166  I wait expectantly for your salvation; God, I do what you tell me. 84  How long do I have to put up with all this? This video is unavailable. Psalms 119:52 refers to God's ancient "judgments" in her behalf, which comfort the believing remnant. but the horizons can’t contain your commands! all the counsel that comes from your mouth; I delight far more in what you tell me about living. 152  I've known all along from the evidence of your words that you meant them to last forever. 96  I see the limits to everything human, but the horizons can't contain your commands! The Message of the Psalms by Walter Brueggemann is not an easy read - it is wh In the Retrospect section of the book, Brueggemann says "There can be no doubt that the Psalms are an important resource for spirituality and have been so for countless generations. Psalm 42 is a lament psalm written by men who formerly were able to freely worship God with the Lord’s people. I hate the two-faced, but I love your clear-cut revelation. But I’ll never forget the advice you gave me; I look high and low for your words of wisdom. Psalm 119:9-16 inductive Bible study for small groups. 22  Don't let them mock and humiliate me; I've been careful to do just what you said. but I’m only concerned with your plans for me. I beg you from the bottom of my heart: smile. Psalm 119 - א Aleph Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. I’ve been careful to do just what you said. they persistently ignored your commandments. Before I learned to answer you, I wandered all over the place. 111  I inherited your book on living; it's mine forever - what a gift! How long do I have to put up with all this? 139  My rivals nearly did me in, they persistently ignored your commandments. Psalm 119:134 Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your precepts. 137  You are right and you do right, God; your decisions are right on target. Psalm 119:105 By your words I can see where I'm going; they throw a beam of light on my dark path. 143  Even though troubles came down on me hard, your commands always gave me delight. I took one look at the quitters and was filled with loathing; they walked away from your promises so casually! Your righteous decisions are eternal. Oh, love me—and right now!—hold me tight! just the way you promised.Now comfort me so I can live, really live;    your revelation is the tune I dance to.Let the fast-talking tricksters be exposed as frauds;    they tried to sell me a bill of goods,    but I kept my mind fixed on your counsel.Let those who fear you turn to me    for evidence of your wise guidance.And let me live whole and holy, soul and body,    so I can always walk with my head held high. 130  Break open your words, let the light shine out, let ordinary people see the meaning. as you always do to those who personally love you. 40  See how hungry I am for your counsel; preserve my life through your righteous ways! 63  I'm a friend and companion of all who fear you, of those committed to living by your rules. - The overall message of Psalm 119 focuses on the truth of God’s Word. so I can carry out all your instructions.”. 25  I'm feeling terrible - I couldn't feel worse! now breathe your wisdom over me so I can understand you. Help me understand these things inside and out. not for a minute will I take my eyes off your road. ignoring everything you tell them—let them have it! 169-176 Let my cry come right into your presence, God;    provide me with the insight that comes only from your Word.Give my request your personal attention,    rescue me on the terms of your promise.Let praise cascade off my lips;    after all, you’ve taught me the truth about life!And let your promises ring from my tongue;    every order you’ve given is right.Put your hand out and steady me    since I’ve chosen to live by your counsel.I’m homesick, God, for your salvation;    I love it when you show yourself!Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well,    use your decrees to put iron in my soul.And should I wander off like a lost sheep—seek me! My sad life’s dilapidated, a falling-down barn; I post your road signs at every curve and corner. 55  I meditate on your name all night, God, treasuring your revelation, O God. 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