Prayers, Songs, Praises: Psalm 119:113-128

ס Samek

119:113 I hate those who are double-minded,

but I love your instruction.

114 You are my shelter and my shield;

I put my hope in your word.

115 Depart from me, you evil ones,

so that I may obey my God’s commands.

116 Sustain me as you promised, and I will live;

do not let me be ashamed of my hope.

117 Sustain me so that I can be safe

and always be concerned about your statutes.

118 You reject all who stray from your statutes,

for their deceit is a lie.

119 You remove all the wicked on earth

as if they were dross from metal;
therefore, I love your decrees.

120 I tremble in awe of you;

I fear your judgments.

ע Ayin

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 arrogant oppress me.

123 My eyes grow weary looking for your salvation

and for your righteous promise.

124 Deal with your servant based on your faithful love;

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 they have violated your instruction.

127 Since I love your commands

more than gold, even the purest gold,

128 I carefully follow all your precepts

and hate every false way.

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Prayers, Songs, Praises: Psalm 119:97-112

מ Mem

119:97 How I love your instruction!

It is my meditation all day long.

98 Your command makes me wiser than my enemies,

for it is always with me.

99 I have more insight than all my teachers

because your decrees are my meditation.

100 I understand more than the elders

because I obey your precepts.

101 I have kept my feet from every evil path

to follow your word.

102 I have not turned from your judgments,

for you yourself have instructed me.

103 How sweet your word is to my taste—

sweeter than honey in my mouth.

104 I gain understanding from your precepts;

therefore I hate every false way.

נ Nun

105 Your word is a lamp for my feet

and a light on my path.

106 I have solemnly sworn

to keep your righteous judgments.

107 I am severely afflicted;

Lord, give me life according to your word.

108 Lord, please accept my freewill offerings of praise,

and teach me your judgments.

109 My life is constantly in danger,

yet I do not forget your instruction.

110 The wicked have set a trap for me,

but I have not wandered from your precepts.

111 I have your decrees as a heritage forever;

indeed, they are the joy of my heart.

112 I am resolved to obey your statutes

to the very end.

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