding and I will obey
your instructions;
I will put them into practice with all
my heart.
Make me walk along the path of your
commands,
for that is where my happiness is found.
Give me an eagerness for your laws
rather than a love for money!
Turn my eyes from worthless things,
and give me life through your word.*
Reassure me of your promise,
made to those who fear you.
Help me abandon my shameful ways;
for your regulations are good.
I long to obey your commandments!
Renew my life with your goodness.
Waw
Lord, give me your unfailing love,
the salvation that you promised me.
Then I can answer those who taunt me,
for I trust in your word.
Do not snatch your word of truth from me,
for your regulations are my only hope.
I will keep on obeying your instructions
forever and ever.
I will walk in freedom,
for I have devoted myself to your
commandments.
I will speak to kings about your laws,
and I will not be ashamed.
How I delight in your commands!
How I love them!
I honor and love your commands.
I meditate on your decrees.
Zayin
Remember your promise to me;
it is my only hope.
Your promise revives me;
it comforts me in all my troubles.
The proud hold me in utter contempt,
but I do not turn away from your
instructions.
I meditate on your age-old regulations;
O Lord, they comfort me.
I become furious with the wicked,
119:37 Some manuscripts read in your ways.
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because they reject your instructions.
Your decrees have been the theme of
my songs
wherever I have lived.
I reflect at night on who you are, O Lord;
therefore, I obey your instructions.
This is how I spend my life:
obeying your commandments.
Heth
Lord, you are mine!
I promise to obey your words!
With all my heart I want your blessings.
Be merciful as you promised.
I pondered the direction of my life,
and I turned to follow your laws.
I will hurry, without delay,
to obey your commands.
Evil people try to drag me into sin,
but I am firmly anchored to your
instructions.
I rise at midnight to thank you
for your just regulations.
I am a friend to anyone who fears you—
anyone who obeys your commandments.
O Lord, your unfailing love fills the earth;
teach me your decrees.
Teth
You have done many good things for me,
Lord,
just as you promised.
I believe in your commands;
now teach me good judgment and
knowledge.
I used to wander off until you disciplined me;
but now I closely follow your word.
• Happiness
PS A LM 119:35
Happiness comes from obeying God’s
Word, which he gave to us with our best
interests in mind. Many people bring
unhappiness on themselves by choosing
lifestyles that are ultimately destructive.
For example, craving acceptance and
love, they may choose sexual involvement outside marriage, which will only
lead to pain and emotional scars. Or they
may believe extra money is so important
that it’s worth using dishonest means
to acquire it. But we cultivate long-term
happiness by following the principles
designed for our long-term well-being.
God has been gracious to provide
positive, healthy life principles through
his Word.